Blowtorch (G.I. Joe)
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Blowtorch is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original Flamethrower
and debuted in 1984.
(E-4). Blowtorch was born in Tampa, Florida
.
Blowtorch's primary military specialty is infantry special weapons, and as his secondary military specialty he is a small-arms armorer. He is familiar with all military incendiary devices and flame projection equipment, and is a qualified expert with the M-7 Flamethrower, M-16
, and the M1911A1 Auto Pistol.
Blowtorch knows firsthand the destructive potential of fire. As a result, he can be a bit overbearing on the issue of fire safety. People who smoke make him nervous, and he can instantly eyeball whether a large gathering will violate fire codes, or instinctively indicate where fire exits should be located. Blowtorch is also studying for degrees in both structural and chemical engineering, to understand what happens scientifically when fire rages out of control.
A new version of Blowtorch was released as a part of the 25th anniversary line.
in moving supplies, for a party to celebrate the reconstruction of G.I. Joe headquarters. In the next issue, Spirit
convinces Blowtorch and Ripcord to sneak him out of the infirmary to the local mall. Spirit believes he can purchase more efficient medicines at the floral shop than they have in the infirmary. This unofficial mission leads the three Joes in a running battle, as the man who had wounded Spirit was also on a shopping trip. The trio are hailed as heroes by the other Joes, when a coincidence allows them to come back with the much needed party decorations.
He is featured in issue #37, when he goes with Gung-Ho
and Ripcord to a local fair. They come under attack by the Cobra officers Tomax and Xamot
. Blowtorch and Gung-Ho are fired upon as they ride a roller coaster; it is only the steel of the car that saves their lives. Both pretend to be dead and successfully defeat their enemies. Blowtorch has a cameo in issue #76. He is one of the members of a Cobra Island
infiltration team that the Dreadnoks
personally surrender to.
escape the notice of Cobra. Acting as guards, they stage Chuckles' death, and then escort him to a safe house staffed by Joe agents. They then leave to enjoy a two-week vacation in New Orleans. He later takes part in battling Cobra and the Coil on Cobra Island.
During the World War III storyline, Blowtorch remains stateside. He and Barbecue help civilian firefighters in Chicago.
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G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a military-themed line of action figures and toys in Hasbro's G.I. Joe franchise. The toyline lasted from 1982 to 1994, producing well over 500 figures and 250 vehicles and playsets. The line reappeared in 1997 and has continued in one form or another to the...
toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original Flamethrower
Flamethrower
A flamethrower is a mechanical device designed to project a long controllable stream of fire.Some flamethrowers project a stream of ignited flammable liquid; some project a long gas flame. Most military flamethrowers use liquids, but commercial flamethrowers tend to use high-pressure propane and...
and debuted in 1984.
Profile
His real name is Timothy P. Hanrahan, and his rank is that of corporalCorporal
Corporal is a rank in use in some form by most militaries and by some police forces or other uniformed organizations. It is usually equivalent to NATO Rank Code OR-4....
(E-4). Blowtorch was born in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
.
Blowtorch's primary military specialty is infantry special weapons, and as his secondary military specialty he is a small-arms armorer. He is familiar with all military incendiary devices and flame projection equipment, and is a qualified expert with the M-7 Flamethrower, M-16
M16 rifle
The M16 is the United States military designation for the AR-15 rifle adapted for both semi-automatic and full-automatic fire. Colt purchased the rights to the AR-15 from ArmaLite, and currently uses that designation only for semi-automatic versions of the rifle. The M16 fires the 5.56×45mm NATO...
, and the M1911A1 Auto Pistol.
Blowtorch knows firsthand the destructive potential of fire. As a result, he can be a bit overbearing on the issue of fire safety. People who smoke make him nervous, and he can instantly eyeball whether a large gathering will violate fire codes, or instinctively indicate where fire exits should be located. Blowtorch is also studying for degrees in both structural and chemical engineering, to understand what happens scientifically when fire rages out of control.
Toys
Blowtorch was first released as an action figure in 1984.A new version of Blowtorch was released as a part of the 25th anniversary line.
Marvel Comics
In the Marvel Comics G.I. Joe series, he first appeared in issue #32, assisting Ripcord and ClutchClutch (G.I. Joe)
Clutch is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is one of the G.I. Joe Team's motor vehicle drivers and debuted in 1982.-Profile:...
in moving supplies, for a party to celebrate the reconstruction of G.I. Joe headquarters. In the next issue, Spirit
Spirit (G.I. Joe)
Spirit, sometimes called Spirit Iron-Knife, is a fictional character from G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, a line of military-themed toys. He appears in the animated series, comic books published by Marvel Comics and Devil's Due Productions, toy line and movie....
convinces Blowtorch and Ripcord to sneak him out of the infirmary to the local mall. Spirit believes he can purchase more efficient medicines at the floral shop than they have in the infirmary. This unofficial mission leads the three Joes in a running battle, as the man who had wounded Spirit was also on a shopping trip. The trio are hailed as heroes by the other Joes, when a coincidence allows them to come back with the much needed party decorations.
He is featured in issue #37, when he goes with Gung-Ho
Gung-Ho (G.I. Joe)
Gung-Ho is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books, and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's original Marine and debuted in 1983.-Profile:...
and Ripcord to a local fair. They come under attack by the Cobra officers Tomax and Xamot
Tomax and Xamot
Tomax and Xamot, also called the Crimson Twins or Crimson Guard Commanders, are the code names of identical mirror twin brothers in the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero universe...
. Blowtorch and Gung-Ho are fired upon as they ride a roller coaster; it is only the steel of the car that saves their lives. Both pretend to be dead and successfully defeat their enemies. Blowtorch has a cameo in issue #76. He is one of the members of a Cobra Island
Cobra Island
Cobra Island is a fictional country located in the Gulf of Mexico. It is the main base of operations for the fictional Cobra Organization featured in the G.I. Joe toyline from the 1980s. It is featured in the G.I. Joe cartoon and the comic book series created by Marvel Comics and Devil's Due...
infiltration team that the Dreadnoks
Dreadnoks
The Dreadnoks are a fictional biker gang who act as villains in the G.I. Joe saga, which have been represented in several types of media, including toylines , comic books series , and television cartoons .All Dreadnoks are uncouth and violent, and usually engage their enemies with...
personally surrender to.
Devil's Due
Blowtorch is active in the Devil's Due G.I. Joe series. He and Gung-Ho go undercover at an obscure federal prison, to help ChucklesChuckles (G.I. Joe)
Chuckles is a fictional character from the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero toyline, comic books and cartoon series. He is the G.I. Joe Team's undercover specialist and debuted in 1987.-Profile:...
escape the notice of Cobra. Acting as guards, they stage Chuckles' death, and then escort him to a safe house staffed by Joe agents. They then leave to enjoy a two-week vacation in New Orleans. He later takes part in battling Cobra and the Coil on Cobra Island.
During the World War III storyline, Blowtorch remains stateside. He and Barbecue help civilian firefighters in Chicago.
G.I. Joe vs. Transformers
In the alternate reality crossover with Transformers, Blowtorch is one of many guards keeping an eye on the helpful Wheeljack.Sunbow
In the Sunbow cartoon, Blowtorch was voiced by Michael Bell in an Irish accent. He first appeared in the G.I. Joe animated series in the "Revenge of Cobra" mini-series. He has appeared in the following episodes:- "Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town"
- "Red Rocket's Glare"
- "Joe Goes Hollywood"
- "The Most Dangerous Thing in the World"
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Blowtorch also appeared briefly in the 1987 animated film G.I. Joe: The MovieG.I. Joe: The Movie
G.I. Joe: The Movie is a 1987 animated film spun off from the animated series G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero, based on the original Hasbro toyline. It was produced by Sunbow Productions and Marvel Productions and was animated in Japan by Toei Animation.Created at the height of the G.I. Joe craze in...
.
Video games
Blowtorch is one of the featured characters in the 1985 G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero computer game.Books
Blowtorch is one of the featured supporting characters in the Find Your Fate G.I. Joe book "Operation: Star Raider".External links
- Blowtorch at JMM's G.I. Joe Comics Home Page