TFsource 12-9 SourceNews! Holiday Sale! - Over 200 items, up to 75% off, and new items being added daily!

Miscellaneous

by Jay Cochran
December 9, 2013

Greetings SourceFans!
Save BIG this holiday season with the TFsource Holiday Sale! - Over 200 items, up to 75% off, and new items being added daily - check them out! We have new instock items like TFC Toys - TFC-08 Wings of the Uranos, TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed, and a restock of DR. Wu customs! Skybreaker Swords, Wheeljack Upgrade, Energy cubes and dozens more! You can also preorder items like Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin, DR. Wu - DW-TP10 Full Gear - Year of the Horse Edition, Year of the Horse Optimus & Starscream, and new details for Warbotron. 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 Holiday Sale Continues!
2. Warbotron - Updated Details!
3. Now up for preorder - Fansproject Function-X Smart Robin!
4. TFC Wings of Uranos and Nemesis Primars Now Instock!
5. Now up for preorder - Year of the Horse Optimus & Starscream!
6. 3rd Party Customs Update! Dr. Wu Restock!
7. Now up for preorder - Sentinel Mega Zarak /Scorponok!
8. Now instock - Unique Toys Sharky!
9. New e-hobby preorders!
10. MakeToys Chaos/Paladin and Battle Tanker Series - Hyper Novae Now Instock!
11. MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Now up for Preorder!
12. MMC R-05 Fortis Now up for Preorder! Bovis Restocked!
13. Source Blog Updates!
14 Newest Preorder items at TFsource
15. 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 Holiday Sale Continues!
We've added more items and continue to add, as well as lower prices on older items! More items will be added this week - Just in time for the holidays! Don't forget to check out our Holiday Sale 2013 here:

TFsource Holiday Sale!
TFSource Holiday Sale Featured Items Masterpiece Tigertrack and TFCC 2013 Subscription Exclusive - Slipstream! Great pricing on both! Check out the sale here: https://tfsource.com/holiday-sale/?&per_page=120

We're almost out of MP Tigertrack and he's getting hard to find on the secondary market so we recommend picking him up now if you haven't yet! Save BIG this holiday season with the TFSource Holiday Sale - Over 200 items, up to 75% off - check them out!

2. Warbotron - Updated Details!
We're getting a lot of questions about Warbotron. Here are some details on the releases:
1) Figures will be released in this order: A, B, C, D, E
2) A & B are scheduled to be released in the same month, C & D the same month, but this doesn't mean at the same time and there always could be delays. We recommend using TFSource's Order Stacking to manage your preorders, or preordering in groups of 2 to take advantage of our FREE US shipping on orders over $150!
3) We've requested updated pictures of the alt modes as well as colored pictures, and will post as soon as we receive them! 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 - Fansproject Function-X Smart Robin!
Fansproject Function-X Smart Robin is back up for preorder! Order yours at TFsource here:

Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin
Our long lost shipment of CA-10 T-Bone has finally arrived in the warehouse! Instock here:

Fansproject - Causality CA-10 T-Bone
With 4 of the 5 Intimidator figures instock, we're just waiting for an update on Diesel... if we had one, we'd let everyone know, but so far no update or any shipping notification.
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

4. TFC Wings of Uranos and Nemesis Primars Now Instock!
Now Instock - Wings of Uranos Upgrade Kit! Order yours at TFsource here:

TFC Toys - TFC-08 Wings of the Uranos
Deck out your Uranos 5 piece set with this great upgrade kit. We also have limited stock of the Uranos 5 piece set instock here:

TFC Toys - Uranos - Full Set of 5
Now instock - TFC's Nemesis Primars! This super deformed'esque figure features a nemesis color scheme and wings add-on that can attach to your Henkei/Classics Optimus Prime! Order yours at TFSource here:

TFC Toys - PS-02 Nemesis Primars Super-Deformed

5. Now up for preorder - Year of the Horse Optimus & Starscream!
Masterpiece Optimus is rumored to include a gold grill and window, Metallic Paint applications, Autobot Year of the Horse Faction Symbol, Platinum Edition Packaging and more! Starscream includes metallic paint applications and platinum packaging. Details subject to change. Yes it is confirmed that Optimus does come with the clear trailer! These are confirmed to see a US release at a later date. So keep this in mind, but if you want to have these in hand very soon, we'll have the asia edition! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Supreme Starscream - Platinum Edition - Year of the Horse Version

MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Year of the Horse Version

6. 3rd Party Customs Update! Dr. Wu Restock!
Now up for preorder - Dr. Wu Full Gear - Year of the Horse Edition! This great upgrade kit includes the non-clear version of the holiday version and will be released in January! Preorder yours here:

DR. Wu - DW-TP10 Full Gear - Year of the Horse Edition
Now up for preorder - DR. Wu X-mas Exclusive Full Gear Set! This add-on set from Dr. Wu includes Forge of Time and Laser Gun as shown. Clear Xmas edition limited to just 300 sets. Preorder yours at TFSource here:

DR. Wu - DW-TP10 Full Gear - Limited Edition 300 PCS Xmas Edition
Big DR. Wu restock! Skybreaker Swords, Wheeljack Upgrade, Energy cubes and dozens more! Pretty much every Dr. Wu add-on available from the good Dr. has been restocked so check them out! Check them out here:

TFsource - Your Source for Dr. Wu Customs!
Now up for preorder - Iron Factory - IF-EX01 FOC Grimlock Add-On! Fills in the space in Grimlock's chest as well as includes a weapon for him. Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Iron Factory - IF-EX01 FOC Grimlock Add-On
Now up for preorder - igear PP05D Defense Specialist! This is the more basic edition of Medical Specialist and includes 3 different heads! Preorder at TFSource here:

iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist
Now up for preorder - new preorders from KFC & Xtransbots! EAVI Metal Surgeon, Boosticus Kit for SDCC/Platinum & G2 Bruticus, and add-on missiles for the Japanese Generations Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime. Upgrade your bots today! Find them here on TFSource:

TFsource - Your Source for KFC and Xtransbots Customs!
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
Now up for preorder - Before & After Omega Launchers for MP-18 Bluestreak! Includes a set of actual firing missile launchers, chromed missiles and a sticker sheet to upgrade your MP-18 Bluestreak! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-18 Bluestreak
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 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 - Xtransbots - Boosticus set - Dark Force! This set is limited to just 300 pieces and all the parts come in black, this allows you to custom paint or customize the parts as you see fit. They are aiming to have these out in time for the holidays and at a reduced price due to the lack of colors/paint apps! Find all the Xtransbots Boosticus sets here:

Xtransbots - BEK-01DF - Boosticus Dark Force Add-on Kit
Now Up for Preorder - Xtransbots - BEK-01R - Boosticus Add-on Kit! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Xtransbots - BEK-01R - Boosticus Add-on Kit
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

7. Now up for preorder - Sentinel Mega Zarak /Scorponok!
This is a non-transforming figure, that stands nearly as tall as Fortress Maximus and is fully licensed by Takara/Tomy. Preorder up here at TFSource:

Sentinel - Gigantic Action - Scorponok Figure

8. Now instock - Unique Toys Sharky!
Now instock - Unique Toys Sharky! Start building your Sharky army today! Order at TFSource here:

Unique Toys G02 - Sharky - Set of 3!
Check out TFSource Sponsored Reviewer' Peaugh's Sharky Review here: Unique Toys G02 - Sharky Set of 3 | Source Review
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

9. New e-hobby preorders!
THS-02B Hybrid Style Convoy Asia Exclusive will be released shortly! Preorders up here:

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

10. 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

11. MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Now up for Preorder!
MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream Now up for Preorder! We have opened back up preorders for the extremely popular MP-11 Masterpiece Coronation Starscream! If you preordered already the stock will be in in December, any preorders placed going forward will be filled in February/March 2014.Preorder yours at TFSource here:

MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue
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
Updated Official Images of MP-19 Smokescreen! An update from Takara/Tomy - now MP-19 Smokescreen is scheduled to be released on 12/13 in Japan! With any luck we'll have him instock around a week later! Preorder yours here:

MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen

12. MMC R-05 Fortis Now up for Preorder! Bovis Restocked!
Now back instock - MMC's R-03 Bovis! This is our final shipment of this popular figure so don't miss out! Order yours here:

Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist
Now available for Preorder: Mastermind Creations' R-05 Fortis! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter
Now up for preorder: MMC's Feral Con Leo Dux! Preorder yours here:

Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander

13. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Thundercracker, pumpkins, The Beatles & Citroën, what on Cybertron could tie these all together? Threads | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! History of Jetfire, Deluxe Insects, Whirl & Roadbuster, the non-Japanese Transformers exclusives! Deluxe | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Check out TFSource Sponsored Reviewer Peaugh's review of Fansproject's Smart Robin here: https://tfsource.com/fansproject/function-x3-smart-robin/
NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! Kevin Hopson shares his immaculate G1 collection of Decepticon Jets, Optimus Prime and Autobot Cars. Source Interview | Kevin Hopson

14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin