TFsource 11-18 SourceNews! Warbotron Now Up for Preorder!

by Jay Cochran
November 19, 2013

Great News SourceFans!
This week we have new preorders like the mighty Warbotron!, FT-04 Scoria! and 30th anniversary Voltron! Instock this week are Make Toys Chaos/Paladin, Make Toys - Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae, MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak, and KFC Retro Ironpaw. 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. Now up for preorder - the mighty Warbotron!
2. Now up for preorder: FT-04 Scoria!
3. Now up for preorder by request - 30th anniversary Voltron!
4. MakeToys Chaos/Paladin and Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae Now Instock!
5. Now instock: MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak!
6. Now up for preorder - Ultimetal Optimus Prime!
7. MMC R-05 Fortis Now up for Preorder! Bovis Now Instock!
8. Kabaya Scramble Full Sets Now Available!
9. New Preorders from Unique Toys: Messiah/Mania King and G02 - Sharky - Set of 3!
10. Now up for preorder - BTS-06 Nova Lord and PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden!
11. Preorder now up - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set!
12. 3rd Party Customs Update!
13. Transformers Generations New Instock and Preorder Items!
14. Now instock: TFC Toys Uranos - Set of 5 figures!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
17. 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. Now up for preorder - the mighty Warbotron!
The first 4 figures are $88.95 and the final larger figure is $118.95 together they form the largest 3rd party combiner to date! Also the first two figures are scheduled for a March release, the next 2 April and the final in May. We recommend preordering in groups of 2 to take advantage of our FREE US shipping over $150! Just keep in mind there could be delays so we encourage using our order stacking feature to manage your preorders! Preorders up here:

TFsource - Your Source for great prices on Warbotron toys!

Warbotron - WB01B

Warbotron - WB01A

Warbotron - WB01D

Warbotron - WB01C

Warbotron - WB01E

2. Now up for preorder: FT-04 Scoria!
Stands an impressive 10"/25CM tall and is fully transformable. Due out in March, 2014! Preorder yours at TFSource here for $199.95 + FREE US Shipping!

FansToys FT-04 Scoria

3. Now up for preorder by request - 30th anniversary Voltron!
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Voltron with this awesome die-cast set featuring lights and all five lions: Red, Blue, Green, Black and Yellow! Combine all 5 action figures to form Voltron, Defender of the Universe! Figure stands 11" tall and includes its signature Voltron badge. When inserted on the base the badge becomes the key to unlock the bases lights and sounds including the legendary lion's roar! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Voltron - 30th Anniversary Die-Cast Light-Up Set - with Sound and Stand

4. MakeToys Chaos/Paladin and Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae Now Instock!
Great news! The highly anticipated Make Toys Chaos/Paladin is now instock! Order yours at TFSource here:

Make Toys - Mobine Series - Chaos Paladin
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
Check out the latest Source Review by TJ Duckett of the Limited Edition Hyper Novae by Maketoys on the Source Blog here: Toy Review � MakeToys Hyper Novae� (Nova Prime) | Source Blog

5. Now instock: MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak!
Now Instock - MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak! Order yours here:

MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak
MP-13B Soundblaster Preorder Update! News from Japan - supposedly MP-13B Soundblaster will include a chest panel in both purple and red so you can display him cartoon accurate or toy accurate! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat
Now back instock: MP-10B Masterpiece Black Version Optimus Prime! Order yours at TFSource here:

MP-10B - Masterpiece Black Convoy - Optimus Prime
Now up for preorder: MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin! Preorder yours here:

MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin
Now Instock - Second Production Run of MP-13 Masterpiece Soundwave! 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
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

6. Now up for preorder - Ultimetal Optimus Prime!
This hardcore figure stands 17" tall and includes lights, sounds and is primarily made of metal! This piece is for serious collectors, and is supposed to include a remote for controlling the lights, as well as his voice, and his face plate even moves when he talks! Removable armor reveals the inner workings of Optimus, and his signature Energy Axe, Rifle and Matrix of leadership are included! Non-refundable down payment required for purchase. Due out in 2014 - final product is subject to change. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Ultimetal - Transformers Optimus Prime - 17'' Figure

7. MMC R-05 Fortis Now up for Preorder! Bovis Now Instock!
Now available for Preorder: Mastermind Creations' R-05 Fortis! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter
Now instock: MMCs Dazzling Glory Add on kit for Hexatron! This great kit features a chromed helmet and two chromed guns as add-on parts for your Terminus Hexatron figure! Order yours at TFSource here:

Reformatted - R-01 - Terminus Hexatron - Dazzling Glory - Chromed Weapon Set
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! Preorder yours here:

Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander

8. Kabaya Scramble Full Sets Now Available!
For those interested in the latest Kabaya Scramble Sets - we've made up full sets of all figures. No opening random boxes or getting 2 onslaughts and no silverbolts! Includes: Onslaught, Motormaster, Silverbolt and all 12 color variations of the combiner figures! You do still have to assemble these guys but that's half the fun, then you can form a true scramble city and mix and match the limbs! Order here:

Kabaya Gaia Scramble - Assortment 7 - Candy Toys Complete Set of 15 Figures

9. New Preorders from Unique Toys: Messiah/Mania King and G02 - Sharky - Set of 3!
Now up for preorder: Unique Toys Messiah/Mania King! Note: Figure stands approximately 18.6CM/7.3" tall and is to scale as shown. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah
Now up for preorder: Unique Toys G02 - Sharky - Set of 3! This great set of 3 Sharky figures by Unique toys features 3 sharky figures, each with a different head sculpt on the robot mode. Form your sharky army today! Each figure stands approximately 11CM, 4.5" tall in robot mode. Set for a late November, early December release date. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Unique Toys G02 - Sharky - Set of 3!
Also available for preorder from Unique Toys:

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

Unique Toys - Metropolis - Metroplex Add on Kit

10. 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

11. 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!

12. 3rd Party Customs Update!
Now up for preorder - Xovergen Nemesis Trailer Force! Limited to just 1000 pieces, this add on goes with the Tokyo Toy Show Version of Nemesis Prime! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Xovergen - TF-01B - Trailer Force - Black Nemesis Version
Now instock - KFC's Airdancer! This piece features both Jetdancer and Slamtank that combine to form the robot Airdancer! Order yours at TFSource here:

KFC - CST-05J & CTS-06J Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank
We've also received instock the Retro Ironpaw and restocked the other Ironpaw figures! Yellow, black and orange colors are all instock and available! Order them at TFSource here:

TFsource - Your Source for KFC Ironpaw figures!
Now up for preorder - KFC - CST-05B & CTS-06B Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank - Black Version! Limited to just 300 pieces worldwide! Preorder yours here:

KFC - CST-05B & CTS-06B Airdancer Set of Jetdancer & Slamtank - Black Version
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 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
ToyWorld - Chase - Releasing Soon! Toyworld updated with pictures of their final and soon to be released Chase figure! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

ToyWorld - TW-T03 Chase
Now instock - Zenith Forge Cretaceous Advancement! This arrived late on Friday in our warehouse but we quickly took some pictures. Check out the size comparison pics, looks like one grimlock has some feelings of inadequacy around the other! Order yours at TFsource here:

Zenith Forge - ZF-001: Cretaceous Advancement Set
Now up for preorder: Cubex - Engineer Huff! Set for a December release date! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Cubex - Ancestor Rebuilder Series 01 - Engineer Huff
Now up for preorder - DaCaToys - Kronos! Cartoon Accurate and standing nearly 12" / 30 CM tall - preorder yours at TFSource here:

DaCaToys - Kronos
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 - 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 - Search for 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
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

13. Transformers Generations New Instock and Preorder Items!
Now up for preorder - Black Kenzan - Japanese Exclusive! Instock soon - this is a limited edition store exclusive in Japan. Featuring a black and white recolored version of Kenzan the police car and featuring gold detailing and red tinted windows! Preorder at TFSource here:
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Transformers Go - G01 - Kenzan Samurai - Black Version - Limited Edition Asia Exclusive
Also up for preorder - Gekisomaru - Black Version - Japanese Exclusive! Features signature black with teal highlights, and much more intimidating than his regular blue colors! A Japanese store exclusive - we will only be bringing in very limited stock so if interested be sure to preorder! Preorder yours at TFSource here:
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Transformers Go - G05 - Gekisomaru - Black Version - Limited Edition Asia Exclusive
Now up for preorder - 2014 Generations Wave 2! Set includes Skywarp, Scoop w/ Targetmasters, Minicon Set & Armada Starscream! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

2014 Generations Wave 2
TG25 Orion Pax vs. Megatron Set - Now Instock! With their metallic paint applications and takara high attention to detail this is a very impressive set! Order yours at TFSource here:

Transformers Generations Japan - TG25 Fall of Cybertron - Orion Pax & Megatron Set
Transformers Go - G23 - Grand Dragotron - Predaking Now Instock! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Transformers Go - G23 - Grand Dragotron - Predaking
Japanese Generations 2013 - Guidebook Available! Lots of great series covered, from Masterpiece to G1 and more! We've got a small amount of the Japanese 2013 TF Generations Guidebook available here:

ransformers Generations 2013 Volume 01 - Book
Now up for preorder - Transformers Go G25 - Black Lio Prime! Looks to include two all new red samurai swords and new paint decos. Due out in December! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Transformers Go - G25 - Black Lio Prime
Also up for preorder - Transformers Go G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer! Transforms from robot to beast to train and back and can combine with G05 and G01 (sold separately). Due out in late December! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Transformers Go - G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer
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

14. 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

15. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Check out TFSource Sponsored Reviewer Peaughs' review of the upcoming Generations releases here: Transformers 2014 - Generations Series 01 - Deluxe - Set of 4 Figures
Be sure to check out all of Peaugh's video reviews on YouTube as he posted reviews to all of this wave of Generations Deluxe sized figures!
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! The great Fortress Maximus...as a SuperGT Nissan racecar! GT-04 wraps up Transformers GT in style Transformers GT � Part 4 | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Sometimes simple = spectacular as MP-18 Streak proves that Masterpiece just gets better & better Meeting Expectations - Part 4 | Source Blog
Featuring MP-18 Bluestreak - instock at TFsource here: TFsource.com - Your Source for Masterpiece Transformers!
NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! Erwin de Waard shares his show-stopping boxed G1 Prime and Classic gold box Transformers collections Source Interview | Erwin de Waard

16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource