TFsource 2-24 Weekly SourceNews! Make Toys, Mania King and More!

Miscellaneous

by Jay Cochran
February 24, 2014

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we have some great preorders like Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah, Make Toys - Manga Mech Series - Trash-Talk & Cogwheel - Set of 2 Figures, Make Toys - M.F.B. - My First Blaster, Make Toys - Armageddon - Add-on Kit, Japanese Generations - Thundercracker and Fireblast Grimlock Exclusives, Henkei Classics - Autobot Warriors - Ratchet Kup Perceptor 3-Pack, MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak - Exclusive Edition, and MP-14 - Masterpiece Red Alert! We also have new instock items like Transformazing Toys Pandora's Box sets, Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2, Xovergen - TF-01B - Trailer Force - Black Nemesis Version, Fansproject - Causality M3 Crossfire Intimidator, and MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin.
Check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Articles, Reviews and Interviews! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!

In this issue of SourceNews:
1. New Make Toys Preorders!
2. Mania King back up for Preorder!
3. 3rd Party Customs Update!
4. TFsource New Recruits and Restocked Items!
5. Now up for Preorder - Fanstoys Scoria!
6. Masterpiece Updates!
7. Fansproject Intimidator Set of 5 Now Instock!
8. theToySource.com Updates!
9. Now up for Preorder - Japanese Generations Exclusives Thundercracker and Fireblast Grimlock!
10. Now up for preorder - Henkei Autobot Warriors 3 pack: Kup, Ratchet & Perceptor!
11. MMC Fortis Now Instock! Dazzling Glory Add-0n Restocked!
12. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
13. Source Blog Updates!
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource

1. New Make Toys Preorders!
Now up for preorder - Make Toys Trash-Talk and Cogwheel + M.F.B.! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Make Toys - Manga Mech Series - Trash-Talk & Cogwheel - Set of 2 Figures

Make Toys - M.F.B. - My First Blaster
Keep in mind with all Make Toys product there will be limited stock so we recommend preordering early!
Also up for preorder - Make toys Armageddon Kit! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Make Toys - Armageddon - Add-on Kit
We also have some limited stock of the Platinum Omega Supreme that will be available as well:

Platinum Series - Fall of Cybertron Omega Supreme - Year of the Snake Edition
For those that don't have the Omega yet, you can preorder both together. The Armageddon add-on kit is quite large and comes with a lot of pieces to upgrade your Omega Supreme!

2. Mania King back up for Preorder!
We've just put up a preorder for Mania King - this will be the final restock so don't miss out! This piece sold out almost immediately upon getting it instock, and Unique Toys says there are no plans for a second run. Preorder yours here:

Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah
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

3. 3rd Party Customs Update!
Now instock - Transformazing Toys Pandora's Box sets! Buy both sets together and save with TFSource Combo pricing! If you haven't seen these sets in person yet, they're great quality and design, we think this new 3rd party company should have some excellent offerings in the future so check them out. Order yours at TFSource here:

Transformazing Toys - PB-01 Pandora's Box Add-on Set

Transformazing Toys - PB-02 Pandora's Box Add-on Set
Now Instock - Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax! We have limited quantity of the sets remaining, which include the bonus collector's coin not available with the single pieces. Order here:

Xtransbots - MM-1 Krank & MM-2 Stax Set of 2

Xtransbots - MM-I Krank
Now up for preorder - Dr. Wu Soul Eater - Scythe! Scaled to work with Voyager figures. Preorder yours a TFSource here:

DR Wu - DW-P20 - Soul Eater - Scythe
Now up for preorder - Dr. Wu's Club of Wisdom! Includes both his club and gun, this set should be out soon! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

DR Wu - DW-P18 - Club of Wisdom
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
DMY Studios Add-on kits for Fansproject Aerial Upgrade Kits Now up for preorder! Yes, that's what we said... and upgrade kit for an upgrade kit! One version for the regular kit, one for the Snowman set, Aerial Team Appendage kits and Superion Sold Separately! If you look at the individual parts pictures, this is exactly what is included.Preorder yours at TFSource here:

DMY Studios - D-02 - Aerial Team Add-on - Upgrade Kits
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
Can't get enough Boosticus? Xtransbots announced the add-on set for the Takara/Tomy Generations Bruticus! Preorder yours here at TFsource here:

Xtransbots - BEK-01TK - Boosticus Add-on Kit - for Takara Bruticus

4. TFsource New Recruits and Restocked Items!
TFsource New Recruits - Botcon Exclusives, Titanium & More here on TFSource:

We've just restocked the Reissue Commemorative Optimus Prime! Order yours at TFsource here:

Reissue Commemorative Series Optimus Prime
We've restocked several pieces from Junkion Blacksmith! Check them out here:

TFsource - Your Source for Junkion Blacksmith Customs!

5. Now up for Preorder - Fanstoys Scoria!
Wow, check out the test shot photos of Fanstoys Scoria! Available for preorder at TFSource here:

FansToys FT-04 Scoria

6. Masterpiece Updates!
MP-12G Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe - Release Date! For those eagerly awaiting MP-12G G2 Sideswipe, the scheduled release date is 2/20 in Japan, instock around the end of the month! Preorders up at TFsource here:

MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe
Now Up for Preorder - MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak - Exclusive Edition! This is a limited edition MP-18 Bluestreak Exclusive figure. Colors are unknown at this time, but will be updated once revealed. Preorder here:

MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak - Exclusive Edition
Now instock - MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock reissue! $199.95 + FREE US SHIPPING on this big guy! International customers also get reduced shipping costs. Includes bonus Flame Sword add-on, crown and collector's coin! Order yours at TFsource here:

MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin
Now up for preorder - MP-14 Masterpiece Red Alert - 2nd Production Run! No info if this piece will vary from the first at all, most likely it will be the same. Available late in 2014! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

MP-14 - Masterpiece Red Alert - 2nd Production Run
MP-20 Wheeljack Up for Preorder! For only $7 more, you can get him with a collector's coin and Anti-Hypnosis Device. Preorder either version at TFSource by clicking the links below:

MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack

MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack - with coin and Anti-Hypnosis Device
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-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
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

7. Fansproject Intimidator Set of 5 Now Instock!
We have now available for sale a Fansproject - Causality M3 Crossfire Intimidator - Full Set of 5! This listing isn't for a giftset, but a complete set of all five figures! It's at a slight discount compared to the individual listings and get FREE US shipping/reduced international shipping in checkout! Order at TFsource here:

Fansproject - Causality M3 Crossfire Intimidator - Full Set of 5
Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel - Now Instock! Order here:

Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set
Waiting for your Diesel to arrive? Check out TJ's new review on the TFSource Blog here: Toy Review/Pictorial: Fansproject’s Diesel and M3 Combined Mode | Source Blog
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

8. theToySource.com Updates!
We've just added nearly 20 new Bandai Preorders at theToySource! See them all here: Bandai. From Dragonball Z, to Saint Seiya, even Hello Kitty!

theToySource - Your Source for Bandai Collectibles!
Now up for preorder - S.H. Figuarts Mario figure and playsets! Preorder yours at theToySource here: theToySource.com - Your Source for Mario Figures!

Three sets available:
-Mario with Mushroon, Gold Coin and ? block
-Playset A - Goomba, Gold Coin, 2 Blocks, Display Stand for Mario
-Playset B - 2 Pipes, Goomba, Turtle Shell, 2 Hands, Parts
Now Instock - S.H. Figuarts Sailor Mars! Order here:

S.H. Figuarts - Sailor Mars
Now Up For Preorder - Hot Toys - Iron Man 2 - Whiplash Mark II - One Sixth Scale! Preorder here:

Hot Toys - Iron Man 2 – Whiplash Mark II - One Sixth Scale

9. Now up for Preorder - Japanese Generations Exclusives Thundercracker and Fireblast Grimlock!
New Preorder up - Exclusive Thundercracker and Fireblast Grimlock! Set for a March/April release! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Japanese Generations - Thundercracker Exclusive

Japanese Generations - Fireblast Grimlock Exclusive

10. Now up for preorder - Henkei Autobot Warriors 3 pack: Kup, Ratchet & Perceptor!
Now up for preorder - Henkei Autobot Warriors 3 pack: Kup, Ratchet & Perceptor! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Henkei Classics - Autobot Warriors - Ratchet Kup Perceptor 3-Pack

11. MMC Fortis Now Instock! Dazzling Glory Add-0n Restocked!
TFsource Restock - Dazzling Glory Add-on Set for Hexatron! This set is quite affordable and a great way to add some bling to your Hexatron! Order yours at TFsource here:

Reformatted - R-01 - Terminus Hexatron - Dazzling Glory - Chromed Weapon Set
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

12. 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

13. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Part 2 of the Obtainable Holy Grail! Read on here: Source Blog | The Obtainable Holy Grail – Part 2
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! TFSource Interviews the Transformers Collectors Club! Complete with even an image or two never before seen of TFCC concepts/prototypes - check them out! Read on here: Source Blog | TFsource Interviews the Transformers Collectors Club
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Victory Galaxy Shuttle, "99% complete" & rookie mistakes. Just another typical week on eBay! Ebay Adventures | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! Artist, writer, collector, dealer, fan. You probably know Sid Beckett even though you think you don't! Collector Interview | Sid Beckett
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Check out TFsource Sponsored Reviewer Peaugh's review of Mania King here: Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah. Scroll down the page to watch the video review on TFsource!

14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah

Make Toys - Manga Mech Series - Trash-Talk & Cogwheel - Set of 2 Figures

Make Toys - M.F.B. - My First Blaster

Make Toys - Armageddon - Add-on Kit

Platinum Series - Fall of Cybertron Omega Supreme - Year of the Snake Edition

Henkei Classics - Autobot Warriors - Ratchet Kup Perceptor 3-Pack

DR Wu - DW-P20 - Soul Eater - Scythe

Japanese Generations - Thundercracker Exclusive

Japanese Generations - Fireblast Grimlock Exclusive