It's pretty non-controversial to say that Torch is the least popular of the original 3 Dreadnoks. And, you'll see that played out in the content below. Instead of seeing Torch as the main focus in many of the photos, you'll actually see him in the background. He's integral to the theme of the 3 Dreadnoks. But, he's rarely the focal point of the action. He's just kind of there. But, he's also conspicuous in his absence.
Some of Torch's obscurity is elevated by the fact that he did not appear in the repaint era. Buzzer, Ripper and Road Pig were available from Funskool during the early 2000's. And, starting in 2004, Buzzer and Ripper became available as convention figures and, eventually, a retail release. Zanzibar, Road Pig and even Thrasher would get releases during this time. And, there were convention figures meant to emulate Gnawgahyde. Torch, though, was left behind. It's likely because his mold was gone. He did get one of the better figures in the JvC style of releases, though. But, as everyone has forgotten that those figures even exist, it didn't help his popularity.
Torch did get 4 distinct figures, overall. He has variants released in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina. But, all three figures are pretty much the same as his Hasbro release. So, there's no even the cachet of a rare foreign coloring (like the Red Buzzer or Purple Ripper from India) to bump his status among collectors.
So, he remains the lost Dreadnok. But, because the full set of original 3 Dreadnoks remains so popular, there's tons of content on him out there. He's just rarely the full subject of the photo. But, you can clearly see the value of the figure within the context of his original team.
1985 Torch at the Attica Gazette
1985 Torch by cobra_rules_cybertron
1985 Torch by themexicangriswolds
1985 Torch by powervsdreams2000
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