TFsource 9-16 SourceNews - Fansproject Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set

by Jay Cochran
September 17, 2013

Great News SourceFans!
The preorders are now up for Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set, along with new pics! Stop by our site for new instock items like Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U, Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex, Kabaya Gaia Scramble, Japanese Generations Blitzwing & Springer, and Japanese Beast Hunters / GO! figures, along with several restocked items from Perfect Effect Customs. We've also added a bunch of new 3rd party custom preorders this week like Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw, Unique Toys - Metropolis - Metroplex Add on Kit, X2 Toys - XT003 Trailbreaker & Hoist - Add on Kit, Loyal Subjects - Transformers 3" Vinyl Figure - Series 01, and Dreamworks Toy Factory - Bulkhead - Blast Cannon Weapon - Clear Purple Version. Be sure to check out our latest Masterpiece preorders including Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat and MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe. We've recently added new items to our Summer Sale, with items up to 75% off! As always, be sure to check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Source Review and Source Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!
In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Preorder now up - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set!
2. Masterpiece Update!
3. Perfect Effect Restock!
4. Mastermind Creations Feral con Leo Dux Early Bird Pricing Extended!
5. Now Instock - Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex!
6. TFsource Summer Sale - new Items Added!
7. Unique Toys New Preorders: War Leo/Sharp Claw and Metropolis - Metroplex Add-on!
8. Kabaya Gaia Scramble - Now Instock!
9. Now instock: TFCC Subscription Service Circuit!
10. Asia Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock & Skyfire Set - Preorder Up!
11. Now up for preorder - TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed!
12. Transformers Go! and Generations Preorders!
13. 3rd Party Customs Update!
14. MECH iDEAS TFCon Exclusives, Demolition Crue and Longblast Add-on Now Instock!
15. Transformers Licensed T-Shirts Up for Preorder!
16. Source Blog Updates!
17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
18. Newest Instock items at TFsource

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1. Preorder now up - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set!
Preorder now up - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set! Best of all with Early Bird Pricing save $30 with preorder pricing of $119.95 - Sept 16 - 26th so preorder yours today! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set
Fansproject - FunctionX - Quadruple-U Now Instock! Preorders being processed and shipping out! We also have a limited amount of the Function-X Code figure remaining, together they qualify for TFSource's FREE US Shipping on orders over $150! Order yours here:

Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U
Also available from Fansproject:

Fansproject - Causality CA-12 Last Chance

Fansproject - Causality CA-11 Down Force

Fansproject - Causality CA-10 T-Bone!

Fansproject - Causality CA-09 Car Crash!

2. Masterpiece Update!
Now up for preorder - MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat! This great recolor of Masterpiece Soundwave pays homage to the Japanese Headmaster series exclusive character Soundblaster - a rebuilt version of Soundwave that replaces his signature blue color with black! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat
MP-12G Sideswipe Preorder Up! Updated Photo! From the pictures it appears he includes not only a repainted sideswipe but also includes his high powered engine cannon, machine gun and sword - complete with a G2 autobot insignia on his hood! Preorder yours here at TFSource:

MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe
Now up for preorder: MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime! This is a reissue of the Japanese/Takara version and it will be instock sometime in September. We'll have a limited amount of stock of this piece coming in, eligible for free US shipping and reduced international shipping! Unlike the first edition, this version will include a figure display stand as shown. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Convoy with Spike Figure
Now back up for preorder: MP-10B Masterpiece Black Convoy/Optimus Prime! Preorder this piece and get FREE US shipping and reduced international shipping! This popular piece will be back instock in December! Preorder yours here:

MP-10B - Masterpiece Black Convoy - Optimus Prime
Now Instock - MP-12T - Masterpiece Tigertrack! By popular request we've managed to pick up a small amount of additional Masterpiece Tigertracks. They're no longer available from Takara so we can only pick them up from secondary sources at a higher cost which is reflected in the price. These are very short on the market now, but as we're getting many requests to restock this popular piece it's the best we can offer. Order here:

MP-12T - Masterpiece Tigertrack
Now up for preorder: 2 new Masterpieces: Wheeljack and Bumblebee! Preorder yours here at TFSource:

MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack

MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee
Note: information is subject to change as these are preliminary listings.
MP-13 Soundwave - 2nd Run Confirmed - Preorders UP! Great news that Takara Tomy has officially announced the 2nd run of MP-13 Soundwave! This is a confirmed run and with the drop in the yen price the 2nd run is even more affordable than the original! Additionally this is causing some 2ndary suppliers to sell their stock of the 1st run and TFsource hopes to have enough stock soon to fill the outstanding preorders on the first run, from the Takara shortage on our first shipment! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run
MP-19 Smokescreen up for preorder! Preorder here:

MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen
Now up for preorder - MP-17 Prowl and MP-18 Bluestreak! Preorder here:
MP-17 Prowl will ship out late September so get your preorder in now!

MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl

MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak

3. Perfect Effect Restock!
Perfect Effect - Restock! We've received a limited amount of Perfect Effect restock - many old and long out of stock items! Check them out here:

TFsource - Your Source for Perfect Effect Customs!
Now up for preorder - PE-DX-02 - Aranea! This piece has shipped out from overseas so will be instock shortly! Preorder yours here:

PE-DX-02 - Aranea

4. Mastermind Creations Feral con Leo Dux Early Bird Pricing Extended!
Now up for preorder: MMC's Feral Con Leo Dux! MMC has extended the early bird pricing on Leo Dux to end Oct 1st! Save $15 off the regular retail price with Early Bird Pricing! Preorder yours here:

Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander
Now up for preorder: MMC's Hexatron Add-on kit - Dazzling Glory! This great chrome add on features two chromed gun and a chromed helmet! Hexatron figure sold separately - due out in October! Preorder at TFsource here:

Reformatted - R-01 - Terminus Hexatron - Dazzling Glory - Chromed Weapon Set
Reformatted - R-01 - Terminus Hexatron - Limited Stock Remaining! Preorder here:
If you haven't picked up Hexatron yet we have a small amount remaining. We can't say enough about how great this figure is, so don't miss out, there won't be any more stock available until late October or November. Order yours here:

Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron

5. Now Instock - Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex!
This is the exclusive ACG Con Metroplex! It is almost identical to the SDCC version, except it includes the gold and silver colored decoy figures. Figure features chromed parts and two guns! Order here:

Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex

6. TFsource Summer Sale - new Items Added!
New items added, save up to 75% off with the TFSource Summer Sale! We have the Asia Exclusive Sixshot - instock now - for just $119.95 as well as more new items, check out the 2 pages here:

TFsource Summer Sale!

7. Unique Toys New Preorders: War Leo/Sharp Claw and Metropolis - Metroplex Add-on!
The final piece of War Lord is now up for preorder: War Leo/Sharp Claw! With an estimated release date of October all five of War Lords members can now form the mighty War Lord! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw
Unique Toys - Metropolis - Metroplex Add on Kit Preorder Up! Includes an all new head, turrets and radar - a great add on kit for your Titan Class Metroplex! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Unique Toys - Metropolis - Metroplex Add on Kit
Now Instock - Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison! Order here:

Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison!

8. Kabaya Gaia Scramble - Now Instock!
Now Instock - Kabaya Gaia Scramble! We've also added new photos courtesty of Alfes2000! Order yours here:

TFsource - Your Source for Kabaya Candy Kits!

9. Now instock: TFCC Subscription Service Circuit!
We also have linked a great video review by tambeyoda of this piece, click the link to watch! Order yours here:

TFCC 2013 Subscription Exclusive - Circuit

10. Asia Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock & Skyfire Set - Preorder Up!
Now up for preorder: Asia Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock and Skyfire/Jetfire Set! These are being sold as a set, due to how they are allocated. We will only stock very limited quantities of this due to the allocation and price, so be sure to preorder early! Preorder yours here:

Henkei Jetfire - Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive

Masterpiece Grimlock & Henkei Jetfire - Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive Set

11. Now up for preorder - TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed!
Now up for preorder: PS-02 Nemesis Primars! Limited to just 2000 pieces, the wings detach along with the weaponry and can connect to your henkei nemesis prime (figure sold separately). Preorder yours at TFsource here:

TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed
Now Instock from TFC Toys:

TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon

TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II

SR-71 Blackbird - including X-45 Phantom Ray

12. Transformers GO! and Generations Update!
Now instock: Japanese Generations Blitzwing & Springer!

Transformers Generations Japan - TG21 Fall of Cybertron - Springer

Transformers Generations Japan - TG22 Fall of Cybertron - Blitzwing
Japanese Beast Hunters / GO! Now Instock! Many of these are exclusive to Japan or feature exclusive color schemes! Order here:

TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Transformers Beast Hunters/GO!
Japanese Generations TG30 Waspinator & TG31 Rhinox Preorders Up! There will be US releases of these as well, and how the Japanese figures differ is unknown at this time but most likely they will include metallic paint apps and some alternate colors just as the other figures in the Japanese Generations line have had. Preorders up here:

Transformers Generations Japan - TG30 Waspinator

Transformers Generations Japan - TG31 Rhinox
Now up for preorder: Two new Autobot & Decepticon Asia Exclusive 3 packs - Autobot & Decepticon Specialists! Each will feature updated paint decos and some of the henkei classics great figures - preorder yours today and get FREE US shipping when you preorder both, or reduced international shipping on all orders over $150 at TFsource! Preorder yours here:

Henkei Classics - Decepticon Specialists - Galvatron Octane Astrotrain 3-Pack!

Henkei Classics - Autobot Specialists - Ironhide Hound Mirage 3-Pack!

13. 3rd Party Customs Update!
Now up for preorder: X2 Toys - Trailbreaker & Hoist Add-on Kit! Upgrade Generations Hoist & Trailbreaker with these G1 inspired add-ons. Note: Pictures are of unpainted prototypes, final product will be colored. Preorder yours here:

X2 Toys - XT003 Trailbreaker & Hoist - Add on Kit
Loyal Subjects - 3" Vinyl Figures - Preoders Up! We've just listed preorders for the Loyal Subjects 3" Vinyl figures! Preorder full sets of all 8 figures, or each individual bot, instock soon! Preorder yours here:

Loyal Subjects - Transformers 3" Vinyl Figure - Series 01 - Set of 8 Figures
Now up for preorder: Dreamworks Clear Purple Blast cannon! This is a clear translucent purple version of the same blast cannon/hammer that was released in bulkhead colors. Preorder yours here:

Dreamworks Toy Factory - Bulkhead - Blast Cannon Weapon - Clear Purple Version
Now instock: KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw! Order yours at TFsource here:

KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw
Now up for preorder - KFC's Mugen Scope! Set for a September release date! Preorder yours here:

KFC - Mugen Scope
Now up for preorder: SXS - A-03 Voyager Blitzwing Replacement Head and Weapons! This great add on includes an all new head, missile pods, improved shoulder connectors for improving the looseness in his shoulders, and a new gun! Blitzwing figure sold separately. Preorder yours here:

SXS - A-03 Voyager Blitzwing Replacement Head and Weapons
Dr. Wu Restock! Tyrant Sword Purple, Blue Skybreaker Sword, and lots more! Check them out here:

TFsource - Your Source for Dr. Wu Customs!
DR. Wu - DW-TP15 Rain Storm - Preorder Now Up! Upgrade your Generations Springer with this great add-on! Springer figure sold separately. Preorder yours here:

DR. Wu - DW-TP15 Rain Storm
KFC - Micro Robo - MC 20 - E.A.V.I Metal Version Now Instock! Limited to just 1000 pieces, includes collector's coin, collector's packaging and has three different modes! Best of all watch Peaugh's video of the prototype right on TFsource by clicking the link above! Order yours here:

KFC - Micro Robo - MC 20 - E.A.V.I Metal Version
Now up for Preorder: BTS TECH LEADER 01 - DRAGNOUGHT! This is a new line by BTS featuring transforming energy cubes that work with both Masterpiece and CHUG sized figures. Both stand alone bots, and add-on weaponry, check out all of the pictures provided and preorder yours today! Preorder at TFsource here:

BTS TECH LEADER 01 - DRAGNOUGHT
Now up for preorder: KFC's Airdancer Combiner Set! Includes both Jetdancer and Slamtank, plus a great stand for Jetdancer. Set for a September release date already! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

KFC - CST-05J & CTS-06J Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank
Maiden Japan Junk Plant botcon exclusive C-01 Pescilen Set - Now Instock! This set has everything you need to upgrade your Botcon SG Junkion troopbuilders! Limited to just 200 pieces, we have a handful of these available. Order yours at TFsource here:

Maiden Japan Junk Plant botcon exclusive set C-01 Pescilen
Now up for preorder - Zenith Forge's ZF-001 FOC Grimlock Add-on set! The kit will include the following: 1. New head modeled after Masterpiece version. 2. Chest filler. 3. New Longer Sword cast in clear orange plastic. 4. New Bigger Shield cast in orange plastic. Preorder yours here:

Zenith Forge - ZF-001: Cretaceous Advancement Set
Linkin Park Soundwave Now Up for Preorder! New Photos! We've updated the site with photos of the final sample of Linkin Park Soundwave! The final colors are quite different than what was shown on display. Delayed in its release date to October. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Transformers G1 Soundwave - Linkin Park Edition

14. MECH iDEAS TFCon Exclusives, Demolition Crue and Longblast Add-on Now Instock!
Now back instock: MECH iDEAS Demolition Crue and Longblast Add-on! This must have set has finally been restocked in addition to the add-on, as well as the TFCon Exclusive Project-Z & Prototype-X! We are also processing preorders to ship out shortly!
Order yours here:

MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue Set of 2 - DC-01 Apex & DC-02 Geminus

MECH iDEAS - Project Z & Prototype X - TFCon Exclusive Set of 2 Figures

MECH iDEAS - WS-01 Long Blast - Add-on Kit
This kit is reasonably priced and includes two guns, a new head part, gun barrel and a sticker sheet. All for just $15.95! Figures sold separately.

15. Transformers T-shirts Now Instock!
Transformers T-shirts are now instock! There are limited quantities of each shirt and size available! Order yours at TFsource here:

TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Licensed T-shirts!

16. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Ever thought about giving up collecting Transformers? Some of us have, but why? Giving Up | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! One of the fastest-built and impressive Diaclone collections of all time, all sold, but Ben returns! Source Interview | Ben Munn
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFSource Sponsored reviewer Peaugh has posted his latest video on F-16 Falcon - what it on TFSource here: https://tfsource.com/tfc-toys/project-uranos-f-16-falcon/
F-16 Falcon, along with Harrier & Blackbird now instock at TFsource!

17. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set

PE-DX-02 - Aranea

Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw

Unique Toys - Metropolis - Metroplex Add on Kit

X2 Toys - XT003 Trailbreaker & Hoist - Add on Kit

Loyal Subjects - Transformers 3" Vinyl Figure - Series 01 - Set of 8 Figures

Dreamworks Toy Factory - Bulkhead - Blast Cannon Weapon - Clear Purple Version

Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat

MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe

TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed

Transformers Generations Japan - TG30 Waspinator