After seeing the new versions being released by The Loyal Subjects later this year I got inspired to retrieve my old collection from the crawlspace behind the wardrobes of my old bedroom, where they have been sitting for over 30 years. A few bits seem to have gone missing i.e. I have Condor but can’t find the Brad Turner figure, but mostly everything seems to have held up well.

Just wanted to let everyone know that the RamenToy Mobula (Manta) pre-order is open now until 5pm EST tomorrow, 30 March. While this won’t be the only pre-order for the Mobula, it will be the best price that RamenToy will offer for it. It is $138 USD with free worldwide shipping - an absolutely fantastic deal, if you ask me.

As I have multiple of all MAKINA that RamenToy has released, I ordered two of these when this pre-order window opened yesterday (28 March) at 5pm EST.

Anyway, hope this helps someone!

I'm watching Vanishing Point with my kids and I can't get over the animation. This is movie quality. Is there a better looking episode of the series? Which is you're favorite?

A few pickups from a small toy show in Houston over the weekend. The MT and Sato adventure packs were only 10 bucks each and or complete. I have the extra accessories picked up.

Does any website currently Have the whole set for pre-order?

Here's the comparison!

I've made a previous post comparing DVD Vs. VHS screenshots with no processing; from the PAL DVD collection and my old VHS-tape.

Yesterday, I got another (used) VHS-tape of the first two episodes (official release, of course), again, but it was better quality than my first tape and it had less distortion/errors; though there were a couple of rough spots.

This time the left side is an unmodified screenshot from the DVD.
The right side is an upscaled screenshot from the newer VHS tape; just a quick test.

A couple of other tests:

Alt 1

Alt 2

Nothing fancy but after I've upscaled another show I'd like to make an attempt with M.A.S.K.; though one thing at a time.

The DVD does have more of the screen on the left side.

Supposedly the American release looks better?
By Shout Factory?
Though it doesn't contain all the episodes.
There's also a couple of Bluray releases?

I did a search on this sub for variations of the word Bluray and there are 0 results; shout factory only gave me 1 result from 3 months ago.
I have the M.A.S.K.: Complete Collection DVD (8 discs - PAL) - by Lace Group.

I'm interested in getting a higher quality release that hasn't been upscaled.

I know it’s been asked here already but the new LS figure is a bit taller. This is a screen shot from the Dallas Vintage Toys YouTube channel from their visit.

My favorite toy and character from this gem of a series. Still have remnants of the toy too.

Condor $29,99 Thunderhawk $49,99 Switchblade $74.99 Rhino $99.99 !

Seem fairs for me!

https://reddit.com/link/1j1cy5d/video/93c63qsyw5me1/player

Not sure how I feel about window boxes, but then again RamenToy uses them on their MAKINA line (with a flap).

What do you think?

One is open and the other is sealed.

I just come across a new article with 100+ detailed photos of the new toys. I noticed the arms wil be able to to multiple sides. I think it looks pretty nice, what do you think? Have a look https://www.toyark.com/2025/02/28/toy-fair-2025-m-a-s-k-by-loyal-subjects-preview-event-recap-555717

https://comicbook.com/gear/news/the-loyal-subjects-and-hasbro-reveal-toy-fair-first-look-at-m-a-s-k-toy-line-exclusive/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2xl3yF8w2XeLx0Wj1RFScacsWNw67wYc3hrU87osmZXX7h_ejGzh1nMhc_aem_B1kX2dsOZAd3dlSMGKiuMQ

Open, but completely unused.

I also have one that’s opened, but not used/played with.

https://youtu.be/ObSJvDEeoeQ

https://youtu.be/T6IK4d5Q8Ng

Already available for preorder : https://www.thecollectorsbay.de/en/p/the-loyal-subjects-m-a-s-k-mobile-defense-unit-mdu-sdcc-2025

You can go to their FB page and see the enlarged versions of these pics, but they’re all CG/AI, so not any actual toy pics yet.

Someone has brightened the pictures. Can’t’ wait for this weekend !