Wacky digibles on FAcebook - what's the deal?

[crackedjerk]

As I know many others of you have done, I've become a fan of Wackys on Facebook.  What I don't understand is the digibles on that page.  Every day apparently one is given away free, but I guess I don't know how to "access" it.  Would the image show up on my Facebook page?  Would it exist somewhere else in cyberspace?  I know I'm not a complete computer illiterate, but I'm feeling that way when it comes to these digible thingys.

[Taz]

As I know many others of you have done, I've become a fan of Wackys on Facebook.  What I don't understand is the digibles on that page.  Every day apparently one is given away free, but I guess I don't know how to "access" it.  Would the image show up on my Facebook page?  Would it exist somewhere else in cyberspace?  I know I'm not a complete computer illiterate, but I'm feeling that way when it comes to these digible thingys.

Go here:http://apps.facebook.com/topps-wackypackages/
Go through all the wacky digible pages radio buttons at the bottom, select the one that is offered free for the day, select the "Get It" tab and you should be set!  Make sure when you select the "Get It" tab that the credits show "0" that way you can tell it's free from Topps.  They are only good one per day, Monday through Friday.

[Crakola Crayons]

And today there are two digibles since yesterday's had a glitch and wasn't showing up for free.  Yesterday's was Chef Girl-R-Dee and today's is Pupsi.

[BumChex]

It keeps asking me for permission. I hit accept and it doesn't take it. I have no idea what these are.

[bandaches]

It keeps asking me for permission. I hit accept and it doesn't take it. I have no idea what these are.

Are these just high quality downloadable images?

[Taz]

It keeps asking me for permission. I hit accept and it doesn't take it. I have no idea what these are.

They are made to be items you can share with your Facebook friends.  They are actually mini versions of specific wacky packages.  Normally you buy credits to buy digibles or game pieces to send as gifts to your Facebook friends but Topps came out and started giving one wacky digible per day Monday thru Friday away for free as a countdown to the release of Series 7.

[crackedjerk]

Go here:http://apps.facebook.com/topps-wackypackages/
Go through all the wacky digible pages radio buttons at the bottom, select the one that is offered free for the day, select the "Get It" tab and you should be set!  Make sure when you select the "Get It" tab that the credits show "0" that way you can tell it's free from Topps.  They are only good one per day, Monday through Friday.

Thanks, Taz.  What's still confusing to me is where does it go once I "get it"?  I just got one for myself and sent one to a friend, but I don't see where these are turning up.  Should I see it when I go to my own Facebook page? 

For what it's worth, I was apparently given 15 (or is it 150) "bonus points" (or whatever they're called) so now I can get some additional ones for free and not be able to see them.

[Taz]

Thanks, Taz.  What's still confusing to me is where does it go once I "get it"?  I just got one for myself and sent one to a friend, but I don't see where these are turning up.  Should I see it when I go to my own Facebook page? 

For what it's worth, I was apparently given 15 (or is it 150) "bonus points" (or whatever they're called) so now I can get some additional ones for free and not be able to see them.

Under the link I gave you, when it takes you to that wacky packages page you'll see some tabs near the top.  Look for the tab called "My Digibles" the ones you have downloaded are in there.

[Taz]

BTW, if anyone can spare a "Rice a Phoni" digible let me know, I missed the first day digible and that was the one.

[crackedjerk]

Under the link I gave you, when it takes you to that wacky packages page you'll see some tabs near the top.  Look for the tab called "My Digibles" the ones you have downloaded are in there.

Thanks!  I guess perhaps what I'm confused about now is kinda what's the point of these things.  I'd love to have them posted on my Facebook page as a way to show them off or whatever.  However, if they're just going to be buried in my own page that only I can see, well, I guess I'm just too old to want that.  Don't get me wrong, I'll probably still download the free ones, but the allure of these escapes me.

[Duznt]

BTW, if anyone can spare a "Rice a Phoni" digible let me know, I missed the first day digible and that was the one.

I've been working hard trying to find you a Phoni...

[Taz]

I've been working hard trying to find you a Phoni...

Thanks John! I have a call out on FB as well.

[paste_anyplace]

The Wacky Digibles on Facebook started out as something only tabgentially connected to Wacky Packages as we know them. Check out Brent Engstrom's blog for original Digibles that he came up for the first version of the application:

http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2010/02/wacky-digibles.html

[BumChex]

The Wacky Digibles on Facebook started out as something only tabgentially connected to Wacky Packages as we know them. Check out Brent Engstrom's blog for original Digibles that he came up for the first version of the application:

http://monkeyboycomic.blogspot.com/2010/02/wacky-digibles.html

I don't know why I am having so many problems with these Facebook apps. I clicked on his link to add them and it said invalid link. He has some good ones too!

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

I missed out on Wormy Packages yesterday.
anyone have one to share?

[Duznt]

I missed out on Wormy Packages yesterday.
anyone have one to share?

I didn't see any as being available yesterday???

[Fanatical_and_Sickly]

I didn't see any as being available yesterday???

I didn't think I missed yesterday's, but somehow it went Slam Jim, Wormy, My-T-Fink. I got SJ and My-T, but missed Wormy

[HeadAndBoulders]

I still dont fully understand the digibles.

[bandaches]

I still dont fully understand the digibles.

I am with you, I am not sure why someone can't simply answer the question, what are they?  Are they simply digital images of wackys that are offered one per day that you can download or are they something else?

[Duznt]

I am with you, I am not sure why someone can't simply answer the question, what are they?  Are they simply digital images of wackys that are offered one per day that you can download or are they something else?

It's been explained several times... But yeah, basically what you said.

[Sue Mee]

Are they simply digital images of wackys that are offered one per day that you can download or are they something else?

Yes.....

















jk  I have no idea what they are either.....

[RawGoo]

It's been explained several times... But yeah, basically what you said.

I think what had me confused is whether or not they can be used outside of Facebook.  I don't use Facebook, but it would be cool if the images could be shared here.

[Crakola Crayons]

I think what had me confused is whether or not they can be used outside of Facebook.  I don't use Facebook, but it would be cool if the images could be shared here.

They can't be exported per se outside of the Facebook application.  Basically you can either pick up the free image per day OR purchase some (if you are impatient) with "credits" - not sure where those come from.  In any case, they are nothing more than the images we all know and love and have seen in the stickers, books, etc.  Nothing special.  Just another one of those FB kinds of things where you can collect stuff.  You could probably save the JPG to your hard drive though, for whatever that is worth.

[Dr Popper]

They can't be used/shared outside of the Facebook application.  Basically you can either pick up the free image per day OR purchase some (if you are impatient) with "credits" - not sure where those come from.  In any case, they are nothing more than the images we all know and love and have seen in the stickers, books, etc.  Nothing special.  Just another one of those FB kinds of things where you can collect stuff.

Why couldn't you save them to your facebook photos and then transfer them to your computer?

[Crakola Crayons]

Why couldn't you save them to your facebook photos and then transfer them to your computer?

You can right click on them and do a save-as to get the JPG on your computer.  I did just that.  Here's the one for Beastball, for example.  As you'll see, nothing out of the ordinary about them.

[Plan 9]

You can right click on them and do a save-as to get the JPG on your computer.  I did just that.  Here's the one for Beastball, for example.  As you'll see, nothing out of the ordinary about them.

Are they ripping these off from Greg's site? 

[Crakola Crayons]

Are they ripping these off from Greg's site? 

Given that the application appears to be endorsed by Topps (could even be administered by Topps - not sure at the moment), I would gather they are getting the images from the same source that was used for the recent hardcover books.

They don't seem to have Greg's tell-tale drop shadow though.

[Plan 9]

Given that the application appears to be endorsed by Topps (could even be administered by Topps - not sure at the moment), I would gather they are getting the images from the same source that was used for the recent hardcover books.

They don't seem to have Greg's tell-tale drop shadow though.

Nah, I was kidding. You can tell these are art scans because there's no printing dots.

[paste_anyplace]

Digibles are "virtual goods" which kind of only makes sense if you're invested in the social network. As virtual communities become more prevalent and immersive I think this stuff will be more commonplace.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_good

"Virtual goods are non-physical objects that are purchased for use in online communities or online games. They have no intrinsic value and, by definition, are intangible. Virtual goods include such things as digital gifts and digital clothing for avatars.

Virtual goods may be classified as services instead of goods and are sold by companies that operate social networks, community sites, or online games. Sales of virtual goods are sometimes referred to as microtransactions."

I think what had me confused is whether or not they can be used outside of Facebook.  I don't use Facebook, but it would be cool if the images could be shared here.

[RawGoo]

You can right click on them and do a save-as to get the JPG on your computer.  I did just that.  Here's the one for Beastball, for example.  As you'll see, nothing out of the ordinary about them.

That's a pretty clear image!  And it's not Greg's custom shadowed version, so if I use it I won't be stealing (I think?).  I've been wanting a nice clear thumbnail size Wacky for mailing labels - RawGoo is my goal, but Cap'n Crud or Awful Bits would be awesome, and Wormy Packages would be cool, too.

[Crakola Crayons]

That's a pretty clear image!  And it's not Greg's custom shadowed version, so if I use it I won't be stealing (I think?).  I've been wanting a nice clear thumbnail size Wacky for mailing labels - RawGoo is my goal, but Cap'n Crud or Awful Bits would be awesome, and Wormy Packages would be cool, too.

They don't have every title at this point.  I don't recall seeing most of those you mentioned - except Wormy Packages which was the freebie earlier this week.  I just started "collecting" these.  They have a freebie a day on Monday through Friday (none on weekends).

[Crakola Crayons]

FYI - there are currently 50 digible Wackys available on Facebook.  RawGoo, Cap'n Crud and Awful Bits are not in the current 50 titles.  Neither is Crakola Crayons. :(

[BumChex]

FYI - there are currently 50 digible Wackys available on Facebook.  RawGoo, Cap'n Crud and Awful Bits are not in the current 50 titles.  Neither is Crakola Crayons. :(

I still don't get it either. There is nothing special about these images. Why not upload your own? I guess I still don't fully understand facebook and twitter.

[RawGoo]

I still don't get it either. There is nothing special about these images. Why not upload your own? I guess I still don't fully understand facebook and twitter.

The images seemed very crisp to me, much better than I could do myself with a scanner.

[BumChex]

The images seemed very crisp to me, much better than I could do myself with a scanner.

Are you on the social sites?