Dear fellow-fanpoppers,

Recently 팬팝 introduced a new feature to our 프로필 pages:

The Showcase!

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

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

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

4a. 팬팝 Firsts
There are 5 caps to earn in this category so far:
1. Fanpup: “Welcome to Fanpop! You’ve earned this adorable 강아지 for joining the 팬팝 family. We’re glad to have 당신 here!” This 캡, 모자 is earned when 당신 가입하기 Fanpop, therefore every Fanpopper has this cap.
2. Picture Perfect: “Now don’t 당신 look sharp in that 프로필 picture 당신 just uploaded? 또는 is that a picture of your dog? Either way, well done.” This 캡, 모자 is earned when 당신 업로드 a 프로필 picture.
3. Speak your mind: “You added a 모토 to your profile. Good for 당신 for speaking up for yourself.” This 캡, 모자 can be earned 의해 adding a 모토 to your 프로필 page.
4. Wall: “Writing on someone's 벽 on 팬팝 is not really vandalism, we approve of your graffiti here.” This 캡, 모자 can be earned 의해 글쓰기 something on somebody’s wall.
5. Facebook: “ Thanks for 페이스북 Connecting us! 당신 really "like" us! Don't worry, we won't spam your News Feed.” This 캡, 모자 can be earned when 당신 connect your 팬팝 account to your 페이스북 account, and like the 팬팝 page on Facebook.



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



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



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



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



I hope 당신 found this 기사 helpfull! Again, please correct me if I’m wrong on anything, and feel free to ask 더 많이 questions!

I will update this 기사 whenever new caps will become available!