CARTOON FUN FACTS
Your one stop MASK cartoon resource for cool vehicle add-ons, secret VENOM headquarters, Blackout, Magma Mole, civilians, less recurring characters and quirky fun facts. For these and more we invite you to have a stroll though the amazing insights offered by David Goellnitz.
Shark T-Bob Launcher
In order to achieve this, Shark is modified with addition of torpedo tube on the hood that could launch T-Bob.
T-Bob was fitted with a wet suit, radio and goggles for the task.
Not to be out done, Gloria wears a unique wet suit. Gloria was able to use her mask with this outfit, with a unique air mask that could connect to her mask.
T-Bob was fitted with a wet suit, radio and goggles for the task.
Not to be out done, Gloria wears a unique wet suit. Gloria was able to use her mask with this outfit, with a unique air mask that could connect to her mask.
VENOM Blimp
Appearing in the episode Stop Motion, the blimp was utilized by VENOM for use with their EMP weapon.
The blimp appears to be a normal blimp aside from the mounted EMP and had no conversion.
VENOM used the blimp during the successful robbery of the Indy 500's box office.
The blimp was shot down during a robbery attempt of the International Safe Corp by Thunderhawk.
The blimp appears to be a normal blimp aside from the mounted EMP and had no conversion.
VENOM used the blimp during the successful robbery of the Indy 500's box office.
The blimp was shot down during a robbery attempt of the International Safe Corp by Thunderhawk.
MASK Transport Forklift
Appearing briefly in the episode "Panda Power", the forklift was used to bring out a crate to Thunderhawk.
It's not clear if the forklift is permanently assigned to the transport.
It's not clear if the forklift is permanently assigned to the transport.
Old Man From Boulder Hill
The old man first appears in the episode "The Roteks" with his wife. He appears during Buddie Hawks call up scene. Buddie is working on his car (which is a yellow Volkswagen, like Bumblebee).
Buddie rushes off before fixing their vehicle. The couple protest but Buddie says they can use another 'car': a bicycle.
Later in the same episode, they are seen with the bicycle standing on the side of the road hitchhiking as an out of control Jackhammer speeds past.
The old man later appears again in the episode "Magma Mole" during Gloria Baker's call up scene. This time he is taking driving lessons from Gloria.
He is pushed to the passenger seat of the training car by Gloria and holds as Gloria speeds off with the poor man still inside.
He appears far later in the episode "The Gate of Darkness". This time he has an RV. During Buddie Hawks call up scene, Buddie is called away while inflating a tire on the RV, letting the tire over inflate before exploding.
The old man was seen running away.
It's unknown if he remained a patron of Boulder Hill, but it is unlikely.
The RV he owns is interesting, as it appears to be the same model as Matt Trakker's RV from "The Roteks", where he first appears.
What do all think? Do you remember this recurring character?
Buddie rushes off before fixing their vehicle. The couple protest but Buddie says they can use another 'car': a bicycle.
Later in the same episode, they are seen with the bicycle standing on the side of the road hitchhiking as an out of control Jackhammer speeds past.
The old man later appears again in the episode "Magma Mole" during Gloria Baker's call up scene. This time he is taking driving lessons from Gloria.
He is pushed to the passenger seat of the training car by Gloria and holds as Gloria speeds off with the poor man still inside.
He appears far later in the episode "The Gate of Darkness". This time he has an RV. During Buddie Hawks call up scene, Buddie is called away while inflating a tire on the RV, letting the tire over inflate before exploding.
The old man was seen running away.
It's unknown if he remained a patron of Boulder Hill, but it is unlikely.
The RV he owns is interesting, as it appears to be the same model as Matt Trakker's RV from "The Roteks", where he first appears.
What do all think? Do you remember this recurring character?
Manta's Saw Blade
Manta's saw blades appeared in multiple episodes, Manta was shown to have had massive saw blades that came out of the front of the vehicle.
Interestingly enough, this feature was not on the toys and was original to the show, even into the Racing Series.
Interestingly enough, this feature was not on the toys and was original to the show, even into the Racing Series.
MASK Bullet Shuttle
The MASK bullet shuttle connects Matt Trakker's mansion and Boulder Hill!
Named the bullet shuttle in the Knight Books adaption, the shuttle provided Matt easy transport between his residence and Boulder Hill.
First appearing the episode "The Deathstone", the shuttle appeared to be a car that ran on an underground track through an underground tunnel.
Access was provided from an elevator located in Matt Trakker's computer room.
Two separate designs appeared in the show. The earlier design that appears more car like and a later more stream lined design that appeared in the shows opening and in the episode "The Book of Power".
Named the bullet shuttle in the Knight Books adaption, the shuttle provided Matt easy transport between his residence and Boulder Hill.
First appearing the episode "The Deathstone", the shuttle appeared to be a car that ran on an underground track through an underground tunnel.
Access was provided from an elevator located in Matt Trakker's computer room.
Two separate designs appeared in the show. The earlier design that appears more car like and a later more stream lined design that appeared in the shows opening and in the episode "The Book of Power".
Magma Mole
Appearing in the episode of the same name, Magma Mole was a powerful drilling machine built by VENOM using a special alloy know as Endurium which they stole.
VENOM used this weapon to terrorize Japan, creating floods and would attempt to cause Mount Fuji to erupt.
The vehicle appears to have been moved by tank treads, with three massive drills. Red exhausts would fire when in operation.
It appears to run on power cell batteries, which generic VENOM agents are seen swapping in from a trailer.
(Interestingly, the power cells don't appear reusable, as a VENOM agent is seen dropping the used one on the ground).
The vehicle was piloted by Miles Mayhem, and would use this vehicle to great effect against MASK, with Rhino easily being pushed back.
After an attack by MASK, Miles Mayhem locks the controls and sends the Mole on a one way trip to the center of the Earth. After tussling with Matt Trakker, Miles Mayhem makes good on his escape with Switchblade's remote control.
Matt attempts to stop the runaway Mole, but finds himself unable to break the Endurium Alloy. Using advice from Bruce, he uses Spectrum to great ultrasonic vibrations to stop the Mole. Matt is rescued by Buddie, right before the Mole exploded ending it's threat once and for all.
VENOM used this weapon to terrorize Japan, creating floods and would attempt to cause Mount Fuji to erupt.
The vehicle appears to have been moved by tank treads, with three massive drills. Red exhausts would fire when in operation.
It appears to run on power cell batteries, which generic VENOM agents are seen swapping in from a trailer.
(Interestingly, the power cells don't appear reusable, as a VENOM agent is seen dropping the used one on the ground).
The vehicle was piloted by Miles Mayhem, and would use this vehicle to great effect against MASK, with Rhino easily being pushed back.
After an attack by MASK, Miles Mayhem locks the controls and sends the Mole on a one way trip to the center of the Earth. After tussling with Matt Trakker, Miles Mayhem makes good on his escape with Switchblade's remote control.
Matt attempts to stop the runaway Mole, but finds himself unable to break the Endurium Alloy. Using advice from Bruce, he uses Spectrum to great ultrasonic vibrations to stop the Mole. Matt is rescued by Buddie, right before the Mole exploded ending it's threat once and for all.
Switchblade Remote Control
The Switchblade remote control first appeared in the first episode of the cartoon, "The Deathstone", this remote allowed for Switchblade to be effectively controlled by Cliff Dagger in order to steal a piece of a meteor.
Apparently, this became a regular feature of Switchblade, appearing in the episodes The Star Chariot and Magma Mole allowing for Miles Mayhem to summon Switchblade to him.
The first two appearances have the remote being a small box, with it's later appearance showing a larger box, with two control levers, and an extendable antenna.
Apparently, this became a regular feature of Switchblade, appearing in the episodes The Star Chariot and Magma Mole allowing for Miles Mayhem to summon Switchblade to him.
The first two appearances have the remote being a small box, with it's later appearance showing a larger box, with two control levers, and an extendable antenna.
Matt Trakker's Civilian Car
Matt Trakker's car from the episode "Follow the Rainbow".
When travelling, Matt Trakker typically took Thunderhawk with him. But in the episode "Follow the Rainbow", he drives a rented white sedan while in Ireland.
The car appears to be normal, with the driver seat on the right side.
Matt Trakker used this car through a fair portion of the adventure, before switching back to Thunderhawk when it arrived with the rest of the MASK team.
When travelling, Matt Trakker typically took Thunderhawk with him. But in the episode "Follow the Rainbow", he drives a rented white sedan while in Ireland.
The car appears to be normal, with the driver seat on the right side.
Matt Trakker used this car through a fair portion of the adventure, before switching back to Thunderhawk when it arrived with the rest of the MASK team.
Tanker Truck from "Blackout"
Appearing in the episode "Blackout", this truck got caught in the middle of a running battle between Thunderhawk, Switchblade and Blackout on a road outside of an airport in Japan.
The driver appears to be an older man wearing a green jacket and dark blue pants. The truck is a blue cab and yellow trailer.
During the fight, Thunderhawk sped past this truck, with Blackout in pursuit.
It appears Blackout hit the truck, despite the drivers efforts to avoid the crash. The tanker was knocked to it's side.
The driver made good on his escape. But the fuel in the tanker started to leak out towards Matt Trakker, who had been knocked out by Blackout.
An explosion at the back of the truck set the oil on fire, with Scott and T-Bob saving Matt.
Interestingly, this scene was recreated for a piece of art that adorned coloring books and puzzles. But the truck was not a white cab with blue trailer and the words "FUEL OIL" on the side. (Also, Scott is missing and Condor is overhead, despite Condor being absent from the episode).
The truck model also appears in the episode Vanishing Point at McKenna Airfield.
The driver appears to be an older man wearing a green jacket and dark blue pants. The truck is a blue cab and yellow trailer.
During the fight, Thunderhawk sped past this truck, with Blackout in pursuit.
It appears Blackout hit the truck, despite the drivers efforts to avoid the crash. The tanker was knocked to it's side.
The driver made good on his escape. But the fuel in the tanker started to leak out towards Matt Trakker, who had been knocked out by Blackout.
An explosion at the back of the truck set the oil on fire, with Scott and T-Bob saving Matt.
Interestingly, this scene was recreated for a piece of art that adorned coloring books and puzzles. But the truck was not a white cab with blue trailer and the words "FUEL OIL" on the side. (Also, Scott is missing and Condor is overhead, despite Condor being absent from the episode).
The truck model also appears in the episode Vanishing Point at McKenna Airfield.
Gloria's Indy 500 Car
One lament of many MASK fans is Gloria Baker did not get to drive in the Racing Series.
However our favorite champion race driver did get to compete in the Indy 500.
Appearing in the episode "Stop Motion", she drove car 27 in the race, painted yellow and red.
Gloria wore a jump suit and unique racing helmet with the car.
The race was interrupted by an EMP attack by VENOM, foiling Gloria's first attempt to win the race.
Gloria would get another chance to compete after her car was repaired and the race re-ran.
In the following episode "The Artemis Enigma", the same car apparently appears again during Gloria's call up sequence being inspected by Gloria and her crew as a small bit of continuity.
However our favorite champion race driver did get to compete in the Indy 500.
Appearing in the episode "Stop Motion", she drove car 27 in the race, painted yellow and red.
Gloria wore a jump suit and unique racing helmet with the car.
The race was interrupted by an EMP attack by VENOM, foiling Gloria's first attempt to win the race.
Gloria would get another chance to compete after her car was repaired and the race re-ran.
In the following episode "The Artemis Enigma", the same car apparently appears again during Gloria's call up sequence being inspected by Gloria and her crew as a small bit of continuity.
VENOM Truck From "A Matter of Gravity"
The VENOM truck from "A Matter of Gravity" appears to be light blue flat bed truck, that VENOM is first seen using to transport crystals (hidden under a tarp) and is driven by Vanessa Warfield.
The truck appears later in the episode as being used to rob the Mint in Philadelphia. It is shown being loaded by bulldozer with coins (or precious metals) by a generic VENOM agent.
It is also another example of the unhelmeted mohawk VENOM agent!
Interestingly enough, through the battle, the truck is never seen being stopped or caught, suggesting that VENOM was indeed SUCCESSFUL in robbing the Mint, and the generic VENOM agent made good on his escape.
What do you all think of this unsung workhorse of VENOM?
The truck appears later in the episode as being used to rob the Mint in Philadelphia. It is shown being loaded by bulldozer with coins (or precious metals) by a generic VENOM agent.
It is also another example of the unhelmeted mohawk VENOM agent!
Interestingly enough, through the battle, the truck is never seen being stopped or caught, suggesting that VENOM was indeed SUCCESSFUL in robbing the Mint, and the generic VENOM agent made good on his escape.
What do you all think of this unsung workhorse of VENOM?
VENOM Drone Buzzard Pilot
The Drone, the unsung third pilot of Buzzard from the Racing Series.
Operating the middle section of Buzzard, the Drone proves to be a formidable pilot, utilizing
Buzzard's Slicer Cannon.
The Drone appears under a helmet in Buzzard, that can raised and lowered with mechanical arms.
The Drone appears to have advanced AI, akin to T-Bob, even at one point hiding from Miles Mayhem after putting a dent in Buzzard, and even is seen surrendering to MASK on one occasion with his arms up.
It's possible that multiple Drones, as one is seen being captured in the episode for "One Shining Moment".
The Drone's head does appear on the Buzzard toy, under the center helmet.
What does everyone think of the Drone?
Operating the middle section of Buzzard, the Drone proves to be a formidable pilot, utilizing
Buzzard's Slicer Cannon.
The Drone appears under a helmet in Buzzard, that can raised and lowered with mechanical arms.
The Drone appears to have advanced AI, akin to T-Bob, even at one point hiding from Miles Mayhem after putting a dent in Buzzard, and even is seen surrendering to MASK on one occasion with his arms up.
It's possible that multiple Drones, as one is seen being captured in the episode for "One Shining Moment".
The Drone's head does appear on the Buzzard toy, under the center helmet.
What does everyone think of the Drone?
Tornado Machine
The tornado machine form the episode "The OZ Effect" is a massive flying craft that they use to kidnap groups of villagers with a massive vortex in order to gain forced labor for a secret mining operation.
The craft has no mentioned origins. It creates tornadoes with a massive turbine. During it's first encounter with MASK, it manages to toss their vehicles around with it's powerful vortex.
After tracking the craft back to the secret mine, Miles Mayhem attempts to use the craft, only to be forced out if the craft letting it run out of control.
Miles Mayhem forced down the craft with a missile from Switchblade, in an effort to destroy the mine and the villagers.
Bruce Sato was able to use his Lifter MASK to divert the crippled aircraft into the ocean where it was destroyed in a massive destruction.
What did you all think of this massive VENOM weapon?
The craft has no mentioned origins. It creates tornadoes with a massive turbine. During it's first encounter with MASK, it manages to toss their vehicles around with it's powerful vortex.
After tracking the craft back to the secret mine, Miles Mayhem attempts to use the craft, only to be forced out if the craft letting it run out of control.
Miles Mayhem forced down the craft with a missile from Switchblade, in an effort to destroy the mine and the villagers.
Bruce Sato was able to use his Lifter MASK to divert the crippled aircraft into the ocean where it was destroyed in a massive destruction.
What did you all think of this massive VENOM weapon?
Norman & Myrtle
Appearing in the episode "Caesar's Sword", they became a caught between a battle between MASK and VENOM and narrowly escaped.
Interestingly, they appeared a second time in the episode "Riddle of the Raven Master", where they were on the same tour as Scott and T-Bob, and were fearful of the ghost Scott and T-Bob portrayed.
It was interesting to see such minor characters twice.
So when you have a bad vacation, just think of these two having two trips ruined.
Interestingly, they appeared a second time in the episode "Riddle of the Raven Master", where they were on the same tour as Scott and T-Bob, and were fearful of the ghost Scott and T-Bob portrayed.
It was interesting to see such minor characters twice.
So when you have a bad vacation, just think of these two having two trips ruined.
Generic VENOM Agents (Unmasked)
In part two of our look at generic VENOM agents, we look at the cartoon VENOM agents unmasked.
Appearing in the cartoon episode "The Oz Effect", these VENOM agents appear to be dressed the same as the common cartoon generic VENOM agent, aside from the helmet.
They all appear to have the same hair style, with a red Mohawk. Whether they are required all to have the same appearance, happen to look the same, or have the same hair style for unit cohesion is completely unknown.
Also unique for this appearance, these normally silent agents get some lines of dialogue.
They are armed with stun batons, and in a few shots appear to be wielding sonic drill guns and packs.
These VENOM agents were used to force the native population to work in their secret mine, until MASK saves the day.
Appearing in the cartoon episode "The Oz Effect", these VENOM agents appear to be dressed the same as the common cartoon generic VENOM agent, aside from the helmet.
They all appear to have the same hair style, with a red Mohawk. Whether they are required all to have the same appearance, happen to look the same, or have the same hair style for unit cohesion is completely unknown.
Also unique for this appearance, these normally silent agents get some lines of dialogue.
They are armed with stun batons, and in a few shots appear to be wielding sonic drill guns and packs.
These VENOM agents were used to force the native population to work in their secret mine, until MASK saves the day.
Generic VENOM Agents (Masked)
Masked generic VENOM agents.
From various episodes in the cartoon series comes the VENOM agents. First appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", the green suited, wearing masks with red visors.
No sign of the masks have any powers, but these VENOM agents have been seen wielding rifles.
Sadly no official toys of these agents were ever produced.
They did not appear often, usually acting as guards.
Next time we look at the unmasked version.
From various episodes in the cartoon series comes the VENOM agents. First appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", the green suited, wearing masks with red visors.
No sign of the masks have any powers, but these VENOM agents have been seen wielding rifles.
Sadly no official toys of these agents were ever produced.
They did not appear often, usually acting as guards.
Next time we look at the unmasked version.
VENOM Submarine
VENOM used a large submarine as their base of operations in the episode "Death from the Sky". The sub was large, enough to transport the VENOM vehicles, a tractor ray, and a dual laser gun battery.
The sub could open up to land the ground based VENOM vehicles, and an opening section for Switchblade.
Mutiple generic VENOM agents helped to man the ship.
The ship proved to be fairly effective in combat against MASK. It was destroyed by a stray missile from Switchblade.
The sub could open up to land the ground based VENOM vehicles, and an opening section for Switchblade.
Mutiple generic VENOM agents helped to man the ship.
The ship proved to be fairly effective in combat against MASK. It was destroyed by a stray missile from Switchblade.
VENOM Transforming Airfield
During the events of the episode Vanishing Point, VENOM created a fake airfield in the desert in order to capture an experimental aircraft.
The fake McKenna Airfield was created using holograms and a runway that was hidden under folding panels. Below the false airfield, was a sizable VENOM base.
A large array of pop up laser guns and various generic VENOM agents provided defense and access to the base was given by a ramp to the underground portions.
VENOM built the base in secret, under the guise of building a Gypsum plant, and interestingly enough, helped the economy of nearby McKenna Flats.
VENOM successfully captured the aircraft, as well as a cargo plane, but their plan was foiled by MASK.
Miles Mayhem attempted to destroy the base with a self-destruct device, but the explosion was foiled by Bruce and Gloria.
Next time we look at another VENOM topic in the same episode.
The fake McKenna Airfield was created using holograms and a runway that was hidden under folding panels. Below the false airfield, was a sizable VENOM base.
A large array of pop up laser guns and various generic VENOM agents provided defense and access to the base was given by a ramp to the underground portions.
VENOM built the base in secret, under the guise of building a Gypsum plant, and interestingly enough, helped the economy of nearby McKenna Flats.
VENOM successfully captured the aircraft, as well as a cargo plane, but their plan was foiled by MASK.
Miles Mayhem attempted to destroy the base with a self-destruct device, but the explosion was foiled by Bruce and Gloria.
Next time we look at another VENOM topic in the same episode.
Rhino Self Changing Tire
In the cartoon episode "The Gate of Darkness", Rhino had driven over a bed of spikes, puncturing its tire and flipping into a bed of hot coals.
After using Lifter to get Rhino back on its wheels, the tire was automatically repaired. The bare wheel hub (it appears the remains of the old tire melted or came off maybe, its unclear), back into Rhino, emerging moments later with a new tire.
Interestingly, in the episode "Secret of the Stones", when Rhino's front wheel was shot out by Sly Rax, this was not employed.
During the Racing series, Razorback, Goliath, and Bulldog when they had punctured tires, all needed to be manually changed, suggesting this was possibly a late upgrade to Rhino.
What do you think about this technology?
After using Lifter to get Rhino back on its wheels, the tire was automatically repaired. The bare wheel hub (it appears the remains of the old tire melted or came off maybe, its unclear), back into Rhino, emerging moments later with a new tire.
Interestingly, in the episode "Secret of the Stones", when Rhino's front wheel was shot out by Sly Rax, this was not employed.
During the Racing series, Razorback, Goliath, and Bulldog when they had punctured tires, all needed to be manually changed, suggesting this was possibly a late upgrade to Rhino.
What do you think about this technology?
Blackout
Blackout was a weapon designed by a Japanese scientist named Yama and was designed to transport electrical power during emergency power situations.
Miles Mayhem contracted Yams to build the machine for $2 million, convincing Yama he would use the machine for good.
Miles stole the machine rather than paying for it, and would use Blackout as it would be dubbed to terrorize Japan.
Blackout was controlled from Switchblade via remote control and would destroy several power stations.
Armed with arms that could be used to collect electricity, and powerful cannons that could shoot back it's energy, Blackout proved to be a formidable weapon, being nearly invincible even besting Thunderhawk.
MASK after consulting with Yama, devise a plan to use lightning rods and energy collectors on Rhino, Thunderhawk and Shark to collect up Blackouts energy and then destroyed it with a concentrated blast, with Miles Mayhem lamenting at least he didn't pay for it.
Miles Mayhem contracted Yams to build the machine for $2 million, convincing Yama he would use the machine for good.
Miles stole the machine rather than paying for it, and would use Blackout as it would be dubbed to terrorize Japan.
Blackout was controlled from Switchblade via remote control and would destroy several power stations.
Armed with arms that could be used to collect electricity, and powerful cannons that could shoot back it's energy, Blackout proved to be a formidable weapon, being nearly invincible even besting Thunderhawk.
MASK after consulting with Yama, devise a plan to use lightning rods and energy collectors on Rhino, Thunderhawk and Shark to collect up Blackouts energy and then destroyed it with a concentrated blast, with Miles Mayhem lamenting at least he didn't pay for it.
VENOM Transforming Oil Tanker
Appearing in the cartoon episode "In Dutch", VENOM operates an oil tanker that is fully capable on transforming into an oil rig.
It was relatively uncommon for non-toy transforming vehicles (aside from Shark) to appear in the show.
The bow of the ship would sink at a 90 degree angle and the stern would transform into three sections to form the visible part of the tanker.
The design does appear to thought out, with an opening section for Piranha to launch and an opening helicopter pad for Switchblade.
The tanker would only appear once in the show sadly. It was sunk by Brad and Gloria.
It was relatively uncommon for non-toy transforming vehicles (aside from Shark) to appear in the show.
The bow of the ship would sink at a 90 degree angle and the stern would transform into three sections to form the visible part of the tanker.
The design does appear to thought out, with an opening section for Piranha to launch and an opening helicopter pad for Switchblade.
The tanker would only appear once in the show sadly. It was sunk by Brad and Gloria.
VENOM Headquarter
Appearing in the episode "The Deathstone", VENOM Headquarters appears to be what its name suggests.
The Headquarters appears to be a bunker built into the side of cliff. In the area before is an open courtyard where the VENOM vehicles are parked.
There appears to be an interior lab, which the only part if the facility we see.
In the Knight Books adaption, it describes the lab as having state of the art computers. The adaption describes the structure as a cement bunker in the desert and covered by a camoflauge tarp.
The Headquarters does not appear again during the course of the cartoon.
In the U.S. comic we see another structure for the VENOM Headquarters. This is a less discreet structure shaped like a massive snake.
The Headquarters appears to be a bunker built into the side of cliff. In the area before is an open courtyard where the VENOM vehicles are parked.
There appears to be an interior lab, which the only part if the facility we see.
In the Knight Books adaption, it describes the lab as having state of the art computers. The adaption describes the structure as a cement bunker in the desert and covered by a camoflauge tarp.
The Headquarters does not appear again during the course of the cartoon.
In the U.S. comic we see another structure for the VENOM Headquarters. This is a less discreet structure shaped like a massive snake.
Rhino's Winch
Appearing in the episodes the "Oz Effect" and "Secret of the Stones", the winch is an interesting bit of cartoon continuity.
The winch is a portable winch that could be attached to the back of Rhino. It appears to be fairly lightweight and is used as a tow cable.
It was used in the episode "The Oz Effect" to save Gator and Firecracker from a quicksand trap, and again in the episode "Secret of the Stones" to lift a stone slab.
The winch does appear to be possibly under powered struggling with pulling out Firecracker and the Stone slab.
It would likely be possible for custom piece be made for a Rhino toy, which would be a cool addition.
The winch is a portable winch that could be attached to the back of Rhino. It appears to be fairly lightweight and is used as a tow cable.
It was used in the episode "The Oz Effect" to save Gator and Firecracker from a quicksand trap, and again in the episode "Secret of the Stones" to lift a stone slab.
The winch does appear to be possibly under powered struggling with pulling out Firecracker and the Stone slab.
It would likely be possible for custom piece be made for a Rhino toy, which would be a cool addition.
Major David Krauss
Obscure M.A.S.K. character time. Major David Krauss AKA:Shadow, Chief of Security at Cape Canaveral.
During the cartoon episode "Everglades Oddity", Major Krauss was paid by VENOM so they could gain access to Cape Canaveral in an attempt to steal the space shuttle.
He is a trusted security chief, and is code named Shadow.
Krauss seems to genuinely get along well with Miles Mayhem. Mayhem pays him compliments and puts his arm around him, and appears impressed with Krauss. Maybe Mayhem wanted to recruit him for VENOM?
Krauss's fate is left completely unknown. He is never discovered, and there no mention of him being caught. It's possible he got away.
The UK novelization sheds no further light on Major Krauss's fate.
As far as I am aware, there has never been a release of Switchblade Miles Mayhem in green anywhere in the world, as it would be a suitable stand in for the Major.
During the cartoon episode "Everglades Oddity", Major Krauss was paid by VENOM so they could gain access to Cape Canaveral in an attempt to steal the space shuttle.
He is a trusted security chief, and is code named Shadow.
Krauss seems to genuinely get along well with Miles Mayhem. Mayhem pays him compliments and puts his arm around him, and appears impressed with Krauss. Maybe Mayhem wanted to recruit him for VENOM?
Krauss's fate is left completely unknown. He is never discovered, and there no mention of him being caught. It's possible he got away.
The UK novelization sheds no further light on Major Krauss's fate.
As far as I am aware, there has never been a release of Switchblade Miles Mayhem in green anywhere in the world, as it would be a suitable stand in for the Major.
Kenny
Kenny appears in the episode "Demolition Derby Duel to the Death".
He is seem helping Clutch get Wildcat ready for the event.
He is seen behind the wheel of Wildcat, but not seen actually operating the vehicle. It's clear Clutch trusts Kenny to help work on a MASK vehicle.
He is seen being tossed aside by Bruno. There appears to be no further appearances by Ken.
He is seem helping Clutch get Wildcat ready for the event.
He is seen behind the wheel of Wildcat, but not seen actually operating the vehicle. It's clear Clutch trusts Kenny to help work on a MASK vehicle.
He is seen being tossed aside by Bruno. There appears to be no further appearances by Ken.
Raoul Vega
Appearing in the episode "Battle for Baja", Raoul Vega was a rarity in MASK as he was a non-agent who got to pilot a MASK vehicle.
He was the son of the president of Mexico, and was loaned Goliath, in exchange for late entry for MASK into a race.
Raoul was a medic in the Mexican Army, and was determined to prove himself to his father.
He is targeted by VENOM to be kidnapped and held for ransom, but he is saved by MASK and wins the race.
He was the son of the president of Mexico, and was loaned Goliath, in exchange for late entry for MASK into a race.
Raoul was a medic in the Mexican Army, and was determined to prove himself to his father.
He is targeted by VENOM to be kidnapped and held for ransom, but he is saved by MASK and wins the race.
Stinger Scorpion Armor
As see in the episode "The Chinese Scorpion" , as an added armor for Stinger, the scorpion gave Stinger extra protection, large claws, with the tail being a powerful laser cannon. Stinger was also able shoot a laser blast from the vehicles grill.
VENOM uses the Scorpion to capture Dr Choi, an archeologist in order to force him to find a treasure hidden in the Great Wall of China.
Matt and Bruce follow the tracks of the Scorpion and encounter it in the Great Wall. In the ensuing battle, Thunderhawk is forced down by the Scorpion and buried in the wall.
Matt and Bruce survive the encounter, and Matt is able to destroy the Scorpion with Rhino before Bruno can get Stinger into the armor.
VENOM uses the Scorpion to capture Dr Choi, an archeologist in order to force him to find a treasure hidden in the Great Wall of China.
Matt and Bruce follow the tracks of the Scorpion and encounter it in the Great Wall. In the ensuing battle, Thunderhawk is forced down by the Scorpion and buried in the wall.
Matt and Bruce survive the encounter, and Matt is able to destroy the Scorpion with Rhino before Bruno can get Stinger into the armor.
A Bird? A Plane? A Windmill? A Switchblade?
As seen in the episode "In Dutch" to play Don Quixote, we look at the Windmill disguise for Switchblade.
Spotted flying by T-Bob, Miles Mayhem used the disguised Switchblade to hide among real Windmills.
When seen taking off again by Scott and T-Bob, Thunderhawk takes to the skies after it
Thunderhawk is forced down as the Windmill is revealed to be Switchblade as it sheds it's disguise.
The rotors of Switchblade, as well as two extra fake blades become the sail of the Windmill.
A large round metal section covers the lower part of the base of the Windmill.
Being as the subject of transforming Windmills seldom comes up, in the anime series G Gundam, a Gundam does transform into a Windmill and hides out for a good portion of the series proving Windmills are apparently good disguises.
What do you think? Do you like this disguise? Do you want a toy of this one?
Spotted flying by T-Bob, Miles Mayhem used the disguised Switchblade to hide among real Windmills.
When seen taking off again by Scott and T-Bob, Thunderhawk takes to the skies after it
Thunderhawk is forced down as the Windmill is revealed to be Switchblade as it sheds it's disguise.
The rotors of Switchblade, as well as two extra fake blades become the sail of the Windmill.
A large round metal section covers the lower part of the base of the Windmill.
Being as the subject of transforming Windmills seldom comes up, in the anime series G Gundam, a Gundam does transform into a Windmill and hides out for a good portion of the series proving Windmills are apparently good disguises.
What do you think? Do you like this disguise? Do you want a toy of this one?
VENOM Tractor Trailer
VENOM tractor trailer as seen in the episode "Vanishing Point".
In order to collect supplies, Rax and Dagger travel to McKenna Flats in a large purple tractor trailer truck.
The design for the truck was unique, with gull wing doors, and a side opening in the trailer which Piranha emerges from.
The truck did not appear to feature any transformation or weapons.
It was last seen entering the VENOM base and it's ultimate fate is unknown.
In order to collect supplies, Rax and Dagger travel to McKenna Flats in a large purple tractor trailer truck.
The design for the truck was unique, with gull wing doors, and a side opening in the trailer which Piranha emerges from.
The truck did not appear to feature any transformation or weapons.
It was last seen entering the VENOM base and it's ultimate fate is unknown.
Trojan Horse
In the above post we looked at the VENOM truck from the episode "Vanishing Point".
There is a possible bit of continuity with a prior episode, "Highway to Terror".
MASK uses a similar truck when they use it as a Trojan Horse to enter VENOM's base. While the color is different, the designs are very similar, and it's interesting this design made it into multiple episodes of the show.
There is a possible bit of continuity with a prior episode, "Highway to Terror".
MASK uses a similar truck when they use it as a Trojan Horse to enter VENOM's base. While the color is different, the designs are very similar, and it's interesting this design made it into multiple episodes of the show.
The Explorer
The Explorer from the episode "Secret of the Stones" is first seen approaching a temple on the Yucatan Peninsula and spies on a Mayan Priest showing his young protege the weightless stones of temple.
The Explorer hid among the ruins and watched this scene in surprise.
He subsequently took the information to Miles Mayhem and VENOM, stating as soon as he saw this amazing feat, he knew Mayhem would want to know about it.
He provided a map to the area he drew.
Impressed Mayhem paid the Explorer with a briefcase of cash. The Explorer pleased thanked Mayhem saying it was a lot of 'coffee beans.'
He then took his leave with the money and was not seen again. His fate is unknown, but it can be speculated some of the money went for some coffee.
The Explorer seems to be familiar with VENOM, enough to seek them out with his find. It's unclear if he had been hired by them, knew of them by reputation, or had worked with VENOM prior.
Mayhem paying for the information without concrete proof shows he trusts his information, and none of the other VENOM agents question it, suggesting there is some level of trust.
Mayhem paying him is interesting. The Explorer is paid very well. This along with Mayhem's treatment of Major Krauss in the episode Everglades Oddity shows Miles Mayhem pays well, and is capable of treating useful individuals well.
What do you think about the Explorer? Do you consider part of VENOM?
The Explorer hid among the ruins and watched this scene in surprise.
He subsequently took the information to Miles Mayhem and VENOM, stating as soon as he saw this amazing feat, he knew Mayhem would want to know about it.
He provided a map to the area he drew.
Impressed Mayhem paid the Explorer with a briefcase of cash. The Explorer pleased thanked Mayhem saying it was a lot of 'coffee beans.'
He then took his leave with the money and was not seen again. His fate is unknown, but it can be speculated some of the money went for some coffee.
The Explorer seems to be familiar with VENOM, enough to seek them out with his find. It's unclear if he had been hired by them, knew of them by reputation, or had worked with VENOM prior.
Mayhem paying for the information without concrete proof shows he trusts his information, and none of the other VENOM agents question it, suggesting there is some level of trust.
Mayhem paying him is interesting. The Explorer is paid very well. This along with Mayhem's treatment of Major Krauss in the episode Everglades Oddity shows Miles Mayhem pays well, and is capable of treating useful individuals well.
What do you think about the Explorer? Do you consider part of VENOM?
The Laser Cannon
The Laser Cannon from the episode "Video VENOM" developed by the U.S. Military, the Laser Cannon was a top secret weapon being transported to California for testing on a military train.
The train was to pass through Cliffwood Colorado, but was stopped by VENOM who blocked the tracks with the brainwashed residents of the town.
A lieutenant went to confront this crowd, but the train's guard detachment was soon overtaken, captured and brainwashed.
VENOM then dumped the train in a large nearby lake and used their brainwashed labor force to disassemble the cannon and reassemble it in an old lumber mill.
Their plan was to fire the weapon at long range to destroy the Texas oil companies oil fields if they did not meet their ransom demands.
As the weapon was nearing completion, M.A.S.K. attacked, but were halted by the intervention of the brainwashed civilians and military personnel, leaving the VENOM Agents to finish the cannon.
Miles Mayhem activated the cannon and fought off M.A.S.K., proving a formidle weapon, holding off our heroes.
The gun taking time to recharge was it's downfall, allowing Brad and Dusty to lead a counterattack, forcing VENOM to abandon the cannon, but not before Miles Mayhem to set the gun to fire automatically and locking the controls.
During the fight, the gun shrugged off Gator's Electric Ouch, Gloria's Aura MASK and Firecracker's freeze guns, showing the gun was formidable and nearly invincible to attacks.
Matt defused the guns attack before firing on the oil fields with Spectrum, turning the cannon's blast into ordinary sunlight.
The train was to pass through Cliffwood Colorado, but was stopped by VENOM who blocked the tracks with the brainwashed residents of the town.
A lieutenant went to confront this crowd, but the train's guard detachment was soon overtaken, captured and brainwashed.
VENOM then dumped the train in a large nearby lake and used their brainwashed labor force to disassemble the cannon and reassemble it in an old lumber mill.
Their plan was to fire the weapon at long range to destroy the Texas oil companies oil fields if they did not meet their ransom demands.
As the weapon was nearing completion, M.A.S.K. attacked, but were halted by the intervention of the brainwashed civilians and military personnel, leaving the VENOM Agents to finish the cannon.
Miles Mayhem activated the cannon and fought off M.A.S.K., proving a formidle weapon, holding off our heroes.
The gun taking time to recharge was it's downfall, allowing Brad and Dusty to lead a counterattack, forcing VENOM to abandon the cannon, but not before Miles Mayhem to set the gun to fire automatically and locking the controls.
During the fight, the gun shrugged off Gator's Electric Ouch, Gloria's Aura MASK and Firecracker's freeze guns, showing the gun was formidable and nearly invincible to attacks.
Matt defused the guns attack before firing on the oil fields with Spectrum, turning the cannon's blast into ordinary sunlight.
The Horn of Plenty
Appearing in the episode "The Gate of Darkness", The Horn of Plenty was a new tractor, which was developed by Matt Trakker.
According to Matt Trakker, this new tractor could tell soil composition and seed distribution at the touch of a button.
This would allow for a good crop every year and eliminate any guess work in farming. As it would help feed many people, Matt Trakker named this large tractor The Horn of Plenty.
The Horn of Plenty appears to a large red tractor, with equipment that appears to be for plowing and what looks to be for seed spreading.
In India, Matt operated the tractor, and demonstrated the tractor along with Bruce Sato to a Mr. Subas, he expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Indian people.
The demonstration was cut short by Alex, Scott and T-Bob bringing news of the theft of a cobra. Mr. Subas was asked to help by Matt Trakker, helping with the early part of the investigation.
There unfortunately was no farming vehicles made into M.A.S.K vehicles.
Would you want to see farming vehicles in M.A.S.K.?
According to Matt Trakker, this new tractor could tell soil composition and seed distribution at the touch of a button.
This would allow for a good crop every year and eliminate any guess work in farming. As it would help feed many people, Matt Trakker named this large tractor The Horn of Plenty.
The Horn of Plenty appears to a large red tractor, with equipment that appears to be for plowing and what looks to be for seed spreading.
In India, Matt operated the tractor, and demonstrated the tractor along with Bruce Sato to a Mr. Subas, he expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Indian people.
The demonstration was cut short by Alex, Scott and T-Bob bringing news of the theft of a cobra. Mr. Subas was asked to help by Matt Trakker, helping with the early part of the investigation.
There unfortunately was no farming vehicles made into M.A.S.K vehicles.
Would you want to see farming vehicles in M.A.S.K.?
T-Bob's Airboat
Appearing in the episode "Everglades Oddity", this upgrade was a modification made to T-Bob after seeing an air boat at Alex Sector's reptile farm in Florida.
Using an old fan found in a junk pile, Scott added the fan to the top of T-Bob's head and inflatable pontoons to the lower part of T-Bob.
The pontoons could retract into T-Bob allowing him to transform back to his normal mode or regular motorcycle mode. The fan remained still.on the top his head.
Scott and T-Bob used this modification to follow Matt and Alex's airboat and was instrumental in helping to get some anti-venom to an injured Matt Trakker as it was far faster than a normal airboat.
The fan was used to help cool Matt's fever.
The upgrade appears to have been removed as the fan was later seen removed.
Using an old fan found in a junk pile, Scott added the fan to the top of T-Bob's head and inflatable pontoons to the lower part of T-Bob.
The pontoons could retract into T-Bob allowing him to transform back to his normal mode or regular motorcycle mode. The fan remained still.on the top his head.
Scott and T-Bob used this modification to follow Matt and Alex's airboat and was instrumental in helping to get some anti-venom to an injured Matt Trakker as it was far faster than a normal airboat.
The fan was used to help cool Matt's fever.
The upgrade appears to have been removed as the fan was later seen removed.
T-Bob's Goop Bomb
Appearing the episode the "Secret of Life", Goop Bomb was a glue spraying weapon stored in T-Bob's head.
Expressing concerns about what would happen if they ran into a Mummy during a dig in Egypt, Scott suggested they use Goop Bomb to stop it.
T-Bob protested, saying his Goop Bomp never worked properly. Scott ordered him to try out the weapon on shovel, but it caused T-Bob to be the victim of his own weapon.
Later on when running into VENOM, T-Bob used the weapon to escape. T-Bob aimed at the ground, which Scott questioned, but T-Bob was able to slime Miles Mayhem, Sly Rax, and Vanessa Warfield.
T-Bob said he was able to use it this time successfully, since he was able to hit a target he wasn't aiming at.
The VENOM Agents were soon freed a short moment later, suggesting the effects of the Goop Bomb were short lived.
Expressing concerns about what would happen if they ran into a Mummy during a dig in Egypt, Scott suggested they use Goop Bomb to stop it.
T-Bob protested, saying his Goop Bomp never worked properly. Scott ordered him to try out the weapon on shovel, but it caused T-Bob to be the victim of his own weapon.
Later on when running into VENOM, T-Bob used the weapon to escape. T-Bob aimed at the ground, which Scott questioned, but T-Bob was able to slime Miles Mayhem, Sly Rax, and Vanessa Warfield.
T-Bob said he was able to use it this time successfully, since he was able to hit a target he wasn't aiming at.
The VENOM Agents were soon freed a short moment later, suggesting the effects of the Goop Bomb were short lived.
Osk and Mike
Appearing in the episode "Everglades Oddity", these two boys stumbled upon a VENOM plan, namely a wooden mock up of the Space Shuttle VENOM was going to use to steal the real Space Shuttle.
While traveling by canoe through the Everglades, these two boys saw the mock up hidden under camouflage nets. On taking a closer look, Mike entered the fake shuttle, with Osk closing the door.
Unable to get the door back open, Osk went to enlist of Alex Sector, over at Alex's reptile farm.
Alex thought the story was fantastical, but not impossible due to the close proximity to Cape Canaveral.
Alex took Osk back in his air boat, and with a crowbar, Alex freed the trapped Mike.
Alex then contacted Matt Trakker.
After Matt arrived, Mike and Osk hung out with Scott and T-Bob. They seemed to get along well with Scott, offering to later show him the mock up and showing Scott a junk pile of parts that Scott used to upgrade T-Bob into an air boat.
Mike and Osk would then further help prove there worth when they helped locate and bring a snake bite kit to an injured Matt Trakker.
A few additional notes on Mike and Osk. The boys were Seminole according to the Knight Books adaption. Mike is the fellow in the orange.
They proved to be instrumental in helping to uncover the VENOM plot and helped to save Matt Trakker.
While traveling by canoe through the Everglades, these two boys saw the mock up hidden under camouflage nets. On taking a closer look, Mike entered the fake shuttle, with Osk closing the door.
Unable to get the door back open, Osk went to enlist of Alex Sector, over at Alex's reptile farm.
Alex thought the story was fantastical, but not impossible due to the close proximity to Cape Canaveral.
Alex took Osk back in his air boat, and with a crowbar, Alex freed the trapped Mike.
Alex then contacted Matt Trakker.
After Matt arrived, Mike and Osk hung out with Scott and T-Bob. They seemed to get along well with Scott, offering to later show him the mock up and showing Scott a junk pile of parts that Scott used to upgrade T-Bob into an air boat.
Mike and Osk would then further help prove there worth when they helped locate and bring a snake bite kit to an injured Matt Trakker.
A few additional notes on Mike and Osk. The boys were Seminole according to the Knight Books adaption. Mike is the fellow in the orange.
They proved to be instrumental in helping to uncover the VENOM plot and helped to save Matt Trakker.
Obscure Generic VENOM Agents
These are quite possibly the most obscure of the generic VENOM Agents.
Appearing in the VENOM base in the episode "Cold Fever", these four VENOM Agents are seen scrambling out of the way of giant snowball containing T-Bob.
Despite their short amount of screen time, they all have unique looking animation models. One is a blonde haired man in sunglasses. Another in a white hat (possibly a sailors hat), and two other dark haired men.
In another establishing shot of the base we also see two other VENOM Agents as well as a halftrack of unique design.
Did you notice these VENOM Agents?
Appearing in the VENOM base in the episode "Cold Fever", these four VENOM Agents are seen scrambling out of the way of giant snowball containing T-Bob.
Despite their short amount of screen time, they all have unique looking animation models. One is a blonde haired man in sunglasses. Another in a white hat (possibly a sailors hat), and two other dark haired men.
In another establishing shot of the base we also see two other VENOM Agents as well as a halftrack of unique design.
Did you notice these VENOM Agents?
Professor Stevens
Professor Stevens was noteworthy in that she was given the first line of dialogue in the M.A.S.K. cartoon.
Appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", Professor Stevens was brought in by the U.S. Army to investigate a meteorite and was tasked with handling the retrieval.
Due to the radiation from the meteor, heavy radiation suits were needed.
Unfortunately for the Professor, VENOM had other plans. Professor Stevens video recorded Switchblade disguised as a UFO stealing the meteor.
This was witnessed by Cliff Dagger, who attempted to silence the Professor and take her camera.
Dagger initially mistook the Professor for a man, prior to unmasking her.
Professor Stevens kicked Dagger in the shin and attempted to make her escape in a jeep.
Dagger in Jackhammer presued her jeep. Soon the chase was joined by Sly Rax in Piranha. The Professor was able to evade their fire as the VENOM Agents attempted to stop her before she could reach a nearby city.
The Professor took the tape out of the camera, before her jeep's tire was taken out by Piranha's lasers. The jeep sped off a cliff into a near by river.
The VENOM Agents assuming the Professor had perished, commenting she was a good driver, but not good diver.
Luckily for the Professor, she was rescued and brought to Matt Trakker's mansion. (The Golden Books version shows Thunderhawk flying over after she crashed).
The Professor awoke in Matt Trakker's study (in different clothes too boot). She knew of Matt Trakker and his reputation to help. She explained about the meteor and gave him the tape. (Matt Trakker had determined her identity by her name stitched on her radiation suit in the Knights Books adaption).
She believed the meteor's could be used for her new life saving technique but in the wrong hands it could be used for destruction.
After viewing and having the computer scan the tape, Matt Trakker had his computer scan Professor Stevens, including a cardiogram and polygrams, it was recommend the Professor get plenty of rest, with Matt telling her he'd handle the situation and she could rest at there.
After recovering the meteor (which VENOM had split into three pieces), Professor Stevens reassembled the meteor with the help of robotic arms.
Matt wanted her to use the healing technique on an injured Hondo.
This worked, with Professor knowing her job would be to find what to do with the meteor. Unfortunately, the meteor ceased giving off radiation.
It's unknown what became of the Professor and her research.
What do you think of Professor Stevens?
Appearing in the first episode "The Deathstone", Professor Stevens was brought in by the U.S. Army to investigate a meteorite and was tasked with handling the retrieval.
Due to the radiation from the meteor, heavy radiation suits were needed.
Unfortunately for the Professor, VENOM had other plans. Professor Stevens video recorded Switchblade disguised as a UFO stealing the meteor.
This was witnessed by Cliff Dagger, who attempted to silence the Professor and take her camera.
Dagger initially mistook the Professor for a man, prior to unmasking her.
Professor Stevens kicked Dagger in the shin and attempted to make her escape in a jeep.
Dagger in Jackhammer presued her jeep. Soon the chase was joined by Sly Rax in Piranha. The Professor was able to evade their fire as the VENOM Agents attempted to stop her before she could reach a nearby city.
The Professor took the tape out of the camera, before her jeep's tire was taken out by Piranha's lasers. The jeep sped off a cliff into a near by river.
The VENOM Agents assuming the Professor had perished, commenting she was a good driver, but not good diver.
Luckily for the Professor, she was rescued and brought to Matt Trakker's mansion. (The Golden Books version shows Thunderhawk flying over after she crashed).
The Professor awoke in Matt Trakker's study (in different clothes too boot). She knew of Matt Trakker and his reputation to help. She explained about the meteor and gave him the tape. (Matt Trakker had determined her identity by her name stitched on her radiation suit in the Knights Books adaption).
She believed the meteor's could be used for her new life saving technique but in the wrong hands it could be used for destruction.
After viewing and having the computer scan the tape, Matt Trakker had his computer scan Professor Stevens, including a cardiogram and polygrams, it was recommend the Professor get plenty of rest, with Matt telling her he'd handle the situation and she could rest at there.
After recovering the meteor (which VENOM had split into three pieces), Professor Stevens reassembled the meteor with the help of robotic arms.
Matt wanted her to use the healing technique on an injured Hondo.
This worked, with Professor knowing her job would be to find what to do with the meteor. Unfortunately, the meteor ceased giving off radiation.
It's unknown what became of the Professor and her research.
What do you think of Professor Stevens?
Jackhammer's Trailor
In the cartoon the trailer appeared in the episode "The Currency Conspiracy".
The trailer appears to be an open topped trailer that Sly Rax (yes, Sly Rax) in order to transport equipment back to the VENOM base.
After a skiing mishap, Scott and T-Bob fell into the trailer and were inadvertently transported back to the VENOM base.
The trailer appears to have been removed from Jackhammer prior to MASK arriving.
The trailer is black and seems to have the same pipe present on Jackhammer.
In the UK Comics, a similar trailer is used in the story The Growth Ray, where it used to transport the title weapon.
The trailer appears to be an open topped trailer that Sly Rax (yes, Sly Rax) in order to transport equipment back to the VENOM base.
After a skiing mishap, Scott and T-Bob fell into the trailer and were inadvertently transported back to the VENOM base.
The trailer appears to have been removed from Jackhammer prior to MASK arriving.
The trailer is black and seems to have the same pipe present on Jackhammer.
In the UK Comics, a similar trailer is used in the story The Growth Ray, where it used to transport the title weapon.
VENOM's Ultra Beam Generator
Appearing in the episode "Plant Show", VENOM developed a giant fast growing vine and used these plants to terrorize the city of Los Angeles.
The vines were a hybrid plants developed from two species found only in Brazil.
VENOM spread the seeds with a special seed throwing device mounted on the hood of Manta. Switchblade would follow behind with the Ultra Beam Generator, which use a special intensified ultraviolet beam in order to trigger rapid growth in the plants.
Manta also appears to have been outfitted with large knife like blades that it used to escape.
Despite collecting a sample of the beam, M.A.S.K. had little they could do to prevent the beam from creating more vines.
The Ultra Beam Generator proved to be too effective, when Manta accidentally flew into the beam, causing all the stored seeds to grow.
The Ultra Beam Generator was then destroyed by a laser blast from Thunderhawk.
M.A.S.K. learned that vines had a weakness to cold temperatures, bringing an end to this VENOM scheme.
What did you think of this plan?
The vines were a hybrid plants developed from two species found only in Brazil.
VENOM spread the seeds with a special seed throwing device mounted on the hood of Manta. Switchblade would follow behind with the Ultra Beam Generator, which use a special intensified ultraviolet beam in order to trigger rapid growth in the plants.
Manta also appears to have been outfitted with large knife like blades that it used to escape.
Despite collecting a sample of the beam, M.A.S.K. had little they could do to prevent the beam from creating more vines.
The Ultra Beam Generator proved to be too effective, when Manta accidentally flew into the beam, causing all the stored seeds to grow.
The Ultra Beam Generator was then destroyed by a laser blast from Thunderhawk.
M.A.S.K. learned that vines had a weakness to cold temperatures, bringing an end to this VENOM scheme.
What did you think of this plan?
T-Bob Snow Thrower
During a snow storm near Boulder Hill and Matt Trakker's mansion, Scott upgraded T-Bob in order to help him clear out the mansions driveway, so Scott could get his allowance which he says he was in need of. (According the episode's PSA, that need was apparently fireworks.)
Scott said it would take too long to shovel and apparently Matt Trakker didn't own a snow thrower or have a plow service.
A motor was installed in T-Bob that was started with a pull cord. T-Bob was modified with intakes on his legs and identical nozzles on his hands that allowed to act as a snow thrower. Scott could then ride T-Bob to clear the snow.
This proved to be fairly effective at snow removal, but did have the draw back of dripping water on the floor after the chore was completed and returning inside.
Later on, we see T-Bob cleaning up the Boulder Hill Gas Station, but this time with a vacuum hose attachment, which emptied into a removable bin.
Even later on the MASK Transport, a third use for this add on was seen, when T-Bob was using the nozzles on his arms to act as a hair dryer for Scott, which seemed to make the top of his dome glow red. (Why Scott is drying his hair is unknown. Does the MASK Transport have a shower?)
Once arriving in Acapulco, T-Bob still had the nozzles and intakes attached. T-Bob was unhappy about this, and wanted to go back to normal. Scott said the intakes made look good as T-Bob looked taller.
After encountering VENOM, T-Bob found yet another use for this mode, where he used the intakes on his legs as a vacuum to steal VENOM's device.
However, this success was short lived, as the intakes on his leg made it difficult for the robot to run, with on of the intakes breaking causing him to trip and losing the device back to VENOM.
And as a final use for this upgrade, T-Bob was able to use his arm nozzles as sand blasters, which helped them stop VENOM's plan.
Later on, Scott is seen cleaning out T-Bob's interior circuits with a brush from dust and declaring him to be completely weatherised and ready to go again.
As this upgrade is not seen again, and T-Bob was presumably returned soon after to his normal configuration.
It appears to have been very versatile but at nozzles appeared to hamper T-Bob's limbs.
What did you think of this upgrade?
Scott said it would take too long to shovel and apparently Matt Trakker didn't own a snow thrower or have a plow service.
A motor was installed in T-Bob that was started with a pull cord. T-Bob was modified with intakes on his legs and identical nozzles on his hands that allowed to act as a snow thrower. Scott could then ride T-Bob to clear the snow.
This proved to be fairly effective at snow removal, but did have the draw back of dripping water on the floor after the chore was completed and returning inside.
Later on, we see T-Bob cleaning up the Boulder Hill Gas Station, but this time with a vacuum hose attachment, which emptied into a removable bin.
Even later on the MASK Transport, a third use for this add on was seen, when T-Bob was using the nozzles on his arms to act as a hair dryer for Scott, which seemed to make the top of his dome glow red. (Why Scott is drying his hair is unknown. Does the MASK Transport have a shower?)
Once arriving in Acapulco, T-Bob still had the nozzles and intakes attached. T-Bob was unhappy about this, and wanted to go back to normal. Scott said the intakes made look good as T-Bob looked taller.
After encountering VENOM, T-Bob found yet another use for this mode, where he used the intakes on his legs as a vacuum to steal VENOM's device.
However, this success was short lived, as the intakes on his leg made it difficult for the robot to run, with on of the intakes breaking causing him to trip and losing the device back to VENOM.
And as a final use for this upgrade, T-Bob was able to use his arm nozzles as sand blasters, which helped them stop VENOM's plan.
Later on, Scott is seen cleaning out T-Bob's interior circuits with a brush from dust and declaring him to be completely weatherised and ready to go again.
As this upgrade is not seen again, and T-Bob was presumably returned soon after to his normal configuration.
It appears to have been very versatile but at nozzles appeared to hamper T-Bob's limbs.
What did you think of this upgrade?
VENOM's Gravity Weapon
Appearing in the episode "A Matter of Gravity", this was a powerful weapon mounted on the nose of Switchblade that could generate a beam to increase the force if gravity.
The weapon proved to be effective, in that it destroyed a train engine (in order to steal large amounts of coal), creating diamond armor for Jackhammer and Manta, squishing T-Bob twice, destroying Firecracker and aiding in the robbery if the Philadelphia Mint.
The beam was even able to deflect laser fire. (I'm not sure how lasers are affected by gravity).
The beam was projected from a dish, with two diodes also protruding from Switchblade as part of the weapon.
The weapon is best know for destroying Firecracker, and leading into Hondo being given Hurricane. While Firecracker would quietly return as Buddie Hawks personal vehicle in later episodes, this was a major event.
The Gravity Weapon was destroyed when Gloria Baker used her Aura MASK to redirect the beam back at Switchblade, jamming the controls. Switchblade crashed as a result, and both the aircraft and the laser weapon were destroyed.
What did you think of this weapon?
The weapon proved to be effective, in that it destroyed a train engine (in order to steal large amounts of coal), creating diamond armor for Jackhammer and Manta, squishing T-Bob twice, destroying Firecracker and aiding in the robbery if the Philadelphia Mint.
The beam was even able to deflect laser fire. (I'm not sure how lasers are affected by gravity).
The beam was projected from a dish, with two diodes also protruding from Switchblade as part of the weapon.
The weapon is best know for destroying Firecracker, and leading into Hondo being given Hurricane. While Firecracker would quietly return as Buddie Hawks personal vehicle in later episodes, this was a major event.
The Gravity Weapon was destroyed when Gloria Baker used her Aura MASK to redirect the beam back at Switchblade, jamming the controls. Switchblade crashed as a result, and both the aircraft and the laser weapon were destroyed.
What did you think of this weapon?
Thunderhawk's Disk Launcher
Appearing multiple episodes, including "Video VENOM", this was a large launcher on the underside of Thunderhawk that could launch a round pick like magnetic mine.
In the episode "Bad Vibrations", the launcher is used to launch magnetic disks that could act as rockets, which Matt uses to rescue Gator from falling off a cliff, which Matt was able to control from Thunderhawk remotely.
In the episode "Deadly Blue Slime", the launcher is seen again launching a bugging device on Switchblade.
In the episode "Dinosaur Boy", Thunderhawk is seen dropping a similar round magnetic device similar to the rocket disks, that acted in a similar manner to the prior mentioned disks, suggesting Thunderhawk could drop the disks without the launcher.
Sadly, this feature was not included on the toy. What did you think of this weapon?
In the episode "Bad Vibrations", the launcher is used to launch magnetic disks that could act as rockets, which Matt uses to rescue Gator from falling off a cliff, which Matt was able to control from Thunderhawk remotely.
In the episode "Deadly Blue Slime", the launcher is seen again launching a bugging device on Switchblade.
In the episode "Dinosaur Boy", Thunderhawk is seen dropping a similar round magnetic device similar to the rocket disks, that acted in a similar manner to the prior mentioned disks, suggesting Thunderhawk could drop the disks without the launcher.
Sadly, this feature was not included on the toy. What did you think of this weapon?
