Dear fellow-fanpoppers,

Recently fanpop introduced a new feature to our perfil pages:

The Showcase!

Eventhough it’s not a very complicated feature, there seem to be quite a few perguntas surrounding the caps. This gave me the idea of composição literária 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 pergunta was answerd por F4 Dave: “The new showcase is for your fanpop 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 perfil 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 you 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 you deserve to get one, you will. Some can be earned por 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. fanpop Firsts
There are 5 caps to earn in this category so far:
1. Fanpup: “Welcome to Fanpop! You’ve earned this adorable cachorro, filhote de cachorro for joining the fanpop family. We’re glad to have you here!” This boné, cap is earned when you cadastrar-se Fanpop, therefore every Fanpopper has this cap.
2. Picture Perfect: “Now don’t you look sharp in that perfil picture you just uploaded? Or is that a picture of your dog? Either way, well done.” This boné, cap is earned when you upload a perfil picture.
3. Speak your mind: “You added a lema to your profile. Good for you for speaking up for yourself.” This boné, cap can be earned por adding a lema to your perfil page.
4. Wall: “Writing on someone's mural on fanpop is not really vandalism, we approve of your graffiti here.” This boné, cap can be earned por composição literária something on somebody’s wall.
5. Facebook: “ Thanks for facebook Connecting us! You really "like" us! Don't worry, we won't spam your News Feed.” This boné, cap can be earned when you connect your fanpop account to your facebook account, and like the fanpop page on Facebook.



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



4c. Holidays
There are 6 caps to earn in this category so far:
1. Valentine's dia 2011: “Will you be our Valentine?” This boné, cap was earned por everyone who visited fanpop on Februari 14th 2010, Valentine’s Day.
2. St. Patrick's dia 2011: "May the luck of the Irish be with you today!" This boné, cap was earned por everyone who visited fanpop on March 17th 2011, St. Patrick's Day.
3. April Fool's dia 2011: "Stay on your toes today!" This boné, cap was earned por everyone who visited fanpop on April 1st 2011, April Fool's Day.
4. Earth dia 2011: "We've only got one, let's cherish it." This boné, cap was earned por everyone who visited fanpop on April 22nd 2011, Earth dia 2011.
5. Easter 2011: "Time to go find those eggs!" This boné, cap was earned por everyone who visited fanpop on April 24th, Easter 2011.
6. Happy Birthday 2011: "It's your birthday! We're honored that you chose to spend part of it with us so here's to you!" This boné, cap can be earned por visiting fanpop on the dia you registered as your birthday in you 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 you 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 you can do to earn them. Just spend time on Fanpop, and you 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 fanpop for a month! You'll be a pro in no time!” This boné, cap can be earned por being a member of fanpop for one month.
2. Learner: “You've been a Fanpopper for a ano now! Time to ride with the big boys!” This boné, cap can be earned por being a member of fanpop for one year.
3. Veteran: “It's been 2 years since you've joined Fanpop! No mais bikes for you, you're cruising now.” This boné, cap can be earned por being a member of fanpop for two years.
4. Expert: “Three whole years as a Fanpopper! You are clearly ready for your license to Fanpop.” This boné, cap can be earned por being a member of fanpop for three years.
5. Master: “Can you believe you joined fanpop four years ago?! Here's a bigger ride for you and all your fãs to cruise the site in.” This boné, cap can be earned por being a member of fanpop for four years.



I hope you found this artigo helpfull! Again, please correct me if I’m wrong on anything, and feel free to ask mais questions!

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