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Launchclose — SCultures volume 2 Launch figure close up

There are currently a total of 28+ Launch (also known as Lunch) collectibles that have been released by numerous companies to date. A gallery and the attached information appends to the official releases and genuine specifics in regards to the additional merchandise pertaining to each release.

Bandai

LaunchPiece — Collectible Figure Series Launch miniature figurine

Collectible Figure Series
Release date: 1980's

Similar to the AB Groupe Super Guerriers mini pieces and Irwin's Saga Continues miniatures, this Bandai "Collectible Figure" series includes 12 pieces from the Dragon Ball era. The Launch figurine portrays her in the Dragon Ball era, holding up her hand with two fingers up and maintaining her other hand behind her back as she is relaxed and content. She is portrayed in her blue-haired persona for this piece. This set features a full-color paint job for all the miniatures as opposed to a one-color mono style. Other pieces included in this same set are Emperor Pilaf, Goku, Oolong, Chi-Chi, Yamcha, Puar, Master Roshi, Ox-King, Bulma, Krillin and Goku wielding his Power Pole. This set was released overseas as the Dragon Ball franchise spread across the Japanese market to include other continents in its production run.

LaunchMFSB — Mini Figure Selection series Launch on cycle figurine

Dragon Ball Mini Figure Selection series Part 2
Release date: 2003

The Mini Figure Selection series Part 2 has included a repertoire of characters from the Dragon Ball series in a nice bronze color highlight. Included in this set is a miniature Launch riding her cycle. She is seen in her yellow-haired appearance here as she rides on her vehicle, her hair flailing in every direction as she picks up speed. This miniature figurine is well-crafted and has a distinct bronze coloring scheme, matching the rest of the Mini Figure Selection series set.

LaunchMFSA — Mini Figure Selection series Launch figurine

Dragon Ball Mini Figure Selection series 3
Release date: Unknown

Bandai's Mini Figure Selection series volume 3 has included a repertoire of characters from the Dragon Ball series in a nice bronze color highlight. Included in this set is a miniature Launch along with a machine gun. She is seen in her blue-haired appearance here as she holsters her weapon with a smile on her face. She is seen wearing an apron and is keeping her other hand in her pocket. The miniature figurine set is well-crafted and has a distinct bronze coloring scheme, matching the rest of the Mini Figure Selection series set.

Banpresto

Dragon Ball Kai SCultures Tenkaichi Budokai 2 Series 2
Release date: 2012

Having extreme detail, this figure is likely one of the absolute best designs for Launch's model sculpts. Very simple assembly is required to fit the figure together and the figure comes with a unique base to stand on. The base reads "Dragon Ball" in swirling letters. Released in July 2012, this figure is extremely limited and collectible and was a part of the SCultures series that went along with the Series 2 enhancement sets. This piece portrays Launch in her yellow-haired persona. The box mockup portrays Launch on front with a great deal of impression on the figure and the overall work put into the design. This specific model comes with a cycle which she is seen riding as she turns her weapon back and prepares to fire, a mean smiling expression on her face. The impression placed on Launch's hairstyle and the very texture of her movement is massive. She is seen speeding on her cycle as she rotates and turns with a grin. Another piece included in the same Zoukei Tenkaichi Budokai2 Set is Kid Goku, who is seen jumping as he holds his Power Pole.

TienLaunchCouplesKeyring — Dragon Ball Z Couples Keychain Series 2 Tien and Launch

Dragon Ball Z Couples Keychain Series 2
Release date: 2004

Banpresto's double-linked Keychain series have included a set pertaining to the couples of Dragon Ball Z. This set is series 2 of the 3 sets that have been released and has included Launch in her blonde-hair appearance as she holds up a machine gun and comes along with Tien, who is seen wearing his yellow top and green pants. Launch maintains one hand raised and the other resting on her waist as Tien is depicted with one hand raised waist-high in a fist and the other kept beside him. Other pieces included in this Couples set are Goku and Chi-Chi with wedding clothing, Krillin being kissed by Android 18, Videl with Gohan, and Vegeta with Bulma.

MegaHouse

LaunchCharavignette — Charavignette Series Launch

Charavignette Series
Release date: 2005

The Charavignette set is a very unique collection featuring some of the females of the Dragon Ball series in memorable postures. Launch was released in February 2005 and is number 2 of three pieces included in this set. She comes in a unique standing posture with her weapon holstered against her shoulder and her feet spread apart on the ground base. She is seen in her blonde persona and is wearing a smile as she holds a grenade in her other hand. She comes atop a ground base and is packaged in a very unique box featuring a bubble which displays the figure inside. Other pieces included in the Charavignette set are Android 18 and Bulma, both in their own stances.

Lawson

Coca Cola Bottle Cap set
Release date: 2003

Lawson has released an interesting compilation of some Dragon Ball characters as bottle cap toppers. Lawson has designed this set for the Coca Cola Company as a promotion in 2003. Each of these mini figurines stands at 4cm (1.5 inches) and comes on top of a red base. Launch comes with one hands gripping her muscle as she demonstrates her strength. She appears in her yellow-hair variation and maintains an angered expression. The full set includes a wide range of characters for a total of 21 pieces (20 base pieces and one special secret figurine). The set which includes Launch also has Yajirobe, Piccolo, Frieza in his final form, Yamcha, Mr. Satan, King Kai, Oolong with Puar, Super Saiyan Gohan, Kid Gohan, Master Roshi, Super Saiyan Future Trunks, Majin Buu, Android 18, Bulma, Super Saiyan Goku, Tien, Chi-Chi, Kid Goku, Super Saiyan Vegeta, and Krillin.

Plex

Irwin Toy

Jakks Pacific

Hachette

The Legend of Manga series
Release date: 2009

Hachette has added a great deal of pieces to their appending "Legend of Manga" releases. Included with the manga volumes is a miniature figurine. Included with Number 17 of this wide range of volumes is none other than Launch. Released in January, 2009, this piece was no exception to the great deal of detail Hachette has placed on the Dragon Ball manga characters. Launch's pose is that of a surprised posture, her hands raised near her neck as she is somewhat baffled. She is portrayed in her blue-haired persona albeit having a black tint for her hair on this specific piece.

Magic Box

DBZLAUNCHno27green — Crazy Bones Launch green figurine

GoGo's Crazy Bones Dragon Ball Z Edition
Release date: 2000

Released in May, 2000, the Crazy Bones addition to the Dragon Ball franchise has brought a nice repertoire of characters in this miniature format. GoGo's Crazy Bones (also referred to as Crazy Bones or GoGo's) are small collectibles that became popular during the 1990s and 2000s, produced by Spanish company Magic Box Int. and additionally by PPI Worldwide Group, which remains the only distributor in North America. They are named crazy bones due to the craze revolving around the collection of these pieces. The Dragon Ball Z set spans the Saiyan/Vegeta saga debacle as well as the Namek Saga conflict and has 40 pieces in the set. Each figurine comes in a multitude of colors and designs but remains the same sculpt. Launch is included in this set as a head-sculpt piece, appearing to be in her blue-haired persona and is number 27 of this set.

Ultra Figus

LaunchFigus — Ultra Figus Launch miniature collectible

Ultra Figus Miniature Series
Release date: 1999

Argentinian distribution company Ultra Figus has released a Launch in a set of miniature collectibles in 1999. The set consists of a total of 36 figurines, including some that are extremely rare and available in this set. Characters included in this set are Zarbon, Dodoria, Cui, Frieza, Nappa, Raditz, Vegeta, Princess Snake, Chi-Chi, Goku, Tien, Yamcha, Piccolo, Master Roshi, Goz, Chiaotzu, Krillin, Kid Chi-Chi, Kid Krillin, Kid Goku, Kid Piccolo, Fortuneteller Baba, Puar, Oolong, Launch, Bulma, Emperor Pilaf, Shu, Mai, a Saibaman, King Yemma, Mr. Popo, Ox-King, Bora, Upa, and a Great Ape.

Cremino

Rubber Toy and Chocolate Flavored Candy series
Release date: Unknown

A miniature rubber set released by Cremino comes with chocolate flavored candy. All four major sagas in the series have been released in this format, including the Vegeta Saga, Frieza Saga, Cell Saga, and Majin Buu Saga. Launch appears once in this mini-wrapped set, this piece being unlike any previous molds. She appears in her blue-haired persona, her hand resting to her side and her feet in unison. There are a wide variety of characters included in this mini set. The packaging reads "Juguete" which means "Toy" and the details read "Golosina Sabor A Chocolate," which translated means "Chocolate Flavored Candy." The Toei Animation logo is also present on the wrapping. The miniature figurines are produced in numerous colors, which in the case of this specific Launch piece, is available in numerous transparent silver and bronze hues.

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 ==Cremino==
+[[File:LaunchCremino.PNG|thumb|Juguete Launch silver figurine]]
+*Rubber Toy and Chocolate Flavored Candy series
+*Release date: Unknown
+A miniature rubber set released by Cremino comes with chocolate flavored candy. All four major sagas in the series have been released in this format, including the [[Vegeta Saga]], [[Frieza Saga]], [[Perfect Cell Saga|Cell Saga]], and [[Majin Buu Saga]]. Launch appears once in this mini-wrapped set, this piece being unlike any previous molds. She appears in her blue-haired persona, her hand resting to her side and her feet in unison. There are a wide variety of characters included in this mini set. The packaging reads "Juguete" which means "Toy" and the details read "Golosina Sabor A Chocolate," which translated means "Chocolate Flavored Candy." The Toei Animation logo is also present on the wrapping. The miniature figurines are produced in numerous colors, which in the case of this specific Launch piece, is available in numerous transparent silver and bronze hues.
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