M.A.S.K. Boulder Hill

With Alex Sector Action Figure and the Jackrabbit Mask, and Buddie Hawks Action Figure and the Penetrator Mask

About This Vintage Toy

The headquarters of M.A.S.K. is located at a gas station in Boulder Hill. The gas station is imaginarily functional, complete with gas pumps and a repair garage. Buddie “Clutch” Hawks is M.A.S.K. agent in charge of upkeep on the fleet of transforming vehicles also maintains the gas station’s cover as a working facility. If under attack, the gas station has offensive and defensive transformation abilities, including freeze cannons and armor plating. The headquarters of M.A.S.K. is not your average facility. It is, in fact, a fully functioning secret base that has its own fictitious power supply. There is also an underground transportation system that runs between Matt Trakker’s mansion and the secret headquarters. An incredibly powerful computer supplements the entire facility’s operations and assists team leader Matt Trakker in managing the M.A.S.K. organization.

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The headquarters of M.A.S.K. is very unusual; their vehicles are stored there, as well as the energy-revitalizing device that powers the team’s masks. The features and defenses of Boulder Hill, when transformed into M.A.S.K. defense mode, consist of, Anti-Aircraft Turret, Armored pillbox, bunker wall, Gas Pump freeze cannons, flip-down holographic stun cannons, swiveling anti-gravity howitzer, Mountain top falling boulder, and a trap door leading to a detention cell. Some additional features of the playset included a helicopter landing pad, diagnostic vehicle maintenance cables, a computer command panel, and a flip-down radar screen concealed by the gas station Billboard.

The playset included two action figures, Buddie Hawks with the Penetrator mask and Alex Sector with the Jackrabbit mask. Although Alex Sector was classified as the Rhino vehicle systems commander in the animated series, this action figure was not included with the Rhino vehicle and was only available with the Boulder Hill playset and later in a two-pack carded version the following year.

One of the key features of this amazing playset was the ability to launch a falling boulder that would roll down the mountain to add additional defense to an enemy perimeter breach. This feature inspired the name “Boulder Hill,” making the iconic playset live up to its name!

Gas Station Mode Images

Battle Ready, Command Center Mode Images


The Jackrabbit Mask

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


The Penetrator Mask

The Larger Style Mask that Replaced the Original Smaller Version
The Original Smaller Style Mask with No Chest Plate
The Alex Sector action figure featured the Jackrabbit Mask, which “pretended” to utilize super-fast rocket flight. Buddie Hawks action figure featured the Penetrator Mask, which “pretended” vibrates through solid objects. 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 mask version that included an extended chest plate. The justification for the change to the larger 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 valued slightly higher. The value of the accessories alone are often worth more than the figure itself, Depending on the mint condition of the action figure

Alex Sector Action Figure

Buddie Hawks Action Figure

The Alex Sector and Buddie Hawks action figures 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

Mountain Top Boulder
Gas Tank or Computer Panel Optional Hoses
Detention Cell / Computer Panel
Detention Cell / Computer Panel
Detention Cell Door Open
The M.A.S.K. Boulder Hill playset included a launchable Mountain top boulder, detention cell with computer panel, and gas tank or optional computer panel compatible hoses.

Original Packaging

Packaging Front
Packaging Back
The original product packaging was a rectangular box with 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. Boulder Hill TV Commercial

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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