Fanpop Article: Fanpop Caps: Everthing you need to know about your Showcase

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Fanpop Caps: Everthing you need to know about your Showcase

posted by Eline_K

Dear fellow-fanpoppers,

Recently Fanpop introduced a new feature to our profile 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 writing 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 by 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 profile 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 by 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 puppy for joining the Fanpop family. We’re glad to have you here!” This cap is earned when you join Fanpop, therefore every Fanpopper has this cap.
2. Picture Perfect: “Now don’t you look sharp in that profile picture you just uploaded? Or is that a picture of your dog? Either way, well done.” This cap is earned when you upload a profile picture.
3. Speak your mind: “You added a motto to your profile. Good for you for speaking up for yourself.” This cap can be earned by adding a motto to your profile page.
4. Wall: “Writing on someone's wall on Fanpop is not really vandalism, we approve of your graffiti here.” This cap can be earned by writing 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 cap can be earned when you connect your Fanpop account to your Facebook account, and like the Fanpop page on Facebook.

Caps in the "Fanpop First" category

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 cap can be earned by 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 cap can be earned by 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 cap can be earned by 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 cap can be earned by visiting Fanpop 50 days in a row.
5. Globetrotter: "Visit Fanpop 100 days in a row." This cap can be earned by visiting Fanpop 100 days in a row.

Caps in the "Frequent Flier" catagory ( Globetrotter was not available here yet)

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

Caps in the "Holidays" catagory

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.

Caps in the "Good Luck Charms" catagory

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 cap can be earned by being a member of Fanpop for one month.
2. Learner: “You've been a Fanpopper for a year now! Time to ride with the big boys!” This cap can be earned by being a member of Fanpop for one year.
3. Veteran: “It's been 2 years since you've joined Fanpop! No more bikes for you, you're cruising now.” This cap can be earned by 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 cap can be earned by 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 fans to cruise the site in.” This cap can be earned by being a member of Fanpop for four years.

Caps in the "Experience" catagory

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

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

PopPixie----, Genevievebarbie and 176 others like this

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H2o-lover13 THanks i was wonding about the luck ones

NocKairu Fanpop Caps: Part II

Houston1 Thanks dis is really helpfull

154 thx for the info!!^_^

I-Luv-L Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You rock!!!

himeka_kazusa Thanks. It help a lot.

CavieJane Thank you. You answered my questions. You could update the pictures of the caps, like the holiday caps. It would be cool to see all of the caps that are currently out there.

darkinvader i just got a fanflare cap 4 joining

Fisk Thanks for information :P

comedyfan567 cool article, very informative

katniss101lol Thanx that is so helpful. I got the summer solstice badge in for the northern hemisphere even though I live in the south.

neji_lover Hey! update on the Grandmaster and Guru cap. Look at my profile to see them! Grandmaster = 5 years of fanpop Guru = six years of fanpop

Sweshika Amazing

Simmeh I'm visiting Fanpop today, but how do I get the Saint Patrick's Day Cap? I visited here on Christmas and The New Year and never received a Cap those days, either. It doesn't really matter... but I don't understand why I'm not getting any. I used to get them...

Flickerflame ^I suspect that caps have stopped being awarded, or they've been cut down upon at least.

darkinvader Lolz love the story

Akale_12 Best article ever in fanpop! (maybe)

superboy16 There is only Christmas 2013 holiday cap left in 2018, so what about all those other holiday caps now? Does Fanpop still give any holiday caps away to new users like me, or are they only for the users who are on Fanpop for much longer time than me? I got my Christmas cap in January. Would I ever get the Easter cap, maybe in May 2018?

ktichenor ^ I don't think they give holiday caps anymore. My last holiday cap was New Years 2014 and I've been here for a while and haven't seen any since then. I guess they just stopped doing them.

Shukuya Thanks buddy!!! I am shukuya i joined fanpop this month

PopPixie---- I'm a new member of Fanpop and won't I get these Holiday caps?

LowriLorenza89 No, they stopped them a few years ago - I think that maybe they were running out of ideas for new designs each year - so only older members who've been here for a while can have them.

PopPixie---- Hmm... Okay thanks!

PopPixie---- But It's a shame they don't make holiday caps anymore. I wish I had joined Fanpop earlier and known :(

PopPixie---- I hope they start making holiday caps again.

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Anime, there would be more but they're dead. I really wish most of the clubs will get back active again. One day huh?

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Anime, because I really love anime.

Which section is your favorite?
The forum section, that's usually where I am.

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