The Energon Pub

[Cyberpath]

Okay, this is kind of random; I got Octane as a kid (I think because somehow I got the impression that he was Astrotrain,) and for as long as I remember his silver parts turned to purple. Curious if it happened to anyone else's toy?

[Jelze Bunnycat]

It's not about the silver parts having turned purple, but the metal having been stripped or worn off. Those pieces are not die cast metal, rather they're vacuum-metalized, the plastic had a thin layer of metal on top. Similar to our "chromed" pieces.

[Deruji]

I think mine still has the chrome. I'd be willing to part with it if anyone wants it.

[AdamPrime]

I think it's nice that you played with it so much as a kid, you rubbed almost all the paint off. Now that is one well-loved toy.

[Rodimus Prime]

I think the purple looks better than the chrome anyway. Fits better with A-Train and B-Wing.

[Cyberpath]

Hi Adam, they are pretty much all played out. :) Some were more durable than others, but I'm always surprised to see photos on the net of G1 that look brand new.