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8500 Torch, released in Europe as 8500 Fire Slizer, is a Slizer/Throwbots set released in 1999.

Description[]

It includes 31 pieces to build a robot with a Disk Launcher arm. Turning a gear raises or lowers the angle of the robot's head.

It could be combined with Ice/Ski, City/Turbo and Sub/Scuba to form Robotops.

Background[]

In the Slizer storyline, the Fire Slizer is one of the Good Slizers battling against the Evil Slizers for control of Planet Slizer. He resides in the fire continent, where he battles fire monsters and searches for diamonds to provide his energy and increase the range of his flamethower. In one of the comics, the Good Slizers combine to form the Super Slizer, which prompts the Evil Slizers to form the Mega Slizer in retaliation.

In the 1999 Throwbots storyline, Torch is the protector of the Torch Planet. He is characterized as a hothead who often has to put out the fires he accidentally starts.

In both storylines, Fire/Torch is one of the survivors when the Slizer/Throwbot Planet is struck by a meteor on New Year's Eve 2000. The Good Slizers continue to battle against the new mutant Slizers.

LEGO Description[]

This is a description taken from LEGO.com. Please do not modify it. (See an archive of the product’s page)

Build and collect all 12!

Now you and your friends can build and collect 12 cool Throwbots. Their amazing spring action arms let you launch discs that fly high! Great for targer[sic] shooting contests or fast-flying battles. Launch yourself to victory! Each Throwbot measures approximately 3 1/2" tall unless otherwise noted. Each Throwbot comes with two discs. Plus, most sets include tips on combining multiple Throwbots to construct one SUPERBOT!


This is a description taken from Shop-At-Home January 1999. Please do not modify it.

Protector of the Fire World
Special Power: Hand of Fire
Transforms into a compact fire fighter.


This is a description taken from LEGO Mania Magazine January-February 1999. Please do not modify it.

Torch lives in a world filled with active volcanoes and flowing rivers of lava. This Throwbot is a bit of a hothead. He sometimes get out of control while using his flame-throwing power. Luckily, he can fold into a firefighter and put out his own fires.


This is a description taken from LEGO Technic Magazine May 1999. Please do not modify it.

Fire is a hot head with awesome power and a flame-thrower to match.


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