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Title: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:04:26

DCS Windbreaker
GB Will Run May 20th to June 24th!
GB is LIVE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117262)
(https://i.imgur.com/9MQEb23.png)

So here we are, one year after the IC for GMK Windbreaker. After seeing the way people were interested in the set, I really wanted to figure out a way to make it happen. Unfortunately between things like Covid, massive queues, etc. etc., going through GMK just didn't seem to be the best path forward for this keyset. So GMK's out, I have no faith in being able to dyesub this properly, many other manus make me nervous about matching so many custom colors when they're so new, and some manus' process is simply incompatible with "handarbeit" style color blocking (e.g. JTK shoots all their alphas at once, so you'd need full sets of alphas for every color").

So that brings us to this: DCS Windbreaker. I'm opting for cherry-style legends, because while I appreciate the historic value of the Gorton ones, I think they're simply too thin for the already pitiful contrast on some of the caps.

Kits

(https://i.imgur.com/cXZzads.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/KPz229O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/zNM6p2O.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/827ySYt.jpg)

Renders

(https://i.imgur.com/wEwQfS8.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/9MQEb23.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/qPENcoB.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/qAyfWvl.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/rNacI1H.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/sZ5xxQv.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/HM0oMZ2.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WJqpMgf.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/hs3Fgzu.png)

Colors

Expect pictures soon, but for all but the lime green, I've purchased plastic Pantone chips and really love how these colors look IRL.

Pricing

Tentative US Pricing

Base: $125
Novelties: $35
Numpad: $30
Bars: $25

Vendors

US: PWade3 Productions
CA: Apex Keyboards
EU: Oblotzky Industries
UK: Proto[Typist]
AUS: Switchkeys
SEA: iLumkb
CN/World: zFrontier

Thanks

Thanks to Jacobsmirror, HungHingDaiLo, and everyone who has harassed me over the past year about making this set come to life (yes Sparklepony, you're included in here).

Join My Discord (https://discord.gg/7DjS5Bt) or follow me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/philippwade/) to follow along as we try to make this beautiful bastard of a set happen for real.

Thanks for looking.

Old IC for posterity:

(https://i.imgur.com/16GGkfi.png)

GMK WINDBREAKER

A set inspired by those lovely neon windbreakers from the 80s and 90s, what else is there to say?

Kits

We've got a base kit, with kits to build out the keyboard windbreaker of your dreams.

Base
(https://i.imgur.com/6GTHvVc.png)

WASD+Arrows+VIM
(https://i.imgur.com/v3KwhPZ.png)

Punctuation
(https://i.imgur.com/y6RvXcT.png)

Mod Tilde + Pipe
(https://i.imgur.com/bGuRXnV.png)

Numrow
(https://i.imgur.com/LbgMI4J.png)

Numpad
(https://i.imgur.com/Ao13SJx.png)

Nav Keys
(https://i.imgur.com/Yk3sOfa.png)

F-Row
(https://i.imgur.com/JjF3OUS.png)

65
(https://i.imgur.com/B392azI.png)

Pink on Pink Alphas
(https://i.imgur.com/6xH7vJ0.png)

Bottom Row Mods
(https://i.imgur.com/uQLUlLw.png)

Spacebars
(https://i.imgur.com/SYaEgny.png)

Alright, I think that's enough kits, now let's take a look at how it all looks on a board!

Renders

(https://i.imgur.com/16GGkfi.png)(https://i.imgur.com/lrIHcV8.png)
Base+Numpad+Nav Keys+Punctuation+Spacebars+Bottom Row Mods+F-Row+WASD+Arrows+VIM+Numrow on a Polycarb HBCP by Hineybush

(https://i.imgur.com/Ld4NPvg.png)(https://i.imgur.com/94JSZS3.png)
Base+Punctuation+Mod Tilde+Pipe+Numrow+Spacebars+Pink on Pink Alphas+Bottom Row Mods on a silver Dalesnail HHKB

(https://i.imgur.com/CzzUWFM.png)(https://i.imgur.com/FcEDiYl.png)
Base+Numrow+Spacebars+65+Bottom Row Mods+WASD+Arrows+VIM+Mod Tilde+Pipe on a white Satisfaction75 by Cannonkeys

(https://i.imgur.com/xRgjqUJ.png)(https://i.imgur.com/us4jKFx.png)
Base+WASD+Arrows+VIM+F-Row+Punctuation+Nav Keys+Spacebars on a black Horizon by Hand Engineering

(https://i.imgur.com/7G4AuWV.png)(https://i.imgur.com/vZiM6Ll.png)
Base on a Polycarb HBCP by Hineybush

(https://i.imgur.com/l0WKvvq.png)(https://i.imgur.com/5ImgaLE.png)
Base+Mod Tilde+Pipe on a silver Dalesnail HHKB

(https://i.imgur.com/RlHvVEv.png)(https://i.imgur.com/c1FHmE2.png)
Base on a white Satisfaction75 by Cannonkeys

(https://i.imgur.com/uvW3KEx.png)(https://i.imgur.com/a9bVSU3.png)
Base on a black Horizon by Hand Engineering

Vendors
TBD?

Collabs
Does anyone know who to ask to get custom Starter jackets made? Asking for a friend.

FAQ
Why GMK?

Why Not?

How expensive will this be?

If you have to ask..

What will MOQs be?

Since a lot of the colors aren't featured in base, I'm pretty sure the child kits will be 250 each. Them's the breaks!

Hey how did you write an FAQ if no one has seen this and had questions to ask, let alone ask them frequently?

Woah this is getting too meta, enough questions

Thanks to Jacobsmirror for the inspiration, if you like the set shout out below, if you dislike the set shout out below.

Feel free to join for updates on... this set? Or other sets that I do.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: bthezebra on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:09:06

I honestly love it.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Shell058 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:10:59

pretty sure i had the "Base+Numpad+Nav Keys+Punctuation+Spacebars+Bottom Row Mods+F-Row+WASD+Arrows+VIM+Numrow on a Polycarb HBCP by Hineybush" windbreaker when i was a small lass

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:11:02

Reserved

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:12:15

Quote from: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:11:02

Reserved

I'm sorry sir, we're over booked and have to cancel your reservation.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:13:19

Seeing that I owned the inspiration and you didn’t, I’m in... you whipper snapper.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: syberghost on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:14:11

Needs more spacebars

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: ee on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:15:19

why

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: harlekein on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:15:26

Looks like Oblivion. Did you ask for permission?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: futurecrime on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:15:33

Yes mate. I'm in for all of it.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:15:36

Also mod pipe pls

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: sGhost on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:16:23

I’ve been waiting for this one..

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:17:24

Quote from: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:15:36

Also mod pipe pls

Check the kits, it's an option, it just has to be EARNED!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: SwitchKeys on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:18:42

This better not be a joke

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:20:19

Quote from: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:17:24

Quote from: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:15:36
Also mod pipe pls

Check the kits, it's an option, it just has to be EARNED!

Please offer kit in muted colors as well.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: krikun98 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:20:33

That's a lot of spacebars...

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:20:57

Quote from: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:20:19

Quote from: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:17:24
Quote from: Visionaire on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:15:36
Also mod pipe pls

Check the kits, it's an option, it just has to be EARNED!

Please offer kit in muted colors as well.

I think that'd bump the moq for that kit from 100 to 250, you willing to take that gamble?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:31:19

Yes pls

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:34:28

(https://i.imgur.com/QlWfkNM.png)

Wow look at that folks, we got vendor interest already!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: nicoles on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:37:08

I get that this is a joke but this unequivocally rules. The base kit is too safe, but add a 40s kit and some memphis squiggle/triangle novelties and i'm about ten thousand percent in.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: zekth on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:53:25

VIM kit without arrows sublegend?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:55:40

Quote from: zekth on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:53:25

VIM kit without arrows sublegend?

**** ur right

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: iaman on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:01:47

I know this is almost certainly a meme but it is also the Handarbeit of my soul

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: AlexAtPanc on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:04:41

Pwade in the Spacebar aisle:

(https://i.imgur.com/HhXngyC.gif)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: dededecline on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:29:24

It's beautiful

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: spaztikolon on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:30:05

I want this to be real

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Bub on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:34:11

listen i think you need to organize this a bit more... i have that same windbreaker (i still wear it everyday), and i think that if the colors are a bit more organized you are going to recreate the windbreaker a bit more accurately.

:D

(https://i.imgur.com/TesJQzJ.png)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Poesjuh on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:34:22

Quote from: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 07:34:28

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/QlWfkNM.png)

Wow look at that folks, we got vendor interest already!

I’ll confirm as well!

Since you offer mod pipe and tilde we have to support this!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Xanira on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:41:44

i have to say youve overdone yourself on this one, absolutely amazing looking, and well thought out colors, im without a doubt gonna jump on this.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: ZongZiWang on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:49:36

Just need the mod pipe kit to pair with my muted 2 cause that one does not have it

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: godinjointform on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:56:22

can you ****ing cool it with these keysets? I only have so many keyboards

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:57:54

Quote from: godinjointform on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:56:22

can you ****ing cool it with these keysets? I only have so many keyboards

You're telling me, I gotta buy a new board any time I do a new set!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: 100 percent horse on Thu, 01 April 2021, 08:58:55

Finally, a set for the Nike ACG stans

Sent from my Pixel 3a using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: FishyKeebs on Thu, 01 April 2021, 09:10:16

beautiful

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Zakar1ya on Thu, 01 April 2021, 09:29:14

Can you add UK ISO support kit please, or maybe put it in spacebars?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: IMZO on Thu, 01 April 2021, 10:20:37

Please be true.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Hedgey on Thu, 01 April 2021, 10:30:03

Joke or not, assuming a 40's kit and all the colors aren't astronomically expensive, I'd actually be in for this 100%

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: guill3m on Thu, 01 April 2021, 10:32:35

Spacebars kit needs small bars in alpha teal. Perfect kitting otherwise, 11/7 would buy

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Puddsy on Thu, 01 April 2021, 10:38:58

disgusting

i'll take 2

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 10:49:38

Quote from: Hedgey on Thu, 01 April 2021, 10:30:03

Joke or not, assuming a 40's kit and all the colors aren't astronomically expensive, I'd actually be in for this 100%

Be reasonable, I already put the 3-key 40s support in base.

A whole 40s kit just seems excessive.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Bachoo on Thu, 01 April 2021, 11:01:57

I wonder what taking a tab of acid and looking at this keycap set would do..

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: norb on Thu, 01 April 2021, 11:06:16

(https://i.imgur.com/wCI81ad.png)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 12:04:36

Mr Pwade is a good man
I'll buy it for 1

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 12:06:01

Is it gonna be more expensive than normal gmk set if i get all the kit

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 12:12:27

Quote from: treeleaf64 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 12:06:01

Is it gonna be more expensive than normal gmk set if i get all the kit

it might be, if my gut instinct is correct.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: hhs on Thu, 01 April 2021, 12:25:14

How dare you play with my emotions this way sir

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Fooblitzky on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:17:37

I’d buy this if you rolled all the child kits colors into the base kit and you were able to secure Macy or JCPenney licensing.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Bobatype on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:48:45

Actually prefer this over handarbeit significantly.
I can relate to this set's theme/colours much more.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Rejeckted on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:49:00

needs more kits

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: zea on Thu, 01 April 2021, 17:04:52

pls don't be an april fools joke, I genuinely want this

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 01 April 2021, 17:28:49

gmk muted 2 had more caps lock keys

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: norb on Thu, 01 April 2021, 17:41:51

Quote from: bobasweatandtears on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:48:45

Actually prefer this over handarbeit significantly.
I can relate to this set's theme/colours much more.

true sir.
this is basically as rainbow-puke'ish as it gets and it's legitimate great.

color-matching will take more time than dracula but yolo.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: treeleaf64 on Thu, 01 April 2021, 17:47:36

Quote from: bobasweatandtears on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:48:45

Actually prefer this over handarbeit significantly.
I can relate to this set's theme/colours much more.

Nobody can relate to handarbeit

It is the handarbeit and only in the deepest darkest depths of the treeleaf forest do people know what it means

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Cubic // esc lab on Thu, 01 April 2021, 18:01:21

I like this unironically

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: totalemon on Thu, 01 April 2021, 19:14:27

will cop if you add even more kits. actually quite nice looking though please consider a GB :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: kema on Thu, 01 April 2021, 21:55:03

this actually fire tho

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: vi0till on Thu, 01 April 2021, 23:30:20

Yeah, me too.

Quote from: zea on Thu, 01 April 2021, 17:04:52

pls don't be an april fools joke, I genuinely want this

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: phatmasterq on Fri, 02 April 2021, 01:36:41

in.sta.buy for me.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: bobdenard on Fri, 02 April 2021, 04:14:33

Yeah, this is actually good. Kits would have to be streamlined, obviously, but I don’t see why this shouldn’t see the light of day. GMK Dots got made (twice!) so...

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Sat, 03 April 2021, 09:14:45

Well I don't have any updates at the moment but let me say:

The People have been heard.

Stay tuned.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Que7797 on Sat, 03 April 2021, 17:30:47

Quote from: pwade3 on Sat, 03 April 2021, 09:14:45

Well I don't have any updates at the moment but let me say:

The People have been heard.

Stay tuned.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Havattack on Sat, 03 April 2021, 21:34:16

I really want a set made up of just those dark blue/purple legends on the lighter blue background keys. (The ones to the left in the "f-row kit" picture)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: daddypants on Sun, 04 April 2021, 01:58:22

So good!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: iaman on Sun, 04 April 2021, 07:02:35

Quote from: pwade3 on Sat, 03 April 2021, 09:14:45

Well I don't have any updates at the moment but let me say:

The People have been heard.

Stay tuned.

🙌

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: cadrev on Sun, 04 April 2021, 09:08:02

I nid! :-[

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: itsazly on Sun, 04 April 2021, 18:35:57

ngl, I still have my windbreaker like this from when I was a wee tot. Amazing throwback.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: LupoLoopy on Tue, 06 April 2021, 05:57:27

If you can add a UK ISO kit, or a NordeUK ISO kit, this is a full menu autobuy for me

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: densus designs on Tue, 06 April 2021, 07:22:03

must get :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: kylars12 on Tue, 06 April 2021, 08:24:57

I unironically love the base, pls run thx

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: grundlemere on Wed, 14 April 2021, 09:41:49

Large, large bonner for this set, in for all kits depending on whether my kids get taken away due to household financial mismanagement.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: tex_live_utility on Wed, 14 April 2021, 19:51:58

This would be great paired with some random WoB keys, for the truly hideous early 90s look.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: i luv chuletas on Wed, 14 April 2021, 21:16:50

can we uhm.. get that render as a an actual base pls? :'(

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: JKKEEBS on Wed, 14 April 2021, 21:45:38

GLWMOQ

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: HappyB0T on Wed, 14 April 2021, 22:40:54

Quote from: bobasweatandtears on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:48:45

Actually prefer this over handarbeit significantly.
I can relate to this set's theme/colours much more.

+1 Totally.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Vegas_ on Thu, 15 April 2021, 00:30:58

for a 'joke set' this is unironically pretty fire, the kitting had me throwing some question marks at a glance but the renders made it all come together
GLWIC! :thumb:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 15 April 2021, 02:19:42

Quote from: Vegas_ on Thu, 15 April 2021, 00:30:58

for a 'joke set' this is unironically pretty fire, the kitting had me throwing some question marks at a glance but the renders made it all come together
GLWIC! :thumb:

^. This is definitely not an April 1st IC, IMO.
I believe TS is already working on the kitting as we speak. Best of luck to you, pwade!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: norb on Thu, 15 April 2021, 12:59:26

Quote from: HungHingDaiLo on Thu, 15 April 2021, 02:19:42

Quote from: Vegas_ on Thu, 15 April 2021, 00:30:58
for a 'joke set' this is unironically pretty fire, the kitting had me throwing some question marks at a glance but the renders made it all come together
GLWIC! :thumb:

^. This is definitely not an April 1st IC, IMO.
I believe TS is already working on the kitting as we speak. Best of luck to you, pwade!

the first rule of interest checks is, you do not use comic sans font unless you're making an april fools joke. but then again, even april fools can become a reality. and i surely hope this does!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: KC - Keyboard Customs on Sat, 17 April 2021, 19:08:53

Although im not a big fan of crazy colored sets I love seeing sets like this!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: saltimate on Mon, 19 April 2021, 04:52:07

i love it
split the bars into big bois and minibars tho
im not sure there is much overlap between those groups...
also i need 2 of either 2u or 2.25u, maybe 2 of some of the other small ones...
but nobody needs 2 7u bars... ya get my feels?

is 40s support going to be a thing?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: vaf1en on Mon, 19 April 2021, 05:27:13

Quote from: Fooblitzky on Thu, 01 April 2021, 16:17:37

I’d buy this if you rolled all the child kits colors into the base kit and you were able to secure Macy or JCPenney licensing.

I think this is where the true treasure os buried.

So the base kit becomes more like the opening picture (which really sells the set):

(https://i.imgur.com/16GGkfi.png)

... and less like the current two-tone base kit.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Mon, 19 April 2021, 06:34:13

Quote from: vaf1en on Mon, 19 April 2021, 05:27:13

So the base kit becomes more like the opening picture (which really sells the set):

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/16GGkfi.png)

... and less like the current two-tone base kit.

I agree wholeheartedly.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: BirgusLatro on Mon, 19 April 2021, 09:31:26

Quote from: HungHingDaiLo on Mon, 19 April 2021, 06:34:13

Quote from: vaf1en on Mon, 19 April 2021, 05:27:13

So the base kit becomes more like the opening picture (which really sells the set):

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/16GGkfi.png)

... and less like the current two-tone base kit.

I agree wholeheartedly.

Agree+1

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Mon, 19 April 2021, 10:02:05

Hey y'all, been busy with other projects but just for clarity, yes the "real" base kit is gonna be something along the lines of the combination of kits on the HBCP.

I recently acquired a Neons and Pastels Pantone book, so I'm going to revise the colors of the renders a bit (no major overhauling planned, just some tweaking to get them exactly where I want).

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Zakar1ya on Fri, 23 April 2021, 22:40:48

I'll see you in court Pwade3, if that even is your real name

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Fri, 23 April 2021, 22:50:10

Quote from: pwade3 on Mon, 19 April 2021, 10:02:05

Hey y'all, been busy with other projects but just for clarity, yes the "real" base kit is gonna be something along the lines of the combination of kits on the HBCP.

I recently acquired a Neons and Pastels Pantone book, so I'm going to revise the colors of the renders a bit (no major overhauling planned, just some tweaking to get them exactly where I want).

poggers

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: ZoomBoy on Sat, 24 April 2021, 10:33:21

Very excited for the release. Day one purchase from me.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: genevatypes on Sun, 25 April 2021, 00:35:51

I looked at this a second time and I'm really wanting this to happen. Can't wait to see what revisions you make to it.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Bobatype on Sun, 02 May 2021, 03:01:16

The base kit as it is really needs that extra sauce to meet the theme, so I'm happy to hear the base kit will look more like this:
(https://i.imgur.com/16GGkfi.png).
[attachimg=1]
(Source: https://old.reddit.com/r/funny/comments/n2zo33/lady_killer/)

(Sigh GMK pricing though...)

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: norb on Sun, 02 May 2021, 06:05:28

oh **** that's me bro :eek:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: ZoomBoy on Fri, 23 July 2021, 09:35:54

Any updates, OP?

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Shutter_Shock on Fri, 23 July 2021, 12:52:22

~~I do like actually like this. If it becomes real, I’d definitely be interested.~~

Edit: I do really like the render that shows all of the assorted add on kits on one board. The base kit by itself though I don’t care for quite as much. I do think this is a cool look, but after more consideration, I’m not sure I’d be willing to shell out the money for every kit to get the look I want.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Tue, 27 July 2021, 13:04:14

wild - in the best way

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Casserole on Tue, 27 July 2021, 21:56:03

This is sick. I don’t love the Checker board look on the numpad, but otherwise I’m in.

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: mytommy on Sat, 25 September 2021, 05:45:40

sign me up

Title: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: _rubik on Sat, 25 September 2021, 14:51:01

Just a thought, though I’m not sure this is being worked on any more: why not take a page from GMK Panels and offer a single base set with the wild color blocking.

The appeal (IMO) is the blend of colors, and having to order a bunch of kits to supplement a rather meh base is going to drive up the price and make it hard to justify.

As others have put it: streamline

One single, funky, neon, jumbled base set and I’m in

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: apexshikari on Sat, 25 September 2021, 14:54:11

Muaaaah …. Count me in !

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: MdotMaxson on Sat, 25 September 2021, 23:12:28

Reminds me of my snowboard in mid 2000s. All white with a neon pink Cookie Monster eating a neon green cookie. Made by Santa Cruz. Rode that board till it broke in big bear.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: gotgoodiez on Sun, 03 October 2021, 19:25:26

When I saw the set name this mess of colors was the idea I thought of instantly! Wish it was all in one base kit instead of so many child kits though. So many child kits will really increase the price more than I personally would like to spend. Still amazing work with this set!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: vishydesigns on Sun, 03 October 2021, 20:55:56

Awesome, lots of kits for gmk, but im sure they will sell and costs should stay low so awesome would try to keep base kit as low as possible so people but other kits too.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Ella on Mon, 04 October 2021, 00:29:23

Quote from: vishydesigns on Sun, 03 October 2021, 20:55:56

Awesome, lots of kits for gmk, but im sure they will sell and costs should stay low so awesome would try to keep base kit as low as possible so people but other kits too.

The set was originally an April fools joke, that's why the kitting is the way it is.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: norb on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:24:27

Quote from: pwade3 on Mon, 19 April 2021, 10:02:05

Hey y'all, been busy with other projects but just for clarity, yes the "real" base kit is gonna be something along the lines of the combination of kits on the HBCP.

I recently acquired a Neons and Pastels Pantone book, so I'm going to revise the colors of the renders a bit (no major overhauling planned, just some tweaking to get them exactly where I want).

don't wanna necro, but i hope this is not dead.
can we have a lifesign, mr. pwade? :-*

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: pwade3 on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:27:51

Quote from: norb on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:24:27

Quote from: pwade3 on Mon, 19 April 2021, 10:02:05
Hey y'all, been busy with other projects but just for clarity, yes the "real" base kit is gonna be something along the lines of the combination of kits on the HBCP.

I recently acquired a Neons and Pastels Pantone book, so I'm going to revise the colors of the renders a bit (no major overhauling planned, just some tweaking to get them exactly where I want).

don't wanna necro, but i hope this is not dead.
can we have a lifesign, mr. pwade? :-*

I'm thinking GMK might not be the way forward with this but I think this constitutes a sign of life.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: zea on Mon, 07 February 2022, 15:02:42

Quote from: pwade3 on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:27:51

I'm thinking GMK might not be the way forward with this but I think this constitutes a sign of life.

nk's pbt? dafoe?

:dafoe:

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Keeblet_257 on Tue, 08 February 2022, 07:29:09

with the colourmatching this set will arrive in Q4 2029

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: ZoomBoy on Fri, 11 March 2022, 13:14:11

Quote from: Keeblet_257 on Tue, 08 February 2022, 07:29:09

with the colourmatching this set will arrive in Q4 2029

OP can just YOLO and accept first version!

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: lakdsjfhklasdjfh on Fri, 11 March 2022, 14:52:46

this is perfect.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Neely_12 on Mon, 14 March 2022, 09:48:19

Quote from: pwade3 on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:27:51

Quote from: norb on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:24:27
Quote from: pwade3 on Mon, 19 April 2021, 10:02:05
Hey y'all, been busy with other projects but just for clarity, yes the "real" base kit is gonna be something along the lines of the combination of kits on the HBCP.

I recently acquired a Neons and Pastels Pantone book, so I'm going to revise the colors of the renders a bit (no major overhauling planned, just some tweaking to get them exactly where I want).

don't wanna necro, but i hope this is not dead.
can we have a lifesign, mr. pwade? :-*

I'm thinking GMK might not be the way forward with this but I think this constitutes a sign of life.

Domikey?? or JTK but idek if they're still running stuff rn

Quote from: zea on Mon, 07 February 2022, 15:02:42

Quote from: pwade3 on Mon, 07 February 2022, 12:27:51
I'm thinking GMK might not be the way forward with this but I think this constitutes a sign of life.

nk's pbt? dafoe?

:dafoe:

Do you want all of your keycaps to turn out like garbage lmao

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: mr_foggy on Mon, 14 March 2022, 11:00:18

+1 for NK's PBT, which is FAR from garbage. super satisfied with Taro, which made me lose interest in the GMK version entirely.

Title: Re: [IC] GMK Windbreaker
Post by: Neely_12 on Mon, 14 March 2022, 18:03:14

Quote from: mr_foggy on Mon, 14 March 2022, 11:00:18

+1 for NK's PBT, which is FAR from garbage. super satisfied with Taro, which made me lose interest in the GMK version entirely.

I can't see how you could get these really bright colors and have an entirely reverse dyesub set, that would be better than dmk or jtk. The price of a kit like that in pbt would prob be just as expensive if not more than dmk or jtk.

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: pwade3 on Fri, 01 April 2022, 07:44:59

We're back baby.

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Fraaaan on Fri, 01 April 2022, 07:48:57

Can we have DSA next year?

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Shell058 on Fri, 01 April 2022, 07:51:26

gimme dat neon pink

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: andromache on Fri, 01 April 2022, 07:52:36

whatever

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: ThereminGoat on Fri, 01 April 2022, 07:53:18

Will there be matching switches on release?

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: hayt on Fri, 01 April 2022, 07:57:49

Oof - dope set

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Nuclear Nachos on Fri, 01 April 2022, 08:02:05

it's pretty alright i guess

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Aiwanei on Fri, 01 April 2022, 08:05:44

Aww Yeah! My favorite April Fools day set, now going to be in my favorite profile? Can't wait.

As much as I would like Gorton, I do agree that with the low contrast of some combos the thinness might make it difficult to read, and can respect the decision to go with Cherry. Love the novelties, that super soaker is great!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: BobCarltheThird on Fri, 01 April 2022, 08:06:26

I was really hoping the GB would open today for the memes. Maybe next year we can get SA Windbreaker :))

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Skok on Fri, 01 April 2022, 08:44:34

Set feels like some shoes I can resell on stockX

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Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: guill3m on Fri, 01 April 2022, 09:09:15

gib orange wasd pls

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Poesjuh on Fri, 01 April 2022, 09:59:13

You already had me last year. DCS just makes this an instabuy, let’s go.

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Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Ella on Fri, 01 April 2022, 09:59:53

Where is the orange wasd, pwade?

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: TyPo.mk on Fri, 01 April 2022, 10:09:14

N e orange wasd available?

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Fri, 01 April 2022, 11:12:47

The dream of the 90s is alive... :eek:

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: norb on Fri, 01 April 2022, 16:12:10

never thought the final keycap set i'll ever buy will be a DCS one.

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: paperassgasket on Sat, 02 April 2022, 00:19:58

We're back? AND BETTER THAN EVER!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: macclack on Sat, 02 April 2022, 00:56:06

love

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: LuiKang on Sat, 02 April 2022, 13:37:01

Looking pretty. Would love to see blanks option of this set!!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: zea on Sat, 02 April 2022, 21:03:56

would it be possible to have the old base kit as well? i love both versions tbh

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: herfalerf on Sun, 03 April 2022, 15:44:31

This has grown on me a lot. Now with dcs I am gonna have to really consider.

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Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: pwade3 on Wed, 06 April 2022, 09:31:53

Hey y'all just a heads up, I've received quotes and just sent off modified versions of the spacebar and novelty kits to see where adding a 10u and WASD respectively leaves them pricing-wise!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: shutuphamish on Thu, 07 April 2022, 08:01:54

this really better not be a joke

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Darthbaggins on Mon, 11 April 2022, 12:07:26

I want this kit just for the novelties alone, definitely adding this to the list of wanted kits I must obtain.

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: PizzaForce on Tue, 12 April 2022, 06:44:40

**** dude I'm in. The dream is alive

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: WhiskyBoi99 on Sun, 17 April 2022, 05:13:31

Yes! I hope this one makes it to GB and MOQ. Love these colours. Good luck with everything.

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: lowercaselena on Tue, 19 April 2022, 09:04:57

this is such a fun set, i wonder if there's any chance for iso international kit?

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Lysol_ on Tue, 19 April 2022, 16:58:31

ne alps support?

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: el_lento on Tue, 19 April 2022, 17:00:05

ne alps avail

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: bkrownd on Wed, 20 April 2022, 19:23:38

It's like a fairy unicorn got smooshed with a sledge hammer and all its guts are splatted out on the ground.

I love it!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: Avocadough on Fri, 22 April 2022, 21:40:34

praying for an alps kit

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: pwade3 on Wed, 27 April 2022, 08:34:15

Update y'all, added orange WASD to novelties, 10u bar to bars, added a few confirmed vendors, and tentative US pricing!

Hopefully more info soon!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: ZombiUnicorn on Wed, 27 April 2022, 08:45:23

I don’t mind DCS, I absolutely get the necessity of proper color matching for this set so I’m still stoked! Also, how am I just now realizing there’s a tamagotchi novelty?! I just keep finding new reasons to love this set, can’t wait!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: i luv chuletas on Wed, 27 April 2022, 09:41:43

I love the fact that this went DCS!

~~Any chance we could get some 40's support on this?~~ Perfect keycap set for some of my funky layout collections (and perfect for upcoming boards)

Thanks!

EDIT: Paid more attention to the kittings :-[ :-[ :-[ Thanks for the consideration my dude!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: treeleaf64 on Wed, 27 April 2022, 10:48:21

I stared off into the distance, the dread played cricket

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: TyPo.mk on Wed, 27 April 2022, 10:56:52

Gamer WASD LFG !!!!!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: pwade3 on Wed, 27 April 2022, 11:15:05

Quote from: TyPo.mk on Wed, 27 April 2022, 10:56:52

Gamer WASD LFG !!!!!

Let the record show I show sympathy for the plight of the Gamers

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: macclack on Fri, 29 April 2022, 00:04:12

Saw that DCS can be manufactured in "gloss tops and sides". Just sayin'

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - The Revival
Post by: pwade3 on Fri, 29 April 2022, 07:29:02

OP updated, final two proxies confirmed!

Now to get pricing for all you fine international folks, and then pick a launch date!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: pwade3 on Fri, 06 May 2022, 07:08:53

It's official folks, DCS Windbreaker will be launching May 20th!

GB will run from May 20th to June 24th

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: andromache on Fri, 06 May 2022, 07:29:22

yessssssssssssss I can't wait!!!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: wigol2506 on Fri, 06 May 2022, 11:27:01

YES!

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: hineybush on Fri, 06 May 2022, 11:51:58

you know i'm in buddy :cool:

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: norb on Fri, 06 May 2022, 12:34:33

yeeahh buoy

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: finalarcadia on Fri, 06 May 2022, 20:20:00

I'll be buying, awesome set

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Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: cryoverkiltmilk on Tue, 10 May 2022, 10:50:24

This is very likely to be the first set I back the entirety of.

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: CONIN on Wed, 18 May 2022, 18:13:58

I don't like this profile, but I'm in love with the colours. Also, do perfectly remind those "windbreakers" from the 90s.

Title: Re: [IC] DCS Windbreaker - GB Launches May 20th
Post by: pwade3 on Fri, 20 May 2022, 08:43:46

GB is LIVE (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117262)