M.A.S.K., short for Mobile Armored Strike Kommand, is a media franchise created by the toy company Kenner and launched in 1985. Its premise pits a task force of the same name against the terrorist organization V.E.N.O.M., short for Vicious Evil Network Of Mayhem. The franchise was built around vehicles with hidden gimmicks that transform into combat-ready forms, and the original Kenner toyline ran from 1985 to 1988 across four series of action figures and vehicles, the last two of which shifted to a racing theme. An animated series produced by DIC Entertainment debuted in 1985 to help with toy merchandising and ran in broadcast syndication for two seasons, with 75 episodes in total. The franchise also produced video games and comics, published over the years by Kenner, DC Comics, Fleetway Publications, IDW Publishing and Skybound Entertainment. Hasbro now owns the property, and a relaunch of the toy line was announced in 2024, with the first wave of products released in July 2025.
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Television, Animated series (1985-1986)
M.A.S.K ran in broadcast syndication on local TV stations across America
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After its initial launch in 1985, the franchise spawned a variety of products and presentations
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In 2024, The Loyal Subjects inked a deal with Hasbro to relaunch M.A.S.K. The first wave of products was released in July 2025.
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M.A.S.K. (acronym for "Mobile Armored Strike Kommand") is a media franchise created by Kenner.
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The animated series debuted the same year and ran for two seasons (1985 to 1986).
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