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Great News SourceFans!
We've just started our Spring Cleaning Sale! We have over 150 items at up to 75% off! Don't miss your chance to get great items at great prices! Our early air shipment of Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus is now instock, along with MP-16 - Masterpiece Frenzy & Buzzsaw, the highly anticipated Bandai - Tamashii Nations - King Robot Mickey & Friends Combiner, and a restock of Make Toys - Yellow Giant and TFC Toys - Hercules. We also have new preorders from Dr. Wu, and e-hobby - Japanese Generations Magnificus - Black Perceptor. 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 Early Air Shipment Now Instock!
2. Masterpiece Update!
3. Now up for preorder: e-hobby Japanese Generations - Limited Edition Magnificus!
4. The TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale is now live!
5. Fansproject Update!
6. New Preorders from Impossible Toys! Tetra Jets and More! Plus Impossible Toys Clearance Sale!
7. Seeker Set Ace & Elite Now Back Instock!
8. Bandai - Tamashii Nations - King Robot Mickey & Friends - Now Instock!
9. 3rd Party Update!
10. New Beast Hunters and Generations Preorders and Instock Items!
11. Now instock: G1 Commemorative Reissues!
12. Now Back Instock - TFC Toys Hercules - Set of 6!
13. Fansproject and Make Toys Restock!
14. Mastermind Creations Update
15. TFC Toys Uranos Update!
16. Now Instock - Unique Toys - UT-W01 War Hawk!
17. Source Blog Updates!
18. Newest Instock items at TFsource
19. Newest Preorder items at TFsource



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1. Encore Fortress Maximus Early Air Shipment Now Instock!

Now in our warehouse - the big guy Fortress Maximus! We have very limited stock of the early Air shipment in, the regular release will be instock around the 4th week of April, barring any delays. This guy is massive! Preorders for the early air shipment are being processed and will start shipping out! TFsource fan Chris Herbert has reviewed Fort Max on our site and reports that the plastic is great and high quality, and the eyes are not stickers as many have stated. He also says the QC is great! Order yours here:


Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus!

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2. Masterpiece Update! MP-10B Now Instock!

Now Instock - MP-15 Rumble & Ravage and MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw! Order both here:


MP-16 - Masterpiece Frenzy & Buzzsaw


MP-15 - Masterpiece Ravage & Rumble

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. Now up for preorder: e-hobby Japanese Generations - Limited Edition Magnificus!

This is a recolor and remold of the Generations/Unitedd Perceptor. Features collectors packaging, exclusive to this piece. Pays homage to the original e-hobby Magnificus/Black G1 perceptor! Set for a September release. Preorder yours at TFSource here:


e-hobby - Japanese Generations Magnificus - Black Perceptor

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4. The TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale is now live!

Save BIG with over 150 items on sale! With deeper discounts on many items, and over 100 new products added to the sale, check them out! There are definitely some decent figures in the sale, so check carefully through them all!


TFsource Spring Cleaning Sale!

TFSource Spring Cleaning Sale Featured Item: Encore #20A Anime Color Devastator! This version of Devastator features a more anime-esque head, as well as more cartoon accurate colors! Including the purple colored mixer barrel. Order yours here:


Encore #20A - Constructicons Devastator - Anime Color Version!

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5. 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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6. 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:


Spike & Sparkplug - just $5.95, Nightbird - $17.99, Quint-02 - $19.99, Quint-03 - $21.99, and Light Up Energon Cubes - $16.99

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7. 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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8. Bandai - Tamashii Nations - King Robot Mickey & Friends - Now Instock!

Now Instock in our warehouse: Bandai Tamashii Nations - King Mickey! Your eyes aren't deceiving you, this is a real item! Order yours here at TFsource:


Bandai - Tamashii Nations - King Robot Mickey & Friends!

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9. 3rd Party Update!

Now instock - Dr. Wu Energy Cubes! Pink & Purple, take your pick, order at TFsource here:


DR. Wu - Energy Cubes - Set of 2 - Pink

Additionally we've restocked dozens of Dr. Wu's most popular add-ons, so be sure to check them out. Lots of great add-ons to bring new life to your bots!

Now up for preorder: Dr. Wu - DW-P14 Rear Guard! Included are the more accurate arm cannons for all 3 classics jets: Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


DR. Wu - DW-P14 - Rear Guard - Arm Cannon Set of 3

Now up for preorder: THE WORKSHOP - G1 Seeker Wing Lifts! Included are the wing lifts for G1 Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp. So 3 sets of lifts in total from this new 3rd party add-on company! Preorder yours at TFSource here:


THE WORKSHOP - G1-Seeker Wing Lifts 6 Pack

CDMW-35, 36, 37 - Predaking, Piranacon Omega Parts Instock! It's been a while but we finally have instock the CDMW-35, 36 and 37! Order yours at TFSource here:


TFsource - Your Source for Crazy Devy!

We are also waiting on a restock of some of the most popular Crazy Devy add on parts!

Now up for preorder - Keiths' Fantasy Club add on Missile & Shoulder Kits! This kit not only adds new missiles and shoulder armor to your figures, it also combines to form a buster cannon for each figure to hold! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


KFC - KP-01UM - Shoulder and Missile Kit for Ultra Magnus


KFC - KP-01OP - Shoulder and Missile Kit for Optimus Prime

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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10. New Beast Hunters and Generations Preorders and Instock Items!

Beast Hunters - Voyagers - New Preorders Up! We've added preorders for the Beast Hunters Wave 3 & 4 Voyagers! UM, Grimwing, Sharkticon Megatron - Preorder here:


Beast Hunters Voyagers!

New Beast Hunters Deluxe Figures - Preorders Up! Also up for preorder at TFsource - Beast Hunters deluxe wave 3 & 4! There are six new figures in total in these two waves: Vertebreak, Ratchet, Arcee, Knockout, Storm Razor & Dreadwing. We are offering sets of 3 of each, and factory cases of both waves! Preorder yours at TFSource here:


Beast Hunters Deluxe Figures!

Now up for preorder, Japanese Beast Hunters Transformers Prime G11 Optimus Prime, G12 Dragotron Predaking, G13 Shockwave! We've uploaded some new photos of the Japanese Beast Hunters figures showing the differences with the US versions! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Beast Hunters

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 Instock - Japanese Generations Soundwave, Soundblaster! Order here:


TFsource - Your Source for Japanese Generations!

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11. 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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12. 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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13. 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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14. Mastermind Creations Update!

There is an update from MMC on Hexatron - that it's officially delayed until late May. The good news is MMC has provided us with a sneak peak of the packaging and the delay is to make sure they deliver a quality product. Having seen TJ's YouTube video we're confident despite the delay this is not one anyone will want to miss! Preorders up here at TFsource:


Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron

KM-03 Knight Morpher Cyclops Now Instock! 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 - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist


Reformatted - R-02 - Talon the Aerial Assaulter

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15. TFC Toys Uranos Update!

TFC Toys - Falcon & Harrier Delayed! Unfortunate news that TFC's final 2 Uranos figures are now delayed to May/June. We're still excited to see the final full color version of Uranos, but disappointed that we'll have to wait! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F-16 Falcon


TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II

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

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16. 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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17. 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! BotCon 1995! In this chapter of TFsource's Countdown to BotCon, The 2nd official Transformers convention featured one of the most unique toy exclusives with its "custom" design and creative process background. As part of the "Second Generation" of Transformers, learn where Nightracer's place is in Transformers and BotCon history!" A Part of the Second Generation – BotCon 1995 | Source Blog

NEW SOURCE ARTICLE - Good Good Timing! Did you miss the boat on MP Lambor and Alert? Can you find a TRU MP-10? Timing is everything. Good Good Timing | Source Blog

NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFSource Sponsored reviewer Peaugh has just put up a review of MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw! Watch the review on TFsource here: http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-16-frenzy-buzzsaw/

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18. 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


Headrobots - Drone - Upgrade Kit


Encore #20A - Constructicons Devastator - Anime Color Version!


Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-30 - Rumble!


Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-31 - Frenzy!


Japanese Transformers Prime - AM-32 - Stunticon Wildrider!


KM-07 Knight Morpher Warper


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!


DR. Wu - DW-P09RA- Red Metal Piledriver for MP-14 Red Alert


DR. Wu - Energy Cubes - Set of 2 - Pink or Purple

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19. Newest Preorder items at TFsource


e-hobby - Japanese Generations Magnificus - Black Perceptor


Bandai - Tamashii Nations - King Robot Mickey & Friends!


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


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


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!


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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