TFsource 4-1 SourceNews!
Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 10:04 pm
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The air shipment of Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus is due early April, while the non-air shipment is due late April/Early May! MP-10B Black Version Optimus Prime/Convoy is en route and will be instock this week as well! MP-16 - Masterpiece Frenzy & Buzzsaw is now instock as well as a restock of the popular Seeker Set Ace & Elite, many G1 Commemorative Reissues, and TFC Toys Hercules full set of 6! We've also added a bunch of New Recruits to the site and have a new Source Blog writer! Matt AKA StayingInTheBox! Check out the Source Blog for our latest Source Article, Source Review and Source Interview! All this and more... in this week's SourceNews!
In this issue of SourceNews:
1. Encore Fortress Maximus Preorder Update!
2. Masterpiece Update!
3. Fansproject Update!
4. TFSource New Recruits - G1, G2 and more!
5. New Preorders from Impossible Toys! Tetra Jets and More! Plus Impossible Toys Clearance Sale!
6. Seeker Set Ace & Elite Now Back Instock!
7. Botcon 2013 boxed set up for preorder!
8. New Preorder Up: Guilty G-04 Hunger - Seeker Add on Set!
9. New Beast Hunters and Generations Preorders and Instock Items!
10. Now instock: G1 Commemorative Reissues!
11. Now Back Instock - TFC Toys Hercules - Set of 6!
12. Fansproject and Make Toys Restock!
13. The popular KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops is now restocked!
14. TFC Toys Uranos Update!
15. Now Instock - Unique Toys - UT-W01 War Hawk!
16. Source Blog Updates!
17. Newest Instock items at TFsource
18. Newest Preorder 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!
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1. Encore Fortress Maximus Preorder Update!
Our stock of Fort Max is loaded and en route! The air shipment is due early April. The non-air shipment in late April/Early May! Don't forget that you get FREE US Shipping when ordering Fortress Maximus! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus!
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2. Masterpiece Update!
Now Instock - MP-15 Rumble & Ravage and MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw! Order both here:
MP-16 - Masterpiece Frenzy & Buzzsaw
MP-15 - Masterpiece Ravage & Rumble
MP-10B Black Version Optimus Prime/Convoy is en route and will be instock this week! Very limited preorder stock remaining here:
Takara updated their website with new photos of MP-10B! MP-10B is due at the end of the week. Preorder at TFsource here:
MP-10B Black Version Optimus Prime/Convoy
Now up for preorder - MP-17 Prowl and MP-18 Bluestreak! Preorder here:
MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl
MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak
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3. Fansproject Update!
The second and final shipment of Causality Car Crash & T-Bone will ship out soon! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
Fansproject - Causality CA-09 Car Crash!
Fansproject - Causality CA-10 T-Bone!
Fansproject/Crossfire Set Update! An update on the FP Colossus Set! The set will now be received in mid/late April. The free bonus quake figure is the delay, but as long as there are no delays from customs/shipping carriers we expect everything received in around the 3rd week of April! You can preorder yours at TFsource here:
Crossfire 02 - Colossus Set - Munitioner and Explorer - by Fansproject
New Fansproject Function-X: Smart Robin and Quadruple-U preorders up! Set for an April, May and February release dates, each is $68.95, fully articulated, and features unexpected transformations! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin
Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U
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4. TFSource New Recruits - G1, G2 and more!
We've got a trio of grimlocks, G1, G2 and more! Many more new recruits to come this week, stay tuned! See them here:
TFsource New Recruits!
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5. New Preorders from Impossible Toys! Tetra Jets and More! Plus Impossible Toys Clearance Sale!
Now up for preorder: Impossible Toys Tetra Jets! For one week only there is Early Bird pricing with $10 off the MSRP - preorder each for $49.95 instead of the normal $59.95. After the end of the week pricing returns to normal so preorder yours today! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
TRNS Tetra Squadron Jets
Now up for preorder: Alicon - Troopbuilder Promo! For a limited time Impossible Toys is running a promotion to save $20 off the Alicon figure, preorder yours for just $49.95! This is for a new preorder, due out in May, preorder yours today before it returns to the regular price! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
TRNS-03 Alicon figure - by Impossible Toys - Troopbuilder Promo
Impossible Toys Clearance Sale! Up to 70% off - Final Stock! Also get them for free with source points + purchase here:
[url=http://tfsource.com/impossible-toys-customs/?sort_by=oldest&per_page=120]Spike & Sparkplug - just $5.95!
Nightbird - $17.99
Quint-02 - $19.99
Quint-03 - $21.99
Light Up Energon Cubes - $16.99[/url]
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6. Seeker Set Ace & Elite Now Back Instock!
Now back instock: Asia Exclusive Henkei Seeker Set Ace & Elite! A great way to get all 3 (or 6!) of the Seeker jets at once. Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Dirge, Thrust and Ramjet! Order yours at TFsource here:
Henkei Classics - Seeker Jet Set Elite - Limited Edition Asia Exclusive
Henkei Classics - Seeker Jet Set Ace - Limited Edition Asia Exclusive
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7. Botcon 2013 boxed set up for preorder!
Can't make Botcon this year? We will have a limited amount of extra boxed sets available for shipping after the con! Each will include the certificate of authenticity. Preorder the botcon boxed set at TFsource here:
Botcon 2013 - Machine Wars - Termination Boxed Set
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8. New Preorder Up: Guilty G-04 Hunger - Seeker Add on Set!
New Preorder Up: Guilty G-04 Hunger - Seeker Add on Set! Goes great with the seeker set ace and elite Henkei Sets! Includes all of the arm-mounted lasers for all six seekers, and the air-to-air missiles for Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp! Perfectly colored to match your Henkei/Classics seekers! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
Guilty - G-04 Hunger - Classics Seeker Weapon Upgrade Kit
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9. New Beast Hunters and Generations Preorders and Instock Items!
Now up for preorder: Generations Wave 2 - Ruination! Order the full set of 5 to form Ruination/Bruticus or a factory sealed case! Set for a May 2013 release. Preorder yours at TFSource here:
Transformers 2013 - Generations Series 02 - Ruination Bruticus - Set of 5
Now up for preorder, Japanese Beast Hunters Transformers Prime G11 Optimus Prime, G12 Dragotron Predaking, G13 Shockwave!
TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Beast Hunters!
Now Instock - Japanese Generations Soundwave, Soundblaster! Order here:
TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Generations!
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10. Now instock: G1 Commemorative Reissues!
Now instock: 2nd Run of Hasbro Reissues! Astrotrain, Ultra Magnus and Powermaster Prime are all instock! Stuck in customs forever, these Asian re-runs of the reissues are a great way to get a minty fresh version of the G1 figures! Order yours here:
G1 Commemorative Reissues
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11. Now Back Instock - TFC Toys Hercules - Set of 6!
The mighty Hercules set of 6 has been restocked! Including free shipping within the US, or reduced shipping for international customers with shipping over $150, pick up Hercules all at once! Order yours at TFsource here:
TFC Toys - Hercules - Full Set of 6
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12. Fansproject and Make Toys Restock!
We've just got in the highly anticipated Huge Make Toys, Fansproject and other popular items restock! Preorders are being processed, order yours now as limited stock is remaining! Order yours at TFsource here:
TFsource - Your Source for Fansproject Customs
Yes the rumor's are true, as part of the Fansproject restock the City Commander set with upgrade is instock! Order yours at TFsource here:
City Commander Trailer set and TFX-03 City Commander Add On Set
Goes great with the Asia exclusive Henkei Ultra Magnus! Order here!
TFsource - Your Source for Make Toys Customs
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13. The popular KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops is now restocked!
We have limited stock of this long out of stock figure left, order yours at TFSource here:
KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops - with Bonus Mini Sub
Also available for preorder from Mastermind Creations Customs:
Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron
Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist
Reformatted - R-02 - Talon the Aerial Assaulter
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14. TFC Toys Uranos Update!
Our next shipment of TFC Toys Blackbird has just arrived in the warehouse! We will start processing the remaining orders in the next 1-2 days, be sure to order this guy if you are considering, TFC says there will be no more stock released, and it's doubtful there will be another run, making Uranos much less common than Hercules! The same is true of F-15 Eagle, F-4 Phantom and the two remaining jets! Order yours at TFsource here:
SR-71 Blackbird - including X-45 Phantom Ray
Now available for preorder - TFC toys TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon and TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II. Prepare to build TFC's mighty Uranos! Don't forget that you can save $10 with TFsource Combo Pricing when you preorder both F-16 Falcon and AV-88 Harrier II! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II
Don't forget that F-15 Eagle and F4 Phantom are instock! Order yours today!
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-15 Eagle
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom
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15. Now Instock - Unique Toys - UT-W01 War Hawk!
Now Instock - Unique Toys War Hawk! It's been a long time a coming, but Unique Toys apologizes for all the delays caused by the factory shut down for CNY. Preorders are being processed for shipping out - also don't forget to generate an order from stack if you want yours to ship out now! Order yours at TFsource here:
Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W01 War Hawk!
Now up for preorder: Unique Toys War Bison! Due out in 2nd quarter 2013! Preorder yours at TFsource here:
Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison!
Now up for preorder Unique Toys War Rhino! Due out 2nd Quarter 2013, first run has a reduced preorder price! Preorder yours at TFSource here:
Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W02 War Rhino!
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16. Source Blog Updates!
NEW INTERVIEW! Ben Davis has been in the game 5 years and has rarer Diaclones than most. Take it away Ben! Collector Interview 11 – Benjamin Davis | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! We have a real treat, a new Source Blog writer! Matt AKA StayingInTheBox. Everyone welcome Matt and his first article in a series called "Countdown to Botcon" Each week we'll showcase past Botcons in chronological order, starting this week with the very first Botcon in 1994, run by the legendary Hartman brothers, and with the incredibly rare G2 breakdown figure! Read on for the history on what was once a small gathering of enthusiasts has now become a fan staple mega convention, and how it got its start!
You can also check out Matt's personal blog here http://g1journey.com/ On behalf of TFsource and the Source blog - welcome to the team Matt!
Check out his first piece here:
The First of its Kind – BotCon 1994 | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Everyone loves Transformers combiner giftsets, but have you heard of these odd ones before? Giftset Gallery – The Obscure | Source Blog
NEW SOURCE REVIEW! Impossible Toys - Tetra Jet Video Review! Check out the new Youtube review of the Tetra Jets! See it here on TFSource: Source Review | Impossible Toys Tetra Jets
Lots of coverage of the quality and transformation, so don't miss out on the $10 savings by preordering early!
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17. Newest Instock items at TFsource
TFC Toys - Hercules - Full Set of 6
MP-16 - Masterpiece Frenzy & Buzzsaw
MP-15 - Masterpiece Ravage & Rumble
Henkei Classics - Seeker Jet Set Elite - Limited Edition Asia Exclusive
Henkei Classics - Seeker Jet Set Ace - Limited Edition Asia Exclusive
SR-71 Blackbird - including X-45 Phantom Ray
Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W01 War Hawk!
e-hobby - Shattered Glass - Soundwave vs. Blaster Giftset with Cassettes!
KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops - with Bonus Mini Sub
City Commander Trailer set and TFX-03 City Commander Add On Set
Make Toys - Yellow Giant - Full Set of 6 Figures
Make Toys - Microbot 2 Piece Set - Bomber & Hover
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-33 - Darkest Megatron
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-34 - Jet Vehicon General
Asia exclusive Henkei Seeker Jet Set Elite: Ramjet, Thrust and Dirge!
Headrobots - Drone - Upgrade Kit
Encore #20A - Constructicons Devastator - Anime Color Version!
Xovergen - TF-01 - Trailer Force - Master Armor - Classics Optimus Prime Trailer!
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-30 - Rumble!
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-31 - Frenzy!
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-32 - Stunticon Wildrider!
KM-07 Knight Morpher Warper
MECH iDEAS - WS-01 Long Blast - Add-on Kit!
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-15 Eagle
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom
Xtransbots - TFC Uranos Gun!
Excellent Toys - Alternate LED Heads for Hercules!
X2 Toys - Powerbat and Powerbeak Set
Transformers Generations - 2012 Million Publishing Exclusive - Artfire
KM-03X Mirrorverse Cyclops - Limited Edition Holiday Exclusive!
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18. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus!
Transformers 2013 - Generations Series 02 - Ruination Bruticus - Set of 5
Botcon 2013 - Machine Wars - Termination Boxed Set
Fansproject - Causality CA-09 Car Crash!
Fansproject - Causality CA-10 T-Bone!
Guilty - G-04 Hunger - Classics Seeker Weapon Upgrade Kit
TRNS Tetra Squadron Jets
TRNS-03 Alicon figure - by Impossible Toys - Troopbuilder Promo
Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-03 Megatron
DR. Wu - DW-P13 Dr of Evil
ArtTek - A0-01 - Art of War Hero Rifle
MP-10B - Masterpiece Black Convoy - Optimus Prime
DR. Wu - Energy Cubes - Set of 2 - Pink or Purple
DR. Wu - DW-P12 Vanguard - Blaster Set of 2 - Blue or Grey
FWI-03 - Jet Power Upgrade Kit
KFC - CST-01J Rhinohorn of Justice
Transformers Generations 2013 Voyager Class - Wave 03 - Springer & Blitzwing Set
MP-14 - Masterpiece Red Alert
DR. Wu - Skybreaker Swords!
Encline Designs - Customizing Instructional DVD - Vol 01 - Full Figure Repaint!
Fansproject - Function X-3: Smart Robin
Fansproject - Function X-2: Quadruple-U
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon
TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II
MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl
MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak
MP-12T Masterpiece Tigertrack
DR. Wu - DW-TP01EX TFP Wheeljack Upgrade Kit
DR. Wu - DW-P09RA- Red Metal Piledriver for MP-14 Red Alert
Studio Beelzeboss Comic Color Edition
Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist
Reformatted - R-02 - Talon the Aerial Assaulter!
Japanese Generations Bruticus
Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W02 War Rhino!
Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison!
DR. Wu - DW-P02 Duel
Transformers Generations Japan - TG19 Fall of Cybertron - Grimlock
Transformers Generations Japan - TG20 Fall of Cybertron - Ratbat
Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron
Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-19 - Nightmare Unicron - Store Exclusive
Xtransbots - Cage for Ravage!
DR. Wu - DW-P09SS - Metal Piledriver for MP-12 Sideswipe!
Cubex - Buster Guns - Chrome Version
Crossfire 02 - Colossus Set - Munitioner and Explorer - by Fansproject
Asia Exclusive Bruticus Maximus
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