TFsource 11-25 SourceNews! TFsource countdown to black Friday starts today!

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by Jay Cochran
November 26, 2013

Great News SourceFans!
The TFsource countdown to black Friday starts today! One amazing deal each day, leading up to Black Friday. Be sure to check out TFSource each day for some amazing deals. Todays’ Countdown to Black Friday deal is TG23 Metroplex - $160 with FREE US Shipping – save $90 off the regular retail price – while supplies last! New this week are preorders for items like e-hobby Transformers Cloud Exclusives Optimus Prime and Megatron, with updated photos for Unique Toys War Leo and combined form Warlord. We've also revealed images of the dino mode of FT-04 Scoria! Be sure to stop by the site to preorder Warbotron, and 30th anniversary Voltron. While you're there, don't forget to pick up Make Toys Chaos/Paladin, Make Toys - Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae, MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak while they are instock! 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. TFsource countdown to black Friday starts today!
2. Now up for preorder - the mighty Warbotron!
3. Now up for preorder: FT-04 Scoria! Dino mode revealed!
4. Unique Toys War Leo Releasing Soon!
5. Now up for preorder - Transformers Cloud Exclusives!
6. TFSource New Recruits - Cybertron, 3rd Party & More!
7. Now up for preorder by request - 30th anniversary Voltron!
8. MakeToys Chaos/Paladin and Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae Now Instock!
9. Now instock: MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak!
10. 3rd Party Customs Update!
11. MMC R-05 Fortis Now up for Preorder! Bovis Now Instock!
12. Preorder now up - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set!
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. TFsource countdown to black Friday starts today!
One amazing deal each day, leading up to Black Friday. Be sure to check out TFSource each day for some amazing deals. Todays’ Countdown to Black Friday deal is TG23 Metroplex - $160 with FREE US Shipping – save $90 off the regular retail price – while supplies last! Countdown to black Friday items cannot be stacked or on a pay later preorder.

Transformers Generations Japan - TG23 Fall of Cybertron - Metroplex

2. 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

3. Now up for preorder: FT-04 Scoria! Dino mode revealed!
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

4. Unique Toys War Leo Releasing Soon!
Unique Toys War Leo - Releasing soon! Original picture shown for combined mode shot. Check out TFsource for updated photos of Unique Toys War Leo! Preorders up here:

Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw
Check out the other figures from Unique Toys Warlord here:

TFsource - Your Source for Unique Toys Warlord figures!
Also up for preorder from Unique Toys!

Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah

Unique Toys G02 - Sharky - Set of 3!

5. Now up for preorder - Transformers Cloud Exclusives!
Save $10 with TFSource combo pricing when you preorder both, and get FREE US shipping on your order over $150! These are online limited edition exclusives. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

e-hobby - Transformers Cloud - Optimus Prime

e-hobby - Transformers Cloud - Megatron

6. TFSource New Recruits - Cybertron, 3rd Party & More!
Lots of Cybertron, 3rd party and more, don't miss out, just 1 of each piece available! Check them out here:

TFsource New Recruits!

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 3rd Party Customs Update!
Dr. Wu - Warhead - for MP-17 & MP-18 Preorder Up! It's an MP-17 & MP-18 Missile Launcher Upgrade Type of Day! Each set actually includes both missile launchers, as well as 3 sets of chrome missiles! So yes, you get everything you need for either prowl or bluestreak with either set.

DR. Wu - DW-P15P - Warhead - Add on Kit for MP-17 Prowl

DR. Wu - DW-P15B - Warhead - Add on Kit for MP-18 Bluestreak
Now up for preorder - G-07 Punishment - Upgrade for MP-17 Prowl & MP-18 Bluestreak! This set includes 4 different set of launchers with missiles as well as two sets of antennas! Check out all the pictures for all the details. Upgrade your MP-17 & MP-18 today!Order yours here:

G-07 - Punishment - Add on Kit
Before & After - MP-17 Omega Launchers Now up for preorder! We've just posted a preorder to the 3rd set of add-on launchers for MP-17, but what makes these unique is they actually fire! Also included is a great looking sticker sheet! If you've seen the video of these, they definitely fire with force, TFsource is not responsible for eye loss or other physical injury due to firing of missile launcher. Use at your own risk! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-17 Prowl
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 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

11. 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

12. 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!

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:

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:

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:

Transformers 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 ARTICLE! How great storytelling (like IDW's MTMTE) can make us buy Transformers toys we otherwise wouldn't The Power of Fiction | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! TFsource Blogger Matt Dennett breaks down some of the recent Transformers trend. So are we progressing or regressing? Check out the new Source Blog article - Are We Ready For A Return To ‘Beast-formers?’ here: Are We Ready For A Return To ‘Beast-formers?’ | Source Blog
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 INTERVIEW! Erwin de Waard shares his show-stopping boxed G1 Prime and Classic gold box Transformers collections Source Interview | Erwin de Waard