Dear fellow-fanpoppers,

Recently fanpop introduced a new feature to our profil pages:

The Showcase!

Eventhough it’s not a very complicated feature, there seem to be quite a few questions surrounding the caps. This gave me the idea of écriture 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 question was answerd par F4 Dave: “The new showcase is for your fanpop bottlecap collection that will continue to grow with new and exciting trophée based on your participation and activity across the site.” In other words, the Showcase is the place on your profil page where all your trophée are presented.

2. What are Caps?
trophée are rewards that can be earned in different ways (that I’ll explain later). Consider them prices for various things toi 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 toi deserve to get one, toi will. Some can be earned par doing specific things, others are donné randomly.

4. What different kinds of trophée 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 trophée to earn in this category so far:
1. Fanpup: “Welcome to Fanpop! You’ve earned this adorable chiot for joining the fanpop family. We’re glad to have toi here!” This casquette, cap is earned when toi rejoindre Fanpop, therefore every Fanpopper has this cap.
2. Picture Perfect: “Now don’t toi look sharp in that profil picture toi just uploaded? ou is that a picture of your dog? Either way, well done.” This casquette, cap is earned when toi mettre en ligne a profil picture.
3. Speak your mind: “You added a devise to your profile. Good for toi for speaking up for yourself.” This casquette, cap can be earned par adding a devise to your profil page.
4. Wall: “Writing on someone's mur on fanpop is not really vandalism, we approve of your graffiti here.” This casquette, cap can be earned par écriture something on somebody’s wall.
5. Facebook: “ Thanks for Facebook Connecting us! toi really "like" us! Don't worry, we won't spam your News Feed.” This casquette, cap can be earned when toi connect your fanpop account to your Facebook account, and like the fanpop page on Facebook.



4b. Frequent Flier
There are 5 trophée 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 casquette, cap can be earned par visiting fanpop 5 days in a row.
2. Sightseer: “You've visited fanpop 10 days in a row! Let's get toi in a real plane.” This casquette, cap can be earned par visiting fanpop 10 days in a row.
3. Traveler: “Wow! You've visited fanpop 20 days in a row. toi must like us! Time to upgrade that old thing with a private jet.” This casquette, cap can be earned par 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 toi and all your fans." This casquette, cap can be earned par visiting fanpop 50 days in a row.
5. Globetrotter: "Visit fanpop 100 days in a row." This casquette, cap can be earned par visiting fanpop 100 days in a row.



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



4d. Good Luck Charms
There are 7 trophée 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 toi wish upon a star...”
6. Pot of Gold: "Enjoy this pot of or before the Leprechaun realizes it's missing!"
7. Horseshoe: "Point the ends up!"
All the trophée is this category are donné randomly. There is nothing toi can do to earn them. Just spend time on Fanpop, and toi might just be rewarded with one of these.



4e. Experience
There are 5 trophée 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 casquette, cap can be earned par being a member of fanpop for one month.
2. Learner: “You've been a Fanpopper for a an now! Time to ride with the big boys!” This casquette, cap can be earned par being a member of fanpop for one year.
3. Veteran: “It's been 2 years since you've joined Fanpop! No plus bikes for you, you're cruising now.” This casquette, cap can be earned par being a member of fanpop for two years.
4. Expert: “Three whole years as a Fanpopper! toi are clearly ready for your license to Fanpop.” This casquette, cap can be earned par being a member of fanpop for three years.
5. Master: “Can toi believe toi joined fanpop four years ago?! Here's a bigger ride for toi and all your fans to cruise the site in.” This casquette, cap can be earned par being a member of fanpop for four years.



I hope toi found this article helpfull! Again, please correct me if I’m wrong on anything, and feel free to ask plus questions!

I will update this article whenever new trophée will become available!