[DarthBrett]

Released as part of Wave 16 in July 2024, the third original member of the Dreadnoks (along with Buzz and Ripper and not including their leader Zartan), Torch has been highly anticipated ever since the Classified Series announced him. Another Classified figure that is styled after the original design while bringing us some great updates to the character. Gnawgahyde has a new head sculpt featuring tons of character and intricate detail. Collectors should take not that Hasbro decided not to make his shades removable, a detail that fans to seem to be split on with some fans wishing they had been removable like Buzzer's and Ripper's and some fans rejoicing that his shades are sculpted on. He also comes with his trademark fuel tank backpack and blowtorch, though for this figure his torch, or flamethrower, is a two-handed design unlike his original single hand style acetylene welding torch style flamethrower from 1985. Torch comes with different fire effects as well, which we always appreciate. Hasbro also gave his torch a neat little skull detail which helps make it more unique to the destructive Dreadnok. Torch is mostly re-use of Dr. Mindbender (body and legs) and Copperhead (arms), but he features a brand-new head, neck and waist piece along with a whole bunch of new gear including his leather biker vest, skull necklace and wrist chains.

Torch comes loaded with the following gear and accessories: a fuel tank backpack, a fuel line hose, a flamethrower, (3) flame effects (a short and long "shooting" flame as well as a smaller flame), a removable arm band, (2) pistols, (2) removable chain gauntlets and a removable skull necklace.

**Wave 16 also marks the debut of yet another new packaging design for the Classified Series**





Using the poll options, rate the figure on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a total miss and a 10 being plastic perfection, based on what you feel the figure deserves. Ratings should take overall design, sculpt, paint apps and paint deco, accessories and articulation into consideration.

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[NemovLives]

That mug is equal parts Lemmy and Dr. Teeth to me. Which makes him ARAH #30 awesome with a smidge of Sunbow goofiness.

[marksman77]

Wasn't planning to pick him up but I'm glad I did. Really good figure. I give him a 9

[Typhis]

Got an 8 don't like how the flamethrower is kinda gummy and bends a little..

[H.A.L.9000]

good figure...but that blowtorch is small and gummy...and not having removable glasses bugs me.

[280-CUSTOMS]

I gave him a 9


Good figure his boots are meh!!! but he is a biker they look better on him than bbq boots do on buzzer so we have that going for us .. hes not bad hes not great but he is good .. i like torch 3rd favorite dreadnok so he was an instant pick up no matter what . Dont mind his glasses not being removable but it would have been nice to have them all share that bit of uniqueness , but its still better than hearing anybody complain about the glasses not staying on even though they would have been fine if they were removable CI baroness had no problems oh well .
Hes a good figure and im glad i picked up 2 ..

[wmichben]

I gave him a 10 because even the little details I'd change about him are so minor that I couldn't bump him down to a 9. I am very glad they made the glasses part of the head sculpt on this figure otherwise I'd be gluing them on like I did with Buzzer.

[DarthBrett]

Really can't wait to get Torch. He's definitely always been my favorite 'Nok out of the original triad.

[Tanksmasher]

A ten!

[Diablogunner]

Gave him a 9, blowtorch could have been stiffer, other than that, he is great! Love the pistols and I appreciate the glasses being molded in thanks to Buzzer.