[IC] Out of the Vault - Junktown II (Starting April 1st, No Joke!)

[00zeRO]

Hello Everyone! Back with something new. In order of appearance below, each new legend you see could not be possible without harlw (Brotherhood of Steel Helmet) and mogo (Lucky 38) from our 00Keys team. Also a nod to MikeTheTiger who pushed for Blue/Yellow Mini Nukes to be a thing. Let me know what you think:

Since there have been people who are questioning whether Silver/Black should be a colorway in this set, I have generated the following brief one question survey. Please stop by and fill the form out and let your opinion be heard:

Material Survey Form

(Set of all 16 keys, same profile)

Manufacturer: Signature Plastics

Size and Material: 1x1u ABS and Polycarbonate Translucent (same plastic used in making safety glasses)

Pick-a-Profile: Choose from SA Row 1, SA Row 3, or DSA. Each set is 16 keys seen pictured in one profile of your choice.

Pricing: $50 USD Shipped US/$65 USD Shipped International

Material Reference Photos of DCS (from my own collection taken with my 8m camera phone):

Just in case someone is new to SA and wonders just how they can fit a standard factory direct keyboard with OEM, here is a picture of a Razer Esc OEM profile keycap next to a SA Row 3 'cap. DSA would be much squattier:

A couple more reference shots (SA Row 1, SA Row 3, JTK (Cherry-like), DSA):

Also, this photo was provided by wangbwhz to reference SA Row 3 keys top view:

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Colors:
BFK/YY = Blue/Yellow ABS
Silver/NN = Silver/Black ABS
Green PC/WA = Green PC/White ABS
Red PC/WA = Red PC/White ABS

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(Disclaimer: This Group Buy is my own personal GB under 00Keys, and is in no way affiliated with Mechanical Keyboards, Inc.)

FAQ's:

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Q: Why make a large set? Why not just break it up into single colors?
 A: Organization and communication ease. It is far easier to invoice/pack orders in terms of complete sets of 16 keys than breaking it down to each individual colorway. Mistakes can be minimized using this method, and MOQ's are easier to obtain when each order can count across the board and not simply to one colorway set. This also allows for a lower MOQ overall and will thus ensure that the entire profile set will be made.

Q: Can I buy more than one set?
 A: Yes. You may purchase as many sets as you like. Remember that US shipping will be included in the price of each set, and only a $10 charge per order (not set) for shipping International regardless of the amount of keycap sets purchased.

[00zeRO]

Reserved...

[Komatoz]

as long as DSA profile will be available!!

(even if its still SA, would still get)

 

[00zeRO]

as long as DSA profile will be available!!

(even if its still SA, would still get)

 

This will be in Pick-a-Profile, which means you may choose from SA Row 1, SA Row 3, and DSA. Or you can be like many and choose all three...

[William_S_Jones]

Love it & in for DSA

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[00zeRO]

OP updated with possible pricing.

Keep in mind, input is requested as this is still just an IC. Discussion encouraged.

[wangbwhz]

as you mention Polycarbonate Translucent, is it like the RELEGENDABLES keycap in Pimpkeyboard ?

[Komatoz]

as long as DSA profile will be available!!

(even if its still SA, would still get)

 

This will be in Pick-a-Profile, which means you may choose from SA Row 1, SA Row 3, and DSA. Or you can be like many and choose all three...

TBH I will probably end up with all of them....again....lolol

[longtran1568]

Any chance to include the Vault boy again? Or replace vault 21 with Vault boy 

[00zeRO]

as you mention Polycarbonate Translucent, is it like the RELEGENDABLES keycap in Pimpkeyboard (Attachment Link) (Attachment Link) ?

Polycarbonate plastic comes in several colors not just clear. I will post some example pics later in the OP to explain better.

[nosage]

Hype!

[00zeRO]

Any chance to include the Vault boy again? Or replace vault 21 with Vault boy 

This comment is best suited for the Overseer's Idea Thread IC...I will keep it under advisement, but the Legends you see are locked in for this IC.

[00zeRO]

Reference photos added to OP...

[P103]

Amazing looking set.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Yes! As always, I'm in.

[Vloshko]

gimme gimme

[PCG]

Beautiful! 

[00zeRO]

Updated OP with more reference photos and working FAQ...

[PCG]

Zero, when do you think this GB is going to run?

[00zeRO]

Zero, when do you think this GB is going to run?

Not sure. So far, I am not seeing a lot of interest in this IC.

[00zeRO]

Questions, comments, discussion, and interest +1's are welcome...

[00zeRO]

Cost is something people are worried about. If I were to cull this back to say 12 keys for $40 (getting rid of Vault 21), would that be better?

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Cost is something people are worried about. If I were to cull this back to say 12 keys for $40 (getting rid of Vault 21), would that be better?

The price point definitley makes it more attractive, but I'd rather not loose the vault 21.

Also, we already have so many mini nukes! And it'd be nice to have some vault keys in different colors.

[00zeRO]

Cost is something people are worried about. If I were to cull this back to say 12 keys for $40 (getting rid of Vault 21), would that be better?

The price point definitley makes it more attractive, but I'd rather not loose the vault 21.

Also, we already have so many mini nukes! And it'd be nice to have some vault keys in different colors.

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Then, I may open up single colorway sets in addition to compete 16 key sets. Thinking each 4 pack of a single color to be $20 USD. Then, full sets are discounted by $15 ($65) if they go that route. It makes is a little more complex on my end, but it ensure everything still gets made.

I will try to sent out a mass email to those who have opted in for email updates in the past few GB's and Extras. This will happen soon, definitely not today. We need more buzz to be generated in this IC phase...I will not go through another GB failure (see Matrix/Blanks GB disaster)

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Cost is something people are worried about. If I were to cull this back to say 12 keys for $40 (getting rid of Vault 21), would that be better?

The price point definitley makes it more attractive, but I'd rather not loose the vault 21.

Also, we already have so many mini nukes! And it'd be nice to have some vault keys in different colors.

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Then, I may open up single colorway sets in addition to compete 16 key sets. Thinking each 4 pack of a single color to be $20 USD. Then, full sets are discounted by $15 ($65) if they go that route. It makes is a little more complex on my end, but it ensure everything still gets made.

I will try to sent out a mass email to those who have opted in for email updates in the past few GB's and Extras. This will happen soon, definitely not today. We need more buzz to be generated in this IC phase...I will not go through another GB failure (see Matrix/Blanks GB disaster)

Yea, I remember those two. If you make a banner, I'll throw it in my signature.

[00zeRO]

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[UsualSuspectXXX]

You're on:

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Done =D

[00zeRO]

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Done =D

Thanks, as always.

[UsualSuspectXXX]

You're on:

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Done =D

Thanks, as always.

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[parityb1t]

Am interested  and definitely agree to keep Vault 21 in there

[00zeRO]

Prices lowered to $50 USD for a set of 16 keys...

[nosage]

Prices lowered to $50 USD for a set of 16 keys...

That is a great deal.  I am a terrible person to ask for feedback to, as I am going to be buying anyway, but I will gladly help with marketing endeavours once you go live.

[00zeRO]

Prices lowered to $50 USD for a set of 16 keys...

That is a great deal.  I am a terrible person to ask for feedback to, as I am going to be buying anyway, but I will gladly help with marketing endeavours once you go live.

No worries. I will be emailing those who opted in for the email update here in a few days to alert them of the GB. I am waiting to email Melissa for an 'All Clear' on the legends used for this set. Once I get that done, I will open the GB. Looks like April Fool's Day for start (tentative)

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Looks like April Fool's Day for start (tentative)

ಠ_ಠ

Don't joke like that

[00zeRO]

Two things:

1. I just realized I started the Megaton Vault GB on April 1st last year. Very cool.

2. SP just approved all 3 new legends for production.

So, I will be sending out emails to those who opted in for them as to the particulars of the planned GB.

[eksuen]

Much excite.

[nathanrosspowell]

Have any SA row 1 Polycarbonate caps ever been made before?!

Really excited to get a hold of these 

I will have to upgrade the 'Official unofficial' catalog ASAP  )

[parityb1t]

Two things:

1. I just realized I started the Megaton Vault GB on April 1st last year. Very cool.

2. SP just approved all 3 new legends for production.

So, I will be sending out emails to those who opted in for them as to the particulars of the planned GB.

How does one opt in for these emails  ?

Also, if its $10-$15 shipping per order regardless of number of sets, could I try to gauge interest from international buyers? (would be mainly located UK) to reduce shipping fee per person? Would help reach MOQ as well probs (apologies if this is somehow inappropriate though, unsure of rules/etiquette)

[00zeRO]

Two things:

1. I just realized I started the Megaton Vault GB on April 1st last year. Very cool.

2. SP just approved all 3 new legends for production.

So, I will be sending out emails to those who opted in for them as to the particulars of the planned GB.

How does one opt in for these emails  ?

Also, if its $10-$15 shipping per order regardless of number of sets, could I try to gauge interest from international buyers? (would be mainly located UK) to reduce shipping fee per person? Would help reach MOQ as well probs (apologies if this is somehow inappropriate though, unsure of rules/etiquette)

People who have purchased from me in the past using the form whether GB or Extras sale have a survey question to which they either answer yes or no to being on the email list.

As for the other, by all means. I have people who create their own sub group buys in their country/region/area and then submit a bulk order to me to fill. I have no problem with this, and you are right it will help get to MOQ. I will say that I am not responsible for orders done in such a way once they leave my possession, it is up to the GB leader in each respective country. I will not be accountable for some sort of shinanigans someone else is trying to pull on others (see IvanIvanovich Miami Nights as an example of how not to do a GB).

[parityb1t]

Two things:

1. I just realized I started the Megaton Vault GB on April 1st last year. Very cool.

2. SP just approved all 3 new legends for production.

So, I will be sending out emails to those who opted in for them as to the particulars of the planned GB.

How does one opt in for these emails  ?

Also, if its $10-$15 shipping per order regardless of number of sets, could I try to gauge interest from international buyers? (would be mainly located UK) to reduce shipping fee per person? Would help reach MOQ as well probs (apologies if this is somehow inappropriate though, unsure of rules/etiquette)

People who have purchased from me in the past using the form whether GB or Extras sale have a survey question to which they either answer yes or no to being on the email list.

As for the other, by all means. I have people who create their own sub group buys in their country/region/area and then submit a bulk order to me to fill. I have no problem with this, and you are right it will help get to MOQ. I will say that I am not responsible for orders done in such a way once they leave my possession, it is up to the GB leader in each respective country. I will not be accountable for some sort of shinanigans someone else is trying to pull on others (see IvanIvanovich Miami Nights as an example of how not to do a GB).

cool will keep in mind. Also throwing the banner in the signature

[00zeRO]

Two things:

1. I just realized I started the Megaton Vault GB on April 1st last year. Very cool.

2. SP just approved all 3 new legends for production.

So, I will be sending out emails to those who opted in for them as to the particulars of the planned GB.

How does one opt in for these emails  ?

Also, if its $10-$15 shipping per order regardless of number of sets, could I try to gauge interest from international buyers? (would be mainly located UK) to reduce shipping fee per person? Would help reach MOQ as well probs (apologies if this is somehow inappropriate though, unsure of rules/etiquette)

People who have purchased from me in the past using the form whether GB or Extras sale have a survey question to which they either answer yes or no to being on the email list.

As for the other, by all means. I have people who create their own sub group buys in their country/region/area and then submit a bulk order to me to fill. I have no problem with this, and you are right it will help get to MOQ. I will say that I am not responsible for orders done in such a way once they leave my possession, it is up to the GB leader in each respective country. I will not be accountable for some sort of shinanigans someone else is trying to pull on others (see IvanIvanovich Miami Nights as an example of how not to do a GB).

cool will keep in mind. Also throwing the banner in the signature

I like the way you be thinkin'. For some reason I skipped in in mine, so...added!

[Vloshko]

I hope I didn't miss this. If not, what's the timeframe looking like to submit form?

[00zeRO]

I hope I didn't miss this. If not, what's the timeframe looking like to submit form?

Did not miss a thing. We hope to get it up on April 1st and last probably 2-3 weeks depending on how it goes. I will be posting a GB thread link here when it starts and closing this IC as per the GH protocols.

[Slash Emperor]

I hope I didn't miss this. If not, what's the timeframe looking like to submit form?

Did not miss a thing. We hope to get it up on April 1st and last probably 2-3 weeks depending on how it goes. I will be posting a GB thread link here when it starts and closing this IC as per the GH protocols.

Awesome, good to know!

[William_S_Jones]

DSA!!

[UsualSuspectXXX]

Can't wait for this set to drop! Eventually I'll have enough to do a Planck build!

[GreyAmbience]

Red with white text please!

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[00zeRO]

For those who opted in, I have sent out the email to herald this Group Buy in an official capacity. Also, started the IC thread on r/mechanicalkeyboards:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/60aciv/ic_out_of_the_vault_junktown_ii_starting_april/

[00zeRO]

Red with white text please!

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Red ABS? It may still be too soon for this...

[wangbwhz]

good news! more keycaps in my collection