M.A.S.K. Piranha

With Sly Rax Action Figure and the Stiletto Mask

About This Vintage Toy

The M.A.S.K. Piranha was released in Kenners first wave of this popular toy line. The Piranha was V.E.N.O.M.’s archetypal bad-guy style motorcycle and was inspired by biker gangs and their notorious members. The modified road bike was driven by the typical-looking 80s biker, Sly Rax, who uses the appropriately named Stiletto mask. The motorcycle with a sidecar transformed into an assault submarine vehicle.

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The spring-loaded launch feature for ejecting the submarine was very popular with young children as it brought interactive movable action into imaginary play. When converting the vehicle to attack mode, an action figure can be placed inside the sidecar, and the canopy can be entirely closed for underwater submergence. The powerful water cannons were conveniently positioned to the submarine’s front while the pop-out stabilizer fins were placed on the left and right rear.

Due to the simplicity of this vehicle, the transformation from street motorcycle to sea-ready M.A.S.K. mode attack submarine was relatively quick and straightforward to transform. Similar to the M.A.S.K. Condor V.E.N.O.M.’s Piranha vehicle was also one of the most popular vehicles with young children due to its lower price point than other more extensive and expensive vehicles. It offered an affordable nemesis to any M.A.S.K. collection.


The Stiletto Mask

The Larger Style Mask that Replaced the Original Smaller Version
The Original Smaller Style Mask with No Chest Plate

The Sly Rax action figure featured the Stiletto Mask, which “pretended” to fire harpoons. Kenner’s sarcastic use of the word “pretends” on the packaging ensured the user that the mask itself had no actual powers and the user must pretend that the mask had specific abilities. The smaller mask version shown below was quickly replaced with a larger one that included a slightly extended chest plate. The justification for the change to the more oversized mask was due to a possible choking hazard with children. The original smaller mask version is far rarer to find on the collectors market and is slightly valued. The value of the accessories alone is often worth more than the figure itself, depending on the mint condition of the action figure.

Sly Rax Action Figure

The Sly Rax action figure offered 7 points of articulation with the hips, knees, shoulders, and neck. Due to the overall reduced size of the action figure and to save cost on manufacturing tooling, the M.A.S.K. toy line limited the facial detail on all of the action figures in every series compared to other action figure toy lines produced by Kenner and other competitors. It was thought that consistent mask removal would wear off any painted facial detail paint and that the mask would be on the action figure in most cases during play.

Included Accessories

The M.A.S.K. Piranha included a motorcycle, windshield, sidecar launcher, and side car/submarine. The value of the accessories alone is often worth more than the figure itself, Depending on the mint condition of the collectible.

Original Packaging

Packaging Front
Packaging Back

The original product packaging was a rectangular box with an extended back flap for additional marketing imagery. The packaging also included corrugated inserts to secure the vehicle inside. An illustrated action-based scene, logo, and action figure image appeared on the front of the box, while detailed transformation notations were featured on the back. NOTE: Collectors that have the original card back offer increased value to the collectible. (MWC = Mint with card) If the card back still has a bubble intact, that also increases the value. If the action figure is factory sealed on the original card (MOC= Mint on card), collectors can obtain the most value from that particular item.

Product Instructions

“We Really Do Care!” A bold customer service message Kenner printed on many of the product paperwork included with most Kenners products. Kenner provided detailed hand-drawn instructions on how to operate the vehicle’s features and where to apply the included stickers.

The 1984 -85 M.A.S.K. Piranha TV Commercial

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Collector’s Price Guide

ImageProduct NameAllianceTypeSeriesYearMLCMIB / MWCMISB / MOC
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MASK-Thunderhawk-THUMB.jpgThunder HawkM.A.S.K.Vehicle11985$140$220$350https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-thunderhawk-matt-trakker-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MASK-Firecracker-THUMB.jpgFirecrackerM.A.S.K.Vehicle11985$90$145$345https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-firecracker-hondo-maclean-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-Condor-THUMB.jpgCondorM.A.S.K.Vehicle11985$50$135$300https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-condor-brad-turner-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-Gator-THUMB.jpgGatorM.A.S.K.Vehicle11985$85$155$325https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-gator-dusty-hayes-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-Rhino-THUMB.jpgRhinoM.A.S.K.Vehicle11985$210$300$475https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-rhino-matt-trakker-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-Jackhammer-THUMB.jpgJackhammerV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle11985$110$180$290https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-jackhammer-cliff-dagger-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-Piranha-13-THUMB.jpgPiranhaV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle11985$55$95$400https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-piranha-sly-rax-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-Switchblade-2-THUMB.jpgSwitchbladeV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle11985$165$300$550https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-switchblade-miles-mayhem-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-Boulder-hill-THUMB.jpgBoulder HillM.A.S.K.Playset11985$350$435$550https://retrotoyquest.com/playset-boulder-hill-alex-sector-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/MASK-T-Bob-and-Scott-THUMB.jpgT-Bob and Scott TrakkerM.A.S.K.Figure Pack11985$45$65$125https://retrotoyquest.com/action-vehicle-mask-scott-and-t-bob-kenner-1985-mask/
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgThe Whole CollectionNASERIES 1 TOTAL11985$1,300$2,030$3,710
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgFireflyM.A.S.K.Vehicle21986$45$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgHurricaneM.A.S.K.Vehicle21986$80$0$525
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgOutlawV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle21986$150$0$400
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgRavenM.A.S.K.Vehicle21986$85$0$290
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgSlingshotM.A.S.K.Vehicle21986$90$0$775
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgStingerV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle21986$95$0$380
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgVampireV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle21986$40$0$190
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgVolcanoM.A.S.K.Vehicle21986$140$0$650
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgMeteorM.A.S.K.Vehicle21986$80$0$300
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgCoast PatrolM.A.S.K.Adventure Pack21986$30$0$190
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgJungle ChallengeM.A.S.K.Adventure Pack21986$40$0$225
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgRescue MissionM.A.S.K.Adventure Pack21986$35$0$120
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgVenom's RevengeV.E.N.O.M.Adventure Pack21986$45$0$100
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgAlex Sector and Buddie HawksM.A.S.K.Figure Pack21986$25$0$130
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgBruce Sato and Brad TurnerM.A.S.K.Figure Pack21986$30$0$195
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgMatt Trakker and Hondo MacLeanM.A.S.K.Figure Pack21986$33$0$130
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgMatt Trakker and Miles MayhemM.A.S.K.Figure Pack21986$40$0$170
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgSly Rax and Cliff DaggerM.A.S.K.Figure Pack21986$45$0$185
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgThe Whole CollectionNASERIES 2 TOTAL21986$1,128$0$5,185
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgBillboard BlastM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$40$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgBulldogM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$130$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgBulletM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$45$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgGoliathM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$200$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgMeteorM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$80$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgRazorbackM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$110$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgThe CollectorM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$40$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgWildcatM.A.S.K.Vehicle31987$125$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgBuzzardV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle31987$80$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgIguanaV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle31987$40$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgMantaV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle31987$140$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgPit Stop CatapultV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle31987$45$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgThe Whole CollectionNASERIES 3 TOTAL31986$1,075$0$8,430
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgAfterburnerM.A.S.K.Vehicle41987$150$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgDetonatorM.A.S.K.Vehicle41987$170$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgDynamoM.A.S.K.Vehicle41987$95$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgFireforceM.A.S.K.Vehicle41987$200$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgSkyboltM.A.S.K.Vehicle41987$250$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgStilettoM.A.S.K.Vehicle41987$300$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgBarracudaV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle41987$200$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgVandalV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle41987$95$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgWolfbeastV.E.N.O.M.Vehicle41987$300$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgLazer ComandM.A.S.K.Vehicle41987$550$0$230
https://retrotoyquest.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Missing-Item-THUMB.jpgThe Whole CollectionNASERIES 4 TOTAL41986$2,310$0$11,880

How To Use This Price Guide

MLC = “Mint Loose Condition” This is when the action figure or Vehicle is in excellent condition,  and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories, but without the packaging and original included paperwork.

MIB = “Mint in box” This is when the collectible is in excellent condition,  and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories and original included paperwork.

MWC = “Mint with Card Back” This is when an action figure os is excellent condition,  and is loose and “complete” with all original accessories, however included the original card back fully intact. If the original blister bubble is intact, It can bring additional value depending on the condition of the blister bubble.

MISB = “Mint in Sealed Box” This is when the Collectible is in excellent condition,  and is factory sealed and was never opened or used.

MOC = “Mint on card” This Is when the action figure is in excellent condition and is factory sealed and it’s original blister bubble and was never opened or used.

COMPLETE = “Complete” This is when the collectible is 100% complete with all of its accessories. Additional paperwork included with the original package does increase the overall value but does not necessarily consider the item complete

DISCLAIMER: All values are estimated by Retro Toy Quest and subject to change and discrepancy, depending on the advanced nature of any collector.

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