M.A.S.K – Series Two (1986)
Kenner had launched their M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) line the year prior 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 also launched in 1985 and ended in 1986.
For more information about Series Two from Kenner’s M.A.S.K line in 1986, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.
M.A.S.K (1986): Basic M.A.S.K Figures – Series 2
The second wave of vehicles and figure sets for the M.A.S.K line contained 8 in total, with 5 being the good guys from M.A.S.K and 4 being the bad guys from V.E.N.O.M. These second wave figures featured some previously released characters, but most were new to the M.A.S.K Universe.
Firefly (With Julio Lopez)
Market Value:
Boxed $80 – $120
Loose $25 – $40
Firefly w/ Julio Lopez
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Streamer Mask, Super Stun Atomizer, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Easily found on the secondary market
Notes: Firefly is a Dune Buggy that can change into a Rocket Glider. It’s operated by Julio Lopez, who goes by the codename, Doc. Lopez comes with his Streamer mask, which pretends to release super-tack glue. Firefly included a Tripod Laser, Supersonic Turbines, Prism Beam Launchers, Super Stun Atomizer and Snap Out Chassis Wings.
Hurricane (With Hondo MacClean)
Market Value:
Boxed $140 – $220
Loose $35 – $55
Hurricane w/ Hondo MacLean
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Blaster II Mask, Terror Space Land Mine, Mini Cutting Laser, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: Hurricane is a 1957 Chevy that can change into a Field Command Post. It’s operated by Hondo MacLean, who goes by the codename, Striker. MacLean comes with his Blaster II mask, which pretends to shoot super sonic laser rays. Hurricane included Night Vision Scanner, Infrared Blasters, Gale Force Wind Howitzer, Mini Cutting Lasers, Terror Space Land Mine, Broad Sawblade and an Extra Set of Wheels.
Raven (With Calhoun Burns)
Market Value:
Boxed $140- $220
Loose $40 – $60
Raven w/ Calhoun Burns
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Gulliver Mask, Immobilizer Disks, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: Raven is a Corvette that can change into a Armed Sea Plane. It’s operated by Calhoun Burns, who goes by the codename, Stonewall. Hayes comes with his Gulliver mask, which pretends to shrink or enlarge people or objects. Raven included a Quick Flip Hood, Torpedo, Immobilizer Disks, Pop-Up Spoiler, Turbo Thrusters, Reverse Gull-Wing Doors and 360 Particle Blasters.
Slingshot (With Ace Riker)
Market Value:
Boxed $120- $200
Loose $45 – $65
Slingshot w/ Ace Riker
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Ricochet Mask, Laser Tracer Bomb, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: Slingshot is a RV Vehicle that can change into a Surveillance Unit and Sonic Jet. It’s operated by Ace Riker, who goes by the codename of Falcon. Riker comes with his Ricochet Mask, which pretends to shoot an electronic boomerang. Slingshot included Control Cockpit, Fold Open Body Halves, Dual Phaser Units On Rotating Turrets, One Man Sonic Jet with Opening Canopy, Laser Tracer Bomb, Launch Platform, Turret Cockpit with Binocular Scanner and a Revolving Front Grill with Dual Mounted Cannons.
Volcano (With Matt Trakker & Jaques LaFleur)
Market Value:
Boxed $200 – $300
Loose $80 – $120
Volcano w/ Matt Trakker & Jaques LaFleur
Alliance: M.A.S.K
Accessories: Lava-Shot Mask, Maraj Mask, Turret Harness, Wheel Hubs, Sun Roof, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: Volcano is an All-Terrain Van that can change into a High-Rise Tracker. It’s operated by Matt Trakker (Codename: Hunter) and Jaques LaFleur (Codename: Trailblazer). Trakker comes with his Lava-Shot Mask, which pretends to project streams of lava, while LaFleur comes with the Maraj Mask to pretend to allow the figure to camouflage himself and the vehicle. Volcano included Open/Close Sun Roof, Dual Red-Hot Sand Blasters, Positionable Lava Launchers, Swivel Armed Barrier Pod, Body Halves That Split and Position, Activation Switch, Second Cockpit, Side-Exhaust Pipes That Become Mortars and Multi-Tread Balloon Tires with Metal Shredders.
M.A.S.K (1986): Basic V.E.N.O.M Figures – Series 2
The second wave of vehicles and figure sets for the M.A.S.K line contained 8 in total, with 5 being the good guys from M.A.S.K and 4 being the bad guys from V.E.N.O.M. These second wave figures featured some previously released characters, but most were new to the M.A.S.K Universe.
Outlaw (With Miles Mayhem & Nash Gorey)
Market Value:
Boxed $275 – $375
Loose $100 – $150
Outlaw w/ Miles Mayhem & Nash Gorey
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Python Mask, Powerhouse Mask, Poison Pod Shell Missiles, Fanged Grappling Hook, Radar Scanners, Antenna, Power Pack, Power Pack Cable, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: Outlaw is an Oil Tanker that can change into a a Mobile Headquarters. It’s operated by Miles Mayhem (Codename: Wolf) and Nash Gorey (Codename: Goon). Mayhem comes with his Python Mask, which pretends to send out coiled tentacles to entrap enemy agents, while Gorey comes with the Powerhouse Mask to pretend to allow him to multiply his strength. Outlaw included a Pop-Up Turret, Fanged Grappling Hook Launcher, Rattler Fire Howitzer, Dual Radar Scanners, Power Pack with Cable, Sliding Console Cockpit, Tilt-Up Control Panel, Rotating Tanker Top with Computer Command Center and a Flip-Forward Front Cab with an Opening/Closing Roof.
Stinger (With Bruno Sheppard)
Market Value:
Boxed $145 – $225
Loose $60 – $85
Stinger w/ Bruno Sheppard
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Magna-Beam Mask, Exhaust Snipe Scope Cannons, Mortar, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: Stinger is a Pontiac GTO that can change into an Armored Tank. It’s operated by Bruno Sheppard, who goes by the codename, Mad Dog. Sheppard comes with his Magna-Beam mask, which pretends to emit a magnetic wave that attracts metal. Stinger included Retractable Wheel Guns, Pull-Out Armored Battle Shield, Rotating Radar Scanner, Mortar, Sniper Scope Cannons, Opening/Closing Trunk, Rugged Tank Treads and an Extendable Stinger Claw.
Vampire (With Floyd Malloy)
Market Value:
Boxed $85 – $125
Loose $30 – $50
Vampire w/ Floyd Malloy
Alliance: V.E.N.O.M
Accessories: Buckshot Mask, Retro Rockets, Windshield, Comic Book, Poster
Years Released: 1986
Scarcity Factor: Moderately easy to find
Notes: Vampire is a Touring Cycle that can change into a Turbo Cycle. It’s operated by Floyd Malloy, who goes by the codename, Birdman. Malloy came with his Buckshot mask, which pretends to launch ball bearings. Vampire included a Drop-Down Cowling Shield, Boomerang Atom Blaster, Dual Raked Wings with Dreadwing Detonators, Flip-Up Stabilizers with Laser Tracers, Boom Thrusters and Retro Rockets.
M.A.S.K (1986): Accessories – Series 2
Kenner did not release any separately sold accessories for the 2nd Series of their M.A.S.K line in 1986.
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 eight additional vehicles sets in 1985, with some being recycled from the year prior, but most being new to the M.A.S.K Universe. For the good guys, we got Firefly (w/ Julio Lopez), Hurricane (w/ Hondo MacClean), Raven (w/ Calhoun Burns), Slingshot (w/ Ace Riker) and Volcano (w/ Matt Trakker & Jaques LaFleur). Every great toy line has to have bad guys to fight, so the first wave of V.E.N.O.M vehicles/figure sets saw the introduction of Outlaw (w/ Miles Mayhem & Nash Gorey), Stinger (W/ Bruno Sheppard) and Vampire (w/ Floyd Malloy). Kenner didn’t release any exclusives or separately sold accessories. The second wave saw the same number of releases as the first wave, with not much else, but the sets were well designed and lots of fun.
Like the previous wave in 1985, the packaging for the second 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.
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