The Collector was released in 1987 as part of the 3rd series dubbed "Racing Series". Now most of the M.A.S.K. toys were transforming vehicles, but there were a few playsets such as this one. I know the idea of a transforming toll booth may not be the most exciting, but Kenner did a pretty good job with what they had to work with here.
The Collector came packaged with a new version of Alex Sector. He was originally packaged with the toy Rhino (one of the best vehicles from the line). His mask is the Disruptor which is basically the 2nd version of the mask he had w/ the Rhino set.
From what I can remember his used his Disruptor mask to disrupt VENOM's radio transmissions. His Jack Rabbit mask that allowed him to fly was way better. I always looked at him as the Wheeljack of M.A.S.K.
Kudos to Kenner for using real life companies for the Racing Series toys. The Collector is a small tollbooth as you can see. The gate can swivel left and right as well as be raised up and down. Other than that there aren't any real play features in this mode.
Since Alex serves as the computer expert on the team its no surprise there are all sorts of 80's looking computers inside.
Transformation
into the battle installation is really simple. Fold down the sides,
lift up the room and extend the gun hidden in the arm gate. The red gun and missile on each side are removable and can swivel a full 360 degrees.
There are two small pegs on the floor to hold the figure in place. I guess I should've turned him around before I snapped the pic. At least he would have given the appearance of working on the computer instead of standing here looking board.
I was a big fan of M.A.S.K. growing up, but thanks to my crowded box already full of Transformers and G.I. Joe figures I never owned many M.A.S.K. toys. I only own one other toy (Raven) so I'm not sure why I still have this one, but for it's size and simplicity it still is a pretty cool toy.
I was a big fan of M.A.S.K. growing up, but thanks to my crowded box already full of Transformers and G.I. Joe figures I never owned many M.A.S.K. toys. I only own one other toy (Raven) so I'm not sure why I still have this one, but for it's size and simplicity it still is a pretty cool toy.
