TFsource 1-27 Weekly SourceNews! Intimidator, MP-20, Warden and More!

by Jay Cochran
January 27, 2014

Greetings Sourcefans!
This week we're happy to announce a preorder of the second production run of MP-14 - Masterpiece Red Alert, MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack - with coin and Anti-Hypnosis Device, and that the highly popular PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden is back up for preorder! If you haven't picked up any Fansproject Causality figures yet, you can now get the full set of 5 to create Fansproject - Causality M3 Crossfire Intimidator! Last week was a big week for new items coming in, and we still have stock of these great items! You can still order MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock - Asia Exclusive with Flame Sword & Crown Coin, Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah, and Fansproject Diesel. We have new reviews of for both Unique Toys Mania King and Perfect Effect Warden, and as always, 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. Masterpiece Updates!
2. Fansproject Intimidator Set of 5 Now Instock!
3. Now Instock - Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah!
4. Now Back up for Preorder - Perfect Effect Warden!
5. TFsource New Recruits!
6. Now up for preorder DB-01 Air Strike!
7. Introducing theToySource.com - your New Source for collectible figures!
8. 3rd Party Preorders!
9. MMC Fortis Now Instock!
10. Make Toys Green Giant Restock up for Preorder!
11. Officially Licensed T-shirts Restocked!
12. Now Instock iGear - PP05D - Defense Specialist!
13. Warbotron - Up for Preorder!
14. Source Blog Updates!
15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
16. Newest Instock items at TFsource

1. Masterpiece Updates!
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-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
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

2. Fansproject Intimidator Set of 5 Now Instock!
Fansproject - Causality M3 Crossfire Intimidator - Full Set of 5 - Now Instock! Haven't picked up any of the Causality figures yet! No Worries. You can now get all 5 figures to create the Mighty Intimidator! Order on 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: https://tfsource.com/blog/toy-reviewpictorial-fansprojects-diesel-and-m3-combined-mode/
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. Now Instock - Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah!
Now Instock - Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah! Order at TFsource here:

Unique Toys - Mania King - Messiah
Thanks to TJ and his photo review of Unique Toys Mania King is now up on the Source Blog here: https://tfsource.com/blog/toy-reviewpictorial-unique-toys-mania-king/
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

4. Now Back up for Preorder - Perfect Effect Warden!
Preorders are now back up for Perfect Effect's Warden! These sold out right away, but we have more stock on the way, should be in about a week to ten days! Also be sure to get your preorder in, if there are any non-payments, we'll ship those out to the next customer on the preorder list! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden

5. TFsource New Recruits!
TFsource New Recruits - Lots of G1, G2, Six-combiners, Generations and more! Check them out here:

https://tfsource.com/search/view/status/2/?&per_page=120
We've also added more G1 to the site, check them out here:

https://tfsource.com/us-g1-loose-figures/?&per_page=120

6. Now up for preorder DB-01 Air Strike!
Now up for preorder DB-01 Air Strike! Stands an impressive 8" tall with an 18" wingspan! Picture is of a prototype, final product will feature chromed wings, as well as a sword and missiles that are also chromed! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Bullsfire - DB-01 Air Strike

7. Introducing theToySource.com - your New Source for collectible figures!
That's right folks! We've opened a sister site featuring collectible figures from popular lines like Saint Seiya, Sailor Moon, G.I.Joe, Gundam, Power Rangers and more! Best of all, you can shop on either site and use the same shopping cart! Visit theToySource.com to shop today!

theToySource - Your Source for Collectible Figures Online!

8. 3rd Party Preorders!
Iron Factory Add on Kit due instock in 7-10 days! We have limited stock remaining so don't miss out! Preorder yours at TFsource here:

Iron Factory - IF-EX01 FOC Grimlock Add-On
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

9. 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

10. Make Toys Green Giant Restock up for Preorder!
We will be receiving a small amount of stock of Make Toys Green Giant in February 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

11. 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!

12. 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

13. 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

14. Source Blog Updates!

NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFsource Blog reviewer TJ breaks down PE's Warden in his video review here:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BQHS63JPYhY
Check out TFsource blogger TJ Duckett's Part 2 (transformation) video on PE's Warden here:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=sorZmpAtkyw
Our second shipment will be restocked shortly, so don't miss out! This is one great piece and for the price you get a lot. Get yours from the second TFsource shipment here: https://tfsource.com/perfect-effect/warden/
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Thanks to TJ and his photo review of Unique Toys Mania King is now up on the Source Blog here: https://tfsource.com/blog/toy-reviewpictorial-unique-toys-mania-king/
He's just put up a great photo review of this highly anticipated figure Instock NOW at TFSource here: https://tfsource.com/uniquetoys/messiah/
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Check out TFsource Sponsored Reviewer Peaugh's review of Mania King here: https://tfsource.com/uniquetoys/messiah/. Scroll down the page to watch the video review on TFsource!
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! The dream gets one step closer with MMC Fortis, who is worthy of his spotlight Meeting Expectations - Part 5 | Source Blog
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 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/

15. Newest Preorder items at TFsource

PE-DX-03 - Motobot - Warden

MP-14 - Masterpiece Red Alert - 2nd Production Run

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

Bullsfire - DB-01 Air Strike

Iron Factory - IF-EX01 FOC Grimlock Add-On

DMY Studios - D-02 - Snowman Aerial Team Add-on - Upgrade Kit

DMY Studios - D-02 - Aerial Team Add-on - Upgrade Kit

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

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

Mega Steel - MS-03 - Radio

TFC Toys - Project Ares - Phlogeus