Dear fellow-fanpoppers,

Recently fanpop introduced a new feature to our profaili pages:

The Showcase!

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

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

4. What different kinds of nyara 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 nyara 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 wewe here!” This cap, herufi kubwa is earned when wewe jiunge Fanpop, therefore every Fanpopper has this cap.
2. Picture Perfect: “Now don’t wewe look sharp in that profaili picture wewe just uploaded? au is that a picture of your dog? Either way, well done.” This cap, herufi kubwa is earned when wewe pakia a profaili picture.
3. Speak your mind: “You added a kauli mbiu to your profile. Good for wewe for speaking up for yourself.” This cap, herufi kubwa can be earned kwa adding a kauli mbiu to your profaili page.
4. Wall: “Writing on someone's ukuta on fanpop is not really vandalism, we approve of your graffiti here.” This cap, herufi kubwa can be earned kwa uandishi something on somebody’s wall.
5. Facebook: “ Thanks for Facebook Connecting us! wewe really "like" us! Don't worry, we won't spam your News Feed.” This cap, herufi kubwa can be earned when wewe connect your fanpop account to your Facebook account, and like the fanpop page on Facebook.



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



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



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



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



I hope wewe found this makala helpfull! Again, please correct me if I’m wrong on anything, and feel free to ask zaidi questions!

I will update this makala whenever new nyara will become available!