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Great News SourceFans!
The TFsource Summer Sale is now in full swing! Over 200 items up to 75% off - with more to be added! This week we've added a bunch of new preorders including MECH iDEAS - TFCon Exclusive Project Z & Prototype X set, MECH iDEAS Apex and Gemini set, MECH iDEAS Long Blast Add on, KFC - Micro Robo - MC 20 - E.A.V.I Metal Version, and 2 new Roadbuster figure preorders from Art Storm! Newly instock this week, are TFCon Exclusives iGear Van Guardian and Roswell, Impossible Toys Alicon and Tetra Jets, SXS-R01 - Continuously Variable, Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron, Fansproject - Causality CA-12 Last Chance, Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-03 Megatron and a bunch of new Transformer Go! figures! 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. The TFSource Summer Sale is in full swing!
2. Fansproject CA-12 Last Chance Now Instock!
3. Mastermind Creations Hexatron Now Instock! Feral Rex - Leo Dux - Preorder Up!
4. TFCon Exclusives iGear Van Guardian and Roswell and Botcon 2013 Figures Now Instock!
5. Now Instock: Impossible Toys Tetra Jets and Alicon!
6. MECH iDEAS Restock and TFCon Exclusive Preorders!
7. Transformers GT - GTR-03 Megatron - now instock!
8. Now up for proerder: KFC's Micro Robo MC-20 E.A.V.I. Metal Version!
9. TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean and Wings of the Uranos Set Preorders Up!
10. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe Now Instock!
11. Transformers Licensed T-Shirts Up for Preorder!
12. 3rd Party Customs Update!
13. Now up for preorder: Titan Class Metroplex!
14. Now instock - Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - regular release!
15. Transformers Go!, KRE-O and Generations Update!
16. Now up for preorder - Make Toys Paladin/Chaos!
17. Now Instock - Unique Toys - UT-W02 War Rhino!
18. Source Blog Updates!
19. Newest Instock items at TFsource
20. Newest Preorder items at TFsource



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1. The TFSource Summer Sale is in full swing!

Over 200 items up to 75% off - with more to be added! Multiple pages of listings so be sure to check them all out! Seeker Set Ace & Elite just $90 each, most Japanese TF Prime & Generations on sale & more! Check out the sale here: http://tfsource.com/summer-sale/?&per_page=120


TFsource Summer Sale!

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2. Fansproject CA-12 Last Chance Now Instock!

Now - CA-12 Last Chance! Four of the five figures for this great combiner set are now released, now just one more to go! Order yours at TFsource here:


Fansproject - Causality CA-12 Last Chance

CA-11 Down Force is Now Instock! Preorders are being processed and shipped! Also Fansproject changed the numbering, as this was originally supposed to be CA-12, so we've updated to reflect this. Order yours here:


Fansproject - Causality CA-11 Down Force

Back instock - CA-09 Car Crash and CA-10 T-Bone!

Final restock from Fansproject on these popular pieces! Order yours at TFsource here:


Fansproject - Causality CA-10 T-Bone!


Fansproject - Causality CA-09 Car Crash!

Now instock - Crossfire Colossus Set! We're processing and shipping out orders now. Includes the free mini quake gun that just arrived! order yours here:


Crossfire 02 - Colossus Set - Munitioner and Explorer - by Fansproject

Also back instock: Fansproject - Function X-1: Code! Order here:


Fansproject - Function X-1: Code

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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3. Mastermind Creations Hexatron Now Instock! Feral Rex - Leo Dux - Preorder Up!

Now instock - Reformatted - R-01 - Terminus Hexatron! Just arrived in our warehouse, we're busy processing preorders to start shipping out! Order yours here:


Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron

Now up for preorder: MMC's Feral Con Leo Dux! With Early Bird Pricing preorder yours before the deadline and save! Just $110 with a regular retail of $125! Combines with the other 4 Feral Cons to form the awesome Feral Rex! We've also added some new pictures of the combined form of Feral Rex - enjoy! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander

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4. TFCon Exclusives iGear Van Guardian and Roswell and Botcon 2013 Figures Now Instock!

Now instock - TFCon exclusive Go-Bit – Roswell and Van Guardian! We are processing preorders and will start shipping out shortly! Order yours here:


TFCon Exclusive Roswell


TFCon Exclusive Van Guardian

Our Botcon 2013 figures are now instock! Order here!


TFsource - Your source for Botcon exclusives!

Couldn't attend Botcon 2013? TFSource blogger Matt D breaks down all the Botcon goodness on the source blog here:
http://tfsource.com/blog/botcon-2013-a-recap-of-this-awesome-weekend/

From the exclusives, panels and guests, upcoming Hasbro TF product reveals and more, read on for all the highlights!

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5. Now Instock: Impossible Toys Tetra Jets and Alicon!

At long last - arrived in our warehouse Impossible Toys Alicon - troopbuilder promo! This figure features the promo price of $49.95 and stands 7.5" tall in robot mode! Preorders are being processed and will ship out shortly! Order yours here:


TRNS-03 Alicon figure - by Impossible Toys - Troopbuilder Promo

Also instock - Impossible Toys Tetra Jets! We are processing preorders now, the wait for these guys is now over! Order yours at TFsource here:



TFsource - Your Source for Impossible Toys Customs Tetra Squadron Jets!

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6. MECH iDEAS Restock and TFCon Exclusive Preorders!

Now up for restocking preorder: MECH iDEAS Apex & Gemini sets! preorder yours at TFsource here:


MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue Set of 2 - DC-01 Apex & DC-02 Geminus

Additionally we have the TFCon Exclusives Project-Z & Prototype-X preorders up, as well as the Long Blast Add-on Kit! Featuring all new color schemes and chromed weaponry, you can also swap the colors to homage different figures! Limited to just 250 TFCon sets, we will be bringing a limited amount back from TFCon - shipping out Mid August! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


MECH iDEAS - Project Z & Prototype X - TFCon Exclusive Set of 2 Figures


MECH iDEAS - WS-01 Long Blast - Add-on Kit

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7. Transformers GT - GTR-03 Megatron - now instock!

Now Instock - GTR-03 Megatron! We have very limited stock of this piece left, most are pre-sold so order yours today!


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-03 Megatron

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8. Now up for proerder: KFC's Micro Robo MC-20 E.A.V.I. Metal Version!

Pictures are of a prototype. Actual figure will be colored as shown on the packaging. Limited to just 1000 pieces, includes collector's coin, collector's packaging and has three different modes! Best of all watch Peaugh's video of the prototype right on TFsource by clicking the link above! Preorder yours here:


KFC - Micro Robo - MC 20 - E.A.V.I Metal Version

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9. TFC Toys - Uranos F-4 Phantom and F-15 Eagle limited stock remaining!

TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II - en route for delivery! Barring any issues he'll be instock later this week! We also don't have a lot of stock remaining as TFC has made Uranos a lot less available as Hercules was.Order yours at TFsource here:


TFC Toys - Project Uranos - AV-88 Harrier II

We have limited stock of TFC Toys Uranos F-4 Phantom that came back from Botcon! Order yours at TFource here:


TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom

Now up for preorder: TFC Toys Project Ares - Nemean! The first of five Ares Bots that will combine to form the mighty Ares himself. Preorder yours today! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean

Also up for preorder - the highly anticipated Wings of the Uranos Set! This set includes the weaponry for the individual combiners, as well as the Blackbird gun, faceplate, chest shield and more! Preorder yours here:


TFC Toys - TFC-08 Wings of the Uranos

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10. Masterpiece Update! MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe Now Instock!

Great news! The remainder of our Tigertracks shipment has left and should be received early next week! We also managed to pick up a very limited amount of additional stock on this popular figure. If you haven't got him yet, don't miss out, it's an awesome piece for $89.95! Order here:


MP-12T Masterpiece Tigertrack

MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe Restock! Great news - we managed to find a reasonable price on some MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe restock! Although we had to pay more than original release cost, still well below the market price and we're passing along the savings! These will be instock later this week or Monday so shipping soon! Preorder yours at TFSource here:


MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor

Now up for preorder: 3 new Masterpieces: Wheeljack, Bumblebee & G2 Sideswipe! Preorder yours here at TFSource:


MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe


MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack


MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee

Note: information is subject to change as these are preliminary listings.

MP-13 Soundwave - 2nd Run Confirmed - Preorders UP! Great news that Takara Tomy has officially announced the 2nd run of MP-13 Soundwave! This is a confirmed run and with the drop in the yen price the 2nd run is even more affordable than the original! Additionally this is causing some 2ndary suppliers to sell their stock of the 1st run and TFsource hopes to have enough stock soon to fill the outstanding preorders on the first run, from the Takara shortage on our first shipment! Preorder yours at TFSource here:


MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run

MP-19 Updated Photos! We now have updated photos of MP-19 Smokescreen. Additionally this figure is now delayed until a December release, so keep this in mind if you are preordering with Bluestreak and Prowl, and if you don't want a delay we recommend using our order stacking feature to manage your orders!preorder yours at TFSource here:


MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen

Now up for preorder - MP-17 Prowl and MP-18 Bluestreak! Preorder here:

Takara Tomy announced that MP-19 smokescreen will be significantly different in design from prowl & bluestreak. Our guess is this will push the release date back further, but no official announcement on this yet.


MP-17 - Masterpiece Prowl


MP-18 - Masterpiece Bluestreak

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11. Transformers Licensed T-Shirts Up for Preorder!

We've just uploaded some preorders for some great Transformers T-shirts! These are officially licensed and have some great retro, and more modern designs. There are 10 designs in total so check them all out!

To answer some questions:
- Yes they are men's standard cuts and sizes. Keep this in mind when ordering
- They are 100% Cotton
- Unfortunately they don't make larger sizes

Order yours at TFsource here:




TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Licensed T-shirts!

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12. 3rd Party Customs Update!

New Preorders from Art Storm - Roadbuster Fans Unite! For all you Roadbuster fans! Art Storm is releasing 2 officially licensed Roadbuster figures! Preorder yours here:


Art Storm - Roadbuster Figure - ES Gokin - Transforming Robot Figure


Art Storm - Roadbuster Figure - EM Gokin - Robot Figure

Now Instock: SXS Continuously Variable! Order yours at TFsource here:


SXS-R01 - Continuously Variable

Now instock - Dr. Wu Tyrant Sword: Purple, Red, Green. These are extremely popular and look great in person, so be sure to pick yours up today! Order yours at TFsource here:


Dr. Wu Tyrant Sword

Now instock Dr. Wu Courageous add-on kit! Lots of Dr. Wu received and restocked, check them out at TFsource here:


DR. Wu - DW-TP07 Courageous - Arcee Add-on

Impossible Toys MC Series - Preorders UP! Up for preorder are all 8 of Impossilbe Toys upcoming MC series toys. Due out in October, order individually or get the full set of 8 and save! Preorder yours here:


Impossible Toys MC Series

Now Back Instock - ToyWorld Aurora and Hardbone! We have back instock the popular duo of ToyWorld's Aurora and Hardbone! Order yours at TFSource here:


TFsource - Your source for Toy World Customs

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13. Now up for preorder: Titan Class Metroplex!

He stands an impressive nearly 2' tall! TFSource does not have a guaranteed delivery date so keep this in mind when preordering. Preorder yours at TFSource here:


Transformers Generations 2013 Titan Class - Metroplex

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14. Now instock - Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - regular release!

The Long Wait is Over! The BIG Guy Fortress Maximus Now Instock! Standing around 2 feet tall and wielding his master sword, Fortress Maximus and the 25 year wait is now over! Order yours today at TFsource!


Encore #23 Fortress Maximus - regular release!

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15. Transformers Go!, KRE-O and Generations Update!

Now instock: Transformers Go! Including Gekisomaru, Hunter Smokescreen and more! We've also received the Jinbu Jet and Ganou Fire Truck, both without the QC issues the first release had, so have peace of mind when ordering from TFSource! Order yours here:


TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Go!

New Preorders and Photos of Transformers GO! G08 Budora, G21 Judora, G09 Goradora and More! Preorder yours at TFSource here: http://tfsource.com/transformers-go/


TFsource - Your Source for Transformers GO! Figures!

New Transformers Go! Preorders: Combiner full sets! It seems Takara is offering full sets of these new combiners! Additionally we have pictures of the new EG figures - including Beachcomber and Jetvehicon! Sadly Groove is being renamed to Darocycle... Preorder at TFSource here:


TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Go! Combiner Full Sets!

New KRE-O Combiner Preorders Up!

Now up for preorder - KRE-O Combiners! Defensor, Abominus & Piranacon - preorder yours here at TFsource:


TFsource - Your Source for KRE-O Combiners!

Now up for preorder - Hasbro Generations Hoist & Thunderacracker + Factory Sealed Case of Wave 4! Preorder yours at TFsource here:


Transformers 2013 - Generations Series 04 - Set of Hoist & Thundercracker

Now instock TG20 Senator Ratbat! Preorders are being processed, order yours here:


Transformers Generations Japan - TG20 Fall of Cybertron - Ratbat

The long wait is over, Generations Springer & Blitzwing now instock! Order yours here:


Transformers Generations 2013 Voyager Class - Wave 03 - Springer & Blitzwing Set

Updated Transformers Generations Preorders Up! These include: TG-27 Trailcutter & Hoist, TG-29 Sandstorm, TG-28 Megatron & Starscream, and TG-26 Bumblebee Goldbug. No word yet as how these will differ from the US releases, as Takara is using the US pictures as well. Preorder here at TFsource:


TFsource - Your Source for Transformers Japanese Generations!

New Preorder up: Transformers Generations Japan - TG25 Fall of Cybertron - Orion Pax & Megatron Set! These have some great metallic paint apps, and coloring that differs compared to the US Hasbro versions and is sold in a giftset. Preorder yours today!


Transformers Generations Japan - TG25 Fall of Cybertron - Orion Pax & Megatron Set

Now instock, Japanese Generations Blaster and Skywarp! Both now instock, we are processing and shipping out preorders in the order received! Order yours at TFSource here:


Transformers Generations Japan - TG17 Fall of Cybertron - Blaster & Steeljaw


Transformers Generations Japan - TG18 Fall of Cybertron - Skywarp

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16. Now up for preorder - Make Toys Paladin/Chaos!

Don't forget to preorder the chaos figure, preorder stock is already quite low, preorder yours at TFsource here: http://tfsource.com/maketoys-customs/

If we receive any additional stock after the first shipment, it will be via air freight which is much more costly, and the amount of available stock on this guy will be quite low, so we recommend preordering now!


Make Toys - Mobine Series - Chaos Paladin!

Now Instock from Make Toys - Yellow Giant!


Make Toys - Yellow Giant - Full Set of 6 Figures

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17. Now Instock - Unique Toys - UT-W02 War Rhino!

Now instock - Unique Toys War Rhino! The second war lord piece includes his foot plate, weaponry and the War Rhino himself! Order yours at TFsource here:


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W02 War Rhino!

Unique Toys - War Panther Preorder Up! War Panther is now up for preorder at TFsource here:


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W04 War Panther

Also up for Preorder: Unique Toys War Bison! Preorder at TFsource here:


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison!

Now Instock - Unique Toys War Hawk! Order yours at TFsource here:


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W01 War Hawk!

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18. Source Blog Updates!



NEW SOURCE ARTICLE! Tigertrack isn't Sunstreaker, so why would Takara do a yellow repaint of MP Sideswipe? Who is he? Who Is Tigertrack? – Part 2 | Source Blog

NEW SOURCE INTERVIEW! Artfire2000's collection inspired variant G1 fans years ago. What can he tell us of his glory days? Collector Interview 15 – Chuck Liu

NEW SOURCE REVIEW! TFSource Blogger Matt D. has just posted a review on the hot new figure just released from the TFCC - Scourge! TFSS 1.0 Scourge | Source Blog

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19. Newest Instock items at TFsource


TFCon Exclusive Roswell


TFCon Exclusive Van Guardian



Transformers Go - G05 - Gekisomaru


Transformers Go - G06 - Hunter Smokescreen


Transformers Go - G04 - Gaidora


Transformers Go - G07 - Bakudora


Transformers Go - G03 - Ganou Samurai - Fire Truck


Transformers Go - G02 - Jinbu Samurai - Jet


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-03 Megatron


TRNS-03 Alicon figure - by Impossible Toys - Troopbuilder Promo


SXS-R01 - Continuously Variable


Fansproject - Causality CA-12 Last Chance


Reformatted 01 - Terminus Hexatron


TFC Toys - Project Uranos - F4 Phantom


DR. Wu - DW-TP09 Tyrant Sword - Red Version - Purple Version - Green Version


DR. Wu - DW-TP07 Courageous - Arcee Add-on - Pink Version - Blue Version


MP-12 - Masterpiece Sideswipe - Lambor


ToyWorld - H-01 Hardbone


ToyWorld - TW-T02 Aurora


KFC - CST-03 & CTS-04 Boxbomber Set of B-Box & BirdBomber


Transformers Generations Japan - TG20 Fall of Cybertron - Ratbat


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W02 War Rhino!


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


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


iGear - MW-06 & MW-07 Mini Warrior - Duneraker & Veer


iGear - MW-05 & MW-08 Mini Warrior - Cogz & Bushwacker


Fansproject - Causality CA-11 Down Force


Transformers Generations 2013 Voyager Class - Wave 03 - Springer & Blitzwing Set


KFC - CST-01E - Evil Energy Rhinohorn


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


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-02 Saber


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-01 Optimus Prime


Encore #23 - Fortress Maximus!


Fansproject - Causality CA-09 Car Crash!


Fansproject - Causality CA-10 T-Bone!


Fansproject - Function X-1: Code


Encline Designs - Customizing Instructional DVD - Vol 01 - Full Figure Repaint!


Crossfire 02 - Colossus Set - Munitioner and Explorer - by Fansproject


TFC Toys - Hercules - Full Set of 6


MP-16 - Masterpiece Frenzy & Buzzsaw


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!


Make Toys - Yellow Giant - Full Set of 6 Figures

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20. Newest Preorder items at TFsource


MECH iDEAS - Project Z & Prototype X - TFCon Exclusive Set of 2 Figures


MECH iDEAS - Demolition Crue Set of 2 - DC-01 Apex & DC-02 Geminus


MECH iDEAS - WS-01 Long Blast - Add-on Kit


KFC - Micro Robo - MC 20 - E.A.V.I Metal Version


Art Storm - Roadbuster Figure - ES Gokin - Transforming Robot Figure


Art Storm - Roadbuster Figure - EM Gokin - Robot Figure


MP-12T Masterpiece Tigertrack


Transformers 2013 - Generations Series 04 - Set of Hoist & Thundercracker


KRE-O - Transformers - Micro Change Combiner Series 02 - Set of 3


Reformatted - R-04 - Leo Dux the Squadron Commander


TFC Toys - Project Ares - Nemean


TFC Toys - TFC-08 Wings of the Uranos


Impossible Toys MC Series


Transformers Generations 2013 Titan Class - Metroplex


DaCa-ToYs - Add-on 1 - G1 Jetfire - Skyfire Head hands and gun upgrade kit


MP-12G - Masterpiece G2 Sideswipe


MP-20 - Masterpiece Wheeljack


MP-21 - Masterpiece Bumblebee


MP-13 - Masterpiece Soundwave - 2nd Production Run


MP-19 - Masterpiece Smokescreen


Transformers Generations Japan - TG25 Fall of Cybertron - Orion Pax & Megatron Set


DOTM - APS-02 - Leader Class Brawl - Limited Edition Asia Exclusive


Kabaya Gaia Scramble Assortment 7 - Set of 3 Figures - Motormaster Silverbolt Onslaught


Mach 5 - M5-01 - Gauntlet


Mach 5 - M5-02 - Piston


KFC - CST-02J - Justice Ironpaw


KFC - CST-02NS - Nightstalker - Evil Ironpaw


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W04 War Panther


Encline Designs - Customizing Instructional DVD - Vol 02 - Metal Mayhem


Transformers GT - Super GT - GTR-04 Maximus!


Transformers Generations Japan - TG24 Fall of Cybertron - Optimus Prime & Bumblebee Set!


Transformers Generations Japan - TG23 Fall of Cybertron - Metroplex!


Transformers 2013 - Generations Series 02 - Ruination Bruticus - Set of 5


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


DR. Wu - DW-TP01EX TFP Wheeljack Upgrade Kit


Reformatted - R-03 - Bovis the Supply Specialist


Reformatted - R-02 - Talon the Aerial Assaulter!


Unique Toys - War Lord - UT-W03 War Bison!


ToyWorld - H-02 Brainwave


ToyWorld - TW-T03 Chase

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