Masterpiece Monday #8

Hello, everyone! Today, we’ve got another edition of Masterpiece Monday. Without further ado, please enjoy! 

Artisticc11’s squirrel piece is our first for today. I love how they’ve added the texture on the animal, as it really gives the piece some life. In addition, the background is phenomenal!​

Secondly we have Astilbe’s sunrise/set piece.​ I adore the brightness of the overall scene, and the blending is amazing.

This wonderful cat piece by Toxicmedow4601 is sure to blow you away! The proportions are so well thought out, and the fur is subtle yet effective.​

Last but not least is Nimadoodle’s fox piece. The lineart is so smooth, and the detail is awesome. In addition, the background really makes the fox stand out!​

​If you’ve made a masterpiece you’d like shown here, don’t be afraid to email it on over to support@animaljamarchives.com with Masterpiece Monday Submission as the title!

Anyways, that’ll be it for today. I’ll see you in the wild!​

Rare Item Monday: Rainbow Wristguards

Good Monday afternoon, Jammers! As you know, AJHQ releases a new Rare item every Monday. This week, a new color variant of Rainbow Wristguards. These are available on the 8th page of Jam Mart clothing for 975 gems. 

And of course, in addition to AJPC's RIM, there is a Play Wild item! This weeks' AJPW is a Rare Firefighter Helmet.

Be sure to check back in with the Animal Jam Archives for more articles, updates, news, and assets!

Phantom-Flag Bundle

Woah, there is a phantom ship ahoy! "Captain its coming closer". Ok guys, time to do what we do best at, we are going to RAID there ship. CAPTAIN LOOK AT ALL THESE FLAGS I TOOK FROM THE SHIP!! We should give them to the jammers of Jamaa! 

Hey, Jammers. Thanks to the pirates, that sail the see's, we have these new Phantom Flags! Make sure to download this awsome bundle RIGHT NOW!

Click here to download the bundle. 

Today in Jamaa History: Abandoned Outback

Hey Jammers! Yellow here, with another edition of TiJH. Today, we'll be exploring a part of history, that isn't touched by many jammers today. Its...

Source for newspaper images

Kangaroos and Kimbara Outback! These were a big deal when they first released! Let's take this update page by page shall we?

Source

Kangaroos were a pretty big deal when they first released. They were the first new diamond shop animal (Lions, Arctic Wolves, and Snow Leopards already existed from gift cards). However, this wasn't the first appearance  Kangaroos had been spotted in Jamaa over a month before this update! If you'd like to know more about that, check out this ancient video from Snowyclaw:

Here's a picture of the card talked about in the video:

Source

Kangaroos weren't the only new thing released this day though, there was also a new land!

It sucked.

I was there for this update and Kimbara Outback was sooooo boring. All that you could do was the Journey Book, and that's it. The Medical Center and Outback imports opened later on. To get to Kimbara Outback, which was a real challenge at the time because the room was always full (We didn't have find open world back in those days), you'd probably use the world map. Except before using the world map your jaw would drop when you saw it had completely changed.

There was a ton of backlash from the community towards the new map. I don't like it personally, except for that Coral Canyons was finally more than a tiny rock with stairs.

Koalas also returned in this update, because they had left to discover Kimbara Outback.

The new item for the day was the phantom shirt! Happy Jamming everyone! TiJH is going to be taking a small break but will return soon.

- Yellow

Masterpiece Monday #7

Hello, ​everyone! It’s King, and today I’m back with another edition of Masterpiece Monday. We have four awesome artworks to showcase, so how about we get started?

Our first piece is drawn by Fruitsbasket11223. The colors of the piece are awesome. And the shading is extraordinary as well. In addition, the pose on the girl is so well made! 

Next up is a rather interesting piece by Doglil– it’s of Brady Barr! The anatomy of his face is on the dot, and the way you got the photo accurately is stunning.

Xxblurryxx has made a piece depicting a dog and cat snuggling against each other. The texture of the piece is awesome, and the way you combined realism with cartoon is amazing!

Phantomwarden’s masterpiece is the last for today, but it’s definitely a good one.​ The lines are so smooth, and the phantom eye behind Greely is amazing. In addition, the wolf alpha is so incredibly amazing.

​If you’d like one of your pieces featured, please send it through an email to support@animaljamarchives.com with the title Masterpiece Monday Submission! Thanks for all your support.

​That’ll be it for this time! Ciao, and have a nice day.

Rare Item Monday: Sunshine Galoshes

Good Monday morning, Jammers! This week, AJHQ has released a new rare variant of Sunshine Galoshes for the Rare Item Monday weekly event! These black and white boots are available in the Shiveer Shoppe on the second page for 900 gems. 

Additionally, in Play Wild, there is the new Rare Fancy Collar!

Remember to check back with the Animal Jam Archives for more game updates, new assets, and plenty of other articles! 

Thursday Updates & Wild Weekend

Good afternoon, Jammers! As you may know, every Thursday AJHQ releases exclusive items in themes for "Wild Weekends". Every other week, AJHQ updates the game with new features, animals, lands, adventures, and more! You can find most of this information in the Jamaa Journal. Here's what the weekly newspaper has in store:

On the first page, there's an announcement of the new Block Party Wild Weekend! You can now get barbecue themed items for a delicious cookout in your den! All of the items are available in the Diamond shop from today, July 19th, until Sunday, July 22nd. 

On the next page, an announcement from the Alphas! Liza and Sir Gilbert have been exploring Balloosh and are curios about the arctic wolf statue inside the temple. They believe there may be more to the ancient history of Jamaa than the recovery of two heartstones. 

Although the Alphas haven't shared all of their discoveries with Jamaa, there were two journal pages left behind in the temple.

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Be sure to check back with the Animal Jam Archives for more information on this new lore! 

On a lighter note, a party update! The Beta Party and its exclusive shop will be returning to Jamaa's queue. And not to be forgotten, the Summer Carnival is still open and there are plenty of of games to play, tickets to earn, and summer items to buy!

With all of these new party items, you may be looking for the perfect den to put them in... well you're in luck, becausr the Mushroom has returned to stores! The circular floors make a great flat wall to put beta party items by, and the nature-y summer aesthetic makes for a great June, August, and September seasonal den. 

And last but not least, a promo update. Now, instead of the beloved Artist's Dream bundle, falcons have come with the code on the back of your membership card! It is not clear yet what items come with this bundle; whether it be the same furniture set as years past or a new deign. 

This week has surprised everyone on the team with Wild Weekends, lore exploration, old parties coming back! We hope you enjoy the updates, and be sure to check back with the Animal Jam Archives for news, quizzes, assets, and more!

Today in Jamaa History: Bunnies Find a Home

Hey Jammers! Yellow here, it's time for another edition of Today in Jamaa History! Today, I have something a bit different for you.

Usual source

It's the release of Animal Jam's first app! This happened wayyy before Play Wild, a whole five years ago (as of today)! Some of you may not even be familiar with this game, because AJHQ doesn't promote it these days. In it's time however, it was pushed a ton!

The AJHQ animators did a wonderful job on this trailer! The Jamaa Journal also talked about a special event happening in that weekend only in-game:

You can find the video in the Jamaa Journal the same youtube channel as the video above.

I actually had this bunny on my long gone ipod touch... Oh well... On a more interesting note, you might notice the July 18th date there. Tunnel Town did not do a quiet launch. July 18th was the big day and AJHQ made sure everyone knew by sending out Jam-a-Grams.

Source

That's all for today Jammers!

-Yellowdash

Elf item's bundle

Hey, Jammers! Have you been trying to find more clothing items on the site? Well here is a asset pack of ALL the elf items, including... Tails, Helmets, Cuffs, and Armor! Make sure to download this SPECTACULAR bundle today!!

Special thanks to Blurryvibes for helping with some of these items items.

Click Here to download the bundle.

Masterpiece Monday #6

​Hello jammers! My name is KingJamaa, and I’m pleased to be your host this fine day. Today, we have four amazing masterpieces by talented individuals to share, so let’s get started!

Fruitsbasket11223 has made a brilliant piece! The clouds look as fluffy as they would in reality, and the blending of the colors is phenomenal! In addition, I love the person with the violin in the foreground, it really makes the piece original in my opinion.

Secondly, Blackwolf507’s black cat masterpiece is absolutely adorable! I adore the kitty’s shining blue eyes, and the background of greens and dark blues really make the creature pop.

Next up is Kittycorgi’s bright fantasy scene. Use of bright colors was definitely a good decision, and the lighting is spot-on. To add on, the detail is amazing!

Last but not least calls for Sorasai’s puppy artwork. I love all the small details, and the colors are spontaneous!

Well, that’ll be it for masterpieces this week. If you have your own masterpiece to send in, you can email it to support@animaljamarchives.comwith the subject line Masterpiece Monday Submission! Maybe one day it’ll appear here, hm?

Anyways, I’ll see you in Jamaa. Have an awesome week!

Rare Item Monday: Lionfish Helmet

Good Monday morning, Jammers! As you know, every Monday AJHQ releases a new rare into stores. This week, the underwater Lionfish Helmet has made its way to Bahari Bargains! You can get this item on the 2nd page of the shop for 800 gems. It appears to compliment last week's Rare Lionfish Armor!

And of course, Play WIld has its Monday Rares too! This week, the item is Baseball cleats.

Be sure to check back with the Animal Jam Archives for more game news and updates! 

Which den is right for you? A new quiz!

Hey Jammers! Yellow here! Are you looking to decorate a den, but don't know which one to choose? I have the solution for you! This handy and magic quiz I've created will help you figure out the perfect den, just for you! Give it a try below.

Are you happy with what you got? Share your result in the comments of this post! There's 15 total results, so I recommend playing around and seeing what all you can get. Happy jamming!

- Yellowdash

Wild Weekend: Jelly Café

Hey Jammers! As you may have heard, AJHQ has been releasing exclusive items every weekend as part of a Wild Weekend special sales event. This week, it's the Jelly Café! In the Bounce House party shop, there are plenty of jelly-themed items for your den as well as a jelly armor set. Don't see the party? No worries! It'll reopen every hour and a half.

Looking for some fun assets? Here's a zip-file pack! Plus a little preview. If you can, link back to the Animal Jam Archives as your source. It's not required, but the team really appreciates it!

Masterpiece Monday #5

​Hey there! My name’s KingJamaa, and I care if you’re ready for this week’s edition of Masterpiece Monday. (I apologize for the cringey band pun.) Anyways, with that aside, today I have four fantastic art pieces to show you all. How about we get started, hm?

Artymis’ portrait of Merida from the movie Brave is our first masterpiece this time around. The lighting is amazing, as well as the anatomy and the replication of the style within the film. The background makes this princess’s hair really pop, and I love how it’s blended.

Next up, we have a gorgeous illustration by none other than Windycityblues. The pointillism effect is a great touch to the piece, and the artist’s thinking redesign of this famous artwork is phenomenal.

Buzz, buzz! Do you hear that sound? It seems like Jammer13wqz’s bee masterpiece is flying right around the corner! Don’t worry, we don’t have a piece of Barry Bee Benson, as the brushstrokes and realism really take the cake here. Pardon my puns, but I just love how bee-utiful the color scheme is. Anyways, in all seriousness, I adore this piece.

Last but not least, Felispirit’s halfbody shot of Aparri is beyond gorgeous. The artist’s style is stunning, and the amount of detail seems to be limitless. I love how the colors go so well together, and the anatomy is just spot-on.

Before I go, I’d like to ask you, the wonderful individual reading this, if YOU have any Animal Jam or Play Wild artwork (drawn in the art studios the games have) that you’d like shown on this very segment! If you do, you can shoot support@animaljamarchives.com an email with your submission (with the subject line as Masterpiece Monday Submission), or you can PM it to me on Amino or Hangouts, both under the name KingJamaa.

Farewell, and happy jamming!

Today in Jamaa History: Seaside Urbanization

Hey Jammers! It's Yellow here again. Today I've got a very exciting update to take a look at. It's very hot outside, and I'd like to go to the beach. Luckily, if you were around in 2011 the beach had just been remodeled!

As usual, all Jamaa Journal images come from here

That's right! Today we're looking at the update of Crystal Sands. Before I even talk about the update, we need to go back one day further to July 6th. What did Crystal Sands look like then?

Source

Now that's very different, and a sudden transition as well! The land lost a lot of it's plant life and those handsome tiki heads...  Now, what did AJHQ think they needed to highlight about this change?

The water slides of course! And with waterslides, came a new water park den! I quite like this den, although I wish it was bigger. (AJHQ, expanded water park for diamonds please. Make it happen!) Of course, to get the new den you were going to need alot of gems, and AJHQ had just the solution for you.

The daily spin was first spun on this day seven years ago! The Jamaa Journal brags that you can earn 1500 gems in one day, but these days, that doesn't mean all that much. Inflation is fun, isn't it?

Majorclaw must have been pretty happy with this update, they finally got an astronaut helmet! But most jammers were very disappointed to hear about the closure of coral corner. I wish that shop was still here. So many nice items... At least they had a sale! They had better clearance prices than Toys R Us I bet.

Thats all for today jammers! Join me next time as we head deep underground for our next adventure.

-Yellowdash

Phantom-Rug Asset Pack

Oh, hello there! The phantoms put me in a deep sleep, and im just now recovering, but anyways before they cot me, i went and acquired these AMAZING phantom rugs! Wanting to use these assets for your next edit? You can download all of the assets you seen in the thumbnail, all in one zip file. If you can, link back to the Animal Jam Archives as your source. 

Here is a preview of what comes in the asset pack!

Thursday Updates: Wild weekend & Enchanted Eagles

Good morning, Jammers! Elvis here to report this week's Thursday Updates. Every other Thursday, AJHQ releases new features, items, adventures, or animals to play as!

On the first page of the Jamaa Journal, a new Wild Weekend is announced! For the next 4 days, until Sunday, Popsicle-themed items will be available in the Diamond Shop! There are six den items for 1 diamond each, plus a full clothing set for 9 diamonds.

View fullsize

View fullsize

The second page of the Journal announces the arrival of Enchanted Eagles in Jamaa. These are similar to Polar Arctic Foxes and Spring Bunnies, but instead of snowflakes or daises, these eagles have roses printed on their feathers and swirling around wherever they go! Want assets? Click here for our newest animal section!

In addition to this new flying animal, a rather flight-less pet counterpart has come to Jamaa! Pet Dodo birds are now available in the Diamond shop for 3 diamonds. These little prehistoric pals are quite adorable!

With all this talk of birds, the Conservation Museum has opened their new exhibit: Taking Flight! Head over to Appondale to learn more about the great species of the sky.

And last but not least, in the back of the Jamaa Journal you'll find info on the new Artist's Dream Bundle! This package contains art-themed clothing and den items when a 3 month membership is purchased. From what we've heard on the Archives, this may be AJHQ's best release yet!

Looking for assets from this week for your next edit? You can download all of the assets you see here in this post all in one zip file. If you can, link back to the Animal Jam Archives as your source. Here's a little preview of all of the graphics!

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Remember to check back with the Archives for more updates, assets, and community articles!

Masterpiece Monday #4

Salutations, jammers! My name is KingJamaa, and I welcome you to a very special and patriotic edition of Masterpiece Monday! Today, we’ll be showcasing two freedom day themed masterpieces found under the #AJfreedom tag on Instagram. Let’s get started with the art, shall we?

Our first masterpiece is drawn by @starry.silhouette.aj and depicts a wolf staring at some colorful fireworks. I love the colors on the piece, and the pose is very well done. In addition, the shading is phenomenal, as well as the small details.

Finally, @cupcakecelineaj’s freedom theme park piece is phenomenal! I adore the reflections in the water, as well as the rabbit! The lighting and blending are additionally excellent, what an excellent job.

If you have any masterpieces you’d like to share, please send the, to me via Google Hangouts or Animal Jam Amino! (You can find me on both platforms by searching KingJamaa.) I take all submissions into consideration, and maybe yours will pop up here one week!

With that, that’ll be it from me. Have a great evening, and a happy freedom day!

Rare Item Monday: Lionfish Armor

Good Monday morning, Jammers! As you know, every Monday AJHQ releases a new rare item into stores. This week, the Rare Lionfish Armor has made its way to to ocean stores. You can pick up this underwater back item in Bahari Bargains on the third page for 825 gems.

In addition to the AJPC Rare Item Monday, a Rare Fez is now in stores in Animal Jam Play Wild!

For more, check back with the Animal Jam Archives for updates, news, and community articles! Looking for some item assets? Here are today's Rares! Make sure to link back to the Archives as your source if you use these so toher Jammers can enojoy them.

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

View fullsize

Today in Jamaa History: A Spikey History

Hey Jammers! Yellow here. While going through some more newspapers, I found an interesting event! One that would shape the Animal Jam trading scene forever...

As usual, Jamaa Journals come from here.

That's right, today in Jamaa history, spikes were released! These items, as you probably know, are a core part Animal Jam's trading economy, and a highly desired item by many Jammers! However, spikes weren't always the collars and wristbands you know today. They went by very different names a while back...

Source

That's right! Spikes used to have different names depending on if they were long or short. Long spikes were called Spikey, and shorts were called

Source

Spiked... necklaces? Collar weren't always called collars, but I think the new name fits them better. All of these spiked/y items came on a jam-a-gram that looked like this:

Source

That's all for today jammers! Join me next time as we take a look at AJHQ giving a certain land a makeover, something they've never done since. Happy jamming!

-Yellowdash

Chat with me and fellow jammers: discord.gg/XPgmnSB