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== Welcome to the TopperFella Wiki == | == Welcome to the TopperFella Wiki == | ||
The | The official encyclopedia of the TopperFella project at Western Kentucky University. | ||
The original spark that became TopperFella started as an inside joke within Jody Richards Hall. A smaller version of [https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-kirb-46858/ this 3D model] was printed in resin and hidden within JRH. People latched onto the idea, a name was chosen, the Instagram page launched, and Fella distribution began. Since then, TopperFella has grown into a campus-wide phenomenon. | The original spark that became TopperFella started as an inside joke within Jody Richards Hall. A smaller version of [https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-kirb-46858/ this 3D model] was printed in resin and hidden within JRH. People latched onto the idea, a name was chosen, the Instagram page launched, and Fella distribution began. Since then, TopperFella has grown into a campus-wide phenomenon. | ||
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=== [[Category:TopperFellas|Core TopperFellas]] === | === [[:Category:TopperFellas|Core TopperFellas]] === | ||
Official releases organized by semester, from the original GrayFella to the latest | Official releases organized by semester, from the original [[GrayFella]] to the latest drops. | ||
→ '''[[Category:TopperFellas|Browse Core Fellas]]''' | → '''[[:Category:TopperFellas|Browse Core Fellas]]''' | ||
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=== [[Category:CommunityFellas|CommunityFellas]] === | === [[:Category:CommunityFellas|CommunityFellas]] === | ||
Fellas designed in collaboration with WKU organizations, clubs, departments, and | Fellas designed, produced, and hidden in collaboration with WKU organizations, clubs, departments, events, and adjacent causes. | ||
→ '''[[Category:CommunityFellas|Browse Community Fellas]]''' | → '''[[:Category:CommunityFellas|Browse Community Fellas]]''' | ||
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=== [[Category:PrizeFellas|PrizeFellas]] === | === [[:Category:PrizeFellas|PrizeFellas]] === | ||
Special Fellas awarded through events, giveaways, and competitions | Special Fellas awarded through events, giveaways, and competitions; not hidden. | ||
→ '''[[Category:PrizeFellas|Browse Prize Fellas]]''' | → '''[[:Category:PrizeFellas|Browse Prize Fellas]]''' | ||
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=== [[Category:OtherFellas|OtherFellas]] === | === [[:Category:OtherFellas|OtherFellas]] === | ||
Prototypes, one-offs, and miscellaneous releases. | |||
→ '''[[Category:OtherFellas|Browse Other Fellas]]''' | → '''[[:Category:OtherFellas|Browse Other Fellas]]''' | ||
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=== [[ | === [[Trade Day]] === | ||
In-person trading events where collectors can swap Fellas, play games, and meet the community. Trade Day | In-person trading events where collectors can swap Fellas, play games, and meet the community. Trade Day 4 is coming up! | ||
→ '''[[ | → '''[[Trade Day|Browse Trade Day pages]]''' | ||
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=== [[Category:RedFella Friday|RedFella Fridays]] === | === [[:Category:RedFella Friday|RedFella Fridays]] === | ||
Weekly scavenger hunts for a single Rare RedFella, introduced February 16, 2024. | Weekly scavenger hunts for a single Rare RedFella, introduced February 16, 2024. | ||
→ '''[[Category:RedFella Friday|Browse RedFella Friday pages]]''' | → '''[[:Category:RedFella Friday|Browse RedFella Friday pages]]''' | ||
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== 🗺️ Locations == | == 🗺️ Locations == | ||
=== [[Category:Locations|Distribution Locations]] === | === [[:Category:Locations|Distribution Locations]] === | ||
TopperFellas are hidden across the WKU campus | TopperFellas are hidden in academic and common buildings across the WKU campus, always in public student-facing areas. | ||
→ '''[[Category:Locations|Browse Locations]]''' | → '''[[:Category:Locations|Browse Locations]]''' | ||
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== 📖 Lore == | == 📖 Lore == | ||
=== [[Category:Lore|The World of TopperFella]] === | === [[:Category:Lore|The World of TopperFella]] === | ||
Background, mythology, and story content expanding on the TopperFella universe. ''(More coming soon.)'' | Background, mythology, and story content expanding on the TopperFella universe. ''(More coming soon.)'' | ||
→ '''[[Category:Lore|Browse Lore]]''' | → '''[[:Category:Lore|Browse Lore]]''' | ||
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* '''November 10, 2023''' — First [[GrayFella|GrayFellas]] distributed in Jody Richards Hall, Downing Student Union, and the Commons. | * '''November 10, 2023''' — First [[GrayFella|GrayFellas]] distributed in Jody Richards Hall, Downing Student Union, and the Commons. | ||
* '''February 16, 2024''' — [[Category:RedFella Friday|RedFella Fridays]] introduced. | * '''February 16, 2024''' — [[:Category:RedFella Friday|RedFella Fridays]] introduced. | ||
* '''October 2024''' — [[OrangeFella]] and [[PurpleFella]] announced; rapid expansion begins. | * '''October 2024''' — [[OrangeFella]] and [[PurpleFella]] announced; rapid expansion begins. | ||
* '''Spring 2025''' — First [[Category:CommunityFellas|CommunityFellas]] released; [[ | * '''Spring 2025''' — First [[:Category:CommunityFellas|CommunityFellas]] released; [[Trade Day|Trade Day]] events launched; Best of the Hill. | ||
* ''' | * '''Spring 2026''' — "On Becoming TopperFella" published in Zephyrus and winner of Wanda Gatlin Essay Award; Best of the Hill. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:27, 15 June 2026
Welcome to the TopperFella Wiki
The official encyclopedia of the TopperFella project at Western Kentucky University.
The original spark that became TopperFella started as an inside joke within Jody Richards Hall. A smaller version of this 3D model was printed in resin and hidden within JRH. People latched onto the idea, a name was chosen, the Instagram page launched, and Fella distribution began. Since then, TopperFella has grown into a campus-wide phenomenon.
🎭 Browse Fellas
|
Official releases organized by semester, from the original GrayFella to the latest drops. |
Fellas designed, produced, and hidden in collaboration with WKU organizations, clubs, departments, events, and adjacent causes. |
|
Special Fellas awarded through events, giveaways, and competitions; not hidden. |
Prototypes, one-offs, and miscellaneous releases. |
📅 Events
|
In-person trading events where collectors can swap Fellas, play games, and meet the community. Trade Day 4 is coming up! |
Weekly scavenger hunts for a single Rare RedFella, introduced February 16, 2024. |
🗺️ Locations
TopperFellas are hidden in academic and common buildings across the WKU campus, always in public student-facing areas.
📖 Lore
Background, mythology, and story content expanding on the TopperFella universe. (More coming soon.)
Project Timeline
- November 10, 2023 — First GrayFellas distributed in Jody Richards Hall, Downing Student Union, and the Commons.
- February 16, 2024 — RedFella Fridays introduced.
- October 2024 — OrangeFella and PurpleFella announced; rapid expansion begins.
- Spring 2025 — First CommunityFellas released; Trade Day events launched; Best of the Hill.
- Spring 2026 — "On Becoming TopperFella" published in Zephyrus and winner of Wanda Gatlin Essay Award; Best of the Hill.