TFsource 3-31 Weekly SourceNews! Masterpiece, MakeToys, MMC and More!

by Jay Cochran
April 01, 2014

Greetings Sourcefans!
We've got alot of new items on the site this week, including new instock items like Make Toys Trash Talk & Cogwheels + M.F.B, X2 Toys Interceptor Kit Red & White Versions, Guilty Punishment add-on kit for MP-17 and MP-18, MP-13B Soundblaster with Ratbat, and all 5 Xtransbots Boosticus Add-on Kits! Barring any delays, both MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set (Asia Exclusive Reissue), and the 2nd production run of MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor will be arriving this week as well! We've added some exciting new preorders like Reformatted - R-06 - Tigris the Shock Trooper, KFC Badbat with Gold and Silver Radar, Decepticon & Autobot Silicon Ice Trays, MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee - with Coin & Battle Mask, Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans, along with new photos for MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack! 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. Now Instock - Make Toys Trash Talk & Cogwheels +M.F.B!
2. Now up for preorder - Feral Rex's - Tigris!
3. Masterpiece Updates!
4. 3rd Party Update!
5. Now up for preorder - Decepticon & Autobot Silicon Ice Trays!
6. Fanstoys FT-04 Scoria Preorder Update!
7. Now up for preorder - Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans!
8. Unique Toys - New Preorders and Restocked Items!
9. Now up for Preorder - Kabaya Series 8 Kits!
10. Now instock - iGear Shark Attack Squad and Leader of the Shark!
11. Fansproject Diesel and Quadruple-U Restocked!
12. theToySource Updates! GIJOE, Bandai, Kotobukiya and More!
13. Source Blog Updates!
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
15. Newest Instock items at TFsource

1. Now Instock - Make Toys Trash Talk & Cogwheels +M.F.B!
Now Instock - Make Toys Trash Talk & Cogwheels + M.F.B! Order yours at TFSource here:

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

Make Toys - M.F.B. - My First Blaster
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. Now up for preorder - Feral Rex's - Tigris!
With early bird pricing save $15 up until May 1st! The latest creation from Mastermind Creations is R-06 Tigris! Combines with the other 4 FERAL CONS to form the awesome FERAL REX! Gestalt is 32cm (12.6") tall (roughly the same height as Hercules) from feet to head exclusive of kibble. Note: Pictures are of a prototype, final product will vary. Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Reformatted - R-06 - Tigris the Shock Trooper - Early Bird Pricing - Save $15
Mastermind Creations Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander due instock early next week! Preorder here:

Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander

3. Masterpiece Updates!
Both MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue, and MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run are due to arrive this week (barring any delays)! Preorder here:

MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue

MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor - 2nd Production Run
Now Instock - MP-13B Soundblaster & Ratbat! Check out our facebook page for great photography of this piece by Uranus. Order yours at TFsource here:
Here are some great photos of MP-13B Soundblaster with Ratbat - now instock at TFsource here: https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-13-soundblaster/

MP-13B - Masterpiece Soundblaster with Ratbat
Now up for Preorder - MP-20 Masterpiece Wheeljack! Check out the site for new official photos! Preorder here:

MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack
Now up for preorder - MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee with Coin & Battle Mask! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee - with Coin & Battle Mask
This listing includes the exclusive collector's coin as well as the Battle Mask add-on. If you have already preordered the regular version and want to upgrade please email: customercare@tfsource.com or if you have stacked your bumblebee simply add the mask version to your stack and cancel the regular version! Note: We have a limited supply of this version with battle mask, we will try to accommodate all requests but while supplies last.
You can preorder the regular version here:

MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee
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
Watch TFsource Sponsored Reviewer Peaugh's review of MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock Reissue on TFsource here: MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Simply scroll down the page and click play to watch the review - Flame Sword On!
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

4. 3rd Party Update!
Now up for preorder - KFC's Badbat with Gold & Silver radar! Each is limited to 500 pieces, and features a clear case for holding your cassette! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

KFC Badbat with Gold and Silver Radar
Now Instock - X2 Toys Interceptor Kit Red & White Versions! Upgrade your Generations Metroplex as well as MP Tapes with these add on guns and parts by X2 Toys! Order yours at TFSource here:

X2 Toys - XT004 Interceptor Kit - Add on Transforming Gun for Titan Metroplex - Red

X2 Toys - XT004 Interceptor Kit - Add on Transforming Gun for Titan Metroplex - White
Now Instock - All 5 Xtransbots - Boosticus Add-on Kits for Bruticus variations! Order yours here:

TFsource - Your Source for Xtransbots - Boosticus Add-on Kits!
After a bit of a delay we now have instock the Guilty Punishment add-on kit for MP-17 and MP-18! This kit includes a lot of cool bonus parts for your Masterpiece Prowl & Bluestreak including an antenna add-on for Prowl! We hope to have some in-hand pics of this set up shortly. Instock at TFsource here:

G-07 - Punishment - Add on Kit
Now instock - Loyal Subjects Limited Edition Figures! Included are the rainmaker set of 3, Ultra Magnus and Cybetron 2-pack exclusive! Order yours at TFsource here:

TFsource - Your Source for Loyal Subjects Limited Edition Figures!
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: TFC Toys - TFC-009 Gear Of War 3

TFC Toys - TFC-009 Gear Of War 3

5. Now up for preorder - Decepticon & Autobot Silicon Ice Trays!
Never let your energon go warm again with these Autobot & Decepticon Silicon Ice Trays up for preorder at TFSource here:

Decepticon & Autobot Silicon Ice Trays

6. Fanstoys FT-04 Scoria Preorder Update!
We've recently posted scans of the instruction manual for Scoria on Facebook. Make sure to check it out on our Facebook page! We are nearing closer to the release of this highly anticipated figure, so preorder today:

Fanstoys FT-04 Scoria
TFSource Sponsored Reviewer Peaugh has got his hands on a baked potato...err early Scoria release! Watch his video on TFSource here: FansToys FT-04 Scoria Simply scroll down the page on TFsource and watch his video!

7. 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! Great news - FREE Premium/SDCC color version foot replaceable parts will be included with all early bird preorders for Microblaze creations Military Titans! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Microblaze Creations - MBC002 Military Titans

8. Unique Toys - New Preorders and Restocked Items!
Now up for preorder - Unique Toys - UT-D01 Salmoore! This figure transforms from motorcycle to robot and back, more details to come! Preorder yours at TFSource here:

Unique Toys - UT-D01 Salmoore
Now back instock - UT's Sharky set! Order yours 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
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

9. 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: Kabaya - Assortment 8 - Candy Toys - Assorted Box of 8

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

10. 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

11. Fansproject Diesel and Quadruple-U Restocked!
Now Instock! 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

12. theToySource Updates! GIJOE, Bandai, Kotobukiya and More!
theToySource New Recruits - Vintage ARAH Joes! We've added a bunch of vintage ARAH Joes, including vehicles that were MISB with dried up tape, pristine contents including some pretty hard to find ones. Check them out here:

theToySource New Recruits!
Now instock - GIJOE Loyal Subjects Figures! Pick up single figures, chase figures or a full set of the first series! Order yours at theToySource here:

Your Source for GIJOE Loyal Subjects Vinyl Figures!
Kotobukiya Products Now Up for Preorder! We�ve now added Kotobukiya to our lineup of awesome products on our page! Check out the latest preorders here:

theToySource - Your New Source for Kotobukiya Products!
Now up for preorder - Play Arts Kai - Batman Arkham Origins - Batman and Deathstroke! Save 14% off the MSRP by preordering at theToySource here:

Play Arts Kai - Batman Arkham Origins - Batman

Play Arts Kai - Batman Arkham Origins - Deathstroke
Now up for preorder - S.H. Figuarts - Dragonball Z - Android 17! Preorder yours at theToySource here:

S.H. Figuarts - Dragonball Z - Android 17

13. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! UK collector Dave Shorter tracks and collects the evolution of Megatron throughout the ages Collector Interview | Dave Shorter
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! What 3rd Party toy would you choose to represent TFC, MMC, iGear or FP? Our guys have some ideas: Source Blog | Ambassadors Part 5
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Part 2 of the Obtainable Holy Grail! Read on here: Source Blog | The Obtainable Holy Grail � Part 2
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Check out TFsource sponsored reviewer Peaugh's review of MP12G G2 Sideswipe here: MP-12G - Masterpiece 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!

14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack

Reformatted - R-06 - Tigris the Shock Trooper

MP-11 - Masterpiece Starscream - Coronation Set - Asia Exclusive Reissue

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

KFC Badbat with Gold and Silver Radar

Decepticon & Autobot Silicon Ice Trays

MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee - with Coin & Battle Mask