Surfing for our Mission Atlantis guide (with all 3 episodes)? We’ve got you “tidally” covered. Or if you need the PHB’sSurvival walkthrough (includes Ep. 4), click here!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to quickly inform you that Mission Atlantis Ep. 3 (Out of the Blue) is out for members! No demo for non-members though. Click here for the whole guide!
For non members, Survival Ep. 4 (Cabin Fever) is out for all! For help on the island, check out the PHB’s Survival Island Guide. Afterwards, check out HP’s review of the episode here!
So, members, how is it fighting aliens & monsters in the world of the deep? And non-members, have you been finding a way to escape from Van Buren? Take the poll below, and tell us what you think of these islands in the comments or on the official PHB chat, the PHC! 🙂
EDIT: 4 PHB authors finished in the top 20 for Mission Atlantis Ep. 3!
Are you excited for PoptropiCon? PHB commenters Fast Flame and Advika have speculated that it may be a cross between Fashion Crisis Island (a runner-up in the CYDI contest) and Mocktropica. There’s a new sneak peek on the Creators’ Blog – and I’d show it to you, but first, let me take a selfie.
Just kidding, that was the sneak peek! #poptropiconyeah #nofilter #thecamerajustwentoffiswearimnotamodel #doilookcute #yerawizardharry #wegotqueequegscoffeeafterwards #selfiesunday #orwhateverdayitis #dontjudge
Okay, yeah, moving on… have you noticed that the Creators’ Blog made a few subtle changes in design? HP did touch on some changes they made earlier, but now there’s more. It’s now a little wider, and if you don’t have AdBlock, you may notice an ad in the sidebar. Here’s a before and after pic:
By the way, the Creators’ Blog isn’t the only place that shows sneak peeks – the Daily Pop has tons more, and in case you missed it, the PHB now has the complete collection of Daily Pops archived all on one page for easy viewing – almost four years’ worth! Click here to see it all! Here’s a preview of just a few of the many awesome Poptropica idea images you’ll find there:
Night Watch: It’s no small decision to take the black.
Pathfound: The end of a long and winding road.
Sting Operation: Here’s one iconic-looking insect.
Those are for the Tribes of Poptropica, though of course the DP archive contains much more. But if you’re proud of your Poptropolis tribe, you may want to check out the PHB’s various pages for each tribe – each has been updated with concept art, whole common room images, and more! If nothing else, at least take a look at my witty captions. 😛
Also, thanks to the many of you who have taken the PHB readers’ survey! If you haven’t taken it yet, it’ll only take a few minutes, so please do – it gives you a chance to tell us how we’re doing and what you’d like the PHB to focus on! Results are still being gathered, so get heard today!
UPDATE: One last thing – the Android version of the Poptropica app has been delayed again, according to Poptropica’s official Twitter. Last we heard, they were hoping for a September release, but now they’re not promising anything…
That’s all for now — there’s been a number of PHB posts recently, so be sure to catch up on all the latest happenings below! Keep on popping on, Poptropicans. 🙂
Hello, fellows. Hi guys. Bonjour, monsiours. (Sorry girls, I coudn’t think of a hello rhyme that applied to you). It is me, Angry Wing, returned from the dead. (I wasn’t really dead.) As you all know, there’s been just a flurry of Poptropican activity in this past year.
First of all, in addition to Mission Atlantis 3 releasing to members this Thursday, the Creators finally confirmed, as if it were an afterthought, that nonmembers wouldn’t be left out: Survival 4 is coming out on Aug 7 for all as well. Exciting, right? AAAAAHHH. Just had to get that out, Poptropica is so busy.
So that’s Poptropica. Now read on if you want to for a valuable life lesson 😀
I must say, it’s made me rather lazy. Yep, LAZY. *shudders* You know it’s like, “Should I post today? Oh lookie, HP and Samwow and Fishy all have posted recently, I can wait.” Or maybe, “Should I post today? Wow, delving into the Creators files? I can’t possibly top that! I’ll wait.” You know? It’s a vicious cycle. (Not really that vicious). I feel terribly embarrassed, because when I signed up for this gig, one of the requirements was that I would be a faithful author. I gave up my Poptropica membership this summer, and I pondered retirement. But no! THE SHOW MUST GO ON!
And it is. Right now. What you are reading is the show going on.
If there was only one thing I could teach you, it wouldn’t be about Poptropica. It’s this:
You’ll always have an excuse. Don’t use it. Ever. Remember, excuses are useless.
Well, anyway, I’ll be back soon. So watch yo back, fools! Just kidding, just kidding.
This has been an inspirational public service announcement from the esteemed, all-powerful Angry Wing, who is also super-awesome and thinks his readers are even more awesome.
Wow, 13 million hits already? We just had a party not too long ago, but you guys do deserve something super cool for bringing the PHB this far! This thirteen means you’re in luck, not out of it – because as the graphic above summarized, this celebration comes in 3 awesome parts! 😀
part one :: the complete daily pop sneak peek archive
Yes, the whole shebang, from November 2010 to the present! After lots of hard work collecting all the images from a certain link where the date can be changed, the PHB now has the complete archive of sneak peeks from the Daily Pop all on one page. Browsing through the ages here should be a lot easier than using the actual Daily Pop! We’ll be updating the page every month. Click here to view it!
Zapped: A jarring circumstance for this little fella.
Crystal Caves: Untold riches await, for those who dare.
Fisheye: Look at this creature through a different lens.
Pain in the bot: Only a nanobot could get in the groove here.
Pop Rise: Oh, you pale blue dot. You blue marble.
Far Out: Where it came from, no one knows.
If you’re not convinced of the insurmountable awesomeness that lies within the archive, check out the above snapshots for a sample of what you might find, from rough sketches to unreleased ideas and everything in between. Great for your personal Poptropica graphics, too! 🙂
part two :: the poptropica help blog readers’ survey
For the first time ever, we’re asking you PHB readers to fill out a quick survey so we can get some feedback on what you’d like to see on the PHB, what the PHB reader population consists of, and more. It’ll only take a few minutes! Click here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NTVYMLY
I may even post some of the results later, so if you’d like to have your voice heard, or if you have ideas for the PHB, please take a moment to answer the survey! Might as well, right? You can skip questions if you like, and your responses will be anonymous unless you wish to sign your name.
part three :: spotlight for 13 lucky poptropica fansites
The PHB is fortunate to have so many viewers, but perhaps not everyone enjoys the same amount of attention in the Poptropica community. That’s why, in honor of our 13 million hits, we’re going to list 13 lesser-known, yet active Poptropica fansites who we know from the PHB/PHC community, so that their efforts may be seen by other Poptropicans too. (For more sites, see the PHB’s directory.) Enjoy!
Adventure Time Pop – Adventure Time & Poptropica, by Spotted Dragon and her team
Top Pop (no longer active) – a Poptropica blog by Cuddly Lion and his team
Disclaimer: we do not own any of these sites and cannot control what you may see on them. However, at the time of this post, their focus is Poptropica and they are run by Poptropicans who have been known to frequent the PHB and/or PHC. Also, if you own a Poptropica site that is not listed, please do not be offended – there are plenty of fansites out there and our goal was to list only thirteen. 😉
Whew, you made it to the end of this lengthy three-part post! Thanks for sticking with the PHB, and we hope you enjoy the Daily Pop archive, PHB survey, and our Poptropica friends’ sites.
Hey Poptropicans! Quick post to alert you that there’s a new video ad on Main Streets (I found it on Super Power). After playing the trailer for the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, you’ll receive the Pizza Time Power! Using it gives other Poptropicans in the area a random-colored mask (orange, purple, red or blue) and pizza slice handheld, but unfortunately, they can’t be Costumized.
For my post about the new Galactic Hot Dogs ad prizes, see the post below. Also, be sure to check out the 18th issue of the PHB fan magazine, The POPCORN, which was just released this week!
Stay tuned to the PHB for something awesome happening very soon! We’re close to the big milestone of 13 million hits, and a post much bigger than this is on its way… 😀
🦄 Ponytropica 🦄 
