Curiosities about the toy and variants
TORCH (v1) was initially released in 1985 as part of the fourth G.I. Joe product series.
This figure remained available for retail purchase through 1986 and was subsequently discontinued from the product line in 1987.
Variations
International distribution of Torch included several regional releases.
In 1985, Auriken distributed the figure in Mexico under the designation "Punch."
Estrela released the figure in Brazil in 1986, identifying it as "Caveira."
Takara introduced Torch to the Japanese market in 1986.
Plastirama also distributed this figure in Argentina, where it was known as "Calavera."
Due to international distribution practices, packaging designs and language variations are present across these regional releases.