To honor the release of the Mask action figure line for boys made by Kenner in the 1980's a cartoon based on the Mask action figures were made and featured a team of characters solving mysteries and while working as secret agents they were some of the neatest characters ever made in a cartoon series that was also produced by Kenner and DIC Entertainment. It's amazing that the Mask action figures were popular but few people knew about the cartoon
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I remember it quite well as I used to have the toys and would wake up early morning before school to record onto VHS the show, and I have the entire comics produced by DC and the series on DVD released by Shout Factory!

It came out at the perfect time and was the right mix of G.I.Joe and Transformers, I think at the time it was hard to find to find it playing anywhere as that same year the aforementioned G.I.Joe and Transformers were now running new episodes daily plus the Thundercats had debuted that same year.

IDW has a new MASK comic series out but I haven't flipped through it.

The series came first and kenner was not involved with its production.

The shout factory release is missing the second "racing" series, these episodes are only available in the UK and Australian dvd sets.

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Before there was Fast & Furious… before every franchise wanted transforming vehicles and cinematic universes… there was M.A.S.K. (https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/WesternAnimation/MASK)

A Camaro that turned into a jet.

A motorcycle that became a helicopter.

A toy line built to fight BOTH Transformers and G.I. Joe at the same time.

And for a brief moment in the mid-80s… it actually worked.

In this video we’re diving deep into:

How Kenner created M.A.S.K. after Star Wars collapsed
Why the toys were some of the most innovative of the decade
The controversial racing pivot that damaged the franchise
How Hasbro eventually absorbed their own competition
The live-action movie stuck in development hell for years
And the massive 40th anniversary comeback happening right now


If you grew up in the 80s, this one is pure nostalgia.

If you didn’t — you’re about to discover one of the coolest forgotten franchises ever made.

Drop a comment:
What was YOUR favorite M.A.S.K. vehicle?

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Join us as we explore the history of "MASK," the 1985 animated series and toyline created by Kenner Products.

Follow along as we trace the roots of "Mobile Armored Strike Kommand," from its conception by Bob Forward and Tom DeSanto to its production by DIC Enterprises and eventual airing on television.

Meet beloved characters like Matt Trakker, Miles Mayhem and the Vicious Vultures, and join them on thrilling adventures in vehicles like Thunderhawk and Outlaw.

We'll also discuss the lasting impact of "MASK" on pop culture and its influence on other properties, such as "Dino-Riders." Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or just want to learn more about this classic piece of animation and toy history, this video has something for you!

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Do not confuse it with the Jim Carrey movie that went on to inspire an absolutely amazing animated series that deserves a discussion of its own. MASK stands for Mobile Armored Strike Command, and it was in league with some of the best animated shows that had come out around the 1980s. Fans would often compare it with the likes of GI Joe and Transformers, the two franchises that inspired the entire MASK concept. But even through all that, MASK has managed to stand out over the years with the memorable sequences from the animated series and absolutely awesome collection of action figures that still pop up in the storage lots and get sold for loads of money. Let’s dive into MASK and VENOM and the adventures of how this animated series from 1985 might be headed for a reboot soon.

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M.A.S.K., Mobile Armored Strike Kommand! In 1985, Kenner launched one of the most ambitious toy lines ever: transforming vehicles + action figures + high-tech masks = the ultimate 80s hybrid. But how much do you really know about the M.A.S.K. cartoon? This video reveals 10 wild facts about the 1985 series that most fans never knew.

Discover the untold story of M.A.S.K.: how it was created as a hybrid of Transformers and G.I. Joe, why Season 2 abandoned crime-fighting for racing, the dark scripts with character deaths that got censored, and how only 7 voice actors played the entire cast. We'll explore Japanese animation studios, the Porsche that never got a toy, accusations of being a "22-minute commercial," Matt Trakker's revenge backstory, and why the toyline outlasted the cartoon.

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Mask (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5663454/) premiered in 1985 as one of the most original shows on Saturday morning television — transforming vehicles, superpowered masks, and a team built around real stakes and real characters. For 65 episodes it delivered something most cartoons of that era never bothered with: a story that actually earned your attention.

Then without warning, it changed. The tone shifted, the missions disappeared, and the show that millions of kids had grown up with quietly became something unrecognizable.

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The 1985 animated television series, titled M.A.S.K. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.A.S.K._(TV_series)), is based on the action figures of the same name, produced by Kenner Products. M.A.S.K. is an acronym for "Mobile Armored Strike Kommand" and depicts a specialized task force led by Matt Trakker. The team operates armored vehicles that can transform and also utilize superpowered helmets, simply known as "masks". But their ongoing conflict against the terrorist organization called V.E.N.O.M., which stands for "Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem", is an eye for an eye one. V.E.N.O.M.'s primary objectives revolve around financial swindling that is pursued through various illicit activities like robbery, extortion, counterfeiting, kidnapping and attempts to steal historical artefacts.

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A cartoon series that ran from (https://radiodiscussions.com/threads/m-a-s-k-mobile-armored-strike-kommand-cartoon-syndication-listings-1985-87-the-new-thread.745673/) September 1985 to November 1986; the group M.A.S.K. (https://mask.fandom.com/wiki/M.A.S.K.) consists of secret agents and is tasked with protecting the earth from evil; they fight against the criminal group V.E.N.O.M., whose leader Miles Mayhem wants to achieve world domination.

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Masked crusaders, working overtime
Fighting crime, fighting crime!
Secret raiders who will neutralize
Soon as they arrive, at the site!
Trakker's gonna lead the mission
And Spectrum's got such super vision
M-M-M-M-MASK!
Is the mighty power that can save the day
M-M-M-M-MASK!
No one knows what lies behind the mask charades
M-M-M-M-MASK!
Always riding hot on VENOM's trail
Come see the laser rays
Fire away!


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In 1985, M.A.S.K. (https://web.archive.org/web/20140329233948/http://forums.televisionwithoutpity.com/topic/3124863-mobile-armored-strike-kommand-mask/?view=getnewpost) (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) burst onto TV screens with transforming vehicles, high-tech helmets, and a theme song fans still remember. It blended the best of G.I. Joe and Transformers, quickly becoming one of the most exciting action cartoons of the decade. But despite its strong start, M.A.S.K. faded almost as fast as it rose. In this video, we explore the rise and fall of M.A.S.K., breaking down how the show became a mid-80s favorite, why the toy line struggled after early success, and what ultimately led to its cancellation. If you grew up watching Matt Trakker and the team battle Miles Mayhem, this deep dive into 80s cartoon history will bring the nostalgia rushing back.