Poptropica Members are people that have bought Poptropica membership (with real money) and get special privileges not allowed to others. You can buy 1, 3, or 6 months, via a game card (from a store) or online. Members get free early access to islands that are out, free member only items in the store, and every item or costume is free as long as they have membership. They are also top 10 finishers that are presented on the Poptropica blog. When the membership expires all the items/member only items will be kept forever in their inventory.