App, Graphic Novels, Monkey Wrench Island, Red Dragon Island, Uncategorized

The Monkey, the Map and the Dragon!

Slippery Raptor

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Hey, guys. Slip here, and I’m back!

We have some real-life updates today, starting with Monkey Wrench! Good news for Android users, because it’s finally released on Android devices (and recently iOS)! If you need a guide on the island, check it out here!

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We also have great news! The  Mystery of the Map graphic novel was added to the list of New York Times’ bestsellers! It was recently ranked  4th on the list, but when I checked it again, it is now placed 5th. Congratulations to Kory and Jack Chabert! Buy the graphic novel here or read BT’s analysis here!

Some players are experiencing some difficulties in the newly-reopened Red Dragon Island. Is Red Dragon a prank all along? Well, the answer is no. Well, you could try clearing your cache or try playing on a different browser. If it doesn’t work, try to email Poptropica about it.

…and that concludes today’s updates! What do you think? Leave a comment!

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-Slippery 💦

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Top 5 Most Poppin’ Costumizables in Poptropica

Spencer

Hey folks, Cobalt here!

Today, I’ll be counting down the top five most extraordinary, poppin’ customizable items in the fascinating world of Poptropica! Before we start, I’d like to add a disclaimer: These are all just my opinion.

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Of course, there are also really cool items that aren’t customizable, but considering not everyone enjoys glitching, I feel it’s safer to go focus on customizables. But if popular demand demands a glitch based version of this, I’m definitely up for it. In the meantime, our ASG page does have lots of glitchable outfits.

Anyway, without further ado… here are my top five favorite extraordinary costume pieces on Poptropica!

#5 Dr. Hare’s Secret Lair: The Customizable Beard

Besides Cryptids, this is the only costumizable beard in Poptropica, and it looks super awesome. It also kind of looks like the Bat Man logo. Regardless, a cool item, and definitely deserves to be on this list!

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#4 S.O.S. Island: The Money Hat

Honestly dudes, this hat is totally cash. I actually really like it a lot, and it’s free of charge, ironically. 😉

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#3 Haunted House: The Witch Nose

Not only is it the only actual customizable nose in Poptropica (besides the goofy glasses, or fake noses from the Store), it also looks super cool around Halloween, and is constantly used in costume contests here on the PHB! Try dying your skin green and wearing it. Spooky! 😉

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#2 PoptropiCon Episode 1: Cyclops Night Vision Goggles

This gives me really awesome sci-fi vibes. I’m a huge fan either these as laser goggles, night vision goggles, whatever the heck they are! They are definitely a sight for sore eyes. 😉

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#1 Mythology Island: The Minotaur Outfit

This looks like something you just shouldn’t be able to customize. The fact it is customizable amazes me, and I really like minotaurs! Dye yourself white, black, brown, whatever – it looks beast! 😉

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That concludes my opinions on the top five best customizable items! Do you agree with me? What are your favorite customizable items? Comment below! 😛

Until next time Poptropicanos!

-Cobalt

Magazines

POPCORN, the PHB magazine: Spring 2016 issue!

Slanted Fish

Hey Poptropicans, the butter is back!😀

As you may recall from our last POPCORN announcement, our PHB magazines are now being published seasonally. The spring 2016 issue, #30 of our Poptropica fan magazine, is now ready for viewing. Check out the spring 2016 issue now! (Or download it to read offline!)

These issues are still available as downloadable PDFs, but you may notice a few small stylistic changes – most notably, the Featured Poptropican on the cover! In the past, I’ve just used my (Slanted Fish’s) Poptropican, but that’s boring after a while. This season’s issue features Cobalt Spinner, our newest PHB author and longtime Poptropican (you can read his story here). A couple of selected artworks in this issue are of his character’s impeccable design.

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Henceforth, like many magazines, each new cover will feature a different Poptropican from the community! They will be selected by me, the editor of this magazine, on the grounds that this Poptropican has had a significant role in the community, preferably with some connection to the issue of the magazine they are featured on. Please understand that there are many wonderful individuals out there, far more than there are issues of The POPCORN, so don’t take it personally if you aren’t featured on the cover. You can have your chance to be featured within the magazine by submitting stories, art, and more to our subreddit and DeviantArt!

Which brings us to another point of change: in the past, we have pretty much admitted any work that was sent to us into the magazine. Sometimes, however, this would make the magazines rather long, and the quality of work varied. In order to be more consistent with length and quality, we are now limiting the amount of work that makes the final cut. Again, please don’t take it too hard if your work isn’t chosen – with our subreddit and DeviantArt sharing platforms, it is easier than ever to have your work publicized, even if it doesn’t make it into the magazine.

There’s another new section as well: Fansite Spotlight! We’ll be using The POPCORN to highlight notable works that other Poptropicans in this community are doing, to help them reach a wider audience for all the good work they’re up to. This spotlight isn’t necessarily limited to fansites, and may include other projects as well. You’ll have to peek into this issue to see where the first spotlight shines!

Anyway, enjoy this spring issue of The POPCORN! To read past issues, check out the PHB’s Magazines page. Stay popping, Poptropicans! 🐠🐠

PMFM (Poptropican Meme Face Mondays)

Poptropican Meme Face Mondays: Round 20

Ultimate iPad Expert

Heyyo Poptropicans, it’s Ultimate iPad Expert here. Let’s take a moment of silence to remember one of the communities’ memeiest memebers.

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We’ll miss you Small Fire. Long live your meme-y nature. Welcome to round twenty of PMFM (Poptropican Meme Face Mondays)!

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The lucky meme-faced Poptropicans this week are White Gamer, AdelaideQueen, and SiddSaak! And here are the memes:

Feel free to click on the images to view them in their full glory. 😛

 

And there’s a smidge more memery for this week! 😀 I’ve been doing art trades for meme faces on my DeviantArt, and this week I have one for Titan-in-a-tardis.

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Want your own meme face?

Well, it’s simple. Comment on the most recent PMFM post (just choose the one of the list here). Be sure to follow the criteria below:

  • Very crucial: Wear the outfit you want to have in the meme face on Poptropica and keep it on for at least a week.
  • As mentioned, find the most recent PMFM post (it will be at the top of this list)
  • Include your Poptropican username in a comment.
  • Include the meme face you would like on your Poptropican in your comment (a link to an image of the meme is very preferred).
  • Post your comment and wait! (PMFM is operated on a first come-first serve basis, so your meme face will come after all of the ones before are released).
  • Just a note: You do not need to re-comment on newer posts if you haven’t gotten yours yet. Once I reply to your comment mentioning “You being added to the list,” then I have seen your comment and added it to my literal list, so yours will be made after each one before is made.

This completes round twenty of meme faces. Tune in next Monday for the next Poptropican Meme Face Mondays!

What do you think about this week’s meme faces? Comment below.

Meme King out. 👑

• Ultimate iPad Expert •

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The Power(pop) Girls (Advertisement!)

Spencer

Hey folks, Cobalt here!

Once I got home from school I decided to check Home Island, being the default place I leave my Poptropican when I sign off. I noticed an ad for something I’m really hyped for…

The Powerpuff Girls reboot.

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Cobalt, you’re a fifteen year old boy and you’re hyped for the Powerpuff girls?

Yeah, and I think you will be too once you see this ad! I’m not ashamed, I have pride!

Let’s listen to Blossom and join the party! It’s a common room, and you can battle and chat with other player Poptropicans, so I guess they really made it a party! 😀

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Here are the inventory item prizes. Cell phones and the power of flight, three colors each corresponding to the Powerpuff girls – pretty nice complementary gift bags if I say so myself. Press space bar to use the powers.

It’s really neat that you get to select the flight color and phone you’d like. I picked Bubble’s items because pastel blue is totally my aesthetic.

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If you click the bronze Bubbles statue, those eyes appear on every Poptropican in the room! It’s pretty neat, and got a laugh out of me, mostly because I was creeped out and wasn’t expecting it. 😉

There are also some videos and images about the girls’ personality, but I’d leave that up to you to find for your viewing pleasure! 🙂

So, I’m actually quite curious here, what do you folks think of the new Powerpuff Girls? Contrary to popular opinion, I think the animation is fine – but the only thing that bothers me is that the original Powerpuff girls actors would have voiced the new ones, but for some reason I can’t comprehend, Cartoon Network didn’t let them.

Until next time Poptropicanos!

-Cobalt

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// flies away majestically