MASK High Tech Helicopter Loyal Subjects Wave 1 Official Reveal
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Get ready for some thrilling MASK news! The Loyal Subjects (TLS) revealed their first bad guy release in the wave, the High Tech Helicopter, formerly the known as the Switchblade!! In an awesome collaboration with Hasbro, TLS is unveiling a brand new M.A.S.K. toy line, inspired by the iconic 1985 series, just in time for the franchise’s monumental 40th anniversary. The Loyal Subjects’ M.A.S.K. toy line will be available for pre-order in partnership with BigBadToyStore starting on July 1st, and expanded distribution will begin on September 2nd in the US and internationally. Be sure to check out the Thunderhawk official reveal as well. So let’s take a look at the MASK High Tech Helicopter Loyal Subjects Wave 1 Official Reveal!
Enjoy the 360 degree view below!
Thanks to toyhuntershollw on Instagram for taking these still images of the new High Tech Helicopter, formerly the Switchblade!
Here we can see it in airplane mode.
Taking a look at the High Tech Helicopter with it’s signature switchblade helicopter blades bring you back to your childhood!
You gotta love this transforming vehicle! From plane to helicopter, it just looks cool! This vehicle will come packed with Myles Mayhem which you will be able to see in the photos below from the MASK booth reveal from NYCC Toy Fair 2025.
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March 1, 2025: Booth Reveal
Here are some amazing booth images Maskforce.com FB group by way of toyhuntershollow showing off the amazing details of the vehicles and figures!
The High Tech Helicopter, aka the Switchblade comes with the classic orange missle with some purple blast effects! The details on Myles Mayhem look spectactular!
Comicbook.com as been given the honors of bringing everyone an exclusive first look at the highly anticipated return of one of the best toy lines, in my opinion, of the 1980’s!
The Vintage Switch Blade
The M.A.S.K. (Mobile Armored Strike Kommand) Switchblade is a vintage toy vehicle from the M.A.S.K. franchise, which was released in the mid-1980s and was a transforming helicopter. The Switchblade is notable for its ability to transform from a sleek motorcycle into a helicopter. In its motorcycle form, the Switchblade has a sporty aesthetic typical of 1980s design, with vibrant colors and decals. When transformed into helicopter mode, it features rotor blades that can spin, enhancing the play experience. M.A.S.K. was both a toy line created by Kenner and an animated television series, featuring a team of heroes and villains who utilized transforming vehicles and masks with special abilities.
Released in 1985 as part of the first wave of the M.A.S.K. toy line, Switchblade was piloted by Miles Mayhem, the leader of VENOM (Vicious Evil Network of Mayhem), who wore the Viper mask. The vehicle transformed from a basic helicopter into a fighter jet with just a flip of the tail.
This was one of my favorite toys as a kid. It was just such a cool toy with awesome play features—the way the wings popped out when you flipped the tail was incredibly satisfying. It was so much fun flying it around the room, launching attacks on the M.A.S.K. agents from above.
Miles Mayhem was the main antagonist in M.A.S.K., serving as both an oil baron and a terrorist. He came packed with the Viper mask and his outfit resembled more a business suit.
