Category: Social Media

Fan Art Features, Roblox, Sneak Peeks, Social Media

Placing Poptropica on Roblox’s Map ๐Ÿฆข๐Ÿ—บ

Slanted Fish

Good morning, gamers (or whatever time it is) โ€” straight from Pop!

But maybe not just Pop. The Creators’ Blog just announced something major: Poptropica is releasing a Roblox game! And here’s a sneak peek:

Now what could this be? Our theory is that this looks a lot like Monster Carnival Island, with its dark mystical aura and swan boat reminiscent of the one inside the Tunnel of Love where you spoil a moment with two teenaged lovers. However, this will be neither an island nor quest.

Still, it will be “based on a fan-favorite island,” which could mean an off-shoot of Monster Carnival or something else. It’s certainly interesting that Poptropica is expanding into Roblox, a kids’ virtual world which nowadays has many more active players than Pop, and it’s possible Pop is trying to tap into this audience.

But we also can’t help but wonder about the implications of Pop building on another game โ€” thereby focusing fewer resources on their own game. (Old islands, when?)

More news will be coming in the coming weeks, so stay tuned!

Poptropica recently tweeted a little activity titled “design your dream Poptropica map,” lined with icons of old islands and ranked with dollar amounts ranging from $1โ€“5. The challenge is to fit your faves on an imaginary map with just $20 โ€” which ones will make the cut?

Could this be a sign that Poptropica is taking player feedback on which of the more popular classics to bring back, or are they just playing with our hopes again? Is their pulse correct on which islands are considered more valuable? That’s all up for debate, but at any rate, it’s another critical hit for all the nostalgic players out there.

Odd memes with IRL crossovers continue on Twitter, with one on Wheel of Fortune hinting at Tessa Turncoat from PoptropiCon, and another on Dr. Hare-like costumed cyclists going wild:

Also on Twitter, Poptropica has been sharing some pretty cool fan art. Take a look!

Arataki Itto (Genshin Impact x Pop) by @gwaguava
“Myron Be Gone” by @SleepyBiker
Unknown Octopus (Pop OC) by marion (320x200canvas)

Over on Instagram, Poptropica shared on their story a page of fan art doodles as well as a Pop poll on favorite characters. Check ’em out:

Doodles by @fluffytales09
Pop Poll: Who’s your favorite character?

That wraps up this update. What do you think of the upcoming Roblox debut? What islands are on your dream Poptropica map? How did Dr. Hare break the fourth wall? Share with us in the comments below!

~๐Ÿ 

Baron's Airship, Fan Art Features, Member Gifts, Monthly Costume Contests, Social Media, Store, Uncategorized

Baron’s airship and art are back! โš“

Agent Bubbles

‘Allo Poptropicans! I am back and so is the Baron’s Airship, with 24 Carrot magic in the air~

Hop aboard and grab the most recent costume contest winner: the De-Man by Striped Thunder. (It’s free as always.) Remember these contests are held monthly, so there’s always a chance for you to join!

On the other side of the Cabin of Curiosities, there is also some memorabilia released straight from 24 Carrot Island. If any of you want to decorate your clubhouse like that classic island, now is your chance! The full set includes the Carrot King Diner’s Booth (50 credits), Table (50), Hanging Lamp (50), Salt-n-Pepper Shakers (10 credits), Exit Sign (50), and Carrot King Sign (100). ๐Ÿฅ•

Also off to the side, you can grab the returning Gothic Cheerleader costume for 100 credits. Dark yet alluring.

Over at Adventure Outfitters, we have some new items for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day, the holiday of lucky green. โ˜˜๏ธ

This includes a returning Leprechaun Costume and several green furnishing items for your clubhouse. Does the “wear green” rule count in Pop if your home is decked out in it? ๐Ÿค” You can also opt for the Mardi Gras Jester Costume which technically has some green.

Also, here is a whole paragraph just for that lion plush because it is so cute. I’d want one IRL. ๐Ÿฆ

March member gifts have also arrived, sprouting a Flower Crown, Crazy Bee Follower, and Flower Bow. Perhaps Poptropica could have a prettier and less deadly Hunger Games in the future.

The official Instagram also shared more memes, art, and mixes of the two, including my own piece remembering the classic Astro-Knights Island (soon to have its release anniversary in April)!

Meme by @happyclonetrooper
Clockpunk Astro-Knights by @maryanntheconqueror
Flipline characters in Poptropica by @vanessaphelan22
Goofball Island NPCs by @pinklightningmc
Kurapika (Pop style) by @mellowbleh
Pop comic by @a.jbox

And that’s all! I’ll get back to working on that Mordred piece now. Do you have any cute or cool ideas for future members’ gifts? And how are you going to “go green” on March 17? โ˜˜๏ธ

Until my next news update, The Villain Saga post, or Astro-Knights ramble โ€” see you around.

Castori honorem ~ Maryann/Smart Bubbles

Fan Art Features, Social Media

Pop Peepers, Reapers, and Streamers ๐Ÿ‘€

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans! Pop in for vids, fan art, and a call for streamers. โœจ

If you’ve been keeping eyes on Poptropica’s YouTube and TikTok, it’s no secret they’ve been wildin’ with their short clips. Between the Fresh Prince of Poptropica, busting out of Pelican Rock with Khloe Kardashian, and cringey Ben Franklin, Poptropica promo continues to go wacky and meme-y. Just peep at the Pop eyeballs on Renaissance portraits:

@poptropicacreator

Renaissance eyes trend but with โœจPoptropica peepersโœจ is next level #natural #poptropica

โ™ฌ dลบwiฤ™k oryginalny – ๐Ÿงšโ€โ™€๏ธZodiakara๐Ÿงšโ€โ™€๏ธ

Weird, wonderful, or both? We’ll let the Poptropican people be the judge of that. At any rate, it sure takes art to a different level.

The Poptropican Mona Lisa in Leo’s Workshop on Time Tangled Island.

Over on Twitter, things are a little calmer, with Poptropica retweeting fan art featuring classic characters. Even villains can work together:

And here’s another โ€” an imagination of the classic Ghost Story Island:

Speaking of Twitter, remember Poptropica’s mass unfollowing of Poptropica fans in 2018? After going from following hundreds to just 19 accounts, Poptropica in 2022 has picked up some new names to keep up with, bringing their total to 57 following.

A glance at the current list reveals some brands with ties to Poptropica (including the PHB, Thinknoodles, and Coolmath Games), but also others that seem less related. They may be for the current social media manager’s curiosities (Trident Gum? Wholesome Memes? Crunchyroll Business?), or perhaps are hopes for collaboration (Nintendo? KFC Gaming? Pokemon Go? Funko Pops? Minecraft?). Still, kinda odd…

Last but not least, Poptropica put out a call on Twitter for links to Pop livestreams! Several streamers responded to the thread, so feel free to check out their gameplays if you’re interested. ๐ŸŽฎ

Enjoy the weekend, Poptropicans!

~๐Ÿ 

Creators' Blog Guest Posts, Fan Art Features, Social Media

Cosmopoptropicans and Creatives ๐Ÿ’ƒ

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans! Tune in for news of a name drop, fan art features, and a birthday mention. Let’s pop right in!

The well-known women’s media brand Cosmopolitan published an article about actress Hailee Steinfeld back in November that just made it into Poptropica’s new YouTube short. Turns out the writer’s a veteran!

Although Steinfeld’s movies and Cosmo aren’t written for kids, we can all appreciate the Pop name drop: “At 14, she was collecting an Oscar nomination, while the rest of us were, IDK, playing Poptropica.”

Speaking of features, there’s more on the Pop Creators’ Blog! A recent post spotlights fan art, including some we’ve shared on the PHB via Pop’s IG stories. Plus, here’s one from Twitter by @XMzhier:

Also on the Creators’ Blog is a post from guest writer Young Rider. They write about visiting the Baron (though she’s gone by the time this post comes up), their mess of a clubhouse, and the upcoming birthday of Poptropica founder Jeff Kinney on February 19. Happy 51st, Jeff!

Young Rider’s clubhouse
Jeff Kinney

That’s a wrap for this post. Pop on, Poptropicans!

~๐Ÿ 

Fan Art Features, PoptropiCon Island, Social Media

PoptropiCon-tinued with Challenges ๐Ÿฆน

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans, here’s the latest. We’ve got reminders, revisits, and ridiculously creative works to see. Let’s pop right in!

The news on Home Island is that the Baron has already left, and for the first time in a while, a new week hasn’t brought changes to Adventure Outfitters, which is still stocking lots of layered winter looks and Valentine’s Day items. Also, this Friday marks the end of the PoptropiCon Challenges โ€” enter for your chance at free credits!

Speaking of PoptropiCon fever, there’s more. The Creators’ Blog recently pulled up PoptropiCon Bingo cards for Episodes 1 and 2, featuring lots of colorful characters for you to look for as you wander around the convention. (Pro tip: Download the PDF from our PoptropiCon Island Guide, which also includes the bingo game for Episode 3!)

Poptropica’s been picking up the activity on Twitter, too. A recent tweet hyped up the return of Flash islands, but it was quickly followed by a note that it was just about conversion โ€” in other words, nothing new.

Another tweet even suggested that buying memberships can contribute to Poptropica’s progress in bringing old islands back. That may be true, but we can’t help but wonder if it could go any faster!

Last but not least, enjoy the latest fan art features โ€” cute and creepy โ€” from Poptropica’s Instagram stories:

Lazy Maroon by @happyclonetrooper
How I sleep at night by @happyclonetrooper
Red Baron by @_smart_spinner_
Hyper Skull (pop OC) by @enginerd108
Ceramic PopCon soda bottle by @poptropisland
Mighty Coyote (Pop OC) by @papurikuu
Simping for Cinder (Fairytale Island)by @soraorakanetaira
Sitala (Pop OC) by @a.jbox
Lady Chavez (Pop OC) by @abbeyjoy25
Binary Bard in hiding by @lobotomyrabbit
Poptropicans IRL? by @bryan_does_life

That’s all for this update. Keep on popping on, Poptropicans!

~๐Ÿ