MASK Wave 2 The Loyal Subjects 80’s Stand-ins on Full Display at Spielwarenmesse 2026

Seeing M.A.S.K. Wave 2 go from renders and early reveals to fully realized, physical product (almost) on the show floor is one of those moments that really hits home as a lifelong fan. Wave 2 was officially revealed and the 1980’s figures and vehicles were showcased on display, giving us look at the vintage Hurricane, Jackhammer, Piranha, and Gator. Seeing the scale, proportions, and paint applications of the vintage designs helps clarify the direction TLS is taking with M.A.S.K., especially when it comes to balancing classic Kenner inspiration with modern builds. The vehicles look cohesive as a wave, but each still carried its own personality, with transformation elements and sculpted details. What struck me most was how deliberate Wave 2 feels now that it’s physically in front of us, not just as an expansion, but as a signal that M.A.S.K. is being treated as an ongoing, thoughtfully curated line. Having the vintage line on display at Spielwarenmesse 2026 sends a strong message to collectors that this hopefully isn’t a one-and-done nostalgia play, and getting eyes on these pieces in person makes it easier than ever to imagine how this wave will look once it finally lands on shelves and display cases at home.

Seeing these together up close really hits the nostalgia nerve. The Piranha sits low and wide in deep purple with its split nose, exposed wheels, and layered panel lines, and I like how the small color hits break up the body as it looks ready to dart forward. Jackhammer brings the muscle with its black pickup body, raised rear platform, and hinged sections that give it that modular, weaponized feel. Gator pops immediately with the teal body, flame deco on the hood and sides, and the tall rear section that adds height and presence while still keeping that classic jeep silhouette. Hurricane rounds things out in bright orange with a clean, boxy jeep design, chrome style wheels, and a MASK figure standing alongside it, which really helps lock in the scale and makes the whole display feel like a scene frozen mid mission.

MASK Wave 2 Early Intel and Reveal

Ever since San Diego Comic Con 2025, we’ve all been counting the days to find out which vehicles would complete Wave 2 of The Loyal Subjects M.A.S.K. line. When the Hurricane and Jack Hammer were first confirmed, speculation ran wild about what could possibly round out the wave. Well, the wait is finally over, and I couldn’t be more excited to share the news! After an awesome in-person chat with John from The Loyal Subjects at NYCC 2025, he revealed that the Piranha and Gator will be joining Wave 2, completing this iconic lineup in style! It’s been tough keeping this one under wraps, but the official confirmation finally dropped today during their MASK Monday social post, and it’s every bit as thrilling as we hoped. John also shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes details about Sly Rax’s figure design and how they approached capturing his look in toy form, which we’ll be diving into below.

They dropped the news on Instagram for MASK Monday and two of the vehicles are under different names. The Piranha has changed to the Stealth Submarine Cycle (SSC) and the Jackhammer has changed to the Armored Assault Vehcile (AAV):

The battle’s just getting started… 🚨
This #MASKMonday, we are psyched to reveal the additional 2 vehicles planned for Wave 2, which will be available for purchase in early 2026.

Rolling into the lineup is…

⚡ Hurricane
⚡ Armored Assault Vehicle (A.A.V.)
⚡ Stealth Submarine Cycle (S.S.C.)
⚡ Gator

Sly Rax’s Mask Effects

According to John from The Loyal Subjects, who has the fans in mind with every design decision he makes for the line, Sly Rax’s Stiletto mask will include impressive smoke trail effects designed to replicate the look from the original cartoon, where the mask appeared to fire from its lower section. We can’t wait to see effects that capture that classic animated style.

MASK Wave 2 SDCC Reveal

During their SDCC 2025 panel, The Loyal Subjects thrilled M.A.S.K. fans with an exciting first look at Wave 2 vehicles. The sneak peek confirmed that both the Jackhammer and Hurricane will be joining the lineup, marking the debut of these fan-favorite vehicles in the series. With two iconic vehicles leading the charge, Wave 2 is shaping up to be a strong follow-up for collectors and longtime fans alike.

This image showcases the packaging designs for the upcoming Wave 2 vehicles in The Loyal Subjects’ M.A.S.K. line, featuring Jackhammer and Hurricane. Both packages pay direct homage to the original Kenner releases, complete with vintage-style artwork, vehicle transformation callouts, and character portraits. The Jackhammer is presented in its iconic black SUV form with the original brick-red backdrop, while the Hurricane retains its signature teal and flame deco on the box, alongside a classic image of Hondo MacLean. These retro-inspired designs strike a nostalgic chord and reinforce The Loyal Subjects’ commitment to honoring the legacy of the original 1980s line.

Jack Hammer Vintage

The vintage M.A.S.K. Jackhammer box front features the Venom 4×4 assault vehicle in its attack mode, showing its raised turret and firing cannons with Cliff Dagger standing beside it in his purple outfit and gray mask. The packaging highlights the transforming feature of the vehicle from 4×4 to assault mode, with illustrated action effects around it. The back of the box labels the toy’s functions, including the removable rotatable air defense weapon, reciprocating cannons, and opening doors, while showing the vehicle from a slightly different angle alongside the included Cliff Dagger figure and accessories.

The black Bronco is shown in its standard 4×4 mode, featuring a boxy build with a detailed grille, chrome wheels, and purple side graphics. Inside, Cliff Dagger sits behind the wheel with orange interior panels visible through the windows. The vehicle is capable of transforming from a Bronco into an assault vehicle and back again.

Shown in its assault mode, the Jackhammer’s rear turret is elevated with Cliff Dagger manning the controls while wearing his Torch mask. The vehicle’s transformation reveals an armored hood shield, reciprocating cannons at the rear, and a rotating anti-aircraft turret with a removable air defense weapon mounted on top. The VENOM logo is visible on the tailgate, emphasizing the conversion from the standard Bronco to its full combat setup.

Cliff “Blaster” Dagger is shown in his purple and black outfit with two Torch mask variants: a short version with a compact vent section and a long version that extends further down the neck area. Both masks share the same angular design and visor detailing.

Hurricane Vintage

The vintage M.A.S.K. Hurricane box showcases the ’57 Chevy in its transformation from a street car to a field command post, featuring bright blue body paint with orange flames and chrome detailing. Hondo MacLean is pictured alongside his Blaster II mask. The back of the box highlights weapon functions like the Gale Force Wind Howitzer, night vision scanner, infrared blasters, and rotating sawblade, along with the extra wheel set and deployable land mine.

The Hurricane is shown in its sleek ’57 Chevy form with a teal body, chrome trim, and orange-to-yellow flame graphics stretching across the hood and sides. The car features shiny chrome bumpers and five-spoke wheels, with its signature smooth roofline hiding the transformation mechanisms beneath.

The Hurricane converts into its field command post mode with Hondo MacLean standing through the roof hatch, ready at the vehicle’s control panel. The transformation reveals its full weapon system, including infrared blasters, mini cutting lasers, a gale force wind howitzer mounted at the front, a terror spare land mine at the rear, and a broad sawblade for close defense.

Hondo “Striker” MacLean is shown in his purple, yellow, and blue uniform, representing his role as a weapons specialist and tactical field strategist. A 32-year-old high school history teacher by occupation, he first appeared in the cartoon episode “The Deathstone” and was voiced by Doug Stone, with his comic debut in the Special M.A.S.K. Preview. His Blaster II mask, seen here in blue and red, fires supersonic laser rays and made its cartoon debut in “Deadly Blue Slime.”

Gator

The vintage M.A.S.K. Gator box presents the orange off-road vehicle that converts into a hydroplane, featuring bold Z-MASK side decals and Dusty Hayes at the controls. The front of the box highlights its transforming play feature and included figure, while the back details the action features such as the ejectable depth charge, spring-launched hydroplane, roll bar atom blaster, and powerful freeze cannon.

The Gator appears in its off-road Jeep mode, featuring a bright orange body with purple lightning-style hood decals and chrome detailing on the grille and wheels. Dusty Hayes sits in the driver’s seat dressed in blue and orange, with the rear-mounted roll bar atom blaster and chrome depth charge launcher visible behind him.

The Gator’s transformation sequence shows its swing-up body revealing the detachable hydroplane hidden beneath the chassis. Dusty Hayes pilots the orange craft, featuring a roll bar atom blaster mounted behind him, a front freeze cannon, and an ejectable sonic depth charge secured in the rear compartment.

Dusty “Powderkeg” Hayes is shown in his red, blue, and orange uniform, known for his role as a tracking and demolitions expert. At 25 years old, he works as a pizza cook and delivery man, previously an auto and marine stunt driver. He debuted in the cartoon episode “The Deathstone,” voiced by Doug Stone, and first appeared in comics in A Monster from VENOM. His Backlash mask, available in short and long variants, generates sonic waves and also appeared in both “The Deathstone” episode and the same mini comic.

Piranha

The vintage M.A.S.K. Piranha box highlights the Venom motorcycle that converts into a submarine, featuring its sleek purple and black design with yellow and blue accents. Sly Rax is shown in his black outfit with the silver Stiletto mask. The back of the box details features like the detachable sidecar that becomes a submarine, pop-out stabilizer fins, hidden ground torpedoes, and powerful water cannons.

The Piranha is shown in its motorcycle mode with a sidecar with its deep purple body and translucent canopy open, revealing Sly Rax in his black jacket and blue pants seated at the controls. The vehicle features black spoked wheels, colorful striped decals, and angular paneling that conceals its submarine conversion components.

The Piranha’s transforming feature is shown with its sidecar detached to form a compact submarine equipped with pop-out stabilizer fins. Its purple body conceals powerful water cannons at the front and hidden ground torpedoes underneath, giving the vehicle dual land and underwater attack modes.

Shown here are three views of Sly “Wrecker” Rax, including both versions of his Stiletto mask. The figure on the left shows him unmasked, wearing a black jacket with silver detailing, blue pants, and gloves, while the center features the short version of the Stiletto mask that fits closely to his head, and the right displays the long version that extends farther down the chest with a larger front housing. Codename Wrecker, his age is unknown, and he is a weapons expert and espionage genius who works as a mercenary. He first appeared in the cartoon “The Deathstone” (S1E1) voiced by Mark Halloran and debuted in print in “A Monster from VENOM” Mini Comic #2. His Stiletto mask fires harpoons and shares the same debut appearances across both media.