TFsource 12-23 Weekly Source News - MP-12 Sidesipe, Make Toys Green Giant and more!

Miscellaneous

by Jay Cochran
December 23, 2013

Greetings SourceFans!
This week we have new instock items like MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen, Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw, Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-17 Prowl, iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist and a limited restock of iGear - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition. New preorders this week including MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run, Unique Toys - Soundmixer, and a restock of Make Toys - Green Giant in January! Don't forget to visit TFsource during the holidays to take advantage of our Holiday Sale! Be sure to check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Review and Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:

1. Fansproject Updates!
2. Make Toys Green Giant Restock in January!
3. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 - 2nd Production Run up for Preorder!
4. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!
5. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!
6. 3rd Party Customs Update!
7. TFsource New Recruits - G1, G2 and more!
8. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
9. Now Instock - TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean!
10. Now up for preorder - Year of the Horse Optimus & Starscream!
11. Now Instock - Loyal Subjects!
12. New e-hobby instock and preorders!
13. MMC R-05 Fortis Instock Soon!
14. TFsource Holiday Sale Continues!
15. Source Blog Updates!
16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource

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1. Fansproject Updates!
Now up for Preorder - Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel! Unfortunately, he won't be in until early/mid January. You can preorder here:

Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set
Check out TFsource Sponsored Reviewer' Peaugh's video of Diesel! Simply scroll part way down the page and enjoy! It's a long one. Watch it right on TFsource here: https://tfsource.com/fansproject/ca-13-diesel/
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

2. Make Toys Green Giant Restock in January!
We will be receiving a small amount of stock of Make Toys Green Giant in January and at a great price! It's not clear we'll be able to get any more stock other than on the secondary market at a much higher price, so don't miss out! US customers get FREE shipping on this piece at over $150, international customers get reduced shipping on all orders over $150! Preorders up here:

Make Toys - Green Giant - Set of 6 Pieces

3. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 - 2nd Production Run up for Preorder!
Now back up for preorder - MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe - 2nd Production Run! Unlike all the unsubstantiated preorders that were listed prior by other sites for a 2nd run of MP-12 Sideswipe that didn't exist, this one is confirmed, and back up for the original preorder price of $79.99! Plus this version is supposed to fix many of the QC issues associated with the first. Due out in March/April - preorder yours today! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run
Now Instock - Masterpiece MP-19 Smokescreen! Just in time for the holidays, we've received shipment of MP-19 Smokescreen. Order here:

MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen
Check out these other Masterpiece figures also now instock:

MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run

MP-10 - Masterpiece Optimus Prime - Second Edition with Stand

MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl

MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak

MP-10B - Masterpiece Black Convoy - Optimus Prime
We've also picked up a handful of the Cybertron Con Expo Exclusive Masterpiece grimlock as well as T-Shirts from the con! The Tshirt includes a mini-apron for your MP Grimlock to wear, both by the Stayreal Brand. The T-shirt is XL size but look to run small, we will verify the closest US size tomorrow. Both are extremely high quality. The apron is one size fits MP Grimlock. Available in time for the holidays here:

Masterpiece Grimlock - Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive

Cybertron Con 2013 Exclusive T-shirt - with Grimlock Apron
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
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 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
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
TFsource Restock - MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm! Instock at TFSource here:

MP-11S Masterpiece Sunstorm

4. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!
Just arrived in our warehouse earlier today - Unique Toys Sharp Claw! The box for this guy is massive, and includes all the add on weaponry and wings to form War Leo. Preorders are being processed, order yours at TFSource here:

Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W05 War Leo - Sharp Claw
Now up for preorder - Unique Toys Soundmixer! Fully transformable, figure stands 17CM/6.7" tall, approximately the same height as MP-17. Soundmixer's weapon parts actually become a cassette! Scheduled for release in March! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Unique Toys - Soundmixer
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

5. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!
Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist! Instock at TFsource here:

iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist
Additionally we have received limited restock of the Comic Color Hench figure!

iGear - MW-03C Hench - Comic Color Edition

6. 3rd Party Customs Update!
Before and After MP-17 Masterpiece Prowl Omega Launcher - Add on Set now instock! Limited stock remains here:

Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-17 Prowl
Those waiting on the MP-18 B&A kit, it is scheduled to be released next week, instock late in the week or early the following week!:

Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-18 Bluestreak
Now instock - X2 Toys Trailbreaker & Hoist Add-on Parts! Includes many great add-on pieces to upgrade your generations figures to make them more like their G1 predecessors! Generations Hoist & Trailbreaker sold separately! Order yours at TFSource here:

X2 Toys - XT003 Trailbreaker & Hoist - Add on Kit
Transformazing Toys Pandora's Box Armor Preorders Up! We've added preorders for the Transformazing Toys UM & OP Pandora's Box armor. These no longer include the trailer, are upgrade sets of armor for Generations Ultra Magnus & Optimus Prime. Preorder here:

Transformazing Toys Pandora's Box Armor
Now instock - ToyWorld's Trace! This guy looks great, and we're processing and shipping out preorders! His color scheme is really bold compared to Grindrod and Aurora, just may be the best piece of the 3! Order yours at TFource here:

ToyWorld - TW-T03 Trace
Now up for preorder - AFT Toys - AFT-07 Titanium Saint! Figure stands 15CM/6" tall and is fully transformable. Pictures are of a prototype, actual product will be colored. From the same company that made the Delicate Warrior - now renamed as AFT Toys. Preorder up at TFSource here:

AFT Toys - AFT-07 Titanium Saint
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
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
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 - 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
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
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. TFsource New Recruits - G1, G2 and more!
We've just added more G1 New Recruits to the site, and added some older Masterpiece items as well! A really amazing collection we received and hundreds of more great items to come! Check them out here:

TFsource New Recruits!
We've just restocked not only Reissue Soundwave, but reissue Powermaster Prime and White Astrotrain as well! All make great holiday gifts for the G1 enthusiast! Check them out here:

8. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
The Mighty Warbotron is now up for Preorder! The figures will be released in this order: A, B, C, D, E. 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! Preorders up here:

TFsource - Your Source for great prices on Warbotron toys!

Warbotron - WB01B

Warbotron - WB01A

Warbotron - WB01D

Warbotron - WB01C

Warbotron - WB01E

9. Now Instock - TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean!
Now Instock - TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean! Order here:

TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean
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

10. 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

11. Now Instock - Loyal Subjects!
If you haven't picked them up yet we have the loyal subjects figures instock! They make great stocking stuffers! You can order them here:

TFsource - Your Source for Loyal Subjects

12. New e-hobby instock and preorders!
Now Instock - THS-02B Hybrid Style Convoy Asia Exclusive! Order 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

13. MMC R-05 Fortis Instock Soon!
Now available for Preorder: Mastermind Creations' R-05 Fortis! Due instock in about a week! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

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

Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander

14. TFsource Holiday Sale Continues!

TFSource Holiday Sale featured item: TG25 Orion Pax vs. Megatron! Check out all 200+ items on the holiday sale here:

TFsource Holiday Sale!

15. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFsource Sponsored Reviewer' Peaugh's video of Diesel is now up! Simply scroll part way down the page and enjoy! It's a long one. Watch it right on TFsource here: https://tfsource.com/fansproject/ca-13-diesel/
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Pre-Shockwave, Pre-Omega & mainly pre-Deluxe Insecticons as we wrap up the non-Takara PreTFs Pre-Deluxe Part 2 | Source Blog
You can read part 1 here: Pre-Deluxe Part 1 | Source Blog
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 INTERVIEW! Kevin Hopson shares his immaculate G1 collection of Decepticon Jets, Optimus Prime and Autobot Cars. Source Interview | Kevin Hopson

16. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run

Make Toys - Green Giant - Set of 6 Pieces

Unique Toys - Soundmixer

AFT Toys - AFT-07 Titanium Saint

Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin