TFsource 9-23 SourceNews - Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex, More!

by Jay Cochran
September 24, 2013

Greetings SourceFans!
Lots of great instock and preorder items up on the site this week! Stop by for new instock items like Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U, Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex, Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W04 War Panther, SXS - A-03 Voyager Blitzwing Replacement Head and Weapons, KFC - Mugen Scope, and a restock of various Perfect Effect Customs and Generations Sandstorm, Blitzwing & Springer! Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist will be instock on Tuesday! Preorder yours today so that your order ships out promptly once he�s instock! Be sure to preorder Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set, iGear - IG-C01 02 03 - Con Air Raptor Squadron - Set of 3, Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat, TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5, and Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw. The TFsource Summer Sale continues, now with new items added! As always, be sure to check out our TFsource New Recruits and 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. MMC Bovis instock on Tuesday!
3. Masterpiece Update!
4. Perfect Effect Restock!
5. Now Instock - Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex!
6. TFsource New Recruits!
7. 3rd Party Customs Update!
8. TFsource Summer Sale - new Items Added!
9. Unique Toys New Preorders: War Leo/Sharp Claw and Metropolis - Metroplex Add-on!
10. Kabaya Gaia Scramble - Now Instock!
11. Asia Exclusive Masterpiece Grimlock & Skyfire Set - Preorder Up!
12. Now up for preorder - TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5!
13. Transformers Generations Update!
14. Source Blog Updates!
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
16. 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-09 Car Crash!

2. MMC Bovis instock on Tuesday!
MMC Bovis instock on Tuesday! Preorder yours today so that your order ships out promptly once he�s instock!

Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist
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

3. 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

4. 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! Preorder yours here:

PE-DX-02 - Aranea

5. Now Instock - Hong Kong ACG-Con Exclusive - Metroplex!
Now instock: ACG Con Exclusive 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 New Recruits!
Lots of 3rd party items, G2, TF Prime and more! Click the link to check them out as nearly 70 new recuits and many are selling fast - with more to come shortly! Check them out here:

TFsource New Recruits!

7. 3rd Party Customs Update!
Now instock: SXS Blitzwing Upgrade Kit! 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! We have both the add-on kit and blitzwing instock here:

SXS - A-03 Voyager Blitzwing Replacement Head and Weapons
Now instock - KFC's Mugen Scope! Order yours at TFsource here:

KFC - Mugen Scope
New preorder up - iGear - IG-C01 02 03 - Con Air Raptor Squadron - Set of 3! The first set of 3 figures will include a bonus head - and each figure stands approximately 18'5CM - 7.5" tall! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

iGear - IG-C01 02 03 - Con Air Raptor Squadron - Set of 3
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
Now instock: KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw! Order yours at TFsource here:

KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw
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 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:
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

8. 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!

9. 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 and UT-W04 War Panther! Order here:

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

Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W04 War Panther

10. 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!

11. 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

12. Now up for preorder - TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5!
If you haven't picked up TFC's Project Uranos yet - we have the full set up for preorder at the link below. Get FREE US Shipping and save vs. the single pieces! Due out in October, note: This is individually packaged toys, not a giftset.

TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5
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

13. Transformers Generations Update!
Now back up for Preorder - Transformers Generations 2013 Titan Class - Metroplex! Preorder here:

Transformers Generations 2013 Titan Class - Metroplex
TFSource Restock - Generations Sandstorm, Blitzwing & Springer! After much delay the great news is we have instock these popular Generations Voyager figures, including factory sealed cases. Order here at TFsource: https://tfsource.com/generations/

TFsource - Your Source for Hasbro Transformers Generations Figures!
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!

14. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! More on selling Transformers this week, but what has held its value and what is now worthless? Sold | 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!

15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set

Transformers Generations 2013 Titan Class - Metroplex

TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5

PE-DX-02 - Aranea

iGear - IG-C01 02 03 - Con Air Raptor Squadron - Set of 3

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