The Winder Launcher is a Ripcord Launcher released by Takara Tomy as part of the Beyblade X series. It debuted in Japan with the release of the BX-01 Starter, Dran Sword 3-60F, on June 10th, 2023 for 1980円. It was later released individually by Hasbro in western countries.
Description
The Winder Launcher is a right-spin Ripcord Launcher released for the Beyblade X toyline. As the name suggests, the Winder Launcher uses a winder (ripcord) that is inserted into the launcher and then pulled out. Compared to the Entry Launcher, it has a longer winder, and is compatible with accessories such as Grips and the Beybattle Pass. Takara Tomy includes the Winder Launcher in Starters and Sets, while Hasbro released it as a separate, individually packed product.
Mold Variations
At the time of writing there are three mold variations of the Winder Launcher:
- The original mold released by Takara Tomy at the start of the toyline in June 2023.
- The second mold released by Takara Tomy in October 2023 with Leon Claw 5-60P featuring minor changes to the internals. Reprints manufactured during this period also have this mold.
- The third mold released by Takara Tomy with the Unique Line Beyblades in March 2024. This mold has modified internals and uses different materials for the winder. Reprints manufactured during this period also have this mold.
At the time of writing, Hasbro's release is the third mold revision.
Products
Takara Tomy
- BX-01 Dran Sword 3-60F (black)
- BX-02 Hells Scythe 4-60T (black)
- BX-03 Wizard Arrow 4-80B (black)
- BX-04 Knight Shield 3-80N (black)
- BX-15 Leon Claw 5-60P (White Ver.)
- BX-17 Battle Entry Set (Red Ver.)
- BX-17 Battle Entry Set (Blue Ver.)
- BX-00 Beyblade 25th Anniversary Set - Winder Launcher (25th Anniversary Ver.)
- BX-00 Dran Dagger 2-80GP (Orange Ver.)
- UX-01 Dran Buster 1-60A (Black×Blue Ver.)
- UX-02 Hells Hammer 3-70H (Black×Red Ver.)
- UX-04 Battle Entry Set U (White×Black Ver.)
- UX-04 Battle Entry Set U (Black×Yellow Ver.)
Hasbro
- G0440 Winder Launcher (black)
Gallery
Takara Tomy
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Hasbro
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Trivia
- Prior to its release, Hasbro renamed the Winder Launcher as the "Speed Starter", and the Entry Launcher as the "Starter".