Dear fellow-fanpoppers,

Recently fanpop introduced a new feature to our profilo pages:

The Showcase!

Eventhough it’s not a very complicated feature, there seem to be quite a few domande surrounding the caps. This gave me the idea of Scrivere this article, answering the most aksed questions. Let me first say that everything I write is based on how I think this new feature works. I’m not one of the fabulous F4, so please correct me if I’m wrong about something.

1. What is the Showcase?
This domanda was answerd da F4 Dave: “The new showcase is for your fanpop bottlecap collection that will continue to grow with new and exciting trofei based on your participation and activity across the site.” In other words, the Showcase is the place on your profilo page where all your trofei are presented.

2. What are Caps?
trofei are rewards that can be earned in different ways (that I’ll explain later). Consider them prices for various things te do on Fanpop. They have no further purpose, it’s just fun to get them.

3. How do I get Caps?
That depends on the kind of cap. The system for getting them is automated (like the medals) so whenever te deserve to get one, te will. Some can be earned da doing specific things, others are dato randomly.

4. What different kinds of trofei are there?
So far there are 5 different types of Caps. I’ll explain every type and how to get them here:

4a. fanpop Firsts
There are 5 trofei to earn in this category so far:
1. Fanpup: “Welcome to Fanpop! You’ve earned this adorable cucciolo for joining the fanpop family. We’re glad to have te here!” This berretto, tappo is earned when te unisciti Fanpop, therefore every Fanpopper has this cap.
2. Picture Perfect: “Now don’t te look sharp in that profilo picture te just uploaded? o is that a picture of your dog? Either way, well done.” This berretto, tappo is earned when te carica a profilo picture.
3. Speak your mind: “You added a motto to your profile. Good for te for speaking up for yourself.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da adding a motto to your profilo page.
4. Wall: “Writing on someone's bacheca on fanpop is not really vandalism, we approve of your graffiti here.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da Scrivere something on somebody’s wall.
5. Facebook: “ Thanks for Facebook Connecting us! te really "like" us! Don't worry, we won't spam your News Feed.” This berretto, tappo can be earned when te connect your fanpop account to your Facebook account, and like the fanpop page on Facebook.



4b. Frequent Flier
There are 5 trofei to earn in this category so far:
1. Tourist: “ You've visited fanpop 5 days in a row! You're just starting to fly.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da visiting fanpop 5 days in a row.
2. Sightseer: “You've visited fanpop 10 days in a row! Let's get te in a real plane.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da visiting fanpop 10 days in a row.
3. Traveler: “Wow! You've visited fanpop 20 days in a row. te must like us! Time to upgrade that old thing with a private jet.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da visiting fanpop 20 days in a row.
4. Jetsetter: "Holy cow! You've come to fanpop 50 days in a row! You're totally addicted. Time for a jumbo jet for te and all your fans." This berretto, tappo can be earned da visiting fanpop 50 days in a row.
5. Globetrotter: "Visit fanpop 100 days in a row." This berretto, tappo can be earned da visiting fanpop 100 days in a row.



4c. Holidays
There are 6 trofei to earn in this category so far:
1. Valentine's giorno 2011: “Will te be our Valentine?” This berretto, tappo was earned da everyone who visited fanpop on Februari 14th 2010, Valentine’s Day.
2. St. Patrick's giorno 2011: "May the luck of the Irish be with te today!" This berretto, tappo was earned da everyone who visited fanpop on March 17th 2011, St. Patrick's Day.
3. April Fool's giorno 2011: "Stay on your toes today!" This berretto, tappo was earned da everyone who visited fanpop on April 1st 2011, April Fool's Day.
4. Earth giorno 2011: "We've only got one, let's cherish it." This berretto, tappo was earned da everyone who visited fanpop on April 22nd 2011, Earth giorno 2011.
5. Easter 2011: "Time to go find those eggs!" This berretto, tappo was earned da everyone who visited fanpop on April 24th, Easter 2011.
6. Happy Birthday 2011: "It's your birthday! We're honored that te chose to spend part of it with us so here's to you!" This berretto, tappo can be earned da visiting fanpop on the giorno te registered as your birthday in te account. This trofei was introduced in April, so birthdays before that were not rewarded with this cap.



4d. Good Luck Charms
There are 7 trofei to earn in this category so far:
1.Gold Coin: “There's luck on both sides of this coin!”
2.Wishbone: “May it break your way!”
3.Ladybug: “Looks like ladybug luck is on your side!”
4.Rainbow: “What's at the end of it?”
5.Shooting Star: “When te wish upon a star...”
6. Pot of Gold: "Enjoy this pot of oro before the Leprechaun realizes it's missing!"
7. Horseshoe: "Point the ends up!"
All the trofei is this category are dato randomly. There is nothing te can do to earn them. Just spend time on Fanpop, and te might just be rewarded with one of these.



4e. Experience
There are 5 trofei to earn in this category so far:
1. Novice: “You've been a member of fanpop for a month! You'll be a pro in no time!” This berretto, tappo can be earned da being a member of fanpop for one month.
2. Learner: “You've been a Fanpopper for a anno now! Time to ride with the big boys!” This berretto, tappo can be earned da being a member of fanpop for one year.
3. Veteran: “It's been 2 years since you've joined Fanpop! No più bikes for you, you're cruising now.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da being a member of fanpop for two years.
4. Expert: “Three whole years as a Fanpopper! te are clearly ready for your license to Fanpop.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da being a member of fanpop for three years.
5. Master: “Can te believe te joined fanpop four years ago?! Here's a bigger ride for te and all your fan to cruise the site in.” This berretto, tappo can be earned da being a member of fanpop for four years.



I hope te found this articolo helpfull! Again, please correct me if I’m wrong on anything, and feel free to ask più questions!

I will update this articolo whenever new trofei will become available!