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by Jay Cochran
October 14, 2013

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have new preorders like MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin, Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter, KFC - CST-02 Retro Ironpaw, Renderform RF-012R Hub Warrior – Retro Edition, and Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2. We also have new instock items like Make Toys - Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae, MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run, and MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Second Edition with Stand Be sure to check out our 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. Masterpiece Update!
2. MMC R-05 Fortis Now up for Preorder! Bovis Now Instock!
3. Now Instock - MakeToys - Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae!
4. Linkin Park Soundwave - In the warehouse!
5. Now up for Preorder: THS-02B Hybrid Style - Black Version Convoy - Asia Exclusive!
6. iGear Updates!
7. Now up for preorder - BTS-06 Nova Lord and PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden!
8. Preorder now up - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set!
9. 3rd Party Customs Update!
10. Transformers Generations New Instock and Preorder Items!
11. TFsource Summer Sale Continues!
12. Unique Toys New Preorders: War Leo/Sharp Claw and Metropolis - Metroplex Add-on!
13. Now instock: TFC Toys Uranos - Set of 5 figures!
14. Source Blog Updates!
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource

TFSource - now accepting Paypal payments for stacked orders! You asked for it, and now you can pay with a credit card or Paypal for your stacked orders! To learn more about order stacking read here: Stack your orders, save on shipping, pay with Paypal!

1. Masterpiece Update!
Now up for preorder: MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin! Best of all with early bird pricing save $15 off the $214.95 MSRP and get FREE US Shipping if you preorder by 10/25! Preorder yours here:

MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin
Now Instock - Second Production Run of MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave! We've just received the Second Production Run of MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave into the warehouse! We have already begun processing orders for Soundwave, and will shortly begin packing & shipping orders in the sequence they were received! Haven't added Soundwave to your collection yet? Order him today from TFsource & receive Free US shipping & discounted International Shipping!

MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run
Now Instock - MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Second Edition with Stand! Instock now - order yours at TFsource here:

MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Second Edition with Stand
Now up for preorder - Asia Exclusive Reissue - MP-11 Masterpiece Starscream!
This highly anticipated reissue of Coronation Starscream is priced at $199.95 + eligible for FREE US Shipping! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue
Preorders for MP-22 - Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - With Perfect Edition Trailer are now live! Note: Pricing is not finalized and is estimated, if pricing is reduced at a later date all preorders will reflect the updated pricing so there is no risk in preordering! Additionally all information is tentative, once final product photos and pricing is available we will update the listing to reflect this. Preorder yours today!

MP-22 - Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - with Perfect Edition Trailer
Now Instock, the highly anticipated MP-17 Masterpiece Prowl! We have already begun processing orders for Prowl, and have begun packing & shipping orders in the sequence they were received!

MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl

2. MMC R-05 Fortis Now up for Preorder! Bovis Now Instock!
Now available for Preorder: Mastermind Creations' R-05 Fortis! With Early Bird pricing, save $15 on the price of the figure if ordered before Nov 1st! Preorder yours here:

Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter
The long wait is over - MMC's Bovis is now instock! We'll post packaging photos shortly, we are receiving the goods in the warehouse and will start processing orders to ship out! Order yours at TFsource here:

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 Nov. 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. Now Instock - MakeToys - Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae!
Based upon the Battle Tanker series, Hyper Novae is an impressive sight to behold! We have confirmed that the "First Run" bonus transparent yellow parts for the figures' wings are included in the figure's packaging! The team will begin processing orders containing this figure shortly, in the sequence they were received! Haven't Preordered yours yet? There are still figures available for sale! You can order this figure from TFsource here:

Make Toys - Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae

4. Linkin Park Soundwave - In the warehouse!
Now instock, with in-hand images of the Linkin Park Soundwave figure! Very cool packaging & an all-gold take on Soundwave & his minions! You can order yours here at:

Transformers G1 Soundwave - Linkin Park Edition

5. Now up for Preorder: THS-02B Hybrid Style - Black Version Convoy - Asia Exclusive!
This highly sought-after piece is being reissued via HasbroAsia! Images shown are of the original e-Hobby release, but we've been informed that he will have gold accents to the figure's arms & leg joints! We'll be sure to post additional information once it's been made available to us! You can Preorder yours here:

THS-02B Hybrid Style - Black Version Convoy - Asia Exclusive

6. iGear Updates!
iGear Con Air Raptor Squadron - Now Available Separately! The first 3 figures in iGear's Con Air Raptor Squadron, IG-C01 Star-Burst, IG-C02 Sky-Wind, & IG-CO3 Thunder-Wrath; are now available individually! Not a fan of the entire Squadron? Only a fan of black jets? Now you can buy the one you like! Not to worry though, the set of 3 is still available if you want to get them all in one shot!

TFsource - Your Source for iGear Customs
Now instock - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition! This reissue of the hench figure features an updated color scheme and a more affordable price relative to the secondary market price of the first edition. Order yours at TFSource here:

iGear - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition

7. Now up for preorder - BTS-06 Nova Lord and PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden!
Approximately 16" tall – the BIGGEST 3rd party transforming Robot in the world ! Multiple points of articulation allow for dynamic poses! LED Light-Up functions in eyes and cannons Transforms into Assault Base, Aircraft Carrier, Supersonic Fighter Jet, Tank, and Massive Robot! Double Powermasters activate an array of hidden functions! Arsenal of weapons include missile pods, rocket launchers, blaster, multiple cannons, gigantic swords, and shield! Preorder yours at TFsource for $249.95 and free shipping here:

BTS-06 - Nova Lord
Now up for preorder - PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden! Preorder yours here at TFSource.com:

PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden

8. 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!

9. 3rd Party Customs Update!
Now up for preorder: KFC's Retro Ironpaw! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

KFC - CST-02 Retro Ironpaw
Renderform RF-012 Hub Warrior Now Up for Preorder! TFsource is happy to announce that we are able to offer the Renderform RF-012 Hub Warrior conversion kit for Generations Bumblebee! We have been impressed with the previously available items produced by Renderform! Additionally, we've been informed that customers will have a chance of receiving a Lucky Draw version of the Hub Warrior's weapons; as shown in the gallery images! You can Preorder yours here:

Renderform RF-012R Hub Warrior – Retro Edition
Now up for preorder: Xtransbots Stax & Krank! Preorder single figures or save by preordering both together due out in December!

Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2
Now up for preorder: KFC's Mugen Vox & Badbat Set of 2! Best of all Badbat will be fully functional and sized to scale with other MP cassettes! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

KFC - Mugen Vox & Badbat Set of 2
Now Up for Preorder - Zenith Forge ZF-001: Cretaceous Advancement Set! Finalized images of Zenith Forge's ZF-001: Cretaceous Advancement Set have been revealed! We're looking forward to this set, as it fixes one of the chief complaints that we've had with the Grimlock figure - his empty belly! Additionally, the MP-inspired head & larger shield & sword are a great addition as well! Preorder yours here at TFsource:

Zenith Forge ZF-001: Cretaceous Advancement Set
Now Up for Preorder - Xtransbots - BEK-01R - Boosticus Add-on Kit! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Xtransbots - BEK-01R - Boosticus Add-on Kit
ArtTek Rex Blaster & Retro Rex Head Replacement Now Instock! We now have the ArtTek Fall of Cybertron Grimlock upgrade kits instock & ready to ship! These upgrade kits are for either the Takara or Hasbro releases of the Grimlock figure! Additionally, we have a translucent orange version of the Rex Blaster, which is *only* available at TFsource! You can find it, as well as the other great ArtTek pieces here - https://tfsource.com/search/view/status/5/search_term/ArtTek/.

TFsource - Your Source for ArtTek Customs!
Now Instock & ready to ship: ToyWorld's H-02 Brainwave! The packaging for Brainwave looks great and goes well with their previous release, H-01 Hardbone; who is still available as well. You can order this & ToyWorld's other previous releases here:

ToyWorld - H-02 Brainwave
Now up for preorder - Original Refine - S01 - Transforming Head! We've added new color photos! Preorder here:

Original Refine - S01 - Transforming Head
Now up for preorder: Zenith Forge - ZF-002 Beast Hunters Prime Head and Gun Upgrade Kit! This is a great upgrade to the Beast Hunters Prime figure! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Zenith Forge - ZF-002 Beast Hunters Prime Head and Gun Upgrade Kit
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
Now up for preorder KFC - CST-D01 & CTS-D02 Set of Haymaker & Overslay! This great set of 2 is compatible with MP-13 Soundwave and set for an October release! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

KFC - CST-D01 & CTS-D02 Set of Haymaker & Overslay
Now instock: KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw! Order yours at TFsource here:

KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw

10. Transformers Generations New Instock and Preorder Items!
Now up for preorder - Japanese Generations TG33 Armada Starscream & TG32 Micron Set! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Transformers Generations Japan - TG33 Armada Starscream

Transformers Generations Japan - TG32 Minicon Set
Now up for preorder Generations 2014 Voyager and Deluxe Class. Preorder yours here at TFSouce.com:

Transformers 2014 - Generations Series 01 - Deluxe - Set of 4 Figures

Transformers 2014 - Generations Voyager Class - Wave 01 - Set of 2 - Doubledealer & Rhinox
Now Instock: TG23 Metroplex! An impressive looking beast of a figure! The Japanese version of this figure includes chromed parts & 2 of the large red rifles! We are will begin processing preorders containing this figure shortly! Still haven't pulled the trigger on this figure? Order yours today & receive Free US or Reduced International Shipping!

Transformers Generations Japan - TG23 Fall of Cybertron - Metroplex
Now Instock - e-hobby - Japanese Generations Magnificus! You can order yours from TFsource here:

e-hobby - Japanese Generations Magnificus

11. TFsource Summer Sale Continues!
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!

12. 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

13. Now instock: TFC Toys Uranos - Set of 5 figures!
Save $25 and get FREE US Shipping on your purchase at TFsource! At long last the mighty Uranos can be formed - order yours at TFSource here:

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

14. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! To collect is to complete. To create shrines, to characters and toylines. Welcome to my mentality. The Mentality | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! One more does of positivity this week, what keeps your collecting fires burning year after year? Still Not Giving Up | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! One of the faces of Transformers mega-forum TFW2005, Allen shares his G1/BT-centric collection with us Source Interview | Allen Greenwood
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFSource Sponsored reviewer Peaugh has posted his latest video on F-16 Falcon - what it on TFSource here: TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon
F-16 Falcon, along with Harrier & Blackbird now instock at TFsource!

15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin

KFC - CST-02 Retro Ironpaw

Renderform RF-012R Hub Warrior – Retro Edition

Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2

Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter

MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue

THS-02B Hybrid Style - Black Version Convoy - Asia Exclusive

KFC - Mugen Vox & Badbat Set of 2

Transformers Generations Japan - TG33 Armada Starscream

Transformers Generations Japan - TG32 Minicon Set

MP-22 - Masterpiece Ultra Magnus - with Perfect Edition Trailer