Category: Daily Pop

Daily Pop, Membership, Sneak Peeks, Twisted Thicket Island

Extra extra! Twisted Thicket release date!

Shaggy Tornado

BREAKING NEWS!

The Twisted Thicket release date has been announced! So when can you play Twisted Thicket?

Inquiring Poptropicans want to know, and now we’re happy to announce that Twisted Thicket will be available for Poptropica Members starting next Thursday, April 12.

You can follow along with the countdown on the Poptropica homepage, or check right here for the latest updates. You’ll be in the thick of things before you know it!

April 12! That’s about a week away! So get ready for this adventure! 🙂

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PHC chatter Max has taken screenies of the sneak peeks from Daily Pop and has a theory that they could all be from the same island! What do you think?

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Another PHC chatgoer, Hawk/Rough Raptor was cruising the Avatar Studio and discovered a Poptropican….that was holding….SURPRISE! A DOG. YES, A DOG! See for yourself. 😮

http://www.poptropica.com/avatarstudio/avatar.html?a=bV3g5ZU5RYzIxaGMyaHRiM1YwYUE9PQ%3D%3D

The character does look like a diva anyway, but how did she get the dog? EDIT: Barbie ad!Interesting…. Leave your thoughts about this in the comments!

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And lastly, LS has notified us 2 new ads in Poptropica! The first one is an Adventure Time video advertisement. If you watch the video, you can get the Finn costume!

The second ad is also an Adventure Time ad, but it’s a quest! You have to get to the top of the treehouse before the fire burns it down! Your prizes are the Fire Monster Power and the Flambo follower! I found it on one of my younger accounts on Great Pumpkin. LS found it on Early Pop.

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One last thing: Have you guys noticed the loss of the Costume Collector in the Store? Do you think they’re replacing this with the Costume Closets? Leave ideas in the comments! Well, this has been the end of Poptropica News for tonight! This has been ST! 😀

Daily Pop, Daily Pop Sneak Peeks

Try and say that 5 times fast.

Brave Tomato

Random Person: Twisthed…

Random Person 2: Twicket…

Random Person 3 Tuhwisted tuhwicket…

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Tongue-tied, guys? -_- Well, it looks like Poptropica’s newly announced island (:D) has Poptropicans mumbling a tongue twister.

Wednesday, March 14 2012

We’re pleased to announce the next Poptropica Island: Twisted Thicket!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1r5KOLUHrGs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Twisted Thicket is a journey into the heart of an enchanted forest. Who knows what dangers await? We’ll have much more information about this new adventure soon!

CAPTAIN CRAWFISH

Twithed Thicket Island, huh? Or is there no “Island” after the name like you did with Mystery Train. Looks like this island will feature fairies, gnomes, a Nøkken, and a town and wood. Maybe we’ll encounter more woodland whimsical creatures.

In the meantime, the Creators also gave us PIE costumes! For PI day!

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3.14… well, I forgot the rest although the picture is above me…

Oh well, BT out! I’m gonna practice saying Twisted Thicket.

Comics, Daily Pop, Sneak Peeks

Cannonballs, Comics, Dryads, Vespers, and Ads.

Shaggy Tornado

Edits made below.

Well, basically, the title sums up what I want to talk about 😛 Here we go!

1. Cannonballs

The Creators on Monday posted a what-should-be-familiar-to-Members scene from Vampire’s Curse!

"Look at that! Someone shot a cannonball through my roof!"

Must be some bad neighbors, huh? Unless it was you who shot that… *whistles awkwardly*

Speaking of Vamp’s Curse… If you need a walkthrough, check out Super Thunder and Brave Tomato’s walkthrough! (They’ve sent it in to the PHB, and it will be up soon!) http://itsapoptropicablog.wordpress.com/2012/03/03/vampires-curse-walkthrough-part/#more-3809

2. Comics

On Wednesday, the Creators did a reminder post about the comics in the Daily Pop.

Believe it or not, there was a time when the daily newspaper had pages and pages devoted to comic strips. I know what you’re thinking: “What’s a daily newspaper?”

Used to be that somebody brought a stack of folded papers to your house every day early in the morning, which had all this information about news and sports and things that had already happened, and to read it you had to turn the pages instead of swiping a screen, and — well, it’s not important.

Anyway, we at Poptropica still think that the funny pages are worth your time and attention. That’s why, for some time now, we’ve been publishing some of the very best comic strips in the Daily Pop.

Make sure to check it out (again)! My personal favorite is Peanuts! 😀

3. Dryads

What you might be thinking: ” What dryads?”

What I’m saying: The ones that are involved in the new island in some way! On Thursday, the Creators posted up a picture of this unique creature:

How do you know it’s a dryad? Look at the original link, and it says dryad in the link! So what do you think this little guy has to do in the plot? Leave your suggestions in the comments!!

4. Vespers!

Who’s familiar with The 39 Clues series? It’s a brother(Dan) and sister (Amy) who discover that they are part of the biggest family of history with a secret! They go around the world in search of the 39 clues, which, when mixed together, uncover a treasure! The series went up to 11 books, with a companion book. Now, in this sequel series, Cahills vs. Vespers, six of their own have been kidnapped, and it’s up to Amy and Dan to rescue them by doing tasks for a mysterious fellow known as Vesper 1. The card that you will receive is about the 3rd installment of this series: The Dead of Night! I highly suggest that you read it! I myself will be getting it on Saturday! 😛

Last but not least…

5. Ads

A new ad has stopped by the Poptropica world! Goldfish: Team Xtreme!

Basically, what you do is shoot hoops, and at the end you get a basketball!

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Here’s LS with a video walkthrough:

Another ad is also on Poptropica called Dizzy Dancers (credit to Scary Catfish for the info and pic!)

"All you need to do to complete the ad is walk in and click the photo booth. This will take you to an area where you can design your own Dizzy Dancer. After you finish designing it, you receive two items… A “Dragaloo Follower” (What a lovely name…) and Dizzy Dancer hair for your Poptropican. A sign inside the ad says that you can come back March 19 for a special quest.." ~ Scary Catfish

March 19? Don’t they usually put the quest in when they put the ad in? Hmm…

Also, there’s some new things in the store for St. Patricks day coming this Saturday! They are a leprechaun costume and Shamrock Gum! (Thanks Lewis for the info and Flamez for the Goldfish and store item pics!)

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So, until your next post, this is ST logging off! 🙂

Daily Pop, Daily Pop Sneak Peeks, Sneak Peeks

Wolves In Cabins In Cages With Magicians

MT

I decided to post about a very special and informative feature on Poptropica often neglected on this blog – Daily Pop’s Sneak Peeks! As I roamed, I screenshot five of some very interesting photos that looks like they need to be shared and could probably tell a lot about what to expect out of our favorite virtual game in 2012. Herrrreee weee go!

Behind Bars - Something here might hold the key to an entire adventure.

If you look very closely at the photo, you could see a golden key.

CC: *smacks MT behind his head* Of course, ignoramus! It’s very obvious.

MT: *rubs back of head* I was just trying to be helpful and informative – wait, where’d you even come from?

This could – obviously – be the start of an adventure. So, if a future island comes along and mentions various hints about a certain key *wink, wink*, remember this photo!

Escape Artist - This cage is impregnable, whether you want to get out or in.

MT: *puts on football helmet and protective gear* Okay, I’m ready.

CC: *rolls eyes*

This beautifully designed photo contains a Poptropican disguised in a Magician costume ( which happens to be available in the Poptropica Store for 75 Credits ;D ) trapped in a cage with a lock on it. Be warned, Poptropicans! You may get captured in the near future! Be careful and limit who you trust – especially Captains.

Hot Tickets - You don't get a first-run theater out here in the boonies.

I think I might be both excited and scared for a creepy island. The scariest part about this picture, I must say, is the Twilight poster. It gives me the shivers, man!  Back on topic, if you have no idea what boonies is, it basically means the middle of nowhere. Does this mean an abandoned island with magicians, keys, and cages? And do I see an iPhone? Oh wait, there’s more..

Hungry Like The Wolf - How a real wolf might become Poptropicanized.

I probably won’t be able to sleep tonight due to that hungry face the wolf is making towards me. If you thought the artists on Poptropica can’t draw because you think they actually draw people like that, you’re wrong! Very funny how my current Poptropican’s name is Happy Wolf, though these wolves do not look very happy. Does this mean an abandoned island with cages, keys, magicians, AND wolves? The only thing bad about this so far is Twilight. Don’t worry, it gets better..

A Cabin In The Woods - What a peaceful place to live. We hope.

Creators, I have no idea what’s peaceful about a moderately-beautiful cabin mysteriously vacant in the middle of nowhere. When they said that they hoped it would be peaceful, I got startled by the house – just like how I apparently get startled by everything.

CC: *sneaks up behind MT* Boo!

MT: *jumps high in the air, hangs by chandelier* That wasn’t funny! D:

I really need to wrap this up before I lose my cool. *breathes* You might be wondering, How could it NOT be peaceful? I mean it’s moderately-beautiful! Not that many people have cabins! There’s a crucifix on the door! And it looks very nice in the Winter! Your eyes could deceive you, especially on these islands. The Creators sure are tricky and they’ll just keep you guessing!

I hope you enjoyed this fun-to-make, carefully-typed post! Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go fight a certain man by the name of Captain Crawfish!

CC: With what? You don’t have anything!

MT: *pulls bat somehow out of helmet*

CC: *gulps, makes a run for it*

MT: *jumps down, chases after Crawfish* Who’s the scared one now, bro? Who is!

P.S. S.O.S. Island this Thursday! That’s two days from now! 🙂

Advertisements, Bonus Items, Daily Pop, Membership, Mystery Train Island

You snooze, you lose. Have fun! (D.C. Diner)

Shaggy Tornado

As you might have heard or seen, the new mini-game for Mystery Train Island, D.C. Diner, is out! As many PHB commenters correctly predicted, it is similar to the game Diner Dash!

D.C. Diner

To play D.C. Diner, visit the travel map and click on the starburst next to the Mystery Train logo. Or, if you log in, you can click the D.C. Diner slide in the rotating feature box to go there instantly! (Poptropica Creators’ Blog)

D.C. Diner: gameplay & prizes!

The visitors of the diner want a quick bite to eat before hopping on the train to Chicago. You act as the waiter/waitress and serve food and drink to them before they leave.First you have to seat them, then wait as they order.

To fill drinks, click on the machines for soda, root beer, and coffee. For food, visit the chef and pick from chicken, burger, or dessert based on what the customers ordered. When customers are done, pick up their plates and wash them. Throw unused orders in the trash bin.

There are more shifts and it gets harder each shift, like for example, a timer. When people leave, they add 20-30 seconds to the timer, depending on the shift number. Upgrades are also available each shift!

  • Hostess (non-members and members): Seats the guests each time a seat is available
  • Fast Drinks (non-members and members): Makes pouring the drinks faster
  • Larger Tray (members): Easier to carry more orders
  • Busboy (members): Makes washing dishes instant.
  • Faster cook (members): Makes orders faster.

After 3 shifts, non-members won’t be able to go on, but can still play the minigame. Members can go on up until five shifts. There are also prizes to be had in this all-new minigame, which I’m sure you’ve all been waiting for!

There are VIPs that come into your diner that you have to serve, but you don’t know it yet. Whenever they leave, you get an item, and at the end of each shift, you find out who they are. Five prizes are to be had in this game!

dc lightbulb

Edison Light Bulb (non-members and members): When Thomas Edison comes into your diner, you get this handheld item that lights up when you press spacebar!

dc haircut

Mark Twain Haircut (non-members and members): When Mark Twain comes into your diner, he leaves you with his snazzy haircut that you can wear! Mustache not included. 😦

dc magician's hat

Magician’s Hat (non-members and members): When Harry Houdini comes into your diner, he leaves with you his magic hat! This magic hat, when you wear it and press spacebar, bubbles appear and a cute rabbit pops up! 🙂 Sometimes flowers pop up too, but it’s not as cute as the rabbit. 😛

dc eiffelhat

Eiffel Tower Hat (members): When Gustav Eiffel stops by your diner, he gives you an Eiffel Tower hat, a hat that will surely make you a fashion “attraction”! 😀 Get it? Oh never mind.

dc tesla coil

Tesla Coil (members): In my opinion, this is the best prize :P. When Nikola Tesla stops by, he leaves you with this handheld Tesla Coil. When you wear it and press spacebar, it electrifies you in little lightning bolts and emits a flash of light! 😀

I’m still unsure as to whether all of the prizes are available for all. The first three prizes are available for non-members.If you have any tips for the game,  just leave a comment! Credit to Striped Grape for all the item cards! (You’ve been credited a lot now, huh? 😀 )

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Flags & friends

In other news, Plague and other PHB readers have found out about country flags and friend buttons in Poptropica common and Multiverse rooms! Seems like now we can add friends on Poptropica! 🙂

EDIT: PHC people have noticed that the flags and friend button started working last night, but got removed. But stay tuned! It might come back! 😀

The only problems is that the flag is always USA, as Rory has noticed. Even though he lives in Europe, the flag on his character still says he is in the USA. Another problem for now is that the friend button doesn’t work yet. But stay tuned for more info about the friend button and country flags! 😀

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Adventure Time ad: Jake follower

Also, thanks to Mstorm/Mbones/Madrigal, we have info on the newest ad to make its way into Poptropica: the Adventure Time video ad! all you have to do is watch the video and get a Jake follower at the end! So far, it’s available on Early Poptropica. Try finding more islands it’s on!

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Costume closets?

One last thing: Have you checked out the latest Daily Pop sneak peek? It hints about costume closets! Do you think it will be an addition to the Poptropica world? Would this be a great addition? Leave your opinion in the comments! as for me, I’m out. Peace! 😀 Phew long post 😛

*dashes off to DC Diner*