M.A.S.K – Series Three (1987)

M.A.S.K – Series Three – Racing (1987)

Kenner released their third wave of M.A.S.K figures in 1987 after two very successful previous waves. This new wave tied-in with the second season of the animated series, and included a record Twelve different vehicle & figure sets with a few new characters being introduced to the M.A.S.K universe. Each vehicle included a pilot figure with a removable mask, which gave the characters unique powers. The animated series, which launched in 1985, came to an end the year prior and was not renewed for 1987.

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

M.A.S.K (1987): Basic M.A.S.K Figures

The third wave of vehicles and figure sets for the M.A.S.K line contained 12 sets in total, with 8 being the good guys from M.A.S.K and 4 being the bad guys from V.E.N.O.M. These third wave figures featured some previously released characters mixed with some new additions to the M.A.S.K Universe as well.

Billboard Blast
(With Dusty Hayes)

Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $200
Loose $40 – $60

Billboard Blast w/ Dusty Hayes
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Vacuum Mask, High Powered Missile, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Billboard Blast is a Racing Billboard that can change into a Launching Platform. It’s operated by Dusty “Powderkeg” Hayes. His Vacuum mask pretends to suck up questionable objects. Billboard Blast includes a Rotating Gunner Seat, Flight Turbines, Missiles x 2, Propulsion Post & Missile Trigger.

Bulldog
(With Boris Bushkin)

Market Value:
Boxed $300 – $425
Loose $80 – $120

Bulldog w/ Boris Bushkin
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Comrade Mask, Jagged Tongue Chainsaw, Radar-Disruption Shell Missile, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Bulldog is a Diesel Truck that can change into an Armored Half-Trak. It’s operated by Boris “Czar” Bushkin. His Comrade mask pretends to shoot red stars to confuse the enemy. Bulldog includes Twin Grill Guns, Snow Blizzard Blasters, Armored Command Post, Jagged Tongue, Pivoting Seats and Radar Disruption Shell.

Bullet
(With Ali Bombay)

Market Value:
Boxed $90 – $130
Loose $30 – $45

Bullet w/ Ali Bombay
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Vortex Mask, Grappling Hook, Windshield, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Bullet is a Street Bike that can change into a Hovercraft. It’s operated by Ali “Lightning” Bombay. His Vortex mask pretends to create a cyclone that causes turmoil. Bullet includes a Stun Gun, Spinning Turbines, Grappling Hook and Activation Button.

Goliath
(With Matt Trakker & Nevada Rushmore)

Market Value:
Boxed $350 – $500
Loose $110 – $170

Goliath w/ Matt Trakker & Nevada Rushmore
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Shroud Mask, Totem Mask, Missiles, Rear Wing, Steering Wheel, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Goliath is an Formula Race Car w/ Transport that can change into a Missile Launcher or Jet Fighter. It’s operated by Matt “Hunter” Trakker and Nevada “Chief” Rushmore. Trakker uses his Shroud Mask, while Rushmore uses a Totem Mask. Goliath includes a Jet Fighter, Cockpit, , Blaster Guns, Landing Gear, Missiles & Launcher, Flame Extinguisher, Movable Cab and Thrusters.

Meteor
(With Ace Riker)

Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $200
Loose $65 – $90

Meteor w/ Ace Riker
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Cruise Control Mask, Stun Bomb, Torpedo Missiles x 2, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Meteor is a Stunt Jet that can change into a Flying Pod or Tank. It’s operated by Ace “Falcon” Riker. His Cruise Control mask pretends to accelerates or decelerates vehicle speed. Meteor includes Torpedo Missiles, Tank Command Center, Cockpit, Stun Bomb and Fold-Down Shields.

Razorback
(With Brad Turner)

Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $200
Loose $65 – $90

Razorback w/ Brad Turner
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Eclipse Mask, Prism Missile, Sandblast Cannons, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Bullet is a Street Bike that can change into a Hovercraft. It’s operated by Brad “Chopper” Turner. His Eclipse mask pretends to create darkness for 10 seconds. Razorback includes Sand Blasting Cannons, Prism Missile, Metal Cutting Lasers and Snap-Out Wheels.

The Collector
(With Alex Sector)

Market Value:
Boxed $90 – $130
Loose $45 – $65

The Collector w/ Alex Sector
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Disruptor Mask, Mortar Cannons x 2, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: The Collector is a Toll Booth that can change into an Armored Bunker. It’s operated by Alex “Megabyte” Sector. His Disruptor mask pretends to create radar interference. The Collector includes a Gatling Gun, Armored Barrier, Mortar Cannons, Radar Dish and Flight Turbines.

Wildcat
(With Buddie Hawks)

Market Value:
Boxed $225 – $325
Loose $90 – $130

Wildcat w/ Buddie Hawks
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Ditcher Mask, Tow Hitch, Discs x 6, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Wildcat is a Tow Truck that can change into a Vertical Fighting Machine. It’s operated by Buddie “Clutch” Hawks. His Ditcher mask pretends to dig trenches. Wildcat includes Concrete Cannons, Disc Launcher, Saber Saw Blades, Opening Doors, Energy Blaster, Tow Hitch and a Cab That Pivots and Tilts 360 degrees.

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

The third wave of vehicles and figure sets for the M.A.S.K line contained 12 sets in total, with 8 being the good guys from M.A.S.K and 4 being the bad guys from V.E.N.O.M. These third wave figures featured some previously released characters mixed with some new additions to the M.A.S.K Universe as well.

Buzzard
(With Miles Mayhem & Maximus Mayhem)

Market Value:
Boxed $160 – $220
Loose $60 – $90

Buzzard w/ Miles Mayhem & Maximus Mayhem
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Streamer Mask, Super Stun Atomizer, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Buzzard is an Formula Race Car that can change into a Land Air Squad. It’s operated by Miles “Wolf” Mayhem and Maximus Mayhem. Miles uses his Flexor Mask, while Maximums uses a Collider Mask. Goliath includes Meltor Cannons, Slicer Cannons, Detachable Hang Glider, Extending Wings and Separating Dragsters.

Iguana
(With Lester Sludge)

Market Value:
Boxed $125 – $185
Loose $40 – $60

Iguana w/ Lester Sludge
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Mudslinger Mask, Circular Sawblade, Seat, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Iguana is a 4 x 4 ATV that can change into a Mobile Shredder. It’s operated by Lester “Lizard” Sludge. His Mudslinger Mask pretends to fling mud. Iguana includes a Circular Sawblade, Second Cockpit, Rapid Fire Bazookas, Rear Deflector Shield, Slither Slicer and Hyper Speed Boosters.

Manta
(With Vanessa Warfield)

Market Value:
Boxed $250 – $350
Loose $85 – $125

Manta w/ Vanessa Warfield
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Whip Mask, Escape Seat, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Manta is a Nissan 300ZX that can change into a Assault Plane. It’s operated by Vanessa “Ice Queen” Warfield Her Whip mask pretends to shoot an electronic whip. Manta includes Grill Cannons, Trident Missiles, Quick Escape Seat, Propulsion Turbine w/ Fuselage, Dual Raked Wings w/ Magazine Guns, Canard Wings w/ Laser Blasters and Stabilizing Air Foil w/ Jet Boosters.

Pit Stop Catapult
(With Sly Rax)

Market Value:
Boxed $120 – $180
Loose $40 – $60

Pit Stop Catapult w/ Sly Rax
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Sawblade Mask, Stacked Tires x 3, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1987
Scarcity Factor: Tough to find on secondary market
Notes: Pit Stop Catapult is a Fueling Station that can change into a Catapulting Grinder. It’s operated by Sly “Wrecker” Rax. His Sawblade mask pretends to spit out saw blades. Pit Stop Catapult includes Saw Tooth Shredder, Stacked Tires, Tank Treads, Catapult Arm, The Pit Stop Catapult made its first appearance in Season Two of the Animated Series.

M.A.S.K (1987): Accessories

Kenner did not release any separately sold accessories for the 3rd Series of their M.A.S.K line in 1987.

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 a record twelve new vehicle/figure sets for the third wave in 1987, with some being recycled from the year prior, mixed in with a few new faces to the M.A.S.K Universe as well. For the good guys, we got Billboard Blast (w/ Dusty Hayes), Bulldog (w/ Boris Bushkin), Bullet (w/ Ali Bombay), Goliath (w/ Matt Trakker & Nevada Rushmore), Meteor (w/ Ace Riker), Razorback (w/ Brad Turner), The Collector (w/ Alex Sector) and Wildcat (w/ Buddie Hawks). All of these new great vehicles still need plenty of bad guys, so the third wave of V.E.N.O.M vehicles/figure sets saw Buzzard (w/ Miles Mayhem & Maximus Mayhem), Iguana (w/ Lester Sludge), Manta (w/ Vanessa Warfield) and Pit Stop Catapult (w/ Sly Rax). Kenner didn’t release any exclusives or separately sold accessories. Once again, these new sets were well designed and lots of fun.

Like the previous two waves, the packaging for the third wave of M.A.S.K products was bright, colorful and eye-catching. The M.A.S.K logo sat at the top left of the box, with the name of the vehicle to the right of it in big, bold letters. There was an illustrated picture of the vehicle in action front and center in a fun art style with an actual photo of the included figure to the right of it. On the far left was a small photo of the vehicle in transformation mode so the buyer could see what the vehicle does. Overall, the boxed packaging was bright and vibrant. It definitely worked for the M.A.S.K line and is certainly recognizable by any collector.