Fanfiction, Guest Posts

Fanfic: Zombies, Zombies, ALWAYS ZOMBIES! ๐ŸงŸ Ep. 1: The Play That Was Never Performed

Hey Poptropicans, this is a guest post by Magic Kid. Enjoy!

Hello, all readers! Itโ€™s Magic Kid here today! 

Welcome one and all to the beginning of “ZOMBIES, ZOMBIES, ALWAYS ZOMBIES!” โ€” a story of zombies, survival, Poptropica, and โ€” we canโ€™t forget this โ€” blueberries! 

Iโ€™m really excited to get this fanfiction started, and hopefully you’re excited to read it. The first episode is kind of an introduction to the story (and some questions may get answered later, so don’t fuss about it). Thank you all so much, and enjoy!

Silver Screen: It’s one of our favorite famous monsters of filmland.

ZOMBIES, ZOMBIES, ALWAYS ZOMBIES!

A Zomberry Series

Episode One: The Play That Was Never Performed

The curtain to the stage is closed. The Audience gathers around in the theaterโ€™s seats, making a hum of chatter like buzzing bees. 

They all gather and by the time that nearly everyone is sitting and comfortable, perhaps munching on popcorn, or checking their watches, they all begin to wonder why the play hasnโ€™t started yet, and the hum of excited voices becomes bugged and worried.

A family of three sits at the front of the audience, feeling the same anticipation as everyone else.

Audience Dad

Why arenโ€™t they starting already? Theyโ€™re more than ten minutes late!

Audience Mom

Shush dear, Iโ€™m sure itโ€™s all just a big misunderstanding, they canโ€™t be much longer.

A little boy sitting next to them is fidgeting from sitting still for so long.

Audience Little Boy

Mommy, whenโ€™s the play going to start? Iโ€™m bored!

Audience Mom

Have some popcorn or some of this smoothie, they have to start soon.

 The little boy munches on the buttery popcorn, and then just decides to devour it all.

The buzzing noise intensifies as people begin to get more concerned or annoyed. 

But the stage continued to have the dark velvet curtains closed. Just as everyone thinks that it wonโ€™t happen, that the play was canceled, and everyone begins to leave, grumbling all the wayโ€ฆ

The lights darken smoothly.

 The talking becomes a hush as everyone hurries back to their seats, excited.

A grand voice issues from the unseen speakers, echoing impressively throughout the theater.

Play Narrator (Jazzy Hawk)

Welcome one and welcome all! Young and old, welcome! Welcome to 24 Carrot Theaterโ€™s production of The Carrot-Apocalypse! We must thank the mayor of this town for remodeling this room so we can give you live performances. Weโ€™ve brought you actors and actresses from all across Poptropica for you to enjoy tonight!

The Play Narrator continues to talk, to stall, because backstage, where his magnified voice is muffled, a disaster is going on.

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Fan Art Features, Social Media

Gotta Win by Any Memes Necessary ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ˜‚

Hello, everyone! Today’s Pop news comes not from the game but social media. We have fan art, memes, and poll results to check out. Let’s go!

We finally have the winner of the unofficial “Favorite Poptropica Character Tournament”! I’m sorry I didn’t keep you PHB readers updated on the whole tournament. I’ll do better next time. Anyway, the final round saw Dr. Hare vs Ringmaster Raven competing for the fans’ love and adoration. After tallying the votes, one animal-themed supervillain came out on top. And the winner is… DR. HARE! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ†

Congratulations to Dr. Hare, and thanks to everyone who participated in the tournament โ€” even the Pop Creators popped in for the fun!

What other Poptropica tournaments would you like to see in the future? Underrated characters? Best islands? Worst islands? Favorite creatures? Leave your suggestions in the comments below!


While I was hosting the tournament, Pop was cooking some memes over on Instagram, like this one starring former child star Willy Bingleman from Back Lot Island. ๐ŸŽฌ

Not a Tarantino fan? Here’s this reel harkening back to the days of completing islands with the help of Thinknoodles’ walkthroughs. (Psst! We have walkthroughs, too! ๐Ÿ˜‰)

The Creators aren’t the only ones meming Poptropica. Pop’s recent Instagram stories feature drawings and memes by fans, a partnership post from Coolmath Games, and a flashback to Wimpy Wonderland from the official Diary of a Wimpy Kid account. As always, click the artists’ names to view the full, original posts.

Thank you for reading, and have a good day!

โ€”Gentle Dolphin ๐Ÿฌ

Fan Art Features, Member Gifts, Social Media, Store

April Fashion Brings Woodworks Clashin’ ๐Ÿชตโš”๏ธ

Hello, everyone! Time to check out the latest Pop updates. But first, a word from our sponsor: ME! Don’t worry, Slanted Fish gave me permission.

This week, I have been hosting a “Favorite Poptropica Character Tournament” on Twitter! In spite of the public outcry regarding certain matchups, it has been fun watching the votes and tears pour in. Round 2 is currently underway, and you reading the PHB can participate! You can vote for your favorites via Twitter, or this Google Forms poll! ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ๐Ÿ†


Now we return to our regularly scheduled blogging. Adventure Outfitters welcomed a new display just in time for April. Out with the green stuff, and in with the stylin’ fits. Paired with the chic fashion are a few random goodies like a smiling cloud, a reversible octopus plush, a jetpack, and a rideable bug.

As pointed out by Dizzy Feather on the Poptropica Help Chat, this month’s selection of items is near identical to last April’s display. While recycling monthly displays isn’t new for Poptropica, it gets old for players itching to collect new gear. It’s almost like they’re saving the new stuff for members, “wooden” you think?


Speaking of which, April’s member gifts have flown into paying players’ inventories. Members can now don the Woodworks Outfit, Woodworks Sword, and Woodworks Wings. While the wings won’t carry you through the wind, they can pop in and out for a cool visual effect.

“Wood” you like a membership? Enter our monthly free membership giveaway for a chance to win one! ๐ŸŽ


Finally, here are some fan art features from Pop’s recent Instagram stories. As per usual, we have art of fan-favorite characters along with oodles of OCs! Click the artists’ names for the full posts.

Thank you for reading, and have a good day!

โ€”Gentle Dolphin ๐Ÿฌ

Pranks

Amelia says April Fools ๐Ÿ’‹

Bonjour, Poptropicans! You can’t trust everything you read in the tabloids, and in the case of one recent story of ours, the announcement of a TV show starring Amelia was just fake news. April Fools!

We hope our little joke featuring the most iconic Home Islander gave you a good laugh. While “Amelia in Poptropica” isn’t real, it is inspired by an actual Netflix series: the trashy yet entertaining “Emily in Paris” (for ages 17+), also featuring an influencer who insists on her way.

So while we’re here, why don’t we check with our girl on her thoughts to your questions? Let’s pass the mic over to Amelia:

Buying up Home Island might seem like a lot, but it’s really just a small town, a place for Poptropicans to pass through in between adventures. If you know me, you know I’ve always had a dream to outfit the people of Poptropica. Besides, it’s not about how many items are stocked; you can cultivate a great wardrobe with just a few favorite pieces.

Oh, and the others? I like the Baron, but I’m not really sure the Baron likes me. You wonder about the disappearance of Monkey Wrench, right? It’s her wretched wrench-throwing that killed the Flying Ace Race โ€” this is why we can’t have nice things! And she’s not the only one with a vengeance. Myron van Buren tried to steal my unicโ€”I mean, secret package I had out in the woods!!

Amelia

You can see how Amelia’s main character syndrome could inspire a binge-worthy show, right? Though we can’t make it a reality, we hope the daydream could ameliorate your day with some fun. Au revoir! ๐Ÿ˜˜

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿคโค๏ธ

Community Creations

Community Creations: March 2023

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Hello once again everyone! Spotted Dragon here bringing you theย March recapย for Community Creations.ย March’s themeย wasย Luck,ย so be sure to check out all the featured artists!

No clue whatโ€™s going on? Go see our intro post.

Top 5 Picks

Luck Master Costume by Young Rider

Kicking things off, this St. Patrick’s Day top hat is a show stopping accessory. I love the green, a color commonly associated with luck, used throughout the outfit to make it cohesive. Plus, all the natural, flowery elements help to tie in that lucky clover. Cool costume! Find the artist in the comments section.

Past Good Luck Charmsย by Dizzy Feather

Uh oh! Looks like even some classic good luck charms can’t counteract the bad luck this Poptropican seems to have. I love the cartoon-style humor that the two panels have. Very comical comics! Find her DeviantArt here.

Breaking Mirrors is Bad Luck by Golden Owl

Oooh, the lighting in this submission is quite captivating! The pattern of the carpet and the neon lights really capture this arcade-style setting and the over-the-shoulder pose of the character makes for an interesting composition. I also love the comic-style incorporation of text! It’s a great take on Ringmaster Raven’s boss battle, with the focus on luck making the scene feel all the more threatening and intense. Find the artist in the comments and on the PHC Discord.

Who Needs a Curse With You Around by TillyMeowJings-ARSB

Curses and luck definitely go hand in hand, and the curse of stolen artifact is no exception! Or, should I say the curse of the player themselves? The joke is cheesy but brutal, made even more so by the tragic expression of the player. Wonderful sense of humor! Find their Tumblr here.

A Real Life Leprechaun by sleepybiker

Of course, we can’t talk about luck in the month of March without some good ol’ fashion Leprechaun imagery. A continuation of this little doodle, the simple scene demonstrates an engaging personality. The style is super cute and the humor is quite light and fun. Find her DeviantArt here.


Honorable Mentions

I have to say, I’m quite lucky to get to see all this amazing art every month! I’m green with envy over all your talent, and I look forward to what you guys submit next time! ๐Ÿ€


April: How Do I Participate?

Community Creations is a cool series for anyone in the Poptropica community to join in on. To sum up what itโ€™s about, itโ€™s basically a chance to show off your artwork, creepy fan-fics, Pop clubhouses, costumes, and anything else that pops into your mind.

If we really like the piece you submit, we will feature it here on the PHB! As long as it relates to that monthโ€™s theme. So what is April’s theme? April’s theme isโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ“บ Reality TV! ๐Ÿ“บ

Okay, so perhaps Amelia isn’t actually getting her own TV series, but Poptropica hasn’t necessarily shied away from thinking in the realm of television. And with no new islands as of late, my mind has drifted back to some of the classics like Reality TV Island and how things have changed, like with its more recent revamp of Wild Safari.

While we’ve touched on this topic a bit with themes like movies & TV, I want to really focus on the (albeit not-so-real) reality genre this month. Draw your favorite scenes from Reality TV Island or its sequel, or turn your favorite IRL reality TV stars into Poptropicans by replicating their most iconic looks in a costume. Maybe even come up with your own reality TV challenge like a mini-game ready to play in Poptropica? The limits are up to you!

Hollywood, here I come.
  • Submit: Comment below with a link to whatever youโ€™ve created, email it to the PHB team on our Contact page, OR share it with me (SydVC aka Spotted Dragon) on DeviantArtTwitterTumblrDiscord, OR the PHBโ€™s Instagram.
  • Results: Next month, I will feature 5 submissions that stood out to me the most as well as some honorable mentions.
  • Limitations: Just make sure you relate to both the theme and Poptropica (and nothing NSFW or otherwise inappropriate).
  • Due Date: I will take any entries before the end of this month. Submit as many things as youโ€™d like!

I will be sure to let you know I have seen your creation. While quality counts, Iโ€™m mainly looking for something to simply catch my eye, so donโ€™t be afraid to join in!

So what are you waiting for? Go make something awesome!

~SD