TFsource Weekly SourceNews! Fansproject Diesel,TFC Gumball and Phlogeus and More!

Miscellaneous

by Jay Cochran
January 13, 2014

Greetings Source Fans!
We have new preorders this week for TFC Toys - Project Ares - Phlogeus, TFC Toys - Prometheus - Gumball, X2 Toys - XT003 Japanese Trailbreaker & Hoist - Metallic Edition - Add on Kit, Mega Steel - MS-03 - Radio, as well as Fansproject Diesel which will be instock soon! We'll also be restocking a limited quantity of Make Toys - Green Giant, so preorder today! This week we also have new instock items like Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter, Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin, MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen, Before and After - Omega Launcher for MP-18 Bluestreak, and G28 & TG29 Megatron & Starsream, Sandstorm! 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. 3rd Party Preorders!
2. Fansproject Diesel Instock Soon!
3. Masterpiece Update!
4. MMC Fortis Now Instock!
5. Make Toys Green Giant Restock up for Preorder!
6. TF Go! G26-Optimus Prime Up for Preorder! TG28 & TG29 Now Instock!
7. Officially Licensed T-shirts Restocked!
8. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!
9. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!
10. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
11. Source Blog Updates!
12. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
13. 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. 3rd Party Preorders!
Now up for preorder - TFC Toys Phlogeus! The next member of Project Ares - this figure combines with Nemean and his brethren to form the mighty Project Ares! We also looked up the name, seems Phlogeus was an immortal horse from Greek mythology. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

TFC Toys - Project Ares - Phlogeus
TFC's Prometheus Combiner - Gumball - Preorder Up! Preorders are up for TFC's Prometheus combiner 1st figure - Gumball! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

TFC Toys - Prometheus - Gumball
Now up for preorder X2 Toys - XT003 Japanese Trailbreaker & Hoist - Metallic Edition - Add on Ki! This great add-on kit uses a more metallic finish to match the Japanese Generations Hoist & Trailbreaker Set! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

X2 Toys - XT003 Japanese Trailbreaker & Hoist - Metallic Edition - Add on Kit
Now up for preorder - Mega Steel's M-03 Radio! Stands 18CM/7" tall (voyager size) and is made from ABS with die-cast parts! Due out in April, preorder yours today!

Mega Steel - MS-03 - Radio

2. Fansproject Diesel Instock Soon!
Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel - Instock Soon! 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 instock! Order yours at TFsource here:

Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin
Now Restocked - Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U! Order here:

Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U

3. Masterpiece Update!
New images of MP-20 Wheeljack have surfaced! We don't know if they are official or not, but we're still excited! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack
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
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

4. MMC Fortis Now Instock!
Now instock - Reformatted - R-05 - Fortis the Ground Assaulter! Order 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
Now back instock - Mastermind Creations Hexatron! Very limited stock remaining on this restock, and the final stock from MMC, don't miss out on this amazing piece! Order yours at TFsource here:

Reformatted - R-01 - Terminus Hexatron

5. Make Toys Green Giant Restock up for Preorder!
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

6. TF Go! G26-Optimus Prime Up for Preorder! TG28 & TG29 Now Instock!
Takara has updated photos of TF Go G26 Optimus Prime! Quite a unique beast and train feel, and also he can combine with other TF Go figures as shown! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Transformers Go - G26 - Optimus Prime EX Triple Changer
TG28 & TG29 Megatron & Starsream, Sandstorm now instock! Megatron & Starscream feature Metallic Paint Apps and G1 accurate color schemes, Sandstorm features slightly richer colors to the US release. They are now available at TFsource here:

TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Generations!

7. Officially Licensed T-shirts Restocked!
We've gotten in a restock on most shirt sizes for the officially licensed Transformers T-shirts. Unfortunately they forgot to ship a couple of sizes on the Keep Calm and Hail Megatron shirt, but more should be in shortly! Order yours here:

TFsource - Your Source for Officially Licensed T-shirts!

8. Now Instock - Unique Toys Sharp Claw!
Now Instock - 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! What is your predicted top 5 for 2014? Here's Maz's list of exciting prospective TF purchases. Top 5 Purchases of 2014 | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFsource Sponsored Reviewer Peaugh has an early review up of Xtransbots Krank & Stax - watch it on TFsource here: https://tfsource.com/xtransbots/krank-stax/. We should have these guys in shortly, until then - enjoy the review!
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Xovergen sent Benscollectables an early sample to review of their Nemesis Trailerforce and you can watch Benscollectables review on TFsource right here:
https://tfsource.com/xovergen/nemesis-trailerforce/.
NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! We spend quality time with a casual collector instead of a community megastar, welcome Richard Brown! https://tfsource.com/blog/collector-interview-20-richard-brown/
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Masterpiece, 3rd Party,TFGT or vintage Transformers? Maz's top 5 toy purchases of 2013. Top 5 Toy Purchases of 2013 | Source Blog

12. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

X2 Toys - XT003 Japanese Trailbreaker & Hoist - Metallic Edition - Add on Kit

Mega Steel - MS-03 - Radio

TFC Toys - Project Ares - Phlogeus

TFC Toys - Prometheus - Gumball

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