Date: Wednesday, June 22nd 2011 11:13am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): Mach
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This will probably come as no surprise to most, but CHMS is planning on using the
Classics Rodimus KO to produce KO versions of
Henkei Wildrider and
Shattered Glass Rodimus. Staff member
Mach came across the image of the two seen below. You will want to be extra cautious if you're in the market for authentic versions of either of these guys in the future, especially loose figures.
Seibertron does not endorse or condone these KO's, this post is purely informative.
Date: Sunday, June 19th 2011 11:50pm CDT
Categories: Movie Related News,
Toy News,
Sponsor News,
Knock Offs,
Unlicensed Products News
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): zoltaire
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Greetings SourceFans!
Did someone say preorders? We have many new preorders on our site including
Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator,
DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime,
TFC Toys Exgraver and finally,
CA-04 Causality Stormbomb and
CA-05 Causality Backfire. We've also got the
TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition instock! All this and more in this week's SourceNews!
In this issue of SourceNews:
1. CA-04 Causality - Stormbomb and CA-05 Causality - Backfiery now up for preorder!
2. Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator up for preorder!
3. TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition - Now Instock!
4. Now up for preorder: DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime!
5. Now up for Preorder: TFC Toys Exgraver!
6. Now Instock: Japanese exclusive DOTM Toys!
7. Now instock! iGear PP03J Seeker Jet! Other iGear Seekers up for Preorder!
8. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive - Black Version Optimus Prime & Megatron!
9. Now up for Preorder: Transformers Kre-O!
10. CrazyDevy Update! New Preorders!!!!
11. Now up for Preorder: Classics Bumblebee - Devil Horns Custom Kit!
12. Generations Series 4 en route from Hasbro!
13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
...And don't forget to check out our latest TFsource Youtube Review of 022 Fansproject Protector and Shadow Scythe Upgrade Sets!
022 Fansproject Protector & Shadow Scythe Upgrade sets - TF Source Video Review 022
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1. CA-04 Causality - Stormbomb and CA-05 Causality - Backfiery now up for preorder!
Preorder all three bugs today using our stack feature and save on shipping or decide if you can't wait and pull the trigger to ship out your instock merchandise at any time! Set for a June, July and August release, a different bug for every month!
CA-04 - Causality - Stormbomb - by Fansproject
CA-04 - Causality - Backfire - by Fansproject
CA-03 - Causality - Thundershred - by Fansproject
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2. Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator up for preorder!
Encore #20 is official and it is Encore Devastator himself! Set for a November release, this encore set will breath new life into the previously thought canceled series. Whether he will feature all new packaging or the great Japanese vintage packaging, this is a good sign that the encore line will continue with many popular pieces to come!
Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator
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3. TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition - Now Instock!
We've added 6 new photos to the album TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition. You can view the album
here. The TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer is now instock on our site
here.
TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition - Now Instock!
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4. Now up for preorder: DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime!
Rumor has it that this will be an Asian market only release, very limited in its numbers and features none other than the popular RA-24 Buster Prime with all new transforming jetwing backpack! Supposedly this add-on is a memorable part of the Dark of the Moon movie, and based on this. Preorder up now, set for a July release!
DOTM - Transformers - DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime
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5. Now up for Preorder: TFC Toys Exgraver!
This custom figure from TFC toys is the first of six figures that will combine together to form the mighty Hercules! Set for a July release, this great custom figure is ready for preorder now and with TFsource bonus pricing you will save if you preorder 2 or more!
TFC Toys - Hercules - Exgraver
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6. Now Instock: Japanese exclusive DOTM Toys!
We've managed to pick up just a few of these, including the
DA-03 Optimus Prime with Mechtech Trailer (Voyager Prime),
DA-08 Sideswipe (Supposedly now identical/similar to the US version) and
DA-11 Arcee / Chromia! We will keep working on getting more of the Japanese exclusive DOTM toys, so stay tuned!
TFsource is your Source for Transformers Dark of the Moon Toys!
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7. Now instock! iGear PP03J Seeker Jet! Other iGear Seekers up for Preorder!
We have limited stock of the first wave of shipments available, those who preordered just Seeker Jet will have their preorder processed first, and there is limited stock leftover to fill additional instock orders!
Check out the new photos of the final product here!
iGear - PP03J - Jet - Final Product Photos
iGear - PP03J - Seeker Jet
Other iGear Seekers up for Preorder:
iGear - PP03A - Seeker Attack
iGear - PP03E - Seeker Elegy
iGear - PP03S - Seeker Storm
iGear - PP03AEJ - Seeker Jet - Set of 3 Figures
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8. Now up for Preorder: Transformers United Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive - Black Version Optimus Prime & Megatron!
This great two pack comes with Transformers Prime & Megatron in an all new black color scheme and a limited edition two pack, only available at the Tokyo Toy Show! Preorder yours today, set for a July release!
Transformers United - Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive - Black Version Optimus Prime & Megatron
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9. Now up for Preorder: Transormers Kre-O!
We were able to see these in person at Botcon, and the Kre-O sets from Hasbro look great! Everything from Prime, to Bumblebee, Megs, to Starscream and more will be released in this first wave! Set for a Fall release, Hasbro said these will be very limited in availability, just hopefully no shortage as we'll do our best to ensure TFsource receives our full shipments!
KRE-O - Transformers - Optimus with Twin Cycles
KRE-O - Transformers - Megatron!
KRE-O - Transformers - Sentinel Prime - Fire Truck
Click here to see all of the New KRE-O Transformers up for Preorder!
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10. CrazyDevy Update! New Preorders!!!!
CDMW-06* Preorder Up! This custom resculpted head piece is made of polyac virgin ABS, includes a gold visor and takes your Superion to the next level! Set for a June release, this is one of the more affordable Devy pieces as well!
CDMW-06* - Aviation Brigade Parts - Custom Head Piece
Also up for Preorder: CDMW-22 Custom LED Head! Take your Menasor to the next level with this resculpted head piece, that includes a switch activated LED light up red eyes! Also set for a July release, and goes great with all of the other Devy Menasor/Stunticon pieces!
CDMW-22 - Auto Brigade Power Parts - Custom LED Head
Now up for Preorder: CDMW-23 - The Kings Power Parts - Articulated Fist Set! Take your predaking to the next level, with this set of Upgraded articulated hands with movable knuckle clusters, enabling 90 degree back and forth movement. And with a hidden bonus, allows you to hold your CDMW-14 more tightly. Set for a July release!
CDMW-23 - The Kings Power Parts - Articulated Fist Set!
TFsource.com - Your Source for Custom Crazy Devy Upgrade Kits!
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11. Now up for Preorder: Classics Bumblebee - Devil Horns Custom Kit!
Nobody saw this one coming... a yellow repaint for the Classics or Henkei Bumblebee! Includes bright blue paint for the eyes and dark grey colors for the weaponry. Classics Henkei Bumblebee sold separately, preorder yours today! Set for a June/July release!
Classics Bumblebee - Devil Horns - Custom Kit - Yellow Version
And don't forget we have Classics Cliffjumper - Devil Horns Custom Kit instock!
Classics Cliffjumper - Devil Horns - Custom Kit
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12. Generations Series 4 en route from Hasbro!
At long last, some of our order of the popular Transformers Generations Series 4 (including Warpath) are en route from Hasbro! We should receive more than enough to fill all preorders, and then set back instock, so be sure to sign up for the personal assistant on TFsource and get an alert if you missed out! Expected instock in roughly a week.
TFSource.com - Your Source for Transformers 2010 - Generations Figures!
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13. Newest Instock items at TFsource
TFX-04C Clear Protector Trailer - Armor - Limited Edition - Now Instock!
iGear - PP03J - Seeker Jet
MGT-01 Arcee
Japanese Transformers Animated - Activators - Exclusive Clear Optimus Prime
PE-11 - Perfect Effect - SFX Scouting Force X - Camera Set
Japanese Transformers Animated - Hyper Hobby Exclusive - Black Rodimus
CA-02 - Causality - Flameblast - by Fansproject
CA-02 - Causality - Warcry - by Fansproject
MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy - Final Edition
MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron
TFX-04 Protector Trailer - Armor - Add on Kit
Reissue - 2010 Predaking - Boxed Set
Primus - Takara Tomy - Reissue
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14. Newest Preorder items at TFsource
Encore #20 - Constructicons Devastator
CA-04 - Causality - Stormbomb - by Fansproject
CA-04 - Causality - Backfire - by Fansproject
CA-03 - Causality - Thundershred - by Fansproject
DOTM - Transformers - DA-15 Jetwing Optimus Prime
Transformers United - Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive - Black Version Optimus Prime & Megatron
TFC Toys - Hercules - Exgraver
Classics Bumblebee - Devil Horns - Custom Kit - Yellow Version
MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock
PE-03 & PE-04 - Perfect Effect - Laser & Buzzer Set
DOTM - Lawson's Exclusive - Battle Blades Dark Side Optimus Prime
Masterpiece Optimus Prime Black Trailer - for MP-01 MP-1L MP-01B
MP-10 Masterpiece Optimus Prime - New Version
Masterpiece Optimus Prime Trailer - for MP-01 MP-1L
iGear - PP03AEJ - Seeker Jet - Set of 3 Figures
iGear - PP03S - Seeker Storm
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Date: Sunday, June 19th 2011 11:10pm CDT
Category: Knock Offs
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): KOToys
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Views: 64,563
KOToys has posted images of a Classics Rodimus test sample. According to the post products based on this mold will start rolling out late this month or early next month. As most of you are painfully aware this mold has two very sought after and highly priced repaints,
Henkei Wildrider and
Shattered Glass Rodimus. While we don't have confirmation they will knock off these two versions chances are good they will. If you're in the market for any version of the Classics Rodimus mold you may want to use extra caution when purchasing.
Seibertron.com does not endorse or condone KO's, the purpose of this post is purely informative.
Date: Wednesday, June 8th 2011 9:24am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs,
Unlicensed Products News
Posted by: Dead Metal |
Credit(s): iGear
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Views: 84,619
So over the past few weeks iGear has managed to surprise us all by revealing a couple of interesting and original product announcements, and they keep announcing new things along with new details on the already revealed projects. And iGear has again updated their facebook with new updates on upcoming projects.
Since these small updates are minor ones, we have decided to put them into one article, you know what they say, start with the bad first and keep the good things till last. Just click the images to get to the original posting, or to learn more.
So we start with their MP Seeker KO Seekerstorm is now available for pre-order on their site:
New images of PP05 and his hand swapping gimmick:
And lastly a new image set for their Seaspray Mini Warrior:
Stay tuned to seibertron.com for all your Transformers related news!
Date: Monday, June 6th 2011 7:12pm CDT
Categories: Site News,
Toy News,
Event News,
Digital Media News,
Knock Offs,
Unlicensed Products News,
Podcast
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): Seibertron.com
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Views: 231,384
Transform and Roll Out!...west; out west to Pasadena California for BotCon 2011.
This week's episode of the
Twincast has your host Counterpunch and his pals Tigertracks24, Razorclaw0000, and Robofreak covering the past week's breaking toy news as well as discussions on BotCon 2011.
Thrills and chills await the eager listener as...
Counterpunch wills an Alternity Backstop into existence!
Razorclaw and King Bolt run off together behind Robofreaks back!
The ghosts of BotCons past teach Tigertracks the true meaning of BotCon!
...and a special report from Seibertron's own fortress of solitude is made...
Also, we explore news topics that were not made up and are very real:
Hasbro Masterpiece Rodimus Prime
Kre-O
KO Cassettes
iGear Ironhide and Ratchet
BotCon 2011 Customizing Class Minerva
Seibertron Galleries
BotCon 2011
Full Galleries and News Posts Here:
/events/event.php?event_id=169
We also manage to cram in a bunch of bragging rights and shout-outs...if you're into that kind of thing.
Date: Tuesday, May 31st 2011 1:25pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Razorclaw0000 |
Credit(s): _mixmaster_, KOToys
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Views: 67,751
Every now and again, we at
Seibertron.com are notified of an upcoming
Knock Off of a rare or expensive figure, and want to take the time to warn our members to exercise some caution when purchasing vintage pieces.
This time, it appears that a new batch of highly authentic looking Cassettetrons are about to be released, sporting very accurate package reproductions. It appears that Japanese exclusive Dial and Zaur, as well as
Raindance,
Grand Slam,
Beastbox, and
Squawktalk have been reproduced. As always, we encourage you to do extensive research when preparing to purchase a rare or expensive figure to ensure you are purchasing what you believe you're purchasing.
Click the above images for more details over at KOToys.com.
Seibertron.com does not condone the actions of bootleg and knockoff toy makers and are providing this message as a courtesy and warning to our members.
Date: Tuesday, May 17th 2011 7:12am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: Dead Metal |
Credit(s): KOToys.com
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Views: 77,153
KOToys has
posted that CHMS has KOed the Classics Ramjet mold.
For those not in the know, CHMS is a KO company that is responsible for the recent pricey Henkei Seeker and Animated Arcee KOs that have been swamping the internet.
The following toys will be KOed from this mold:
KOToys is also having a poll which versions should be done next, one of the options is BotCon Dirge.
It also sounds like there will be KOs of the other Conehead molds.
You can click
here to see the original posting.
Date: Sunday, May 15th 2011 4:36pm CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs
Posted by: El Duque |
Credit(s): iGear, Quantum Reflex
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Views: 65,867
Third party toy maker
iGear has listed a blue repaint or their Bee 01, which is a reshell of
Universe Legends Bumblebee. This figure named
Bee 03 comes in blue with a yellow face making it very similar to the
G1 Bumblebee BotCon exclusive repaint
Glyph. The figure is in stock and ready to ship at iGear priced at $18.00 with free shipping.
Date: Thursday, May 12th 2011 8:25am CDT
Categories: Toy News,
Knock Offs,
Unlicensed Products News
Posted by: Dead Metal |
Credit(s): i-Gear
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Views: 72,623
Just now we've told you about i-Gear releasing images of a
self designed head, but i-Gear wouldn't be i-Gear if they wouldn't rip off someone else's design. So they have published the pre-order for the black repaint of their MP-04 Optimus Prime trailer KO, the MP01B. This is a black repaint of their MP01 set, which is a straight KO of the original MP04 trailer with an Ion Blaster, and up-scaled THS-02 Optimus Prime blaster and Roller.
This can be used for a Black Convoy, or to make a G2 Optimus Prime. Note, this is made for the original MP Optimus Prime and not for i-Gear's scaled-down Faith Leader KO.
Click the image to get to the pre-order page.
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