M.A.S.K – Series Four – Split Seconds (1987)

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The fourth and final series of M.A.S.K vehicles and figures was known as the Split Seconds wave. It was released in late 1987 and included nine new vehicles. This series was slightly different than before, as all vehicles would transform and split into two vehicles driven by the agent and their computer image. With no more animated series to help market the line and just too much competition on the toy aisles, interest in M.A.S.K was beginning to wane, with the line ending with this wave. 

For more information about Series Four from Kenner’s M.A.S.K line in 1987, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.

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Afterburner (With Dusty Hayes)

Market Value:
Boxed $275 – $375
Loose $90 – $130

Afterburner w/ Dusty Hayes
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Backlash Mask x 2, Sonar Missile, Sting Bomb
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Afterburner is a Dragster/Stealth Jet and Cannon Launcher. It’s operated by Dusty “Powderkeg” Hayes and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Backlash Masks. Afterburner includes a Jet Cockpit with Fold-Down Wings, Sting Bomb and Pivoting Cannon Launcher.

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Detonator (With Jacques Lafleur)

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $110 – $170

Detonator w/ Jacques Lafleur
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Maraj Mask x 2, Thunder Missiles x 2
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Detonator is a Classic Volkswagen/Hovercraft and Attack Bike. It’s operated by Jacques “Trailblazer” Lafleur and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Maraj Masks. Detonator includes Mortar Units, Thunder Missiles, Turbine and a Swiveling Gunner Seat.

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Dynamo (With Bruce Sato)

Market Value:
Boxed $175 – $250
Loose $70 – $100

Dynamo w/ Bruce Sato
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Lifter Mask x 2, Fusion Bomb
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Dynamo is an Off-Road Vehicle/Turbine and Assault Cart. It’s operated by Bruce “Magic” Sato and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Lifter Masks. Dynamo includes a Fusion Bomb, Power Uzzi’s, Cockpit, Spinning Turbines and the Assault Cart separates into two figure flight packs.

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Fireforce (With Julio Lopez)

Market Value:
Boxed $275 – $375
Loose $115 – $175

Fireforce w/ Julio Lopez
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Streamer Mask x 2, Bumper Bomb, Immobilizer Bomb, Chopper Handles
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Fireforce is a Racy Fiero/Glider Craft and 3-Wheeled Chopper. It’s operated by Julio “Doc” Lopez and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Streamer Masks. Fireforce includes a Sliding Hood, Cockpit, Sunroof, Back Spoiler, Glider Wing, Turbo Thruster and Bumper Bomb.

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Skybolt (With Matt Trakker)

Market Value:
Boxed $475 – $625
Loose $200 – $300

Skybolt w/ Matt Trakker
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Spectrum Mask x 2, Fin Missile, Nose Missile
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Skybolt is a Jet Fighter/Jet Plane and Thruster Car. It’s operated by Matt “Hunter” Trakker and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Spectrum Masks. Skybolt includes an Opening Cockpit, Nose Missile, Launching Fin, Low To Ground Cockpit, Quick-Flip Spoiler, Rear Wheels, Dual-Flap Wings and the Jet can stand to become a Rocket.

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Stiletto (With Gloria Baker)

Market Value:
Boxed $550 – $700
Loose $200 – $300

Stiletto w/ Gloria Baker
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Collider Mask x 2, Satellite Missile, Slicker Missiles x 2
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Stiletto is a Sports Car/Raid Plane and Attack Chopper. It’s operated by Gloria “Aura” Baker and includes her regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Collider Masks. Stiletto includes a Front Air Fork, Rotating Motor Blades, Opening Cockpit, Slicker Missiles, Satellite Missile, Laser Blaster and Turbo Thrusters.

M.A.S.K (1987): Basic V.E.N.O.M Figures – Series 4

The fourth and final wave of vehicles and figure sets for the M.A.S.K line contained 9 sets in total, with 6 from the M.A.S.K team and 3 from V.E.N.O.M. These fourth wave vehicles from the U.S can be difficult to find on the secondary market nowadays, due to low production numbers by Kenner.

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Barracuda/Jackal (With Bruno Sheppard)

Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $300
Loose $90 – $130

Barracuda w/ Bruno Sheppard
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Magna Beam Mask x 2, Laser Tracers x 2
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Barracuda is a Jet Cycle/Jet Glider and Booster Cycle. It’s operated by Bruno “Mad Dog” Sheppard and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Magna-Beam Masks. Barracuda includes a Boomerang Atom Blaster, Two Laser Tracers, Glider Wing, Super Stun Atomizer, and Control Drive.
Sidenote: Barracuda was actually re-named Jackal for their European releases.

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Vandal (With Floyd Malloy)

Market Value:
Boxed $225 – $325
Loose $80 – $120

Vandal w/ Floyd Malloy
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Buckshot Mask x 2, Torpedo Cannon Missile, Sting Detonator Missiles x 2
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Vandal is a Front End Loader/Recon Craft and Dirt Tractor. It’s operated by Floyd “Birdman” Malloy and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Buckshot Masks. Vandal includes a Fold-Down Air Coil, Fold-Down Cockpit, Power Blasters, Fog Launchers, Sting Detonators and Torpedo Cannon.

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Wolfbeast (With Miles Mayhem)

Market Value:
Boxed $900 – $1,200
Loose $250 – $375

Wolfbeast w/ Miles Mayhem
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Viper Mask x 2, Missiles x 2, Heat Rocket
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Wolfbeast is a Corvette Stingray/Gunner’s Shuttle and Tank. It’s operated by Miles “Wolf” Mayhem and includes his regular figure, as well as the Computer Image version. Both figures have their own Viper Masks. Wolfbeast includes Heat Rocket, Jet Thrusters, Machine Guns, Gatling Guns, Blast Shield, High-Powered Missiles, Driver’s Post, Spike Tires and Quick-Flip Cockpit.

M.A.S.K (1987): Accessories – Series 4

Kenner wasn’t big on separately sold accessories for their M.A.S.K line, but they did release the Laser Command set in 1987. This was the first and last Accessory released by Kenner for M.A.S.K. It was released by itself and not necessarily part of any individual series, but I list it with Series 4 simply because it was among the last items released for the M.A.S.K line.

Laser Command (With Matt Trakker & Miles Mayhem)

Market Value:
Boxed $3,000 – $4,000
Loose $750 – $1,000

Laser Command w/ Matt Trakker & Miles Mayhem
Alliance: None
Accessories: Laser Flash Mask, Raynet Mask, Ratfang w/ Hood, Door, Wheels, Hornet w/ Gun
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Laser Command set was certainly unlike anything Kenner had previously given us from the M.A.S.K line, and it was among the final items to be released for the series. Essentially, the set is comprised of two separate vehicles; the Ratfang, which is a Blue SUV, and the Hornet, which is an ordinary looking crate that can convert to a flying vehicle. Hornet shoots a laser beam at Ratfang, which causes its front half to blow apart. The set comes with Miles Mayhem with his Raynet Mask, as well as Matt Trakker with his Laser Flash Mask. The Laser Command Set was an odd item for the M.A.S.K line and never appeared in the show or comics. It didn’t sell particularly well at the time, but is now considered among the harder to find M.A.S.K items on the secondary market.

Kenner launched their M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) line in 1985. It featured a team of good guys led by wealthy philanthropist Matt Trakker, taking on V.E.N.O.M. (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem), who were led by Miles Mayhem. The M.A.S.K line featured ordinary vehicles, scaled for two-inch action figures, that changed to reveal hidden weapons and armor, or even transform to a different vehicle type altogether. Each vehicle included a pilot figure with a removable mask, which gave the characters unique powers. The toys were accompanied by a new animated series, which aired 75 episodes from 1985 to 1986. In addition, there was a series of video games produced by Gremlin Graphics and a comic book series by DC Comics. M.A.S.K was an original concept line by Kenner, which was essentially made to compete with the incredibly popular Transformers line by Hasbro. Since Kenner’s mega toy line Star Wars had recently ended in 1985, they were searching for their next big thing. Each figure set included a comic book and poster, which have become very collectible over the years.

Kenner gave us nine new vehicle/figure sets for the fourth wave in 1987, with some being recycled from the year prior, a few new faces introduced to the M.A.S.K Universe as well. For the good guys, we got Afterburner (w/ Dusty Hayes), Detonator (w/ Jacques Lafleur), Dynamo (w/ Bruce Sato), Fireforce
(w/ Julio Lopez), Skybolt (w/ Matt Trakker) and Stiletto (w/ Gloria Baker). For the bad guys, the fourth wave of V.E.N.O.M vehicles/figure sets included Barracuda (w/ Bruno Sheppard), Vandal (w/ Floyd Malloy) and Wolfbeast (w/ Miles Mayhem). Kenner wasn’t very big on separately sold accessories, but they did release the Laser Command set in 1987, that was among the final items to be released under the M.A.S.K line.

Unlike the previous three waves, the packaging for the fourth and final wave of M.A.S.K products changed for U.S releases. Foreign releases still saw the same bright red packaging as previous waves, but the U.S saw a newly re-designed box. The M.A.S.K logo still sat at the top left of the box, with the name of the vehicle to the right of it in big, bold yellow letters, but now the box changed from bright red all over to a more futuristic looking silver grid pattern. The illustrated picture of the vehicle in action remained front and center in a fun art style, but the included figures changed to the bottom left of the box and they were illustrated. Overall, the new U.S packaging worked really well, and brought a welcome change to change things up a bit. The box was still bright and vibrant, and was still certainly recognizable by any collector.