Lt. Torpedo G.I.Joe 25th Anniversary Review

[Shogi]

Lt. Torpedo is an all new sculpt that looks exactly like the original….only much better. Underneath the removable mask, the face looks just like the cartoon Torpedo. The backpack has been updated to have a hose plug into it and each of the two air tanks are removable. The legs have gotten two additions, a knife sheath and pistol holster. The flippers look just like the originals but include extra holes so Lt. Torpedo can wear them while displayed on the stand. The belt and details on the chest are now individually painted unlike the original. Lt. Torpedo comes with a Harpoon Gun, Knife, Pistol, two Flippers, Mask, Backpack, two Air Tanks and a GI Joe Stand.

The original Torpedo figure back in the 80's was the worst looking figure I had ever seen as a kid. He was cool because he was a diver but the droopy looking eyes and odd shaped head killed it for me. Thankfully, the 25th incarnation brought him back with a vengeance!


Figure Rating: 9 out of 10


Pictures by Eopie Herder

[Monkeywrench]

awesome figure. It seems he is often forgotten in this line. I would have been tempted to give him a 10/10.

[hectorxd]

This figure is fantastic and he is one of the best at sitting down. I too would have been tempted to give a 10 for this figure.

[pud333]

awesome figure. It seems he is often forgotten in this line. I would have been tempted to give him a 10/10.

I agree. He ranks right up there with SE and SS for me. I wasn't a huge fan of Torpedo's, but once I got the figure, it came as a pleasant surprise. I love his mask which magnifies his eyes, like a real diving mask. Definitely 10/10 from me.

[fred V]

yes,but he looks like a goon with the mask on!!!!

[TTT]

If you have an aquarium make sure you don't leave him in unsupervised !!!


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[RolandofGilead]

I loved this figure as a kid, although we mistakenly used to call him SEAL. It was hilarious to see Torpedo fighting on land alongside the rest of the Joes in his wetsuit and mask.

[atomicpower]

With no drawbacks, I don't see how this figure couldn't have attained a ten. He's perfect. One of the best in the line.

[MTN]

This is one of my favorite 25th figures. It's completely awesome!

[jjk1120]

Great review, as usual.

I always wanted to like Torpedo as a kid, but found it difficult. And airmask on land was silly, so he became very mission specific.

If I needed someone to dive for something, he was called on. And he sometimes operated the Devilfish. Beyond that, he was a background character.

Great update, Hasbro!

[DOC]

Not my favorite figure 25th or Vintage but, an incredible reincarnation.

Keep em Coming Shogi!

[Black Rose]

I loved this figure as a kid, although we mistakenly used to call him SEAL. It was hilarious to see Torpedo fighting on land alongside the rest of the Joes in his wetsuit and mask.

That's funny we used to call him Seal as well. Great review as always & I would give him a 10/10.

[Bandalero]

mail-away Doc with the Duke suicide wrists/forearms scores a 10/10 but 25th Torpedo who is leaps and bounds better than his original only gets a 9/10?

[Dutchmaster29]

Torpedo is a great figure. Always have to give props to Hasbro before they start repainting the heck of the figs (Cobra Diver, etc).

Never had this figure as a kid and he's awesome in my collection now. Though I like the laid back M.A.S.S. Device Torpedo better than what his filecard portays him as a no-nonsense warrior. Loved his sub in the mini-series too. Where can I get one of those.... :)

"Hey Torpedo!"

[gunslingercbr]

probably my favorite figure of the line.

[heatviper]

one of the best!

[barbecue]

Great review but I don't agree with the 9/10 you gave to him. It's a 10/10 action figure because of the update Hasbro gave to him with removeable scuba mask, diving tank with removeable cylinders, the ability to pose him with the flippers in the stand and the leg holdsters for the pistol and butterfly knife.

[Mandingo Rex]

Gah! I have passed on this guy several times... I have my MOSC one in the closet at home, but I don't think I have an "opener" spare... looks like I need to spend $8 and get me a non-25th carded one.

Around here, he was a pegwarmer with Wild Bill, whom I also have yet to open. I think I have a spare Bill somewhere though, but haven't opened him yet, either.

[MTN]

With no drawbacks, I don't see how this figure couldn't have attained a ten. He's perfect. One of the best in the line.

Agreed possibly one of the best figures in the line.

[psycho_klown66]

Awesome figure... glad mine is on its way! :D

[Wyo]

I dont care what anybody says....I still think the ARAH Torpedo totally looks like he has boobs! :)

[Gung.Heaux]

ive read this review three times now and i cannot find anything negative.....so what keeps him from the highest review honor?

personally, i give him a 10/10.

[VIPER 48]

Great review, i couldn't have said it better myself...

[Lifeline 71]

One of the best, IMHO. Definitely a 10. Great update and much anticipated, too!

[Ripcord]

great review, loved the figure as a kid, love the fact that the mask is removable. the figure is a 10 to me...... but 9 aint bad either.

[Copper21]

I at first had no desire to own this figure. Now that I do, he is one of my top favs!

[quintonarledge]

this one gets a solid 10 out of 10 from me!

[Wylde Weezle]

Out of the dozens of figures I've got from the 25th line, this one's definitely in my top 5. I love that he comes with tons of accessories just like Snow Job (same wave I think?) so a solid 10 for me. Cool review, thanks for the pics!

[lister]

Torpedo and Snow Job represent, in my opinion, what this line is all about. Fantastic updates that improve on the originals in every way possible. Removable masks that make the characters a little bit more versatile, a load of weapons, great accessories. Perfect.

[miscreant]

The combination of the droopy face and lack of air hose used to make me wonder if the original Torpedo was considering drowning himself.

Overall, it's an excellent update to a rather lackluster figure.

Anyone else have a problem with the knife being much too loose in the sheath?

[HonestAbeJoeHooah]

i had passed on him thusfar but, now will be picking him up for sure. the close up shots and the overall review sold me on him.

i wanted to get him but, can not get everyone in the entire line all at once...but i saw him just the other day so maybe he will be there still now that i would like to pick him up. knowing the way it goes though...he may be gone now that i have a desire to get him.

nice review thanks!

[delta]

Geez what dose it take to get a 10/10 around here?

[sstralkowski]

The original sucked because it had a figure like a woman. "Puffy" chest, skinny ankles, pouty eyebrows, etc. This new one is easily one of my favorite figures to date.

[sstralkowski]

Geez what dose it take to get a 10/10 around here?

Duke Arms, apparently. lol

[stride23]

I have yet to open Torpedo even though I have had him for over 6 months already. I kept putting him off cuz I didn't have any underwater storylines in mind. After reading the review though I think I finally will and have him battle the underwater Baroness from the DVD pack. Or maybe I'll just wait for the Eels to come out and have a true battle! Eels are so cool!

[Flint-wo2]

Is this the same as the Yellow SRO pack?

[blackrazor1]

Is this the same as the Yellow SRO pack?

Uses the same mold

YOJOE.COM | Lt. Torpedo (http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/lttorpedo2.shtml)

[Flint-wo2]

Uses the same mold

YOJOE.COM | Lt. Torpedo (http://www.yojoe.com/action/08/lttorpedo2.shtml)


Cool thanks man.