Vacuum metallizing - Revision history

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	Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.		Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.

	Chromed parts made a conspicuous return in [[2024]] for the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand]]. The ''[[Missing Link]]'' line, ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels\|Optimus Prime]], and [[HasLab]] [[Omega Prime#Legacy\|Omega Prime]] all feature it.		Chromed parts made a conspicuous return in [[2024]] for the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand]]. The ''[[Missing Link]]'' line, ''[[Hot Wheels (franchise)\|Hot Wheels]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels\|Optimus Prime]], and [[HasLab]] [[Omega Prime#Legacy\|Omega Prime]] all feature it.

	==External links==		==External links==

Cyberlink420 at 19:30, 2 July 2024

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	Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.		Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.

	Chromed parts made a conspicuous return in [[2024]] for the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand]]. The ''[[Missing Link]]'' line, ''[[~~Mattel\|~~Hot Wheels]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels\|Optimus Prime]], and [[HasLab]] [[Omega Prime#Legacy\|Omega Prime]] all feature it.		Chromed parts made a conspicuous return in [[2024]] for the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand]]. The ''[[Missing Link]]'' line, ''[[Hot Wheels]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels\|Optimus Prime]], and [[HasLab]] [[Omega Prime#Legacy\|Omega Prime]] all feature it.

	==External links==		==External links==

Thylacine 2000 at 21:11, 12 June 2024

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	Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.		Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.

	~~It returned again~~ for ~~HasLab Omega Prime what even advertises~~ the ~~fact~~ the ~~eyes and antennas of Super mode~~ Optimus and Omega Prime ~~are "vac-metal"~~.		Chromed parts made a conspicuous return in [[2024]] for the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand]]. The ''[[Missing Link]]'' line, ''[[Mattel\|Hot Wheels]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Hot Wheels\|Optimus Prime]], and [[HasLab]] [[Omega Prime#Legacy\|Omega Prime]] all feature it.

	==External links==		==External links==

Scatteredclaw at 18:46, 21 February 2024

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	Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.		Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.

			It returned again for HasLab Omega Prime what even advertises the fact the eyes and antennas of Super mode Optimus and Omega Prime are "vac-metal".

	==External links==		==External links==

M Sipher at 03:44, 28 January 2019

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	That shiny "chrome" plating on some [[Toy\|Transformer toys]] is not applied by traditional electrical or dip plating, but by '''vacuum metallizing'''.~~[[Image:Chrome-r.jpg\|thumb\|A good example of "going too far".]]~~		[[File:EN-toy MB1 Chrome.jpg\|thumb\|400px\|A chromed toy named "[[Chrome]]." A good example of "going too far".]]

			That shiny "chrome" plating on some [[Toy\|Transformer toys]] is not applied by traditional electrical or dip plating, but by '''vacuum metallizing'''.

	In this process, the part is placed in a chamber with most of the air pumped out. Metal vapor enters the chamber and condenses on the part to form a very thin and shiny metallic coating.		In this process, the part is placed in a chamber with most of the air pumped out. Metal vapor enters the chamber and condenses on the part to form a very thin and shiny metallic coating.
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	Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.		Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.

	Toys produced and sold in the United States in the '00s used few or no plated parts, and the metallizing was omitted from toys in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]] line which had originally featured it, such as the Transmetals. However, vacuum metallized parts ~~have~~ made a distinct comeback in TakaraTomy's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)\|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' line, where virtually ''every'' figure has at least something shiny, regardless of whether it makes sense or not.		Toys produced and sold in the United States in the '00s used few or no plated parts, and the metallizing was omitted from toys in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]] line which had originally featured it, such as the Transmetals. However, vacuum metallized parts made a distinct comeback in TakaraTomy's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)\|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' line, where virtually ''every'' figure has at least something shiny, regardless of whether it makes sense or not.

	Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.		Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*~~[[Wikipedia:Vacuum metallizing~~\|Vacuum metallizing]] at Wikipedia		*{{w\|Vacuum metallizing}} at Wikipedia

	*[http://www.p2pays.org/ref/05/04519.pdf Vacuum Metallizing Plastic Parts] — Paper on vacuum metallizing.		*[http://www.p2pays.org/ref/05/04519.pdf Vacuum Metallizing Plastic Parts] — Paper on vacuum metallizing.

	[[Category:Toys]]		[[Category:Toys]]

Jalaguy at 15:00, 8 May 2014

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	Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.		Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.

	Toys produced and sold in the United States in ~~recent years have~~ used few or no plated parts, and the metallizing was omitted from toys in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]] line which had originally featured it, such as the Transmetals. However, vacuum metallized parts have made a distinct comeback in TakaraTomy's [[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)\|Henkei! Henkei!]] line, where virtually ''every'' figure has at least something shiny, regardless of whether it makes sense or not.		Toys produced and sold in the United States in the '00s used few or no plated parts, and the metallizing was omitted from toys in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]] line which had originally featured it, such as the Transmetals. However, vacuum metallized parts have made a distinct comeback in TakaraTomy's ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)\|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' line, where virtually ''every'' figure has at least something shiny, regardless of whether it makes sense or not.

			Several years later, vacuum metallizing would make an unexpected return at Hasbro for [[2014]]'s ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\|Age of Extinction]]'' movie tie-in toyline, with numerous store exclusives and the standard Leader Class figures sporting huge swathes of plating, placed with a ''Henkei!''-esque disregard for logic or reason.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	~~{{picsneeded\|Photos of the equipment or the results.}}~~

	That shiny "chrome" plating on some [[Toy\|Transformer toys]] is not applied by traditional electrical or dip plating, but by '''vacuum metallizing'''.[[Image:Chrome-r.jpg\|thumb\|A good example of "going too far".]]		That shiny "chrome" plating on some [[Toy\|Transformer toys]] is not applied by traditional electrical or dip plating, but by '''vacuum metallizing'''.[[Image:Chrome-r.jpg\|thumb\|A good example of "going too far".]]

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	The most common metal used for this process is nearly-pure aluminum, which gives a "silvery" finish. To change its color to gold, red, or whatever is desired, a transparent, colored paint may be applied over the metallizing. A clear coat may be applied even if the metal's natural color is suitable, to protect the finish.		The most common metal used for this process is nearly-pure aluminum, which gives a "silvery" finish. To change its color to gold, red, or whatever is desired, a transparent, colored paint may be applied over the metallizing. A clear coat may be applied even if the metal's natural color is suitable, to protect the finish.

	This metal coating, if made of a corrosion-prone metal like aluminum, may easily tarnish and grow dull if its protection wears off. Furthermore, it is very thin, and may flake, peel, or be worn away with prolonged play. When new, though, it looks totally rockin' cool, awesome and [[rad]].		This metal coating, if made of a corrosion-prone metal like aluminum, may easily tarnish and grow dull if its protection wears off. Furthermore, it is very thin, and may flake, peel, or be worn away with prolonged play. When new, though, it looks totally rockin' cool, awesome and rad.

	Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.		Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.

Abates at 11:09, 21 May 2012

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	The most common metal used for this process is nearly-pure aluminum, which gives a "silvery" finish. To change its color to gold, red, or whatever is desired, a transparent, colored paint may be applied over the metallizing. A clear coat may be applied even if the metal's natural color is suitable, to protect the finish.		The most common metal used for this process is nearly-pure aluminum, which gives a "silvery" finish. To change its color to gold, red, or whatever is desired, a transparent, colored paint may be applied over the metallizing. A clear coat may be applied even if the metal's natural color is suitable, to protect the finish.

	This metal coating, if made of a corrosion-prone metal like aluminum, may easily tarnish and grow dull if its protection wears off. Furthermore, it is very thin, and may flake, peel, or be worn away with prolonged play. When new, though, it looks totally rockin' cool, awesome and [[~~Rad (G1)\|~~rad]].		This metal coating, if made of a corrosion-prone metal like aluminum, may easily tarnish and grow dull if its protection wears off. Furthermore, it is very thin, and may flake, peel, or be worn away with prolonged play. When new, though, it looks totally rockin' cool, awesome and [[rad]].

	Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.		Vacuum metallizing was especially common during the [[Beast Era]], where it was a defining characteristic of the [[Transmetal]] sublines. The chrome on toys from this era will sometimes show an excessive amount of spiderwebbed cracking and flaking, far beyond that expected from normal wear. The problem was sporadic and unpredictable, not confined to any particular toy. Sometimes the cracking would show up almost as soon as the toy was opened; other times it did not appear until months or years later. Though the problem was fairly common, the majority of toys were not affected.

	Toys produced and sold in the United States in recent years have used few or no plated parts, and the metallizing was omitted from toys in the [[Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]] line which had originally featured it, such as the Transmetals. However, vacuum metallized parts have made a distinct comeback in TakaraTomy's [[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)\|Henkei! Henkei!]] line, where virtually ''every'' figure has at least something shiny, regardless of whether it makes sense or not.		Toys produced and sold in the United States in recent years have used few or no plated parts, and the metallizing was omitted from toys in the [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)\|Universe]] line which had originally featured it, such as the Transmetals. However, vacuum metallized parts have made a distinct comeback in TakaraTomy's [[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)\|Henkei! Henkei!]] line, where virtually ''every'' figure has at least something shiny, regardless of whether it makes sense or not.

	==External links==		==External links==

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	==External links==		==External links==
			*[[Wikipedia:Vacuum metallizing\|Vacuum metallizing]] at Wikipedia

	*[http://www.p2pays.org/ref/05/04519.pdf Vacuum Metallizing Plastic Parts] — Paper on vacuum metallizing.		*[http://www.p2pays.org/ref/05/04519.pdf Vacuum Metallizing Plastic Parts] — Paper on vacuum metallizing.

	[[Category:Toys]]		[[Category:Toys]]