TFsource 3-10 Weekly SourceNews! 3rd Party War Rages On!

Miscellaneous

by Jay Cochran
March 10, 2014

Greetings Sourcefans!
The 3rd party war rages on with preorders for both Before and After Six Sigma US & Japanese versions and TFC Toys - TFC-009 Gear Of War 3! Both look awesome and will look even better with your Generations or Takara Metroplex! We also have new preorders for items like Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans, Kabaya - Assortment 8 - Candy Toys - Assorted Box of 8, and MECH iDEAS Gauntlet and Piston. We also have some great instock items like iGear Shark Attack Squad, iGear Leader of the Shark, a restock of some popular items including Toyworld Brainwave and Trace, MP-12T Tigertrack, Planet X - Genesis and More! Be sure to 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. 3rd Party War Rages On!
2. Now up for preorder - Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans!
3. Now up for Preorder - Kabaya Series 8 Kits!
4. Now instock - iGear Shark Attack Squad and Leader of the Shark!
5. TFsource Restock!
6. Fansproject Revolver Instock, Diesel and Quadruple-U Restocked!
7. Masterpiece Updates! MP-12G G2 Sideswipe Instock!
8. MECH iDEAS Gauntlet and Piston Now up for Preorder!
9. Loyal Subjects - Recolor Exclusive Preorders Up!
10. New Make Toys Preorders!
11. Mania King back up for Preorder!
12. Transformers Generations New Instock and Preorders!
13. theToySource.com Updates!
14. Source Blog Updates!
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource

1. 3rd Party War Rages On!
Now up for Preorder - Before and After Six Sigma US & Japanese versions! Colored to go with either the US or Japanese TG 23 metroplex (sold separately) the US version features black arms, the Japanese red arms. Can be disassembled to form weapons and add-on parts for Generations Metroplex! Set for a March/April release date, preorder yours today! Preorders up here:

Before and After - Six Sigma - US Version

Before and After - Six Sigma - Japanese Version
Now up for preorder - TFC Toys Gears of War 3! This figure can be disassembled into several add-ons and guns that Generations Metroplex (sold separately) can use! Preorder yours at TFSource here: https://tfsource.com/tfc-toys/gears-of-war3/

TFC Toys - TFC-009 Gear Of War 3

2. Now up for preorder - Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans!
Special Early Bird Promo - Save $10! This great Bruticus upgrade kit includes parts for not only the combined Bruticus, but the individual bots as well. The first release will also include the replaceable mask for berserk mode, not included with any future releases. Be sure to check out all of the amazing pictures on the site of what all comes with this set! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans

3. Now up for Preorder - Kabaya Series 8 Kits!
We've added a preorder for the Kabaya Series 8 Kits! This series features Star Convoy, Buster and Hydra! These are mini model kits that are randomly assorted blind box style and Buster & Hydra can even combine like in the G1 Japanese series! An amazing feat for the scale on these mini models! Preorder yours at TFsource here: https://tfsource.com/kabaya/series-8/

Kabaya - Assortment 8 - Candy Toys - Assorted Box of 8

4. Now instock - iGear Shark Attack Squad and Leader of the Shark!
Now instock - iGear Shark Attack Squad and Leader of the Shark! The squad is a set of 3, and the leader is one figure recolored. Order here:

iGear IG-TG005 Shark Attack Squad

iGear IG-TG005B Leader of the Shark

5. TFsource Restock!
We've restocked a bunch of popular items back on the site, including Toyworld Brainwave and Trace, MP-12T Tigertrack, TF-01 Trailer Force, Planet X - Genesis and SXS-A03 Replacement Head and Weapons! Order here:

TFsource - Why go to the store when you can go to the Source!

6. Fansproject Revolver Instock, Diesel and Quadruple-U Restocked!
We've started processing orders and preorders will be shipping out! Order yours at TFSource here:

Fansproject - Warbot - WB0004 Revolver
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 Restock - Causality CA-13 Diesel and Quadruple-U! Fansproject Restock! We have received the final stock of Diesel, as well as Quadruple-U - instock now at TFSource:

Fansproject - Causality CA-13 Diesel & M3 Crossfire Set

Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U

7. Masterpiece Updates! MP-12G G2 Sideswipe Instock!
Now instock: MP-12G G2 Version Sideswipe! Includes unapplied retro G2 stickers, bonus weaponry inspired by the G2 comic book and more - order yours from TFSource today!

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! 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! 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

8. MECH iDEAS Gauntlet and Piston Now up for Preorder!
Resurrected from the dead - MECH iDEAS Gauntlet and Piston are reborn at very affordable price points! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue DC03 - Gauntlet

MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue DC03P - Piston

9. Loyal Subjects - Recolor Exclusive Preorders Up!
We've added preorders for the most recent loyal subjects exclusives! Great recolors of Ultra Magnus, Rainmakers and a 2 pack recolor - pre-order yours here:

TFsource - Your Source for Loyal Subjects Figures!

10. 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!

11. 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

12. Transformers Generations New Instock and Preorders!
Now up for preorder - Generations Legends Cosmos, Swerve, Shrapnel & Tailgate! After much speculation on what happened to this line Hasbro confirmed a May release for these highly anticipated smaller scale figures! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Transformers 2014 - Generations Legends Series 01 - Set of 2 Figures - Cosmos & Swerve

Transformers 2014 - Generations Legends Series 02 - Set of 2 Figures - Shrapnel and Tailgate
Now back instock - Generations Rhinox! Available here at TFSource:

Transformers 2014 - Generations Voyager Class - Wave 01 - Rhinox

13. theToySource.com Updates!
We've just added a bunch of new Bandai Preorders at theToySource! See them all here:

theToySource - Your Source for Bandai Collectibles!
Now up for preorder - Game of Thrones Legacy Collection Figures! Preorder yours at theToySource here:

theToySource - Your Source for Game of Thrones Legacy Collection Figures!
Now up for preorder - S.H. Figuarts Imperialdramon! Imperialdramon joins the S.H.Figuarts series, replete with Positron Laser and Giga Death (as seen in movie) weapon accessories! The dragon-like Digimon has been replicated faithfully to its onscreen appearance, with perfect proportions and special gimmick features only possible with an advanced action figure from Tamashii Nations. In addition to its weapon accessories, Imperialdramon includes two sets of interchangeable hands and a special display stand to hold the figure in dynamic action poses. Available only as a Tamashii Web Shop exclusive in Japan, there will be limited supply of this figure available in the US! Preorder yours at theToySource here:

S.H. Figuarts - Digimon - Imperialdramon - Fighter Mode

14. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Ambassadors part 2, who best represents G1, MP, DOTM or Animated? Our collectors give it a go Source Blog | Ambassadors Part 2
You can view Part 1 by clicking here.
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Part 2 of the Obtainable Holy Grail! Read on here: Source Blog | The Obtainable Holy Grail – Part 2
NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! We didn't expect to find a serious G1/Diaclone collector in Spain. Here's Alberto to prove us wrong! Collector Interview | Alberto Jimenez
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Check out TFsource sponsored reviewer Peaugh's review of MP12G G2 Sideswipe here: https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-12g-g2-sideswipe/
Simply scroll down the page and click play on the video! We know may are curious on how this piece looks in its final form so check it out!

15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans

Kabaya - Assortment 8 - Candy Toys - Assorted Box of 8

Before and After - Six Sigma - US Version

Before and After - Six Sigma - Japanese Version

TFC Toys - TFC-009 Gear Of War 3

Loyal Subjects - Transformers 3'' Vinyl Figure - Rainmaker 3-Pack Exclusive

Loyal Subjects - Transformers 3'' Vinyl Figure - Cybertron 2-Pack Exclusive

Loyal Subjects - Transformers 3'' Vinyl Figure - Ultra Magnus Exclusive

MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue DC03 - Gauntlet

MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue DC03P - Piston

Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah