Rockhopper is Coming! Tropical Igloo Contest :)

Rockhopper Incoming!
The famous Captain is returning with a ship full of mysterious cargo...
Submitted by Aunt Arctic—All hands on deck! The Migrator has been spotted in the telescope, and that can only mean one thing: Rockhopper is back! “Avast me hearty!” the Captain called to our jet pack-journalist. “I be comin’ fast with fruit and treasure, and I be itching for a party!”

“ARR! Wait ’til ye see what I’m bringin’ for ya mateys!” Rockhopper began. “I’ve got rare treasure from all over the seven seas!” “I also be bringin’ enough tropical fruit to feed a thousand penguins! To feed ten thousand puffles! Enough to feed at least nine orange puffles!” “And listen to this—I’ve got a special surprise. “A treasure so rare, I’ve never seen anything like it. A statue I be discoverin’ in an ancient temple, deep underground...” “Yo ho ho! It be looking great in me Captain’s Quarters! I’ll show ye when me ship lands Aug. 22!” “Get ready for a real ruckus! This’ll be a party like no other!”

Tropical Igloo Contest August 9-14 :)
Let the decorating begin—the Tropical Igloo Contest is on now! Aunt Arctic and Captain Rockhopper are your tropical-tastic judges, and are ready to dive in. So get decorating, and make sure to get your submissions in by Aug. 14. Good luck!
Decorate your igloo in a tropical theme.When you’re done, click the submit igloo icon between Aug. 9–Aug. 14. Make sure not to change your igloo until the contest is over to give the judges a chance to see it!
The grand prize winner will receive 6 rare igloo items, and 1,000,000 coins! Second prize is 3 rare igloo items, and 10,000 coins! Third prize is 1 rare igloo item, and 1000 coins! Forty runner-ups will receive 1000 coins!
All winners will have their name in the Club Penguin Times on Aug. 30.

Upcoming Events :)
On now! Furniture Catalog Fruit flavored furniture for all your delicious igloo designs!
On now! Tropical Igloo Contest Don’t wait—decorate! Get your igloo designs in before Aug. 14.
Starting Aug. 22 Rockhopper Arrives! Pirates prepare! When THIS Captain comes ashore, the party begins!
Aug 22: Festive fruit fun is coming! Prepare for a truly tropical celebration.
Find the collectible pin! Hidden now until August 22. Banana Peel Pin CHEAT :)
Next pin hidden: August 23–September 5
News Flash :)
Attention igloo decorators! The new igloo furniture catalog is out, with a ’fresh’ selection of new items. Check them out and take your ’pick’ of the ’bunch’! (Get it?)
Ask Aunt Arctic :)
Yikes! There’s a pirate ship in the telescope! Are we in danger?–Landon Lubber
Dear Landon Lubber, Slow down there, Landon! Though pirate ships can sometimes mean bad news, that ship you’re seeing is the Migrator. And its captain is none other than the famous Rockhopper. If the name doesn’t ring a bell, don’t worry. Rockhopper is sometimes away for a long time, and newer penguins often don’t know who he is. Here’s the scoop: Rockhopper is a pirate captain, who sails around the world looking for treasure. He’s an explorer, adventurer, and a huge fan of parties. He likes to visit Club Penguin, bringing rare treasure and stories to share. He’s known for his many famous deeds, like discovering red puffles, and the mysterious Rockhopper Island. You can read about some of his adventures in his journal, on the shelf in the Book Room. Make sure you read it to the end for a special surprise.
Creativity. Originality. And a little humor never hurts.
Help! I need ideas for the Igloo Contest!–Decker Rater
Dear Decker Rater, I whipped up some Igloo Contest tips for this week’s Tips and Secrets (make sure to take a look), but your question still caught my attention. Over the years, I’ve seen many amazing igloo designs. I’ve seen penguins turn their homes into forests, airplanes, shopping malls and schools. I’ve even seen a few decorated to look like Rockhopper. (Believe me, THAT was quite the surprise the first time). I’ve seen lots of inspiring ideas. Sometimes, even when you have lots of furniture items, you can get stuck without an idea. I often encourage igloo decorators to try and use humor, or creativity, to catch the judges’ attention during contests. But that’s easier said than done. My advice to you? If you’re stuck for an idea, try to think of something you really really like, and build it! Do you enjoy baseball? Try to make a field! Enjoy battling aliens? Try to make a space ship! If it’s something you love, I think you’ll find lots of inspiration. Good luck!
Classified Secrets Igloo Contest Tips and Secrets :)
Submitted by Aunt Arctic
Thinking about entering the Igloo Contest? Not sure what the judges are looking for? Well, it just so happens I’m one of the judges, and I’ve got a few tips!
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It’s not about how much furniture you have, it’s what you do with it. You don’t need to stuff your igloo full to win.
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The judges are looking for creative designs, so use your imagination! Igloos that make us laugh, or surprise us, tend to do the best.
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When in doubt—try something random! Tropical Hydra tea party? Teddy Bear tiki rock concert? Kingdom of fridges and fruit? Do whatever comes to mind.
Good luck to all decorators!

…See earlier Newspaper Club Penguin Times issue 354 :)