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[–] dai@lemmy.world 25 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

The term paper launch has been kicking around for a while now.

https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=paper+launch

Who calls it that - if it's a spade, it's a spade.

From memory a paper launch used to mean something that only existed on paper / a press launch; where no consumer could purchase the product. Considering stock quantities that GN has sourced for the US it's near enough a paper launch.