Canadian Slag Episode 26 - DIA-CROOONE!

[Cheers Ian]

Okay, I might be an idiot, but how the hell do I download these podcasts, get them to stay on my computer and load them on my iPod.

I would really like to have them for my commutes into the GTA.

Cheers!
-Ian

[Protoman]

Originally Posted by CobraCommander

Wow that was a great episode, lots of good info. Just a question, maybe I missed it but what does the name "Diaclone" refer to in Japan(ese)? I guess since Megs wasn't mentioned he must originate from Microman?

While Diaclone does sound like the typical Pokemon (Pocket Monster) name merging that the Japanese do, but Diaclone actually is just Diaclone, nothing to it.

And yes Megatron was part of Microman along with Soundwave, Perceptor and many others. We will same those for another podcast.

[Supernova]

Originally Posted by cky_ibm

Okay, I might be an idiot, but how the hell do I download these podcasts, get them to stay on my computer and load them on my iPod.

I would really like to have them for my commutes into the GTA.

Cheers!
-Ian

Here's what I do:

1. Download the podcast (click the Download Now link on the first post in the thread, follow the links, and save it in an easy location to find after)

One note - if clicking on the "Click Here to Start Download" causes it to play instead (depends on your computer settings), you should be able to right click the link and choose a "Save Link as"/"Save Target As" and go from there.

2. Load into iTunes (File > Add File to Library > then select the file from where you downloaded it to)

3. Transfer to iPod - what I find helps is to create a playlist on your iPod (i.e Canadian Slag), and then drag and drop the file into the playlist. Makes it nice and easy to find them when you want to hear them.

Anyhow, I hope this helps!

[Protoman]

Originally Posted by Supernova

Here's what I do:

1. Download the podcast (click the Download Now link on the first post in the thread, follow the links, and save it in an easy location to find after)

One note - if clicking on the "Click Here to Start Download" causes it to play instead (depends on your computer settings), you should be able to right click the link and choose a "Save Link as"/"Save Target As" and go from there.

2. Load into iTunes (File > Add File to Library > then select the file from where you downloaded it to)

3. Transfer to iPod - what I find helps is to create a playlist on your iPod (i.e Canadian Slag), and then drag and drop the file into the playlist. Makes it nice and easy to find them when you want to hear them.

Anyhow, I hope this helps!

Thank you Supernova, I am going to show your post to people who ask this question all the time on twitter =P

[CobraCommander]

Originally Posted by Protoman

While Diaclone does sound like the typical Pokemon (Pocket Monster) name merging that the Japanese do, but Diaclone actually is just Diaclone, nothing to it.

And yes Megatron was part of Microman along with Soundwave, Perceptor and many others. We will same those for another podcast.

Thanks dude!

Some more questions, how many different colours are there of the mini-drivers and did specific colours come with each Diaclone figure or was it random? Also, I have KO Diaclone Devestator, but I notice the quality of the KO is very good (well compared to KO's of this era). Any idea how these and other Diaclone KO were made? Maybe through stolen molds or some other shady means?

[Aernaroth]

Originally Posted by CobraCommander

Thanks dude!

Some more questions, how many different colours are there of the mini-drivers and did specific colours come with each Diaclone figure or was it random? Also, I have KO Diaclone Devestator, but I notice the quality of the KO is very good (well compared to KO's of this era). Any idea how these and other Diaclone KO were made? Maybe through stolen molds or some other shady means?

Well, much like in the case of TF, they could either be stolen molds, unauthorized uses of existing molds, or new molds, reverse engineered from figures. It depends on the figure.


Hell, they could even be TF molds then given a Diaclone touchup.

As to the drivers, there were tons, and I'm pretty sure drivers corresponded to certain diaclones, though many had the same colored drivers, such as the yellow and green ones. Are you talking about just drivers used with toys that became TFs? Because there were other Diaclone toys, such as multiforce, which also had drivers but didnt end up in TF. Multiforce had 5 different drivers on his own.

[TMIIWonkoNemises]

Originally Posted by Supernova

Here's what I do:

1. Download the podcast (click the Download Now link on the first post in the thread, follow the links, and save it in an easy location to find after)

One note - if clicking on the "Click Here to Start Download" causes it to play instead (depends on your computer settings), you should be able to right click the link and choose a "Save Link as"/"Save Target As" and go from there.

2. Load into iTunes (File > Add File to Library > then select the file from where you downloaded it to)

3. Transfer to iPod - what I find helps is to create a playlist on your iPod (i.e Canadian Slag), and then drag and drop the file into the playlist. Makes it nice and easy to find them when you want to hear them.

Anyhow, I hope this helps!

Now why haven't I thought of this.

[GMfan]

Sorry I've been so quiet the last few days listeners, been in a HPC/CPR course this weekend from 8:30am-5:30pm....ya....fun....but I'm certified so if any one wants some GMfan mouth to mouth, pass out at TFcon.

....no?.....well then.....onto answering posts

Originally Posted by Malwave

DIACLOOOOONE \O/

yet another awesome episode guys! Very informative! :3


by the way...had a request for "Getting to Know" ^^; if she hasn't been done...Chromia or Arcee? ^^

Chromia would be way to quick but Arcee I think would be interesting...maybe I'll get one of our girls on for that one

Originally Posted by UltraPrimal

Also, what's this about exclusives? Exclusives plural? As in more than one?! Damn you, GMFan, for getting my hopes up!

Ya...aren't I great that way?

Originally Posted by Stapler

You should try and get John Moschitta Jr. to be a guest at TFcon so he can lend his speed talking skills as a guest auctioneer.

I swore I read somewhere that he got discovered doing auctions and how he got pulled into the industry lol I'd love to get Mr. Moschitta at TFcon one year though...who knows...may be this year.

Originally Posted by Nocturn

Funny how I was looking at TFCon on youtube right before you guys mentioned it =P

awww....did someone need more convincing to come? I thought the promise of touching dak was enough...

Originally Posted by Cliffjumper69

Great episode guys! Thanks for the props and mentioning the SickKids project on Slag Hopefully this will give everyone a little extra boost when its time to start on our bots


CJ

Much luv to you all and the project. Gonna see if I can find some time to contribute something to auction off as well....time shall tell! lol

Originally Posted by Supernova

Here's what I do:

1. Download the podcast (click the Download Now link on the first post in the thread, follow the links, and save it in an easy location to find after)

One note - if clicking on the "Click Here to Start Download" causes it to play instead (depends on your computer settings), you should be able to right click the link and choose a "Save Link as"/"Save Target As" and go from there.

2. Load into iTunes (File > Add File to Library > then select the file from where you downloaded it to)

3. Transfer to iPod - what I find helps is to create a playlist on your iPod (i.e Canadian Slag), and then drag and drop the file into the playlist. Makes it nice and easy to find them when you want to hear them.

Anyhow, I hope this helps!

Great tips Supernova. As an alternative, once saved right click the file -> open with -> iTunes

From there it opens up automatically in your iTunes library and you can drag and drop it right into your iPod. If you sort by artist you will find it under Canadian Slag

Originally Posted by TMIIWonkoNemises

Now why haven't I thought of this.

I blame the drugs.

[TMIIWonkoNemises]

Originally Posted by GMfan101

I blame the drugs.

Ha ha,very funny.

Listening to the Podcast in my iPod now.Seems pretty awesome so far.I'll get back within an hour.

[Nocturn]

Originally Posted by GMfan101

awww....did someone need more convincing to come? I thought the promise of touching dak was enough...

It's not motivation, it's money.