Vanessa Warfield and Gloria Baker in all their 80's Glory from Kenner
For me, the 1980's are defined by toys and cartoons. I was seven years old when all the 80's greats were at their prime. M.A.S.K. was right in there with the best and was extremely popular for a few years between 1985-1988. We had quite a few figures and vehicles around the house (mostly my brothers' however) and I have very fond memories. At the time M.A.S.K. was created, it was presented as a sort of hybrid between G.I.Joe and Transformers. The basic premise was two opposing forces (M.A.S.K. and V.E.N.O.M.) each had a team of drivers/pilots who had transforming vehicles. Like a motorcycle that transforms into a one-man helicopter, or a racecar that pops out some fins and becomes a speedboat. The drivers all had intricate masks that enabled them to control these vehicles. It was pretty genius and had some great characters and awesome toys.