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Welcome to my GMK Evil Dolch Group Buy!
Hey everyone! S3LQ here, hoping everyone is doing good in this pandemic, I am at least holding up. I recently joined this hobby and think this is great! Love how welcoming the community is, and how helpful people are! So since I've basically been stuck here in my home in Norway, I thought why not combine my 6 years experience of designing and try to design a keycap set and even some deskmats!
Groupbuy will last from July 22nd to August 28th. Shipping is estimated to be Q2 2021
Where to buy?
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US: KONO.STORE (https://kono.store/products/gmk-evil-dolch?mc_cid=d4cb37511f&mc_eid=531681039a)
EU: Mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-evil-dolch_317/)
Asia: kbdfans.com (https://kbdfans.com/collections/new-arrival/products/gbgmk-evil-dolch?variant=34051916693643)
OCE: Dailyclack.com (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-evil-dolch)
Canada: Auramech.com (https://auramech.com/products/gmk-evil-dolch?variant=32353199587402)
Norway: Mekanisktastatur.com (https://mekanisktastatur.no/collections/gmk-evil-dolch)
Custom Coiled Cables with Aviators: Projectcables.com (https://projectcables.com/products/gmk-evil-dolch)
GSK Velites Artisan will be raffled August 9th and open for 24hrs window!: Golden Star Keycap (https://www.instagram.com/goldenstar_keycap/)
Interest Check Thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=106679.0)
Inspiration
I see a lot of designers bringing inspiration from a certain theme, for me, it was quite different. I do obviously have inspirations, but not inspirations I thought it would be cool to design the theme around. So rather I chose a name. I wanted to design a set called "Zoom", I thought it was a great name and I just kept on designing after the name. After posting the IC I got a lot of feedback about the name. And after reading through a lot of you guys' feedback, I figured a name change was the move. I wanted a fitting name for the colors and novelties. So I chose the name, Evil Dolch!
[Core] Module
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[Novelties] Module
(https://i.imgur.com/mucGlTJ.jpg)
[Space Bar] Module
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[NorDeUk] Module
(https://i.imgur.com/rWI08Ja.jpg)
[Deskmat] Designs
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[GSK Velites] Artisan
Raffle is done! Congratz to all the winners!
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[Custom] Cables
I've collaberated with Swiftcables and we've made 4 different custom coiled cable variants with colored aviators that's matching GMK Evil Dolch! We have 2 different paracords, Black paracord with black tech-flex and Red Camo paracord with carbon tech-flex. Both paracords will come with a coil and a colored aviator where the customer can decide between red or black! These cables will be sold through: Projectcables.com (https://projectcables.com/)
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[Colors] Used
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Color Accurate renders by Walker
All renders are of the Iron 165 (https://i.imgur.com/55rTKsw.png)
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Renders by Oldcat
All renders are of the Think 6.5 V2. (https://i.imgur.com/uRmei0V.jpg)
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Updates we've done
- Updated Core Module to have Alpha Coloured Pipe key
- Updated Space Bar Module to include an extra "B" key
- Updated NorDeUk Module to include the missing UK keys
- Improved lightning in a few renders
- Updated name from GMK Zoom to GMK Evil Dolch
- Changed Branding
- Updated new red to RAL 3004
- Updated new white to RAL 7035
- Updated NorDeUK module
- Updated Base module
- Added all needed keys for NorDeUk kit
- Added a 1.25u key to space bar kit
- Changed to GMK Stock colors
- Updated ESC Novelty
- New kit renders
- New board renders
- Changed icon from "Warning" to "Evil" icon on deskmat 1
- Added more color accurate renders
TO-DO
Special thanks to:
Balloz for great ideas and feedback
Snurrebassen and Oldcat for amazing renders
Full for teaching me about the process of making a keycap set
The Norwegian Keyboard Community!
You can support this project by adding the following BB code to your signature! Thanks
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Reserved!
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GLWGB
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GLWGB
Thanks a lot! :-*
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Are R1 pipe/backslash and R4 angled bracked in mod colour still a thing?
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I really think it's important to note that these renders are not a true representation of what this keyset is going to look like. It's upsetting to me that this GB went live with renders that are off from the actual colors.
I really hope you get these renders updated quickly to match what the colors should actually be.
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Don’t have daylight anymore today but hopefully this will give an idea of the colors used.
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Can we get new renders?
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More realistic board renders have been added to the thread! Check them out here
GMK Evil Dolch on Iron165
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GMK Evil Dolch on Iron180
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GMK Evil Dolch on Eclipse
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GMK Evil Dolch on Tind
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Are R1 pipe/backslash and R4 angled bracked in mod colour still a thing?
No, unfortunately not
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Can we get new renders?
I really think it's important to note that these renders are not a true representation of what this keyset is going to look like. It's upsetting to me that this GB went live with renders that are off from the actual colors.
I really hope you get these renders updated quickly to match what the colors should actually be.
Don’t have daylight anymore today but hopefully this will give an idea of the colors used.
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Hey you guys! Thanks for all the inputs, we have now added new renders with less reflection lights to show truer colors! Make sure to take a look at them! Thanks :p
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Really love the colourway!
Do you have/planning to have a discord channel for updates?
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Really love the colourway!
Do you have/planning to have a discord channel for updates?
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Don't have any plans for a discord atm. But I do have an Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/s3lq__/)where I'll post updated and future projects!
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I'm going to pass on the set, but have to get that swirl deskmat. That's my favorite deskmat I have seen anywhere and I am really not a big fan of red. I would love to see that design in multiple different colors. I would pick up one in nearly every color.
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I'm going to pass on the set, but have to get that swirl deskmat. That's my favorite deskmat I have seen anywhere and I am really not a big fan of red. I would love to see that design in multiple different colors. I would pick up one in nearly every color.
No worries! Appreciate you supporting me with a deskmat! I'm working on some monochrome deskmats, some similar ones. You could check out my Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/s3lq__/)for photos
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Edit: all vendors reported.
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I believe MyKeyboard.eu has deskmats names wrong way around. I emailed them but no reply or change yet.
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I believe MyKeyboard.eu has deskmats names wrong way around. I emailed them but no reply or change yet.
I see that now! Thanks for telling me, we will fix straight away!
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I am using this Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/s3lq__/)account to update you folks on both this set and other future projects!
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Going to enter just because of the alphas 👍
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Color Accurate renders by Walker
All renders are of the Iron 165 (https://i.imgur.com/55rTKsw.png)
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The new renders are looking good
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The new renders are looking good
Thanks! Walker did a good job, a lot more color accurate now! :thumb:
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Edit: previous graphs were incorrect.
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Going to enter just because of the alphas 👍
Thanks! Hope you enjoy them ;D
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Awesome I love Dolch so much. I'm rocking DSS Dolch now and wanted something GMK for my next build. I planed on just GMK Dolch but then I found this. I jumped on it @ Kona and I'm thinking about the spacebar kit. How much are the artisan raffle tickets going to be?
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Awesome I love Dolch so much. I'm rocking DSS Dolch now and wanted something GMK for my next build. I planed on just GMK Dolch but then I found this. I jumped on it @ Kona and I'm thinking about the spacebar kit. How much are the artisan raffle tickets going to be?
hey! Awesome! The Artisan is 70$ + shipping. And there will be a total of 10 raffled away!
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We are going live today with the GSK ED Velites raffle. This will go live at 11:00 AM EDT, 5:00 PM CEST. There will be a 12-hour raffle window, and only 10 Velites Artisans will be raffled away, so Good Luck!
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GSK Velites Raffle live now! (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGh0aoZYgWsiQGrwIP3_jfLfC1Nrhy7f1LhZNsLFPtz9LCPg/formResponse)
The raffle will be live for 12 hrs, and only 10 Velites Artisans will be raffled away, so good luck!
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Love the colors in the set and the Artisan is :thumb:
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The GSK ED Velites raffle is over and the winners have received their invoices. Thanks to the total of 682 entries, and congratz to the winners!
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2 Weeks left of Evil Dolch!
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Is there a chance NorDeUk kit will happen / bought out although moq is not likely to be reached? I really like the set but iso is a must for me.
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Is there a chance NorDeUk kit will happen / bought out although moq is not likely to be reached? I really like the set but iso is a must for me.
We will try our best to make it happen!
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This set legends are brighter than OG Dolch, right?
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This set legends are brighter than OG Dolch, right?
Yes, this one is using WS1. OG is CP.
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This set legends are brighter than OG Dolch, right?
Yes, this one is using WS1. OG is CP.
Thank you for your answer. Anyway, the Nord set does not seem to reach MoQ ever. Unfortunately, for those of us that use Euro layouts.
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Last week to get Evil Dolch!
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Hey everyone! Good news, all kits will be made! Join the evil ride today! Last chance this Friday :thumb:
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Great to hear that!
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Great news, I was getting worried I was not going to order if Spacebars did not reach MoQ. Officially Joined Evil Dolch :thumb:
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I join too to the GB. :thumb:
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Great news, I was getting worried I was not going to order if Spacebars did not reach MoQ. Officially Joined Evil Dolch :thumb:
I join too to the GB. :thumb:
Thanks guys! Glad you liked it! :thumb:
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Groupbuy is now done, final numbers are being counted and I'll update you guys whenever we got the final numbers! All kits will be produced!
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Missed out on the gb, will there be extras available at Kono store or should I email them to find out?
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Missed out on the gb, will there be extras available at Kono store or should I email them to find out?
There will be extras, kono will have extras, but the amount of extras is unsure. Whenever I get all the orders and extra numbers we'll update you guys on that!
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Final with extras
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Final with extras
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Hey everyone! The GB is officaly done, and these numbers above are the final order numbers including extras! I appreciate the support, and I'll update you guys whenever I got more info! Thanks
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This beauty of an artisan arrived here today! Looking forward to seeing how it will match with the set! GSK did a great job and congrats to the other winners of the raffle!
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The GMK Evil Dolch Swiftcables collab was a great success, tons of orders so looking forward to seeing them arriving at customers soon! Today I had a cable arrive to me from them, this is the All-Black coiled cable, with blacked-out aviator. I will be getting other styles sent to me as well, so will update you guys once those arrive! :thumb:
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Final with extras
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Hey everyone! The GB is officaly done, and these numbers above are the final order numbers including extras! I appreciate the support, and I'll update you guys whenever I got more info! Thanks
Hi @S3LQ
Will there likely be another GB for these further down the line?
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Final with extras
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Hey everyone! The GB is officaly done, and these numbers above are the final order numbers including extras! I appreciate the support, and I'll update you guys whenever I got more info! Thanks
Hi @S3LQ
Will there likely be another GB for these further down the line?
Hey! There will be extras for sale! You can pre-order the extras over at kono.store (https://kono.store/products/gmk-evil-dolch?_pos=1&_sid=617ddc6c3&_ss=r)now
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Final with extras
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Hey everyone! The GB is officaly done, and these numbers above are the final order numbers including extras! I appreciate the support, and I'll update you guys whenever I got more info! Thanks
Hi @S3LQ
Will there likely be another GB for these further down the line?
Hey! There will be extras for sale! You can pre-order the extras over at kono.store (https://kono.store/products/gmk-evil-dolch?_pos=1&_sid=617ddc6c3&_ss=r)now
Thanks for coming back to me and letting me know. Is there an EU proxy I can order from? I'm based in the UK and hoping to avoid/mitigate import fee's
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Final with extras
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Mykeyboard (https://mykeyboard.eu/search/?q=evil+dolch) is the EU vendor, but their extra sale hasn't gone live yet.
Hey everyone! The GB is officaly done, and these numbers above are the final order numbers including extras! I appreciate the support, and I'll update you guys whenever I got more info! Thanks
Hi @S3LQ
Will there likely be another GB for these further down the line?
Hey! There will be extras for sale! You can pre-order the extras over at kono.store (https://kono.store/products/gmk-evil-dolch?_pos=1&_sid=617ddc6c3&_ss=r)now
Thanks for coming back to me and letting me know. Is there an EU proxy I can order from? I'm based in the UK and hoping to avoid/mitigate import fee's
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I guess it's the price you pay for arriving late to the game! Order put in, thanks for your help @S3LQ
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cant wait
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Noticed Swift Cables have dispatched my Evil Dolch cable. Any chance of an update on when the keycap sets, mats etc... will be dispatched?
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Noticed Swift Cables have dispatched my Evil Dolch cable. Any chance of an update on when the keycap sets, mats etc... will be dispatched?
How's the cable look? I'm thinking I might regret not picking one up with it.
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Noticed Swift Cables have dispatched my Evil Dolch cable. Any chance of an update on when the keycap sets, mats etc... will be dispatched?
How's the cable look? I'm thinking I might regret not picking one up with it.
Just had notification it has been dispatched. Hopefully I'll know soon enough. ;)
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Noticed Swift Cables have dispatched my Evil Dolch cable. Any chance of an update on when the keycap sets, mats etc... will be dispatched?
I placed my keycap order through Kono Store for US and their latest update says September for Keycaps. It seems they do weekly updates so that could be accurate. If it is then it’s a bummer but I know a lot of GMK GBs are delayed
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Noticed Swift Cables have dispatched my Evil Dolch cable. Any chance of an update on when the keycap sets, mats etc... will be dispatched?
How's the cable look? I'm thinking I might regret not picking one up with it.
I just got mine in the mail today. The connector doesn't seem to be as vibrant of a red as it was in the picture (I think it's a bit closer to the red used in the pics of the keyset), but honestly I'm still happy with it!
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Just found out my order never went through via Mykeyboard.eu...feelsbadman :(
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Just found out my order never went through via Mykeyboard.eu...feelsbadman :(
Did they take your money? And only tell you now?
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Curious how things work with this Aura Mech scenario. Not sure if you still have any contact with him. If he is no longer around what will happen with the caps through his site?
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GMK Evil Dolch Deskmats
(https://i.imgur.com/KXV2WjG.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Uc37XVe.jpg)
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Just found out my order never went through via Mykeyboard.eu...feelsbadman :(
Shoot me a message, might be able to help. I suspect that you never confirmed the order.
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what's the status of this? color matching all done?
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Would also like to know the status of production. Hopefully, it will still hit the predicted September production finish.
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what's the status of this? color matching all done?
Would also like to know the status of production. Hopefully, it will still hit the predicted September production finish.
There was never color matching needed because us choosing to run with GMK stock colors only.
The set is still estimated to be finished during September month. The set got heavily affected by the plastic sourcing issue GMK had, this pushed tons of sets back, but hopefully, they are all back on track soon!
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what's the status of this? color matching all done?
Would also like to know the status of production. Hopefully, it will still hit the predicted September production finish.
There was never color matching needed because us choosing to run with GMK stock colors only.
The set is still estimated to be finished during September month. The set got heavily affected by the plastic sourcing issue GMK had, this pushed tons of sets back, but hopefully, they are all back on track soon!
Thank you for the update! Much appreciated.
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Love black red composition
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I love this color type
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It seems other later GMK sets are arriving (i.e. Hammerhead) and we have no update about Evil Dolch?
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It seems other later GMK sets are arriving (i.e. Hammerhead) and we have no update about Evil Dolch?
According to Kono, the set is expected to ship in Q1 of 2022.
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It seems other later GMK sets are arriving (i.e. Hammerhead) and we have no update about Evil Dolch?
They are on their way now.
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It looks so~~~~ cool !! I was worried that the red legend wouldn't be seen well, but it's so nice that it came out clearer than I thought.
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I know Kono was running a pre-order for a while, but are they going to have any more avail?
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They are on their way now.
Thanks for the photos, mods are not looking as I expected, although this was my first GMK GB so it's my wrong expectation (OK, initial renders misrepresented colours a bit as well).
Anyway, now I know dark legends on dark caps are surely not for me.
It just arrived Today (UK) but will probably let it go to someone who will appreciate it more.
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Hey everyone! Sorry for the lack of inactivity lately, but been a bit hectic with Christmas and New Year! Hope everyone had an amazing holiday and stayed safe!
GMK Evil Dolch is now shipping to vendors, and from some vendors. Some vendors have longer shipping routes from GMK, so it will take a little longer. But it's on its way!
I'm getting my sets delivered this/next week, so will do some proper photos to show how it ended up. So far from what I've seen, I'm very happy with the results, and I hope you will also be so!
Here are some photos from MYKB
(https://i.imgur.com/Cro32Xe.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/5zXhQOA.jpg)
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If you missed NorDeUk add-on I am happy to help for at cost + shipping from UK.
Just PM me.
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GMK Evil Dolch!
GMK Evil Dolch finally arrived and I'm nothing but thrilled by the results! Colors are as expected, novelties are how expected and I'm super happy with how it turned out! I want to once again thank everyone who participated in the groupbuy, I hope you all are just as happy with the results as I am!
(https://i.imgur.com/Hm3mVu6.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/aDeWbQ5.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/VFtRT8C.jpg)
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The color way looks clean.
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Anyone who ordered theirs through auramech, I just got notified that mine have shipped and he seems to be back up or something on his site.
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GMK Evil Dolch and Novelties on Singa x TGR Unikorn R1 (Red)
Love this set!
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Anyone who ordered theirs through auramech, I just got notified that mine have shipped and he seems to be back up or something on his site.
I ordered my caps through Kono and got them a couple months ago now. But I ordered a mat from Auramech but it's looking like they may have done a runner.
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Anyone who ordered theirs through auramech, I just got notified that mine have shipped and he seems to be back up or something on his site.
I ordered my caps through Kono and got them a couple months ago now. But I ordered a mat from Auramech but it's looking like they may have done a runner.
I'm in the same boat for deskmat. Tried to reach out to him, but got no response. Guess we are SOL. I'm atleast happy the caps showed up.
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Anyone who ordered theirs through auramech, I just got notified that mine have shipped and he seems to be back up or something on his site.
I ordered my caps through Kono and got them a couple months ago now. But I ordered a mat from Auramech but it's looking like they may have done a runner.
Kono already shipped out? Wonder if the pre-orders/extras are taking longer to ship just like Shoko is...
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any thoughts on another run or running under a different manu?
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Any chance of R2?