[IC] Laser GMK - 80's & Cyberpunk (LIVE)

[roostrc0gburn]

bars are like training wheels for people learning to touch type

Hey now! Some of us like our training wheels!

 ) honestly, i dont know why both aren't typically offered with custom sets these days. i have a preference, but i think this whole argument is just ridiculous rabble that comes up every time

That's exactly why I posted it

Shame about the other key suggestions which are going ignored.

GMK has a R3 numpad 5 scoop? never seen it before, but sounds cool

[Data]

bars are like training wheels for people learning to touch type

Scoops are for people who require a head wand.

[roostrc0gburn]

bars are like training wheels for people learning to touch type

Scoops are for people who require a head wand.

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the bars interfere with the wand!!

[digisax]

Love the idea for incorporating some of the JDM car culture! I will selfishly throw in a vote for some Suabaru love.

The 22b STI isn't from the 80's, but it's the most iconic earlier Subaru (early 90's): https://icdn-2.motor1.com/images/mgl/kmgJR/s1/1998-subaru-impreza-22b-sti.jpg
The Subaru logo: http://www.carlogos.org/logo/Subaru-logo-2001-2560x1440.png
STI: http://cartype.com/pics/104/small/sti_logo_1.jpg

I'm not sure it'd fit the style of the set, but I do love the 22b.

[dubious]

Love the idea for incorporating some of the JDM car culture! I will selfishly throw in a vote for some Suabaru love.

The 22b STI isn't from the 80's, but it's the most iconic earlier Subaru (early 90's): https://icdn-2.motor1.com/images/mgl/kmgJR/s1/1998-subaru-impreza-22b-sti.jpg
The Subaru logo: http://www.carlogos.org/logo/Subaru-logo-2001-2560x1440.png
STI: http://cartype.com/pics/104/small/sti_logo_1.jpg

I'm not sure it'd fit the style of the set, but I do love the 22b.

I own a 2.5rs, and I love the 22b... but I'm not sure how cars fit the cyberpunk theme   the deloreon was a stretch, IMO

[futurecrime]

Love the idea for incorporating some of the JDM car culture! I will selfishly throw in a vote for some Suabaru love.

The 22b STI isn't from the 80's, but it's the most iconic earlier Subaru (early 90's): https://icdn-2.motor1.com/images/mgl/kmgJR/s1/1998-subaru-impreza-22b-sti.jpg
The Subaru logo: http://www.carlogos.org/logo/Subaru-logo-2001-2560x1440.png
STI: http://cartype.com/pics/104/small/sti_logo_1.jpg

I'm not sure it'd fit the style of the set, but I do love the 22b.

I own a 2.5rs, and I love the 22b... but I'm not sure how cars fit the cyberpunk theme   the deloreon was a stretch, IMO

I was thinking the same thing. Anyway, can't remember if it's been suggested already but how about a Tyrell Corporation logo cap?

[roostrc0gburn]

or Weyland Corp.

[futurecrime]

Or Omni Consumer Products

[roostrc0gburn]

Or Omni Consumer Products

yes!

[_rubik]

Love the idea for incorporating some of the JDM car culture! I will selfishly throw in a vote for some Suabaru love.

The 22b STI isn't from the 80's, but it's the most iconic earlier Subaru (early 90's): https://icdn-2.motor1.com/images/mgl/kmgJR/s1/1998-subaru-impreza-22b-sti.jpg
The Subaru logo: http://www.carlogos.org/logo/Subaru-logo-2001-2560x1440.png
STI: http://cartype.com/pics/104/small/sti_logo_1.jpg

I'm not sure it'd fit the style of the set, but I do love the 22b.

I own a 2.5rs, and I love the 22b... but I'm not sure how cars fit the cyberpunk theme   the deloreon was a stretch, IMO

The one car that I think needs to be more highlighted in this set is the Trueno AE86. It certainly fits with this set!

[ShishKabobJerry]

Given GMK's price of $300 (last I heard) per 1u key I'd say offering both is highly unlikely to warrant the costs but you never know with these sets nowadays, more and more people get into the buys every day so maybe it's not even as far fetched as one would think - still, 13 grand per kit would most definitely be pushing it too hard in my mind.

Wait soo the price for this set could reach up to $300? Oh wow

[digisax]

or Weyland Corp.

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I'd be so in for a Weyland Yutani keycap.

Given GMK's price of $300 (last I heard) per 1u key I'd say offering both is highly unlikely to warrant the costs but you never know with these sets nowadays, more and more people get into the buys every day so maybe it's not even as far fetched as one would think - still, 13 grand per kit would most definitely be pushing it too hard in my mind.

Wait soo the price for this set could reach up to $300? Oh wow

It's possible, but the $300 is how much GMK charges for a new 1u key mold.

[ShishKabobJerry]

Oh I see.  Thanks the reply!

[ArchDill]

or Weyland Corp.

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I'd be so in for a Weyland Yutani keycap.

Given GMK's price of $300 (last I heard) per 1u key I'd say offering both is highly unlikely to warrant the costs but you never know with these sets nowadays, more and more people get into the buys every day so maybe it's not even as far fetched as one would think - still, 13 grand per kit would most definitely be pushing it too hard in my mind.

Wait soo the price for this set could reach up to $300? Oh wow

It's possible, but the $300 is how much GMK charges for a new 1u key mold.

Ahh I thought is was $50 per mold?

[digisax]

or Weyland Corp.

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I'd be so in for a Weyland Yutani keycap.

Given GMK's price of $300 (last I heard) per 1u key I'd say offering both is highly unlikely to warrant the costs but you never know with these sets nowadays, more and more people get into the buys every day so maybe it's not even as far fetched as one would think - still, 13 grand per kit would most definitely be pushing it too hard in my mind.

Wait soo the price for this set could reach up to $300? Oh wow

It's possible, but the $300 is how much GMK charges for a new 1u key mold.

Ahh I thought is was $50 per mold?

It certainly could be but I've always heard $300.

[Ouhei]

Love the idea for incorporating some of the JDM car culture! I will selfishly throw in a vote for some Suabaru love.

The 22b STI isn't from the 80's, but it's the most iconic earlier Subaru (early 90's): https://icdn-2.motor1.com/images/mgl/kmgJR/s1/1998-subaru-impreza-22b-sti.jpg
The Subaru logo: http://www.carlogos.org/logo/Subaru-logo-2001-2560x1440.png
STI: http://cartype.com/pics/104/small/sti_logo_1.jpg

I'm not sure it'd fit the style of the set, but I do love the 22b.

I own a 2.5rs, and I love the 22b... but I'm not sure how cars fit the cyberpunk theme   the deloreon was a stretch, IMO

The one car that I think needs to be more highlighted in this set is the Trueno AE86. It certainly fits with this set!

Yeah I don't think we really need more in the way of novelties, was just throwing that stuff in for consideration on the sticker stuff he's looking into. Personally, I think there's plenty of novelties now and adding more is just going to make the kit more expensive than it needs to be. There's a point where you're just trying to get too much in there to make everyone happy.

Still eagerly waiting for this set and glad we can discuss it again!

[atomicus]

Yeah I don't think we really need more in the way of novelties, was just throwing that stuff in for consideration on the sticker stuff he's looking into. Personally, I think there's plenty of novelties now and adding more is just going to make the kit more expensive than it needs to be. There's a point where you're just trying to get too much in there to make everyone happy.

Still eagerly waiting for this set and glad we can discuss it again!

I don't think we need MORE, but I think decisions need to be made and in my view there are some odd ones on the original list/render Mito put up (bowl and chopsticks for instance, and Eleven's forearm tattoo, while I love the show, doesn't really make sense to me), and there are some far more apt suggestions that fit with an 80's themed set. The Omnicorp logo is a MUST in my view.

[mBass]

How is a bowl & chopstics less fitting than something from robocop? The only cop that belongs in this set is Triceracop... or maybe Time Cop.

[atomicus]

How is a bowl & chopstics less fitting than something from robocop. The only cop that belongs in this set is Triceracop... or maybe Time Cop.

Well I would argue Robocop was far more of a cultural icon than a generic bowl & chopsticks. Triceracop is a modern invention, and if this set (as it should IMO) hearkens to 80's culture then anything which is just 'new' 80's style/theme but not actually from that era doesn't really belong, as it simply muddies the waters. That's not to say these suggestions don't look good, I just think this set needs to decide what it is.

[mBass]

How is a bowl & chopstics less fitting than something from robocop. The only cop that belongs in this set is Triceracop... or maybe Time Cop.

Well I would argue Robocop was far more of a cultural icon than a generic bowl & chopsticks. Triceracop is a modern invention, and if this set (as it should IMO) hearkens to 80's culture then anything which is just 'new' 80's style/theme but not actually from that era doesn't really belong, as it simply muddies the waters. That's not to say these suggestions don't look good, I just think this set needs to decide what it is.

While I do love robocop, there's nothing very "cyberpunk" about it. The bowl and chopsticks, on the other hand, is arguably the most thematically appropriate icon in the whole set. Not only does it hit the Japanese note for obvious reasons, it's also a Blade Runner reference. If this were simply an 80s set, an OCP logo would be a no brainer. I agree regarding triceracop though, which is why I'm also of the same mind when it comes to the Stranger Things reference. They both take a bit away from the authenticity.

[atomicus]

How is a bowl & chopstics less fitting than something from robocop. The only cop that belongs in this set is Triceracop... or maybe Time Cop.

Well I would argue Robocop was far more of a cultural icon than a generic bowl & chopsticks. Triceracop is a modern invention, and if this set (as it should IMO) hearkens to 80's culture then anything which is just 'new' 80's style/theme but not actually from that era doesn't really belong, as it simply muddies the waters. That's not to say these suggestions don't look good, I just think this set needs to decide what it is.

While I do love robocop, there's nothing very "cyberpunk" about it. The bowl and chopsticks, on the other hand, is arguably the most thematically appropriate icon in the whole set. Not only does it hit the Japanese note for obvious reasons, it's also a Blade Runner reference. If this were simply an 80s set, an OCP logo would be a no brainer. I agree regarding triceracop though, which is why I'm also of the same mind when it comes to the Stranger Things reference. They both take a bit away from the authenticity.

That is valid on the chopsticks, I hadn't thought of that. Robocop is quintessential 80's though, and I'd argue it has MANY cyberpunk elements.

[Oblotzky]

or Weyland Corp.

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I'd be so in for a Weyland Yutani keycap.

Given GMK's price of $300 (last I heard) per 1u key I'd say offering both is highly unlikely to warrant the costs but you never know with these sets nowadays, more and more people get into the buys every day so maybe it's not even as far fetched as one would think - still, 13 grand per kit would most definitely be pushing it too hard in my mind.

Wait soo the price for this set could reach up to $300? Oh wow

It's possible, but the $300 is how much GMK charges for a new 1u key mold.

Ahh I thought is was $50 per mold?

Signature Plastic charges 50$ per new legend mold, plus these can be reused on any keysize. GMK charges 500$ per new legend mold, and this mold will only work on one key size, so if you want the same new legend on 1u, 1.25u and 1.5u, you'll have to pay 3x500$. The costs for these new molds translate into the GB pricing for the kits, hence GMK novelty packs such as the one for GMK Carbon are rather high considering the amount of keys in them.

[mBass]

How is a bowl & chopstics less fitting than something from robocop. The only cop that belongs in this set is Triceracop... or maybe Time Cop.

Well I would argue Robocop was far more of a cultural icon than a generic bowl & chopsticks. Triceracop is a modern invention, and if this set (as it should IMO) hearkens to 80's culture then anything which is just 'new' 80's style/theme but not actually from that era doesn't really belong, as it simply muddies the waters. That's not to say these suggestions don't look good, I just think this set needs to decide what it is.

While I do love robocop, there's nothing very "cyberpunk" about it. The bowl and chopsticks, on the other hand, is arguably the most thematically appropriate icon in the whole set. Not only does it hit the Japanese note for obvious reasons, it's also a Blade Runner reference. If this were simply an 80s set, an OCP logo would be a no brainer. I agree regarding triceracop though, which is why I'm also of the same mind when it comes to the Stranger Things reference. They both take a bit away from the authenticity.

That is valid on the chopsticks, I hadn't thought of that. Robocop is quintessential 80's though, and I'd argue it has MANY cyberpunk elements.

Well I'll concede that it's more cyberpunk than a couple of the others. I don't want to come across as being overly critical of Mito's picks though. Overall I think he's done an outstanding job.

[Rayndalf]

I feel like this is a set who's success hinges on having a wide enough variety of pop culture inspired novelties that it can be anything to anyone. The color scheme for me has an arcade vibe, but also reminds me a fair bit of Blood Dragon
The flesh melting magenta evoke 80's cheese (80's revival works are about as understated as these colors) more than any serious Cyberpunk work. Robocop has grit in its cheese with at least a touch of Cyberpunk, so I think its a better fit for bold colors than the more understated/atmospheric Bladerunner does(but the unicorn cap is sick)
You could make a novelty pack devoted only to fictional 'corp' logos, but you probably shouldn't...

[mBass]

I can't speak for the rest of the world but the main appeal to me is how focused the set is.  Adding more stuff is fine but I'd hate to see concessions made to water down the theme.  Replace the cyberpunk stuff with Ronald Reagan and WWF logos and I'll be a sad panda.

[futurecrime]

I was umming and ahhing about suggesting the OCP logo because I don't consider it cyberpunk enough, but I was following on from the Weyland Yutani one (Alien franchise isn't cyberpunk either) and the OCP logo is kinda perfect for a keycap so I went ahead. If it was down to me I'd prefer the set to be strictly cyberpunk and lose all the more general 80's stuff, the pacman etc, but I totally get the appeal of those things and will buy into them to get the bladerunner stuff.  I love that chopsticks bowl.

[mBass]

Yeah I think the chopsticks bowl is my favorite one.  I do like the arcade stuff too but if I could add more designs, I'd add stuff with that neo-Tokyo vibe. 

[futurecrime]

Kaneda jacket pill!

[mBass]

Kaneda jacket pill!

No joke, I was in the middle of typing that same suggestion earlier when I got sidetracked doing something else.   

[FearsomeCubedWarrior]

I was thinking the same thing. Anyway, can't remember if it's been suggested already but how about a Tyrell Corporation logo cap?

AFAIK, it wasn't present in the movie, so it's just some fan stuff. The snapshot of the owl itself from the movie would be hard to reproduce IMO.

Same thing with Maas, Hosaka and T-A: there're no "official" logos for this iconic corporations.

[futurecrime]

I was thinking the same thing. Anyway, can't remember if it's been suggested already but how about a Tyrell Corporation logo cap?

AFAIK, it wasn't present in the movie, so it's just some fan stuff. The snapshot of the owl itself from the movie would be hard to reproduce IMO.

Same thing with Maas, Hosaka and T-A: there're no "official" logos for this iconic corporations.

Yeah I wasn't sure either, but it turns out it's legit. Check it out: http://propsummit.com/viewtopic.php?t=774

[futurecrime]

Still... hardly iconic.

[FearsomeCubedWarrior]

I was thinking the same thing. Anyway, can't remember if it's been suggested already but how about a Tyrell Corporation logo cap?

AFAIK, it wasn't present in the movie, so it's just some fan stuff. The snapshot of the owl itself from the movie would be hard to reproduce IMO.

Same thing with Maas, Hosaka and T-A: there're no "official" logos for this iconic corporations.

Yeah I wasn't sure either, but it turns out it's legit. Check it out: http://propsummit.com/viewtopic.php?t=774

Didn't pay attention enough, my bad.
The words in this scene "the light that burns twice as bright burns half as long and you have burn so very very brightly, Roy" just stun me.
Well, I guess since it is legit, I'll draw it just in case. It's certainly looks easier than unicorn that made it.

[Perfex]

I think the film Dune is missing a novelty opportunity, but what?

[FearsomeCubedWarrior]

I think the film Dune is missing a novelty opportunity, but what?

Well, that's a controversial thing here with Dune.
The movie is totally 80s, but the whole described Dune universe is absolutely opposite to any cyberpunk: the main event that defined Dune universe was Butlerian Jihad after all and little is know about computer-assisted life before it.

[Perfex]

I think the film Dune is missing a novelty opportunity, but what?

Well, that's a controversial thing here with Dune.
The movie is totally 80s, but the whole described Dune universe is absolutely opposite to any cyberpunk: the main event that defined Dune universe was Butlerian Jihad after all and little is know about computer-assisted life before it.

Ahh you have a point, but that colorway!

Most likely far too late for new ideas for novelties anyway, Dune just popped in my head when I glanced at the renders again.

[Data]

The Spice must flow.

[MiTo]

While I'm waiting on a couple e-mails to be answered, I'll be working on a replacement so we can have the Akira pill for the Novelties (will most likely swap for the skull). I managed to render the 96 layout as requested and updated the Base Kit which now includes bars and scoop F,J and 5 keycaps. For those who asked, I'm personally a fan of bars and this is why they were included to begin with. But I see that some people prefer the scoops so I think it's reasonable to include them. We won't have non-referenced keycaps though, I think that would be a waste. People seem to either use bars or scoops, so six wasted keycaps make no sense. I also fixed the ISO 1u |\ which was supposed to be R4 since day one (rendering mistake from my part).

I also left you guys sort of clueless when I mentioned JDM slaps, apparently you didn't understand the concept so you can see some mockups of what I'm talking about below. The idea isn't to celebrate cars or the JMD culture, these things obviously have nothing to do with the keycap set. What I want to do is simply borrow the JDM slap concept so we can have community made outrun/cyberpunk slaps in the same style (rectangular shape, a short funny phrase or words with symbols and colors). I encourage everyone to tinker with ideas and share possible designs in this thread, so we can select nice ones and get them made. I also made some vaporwave ones (GATISTOTLE LOGIC) but my PC crashed and I lost the designs. I will try to repeat that later if there's any interest. For now, you can see the cyberpunk/outrun ones that I came up with and the renders I previously mentioned as well:

[odd13]

So interested and cannot wait for the release... We will get warning right? so we can camp out over night in tents and wait for the drop???

BASE+NOVELTIES

[GeneralArrow]

When does this set go live and how and when can I buy it?

[digisax]

I also left you guys sort of clueless when I mentioned JDM slaps, apparently you didn't understand the concept so you can see some mockups of what I'm talking about below. The idea isn't to celebrate cars or the JMD culture, these things obviously have nothing to do with the keycap set. What I want to do is simply borrow the JDM slap concept so we can have community made outrun/cyberpunk slaps in the same style (rectangular shape, a short funny phrase or words with symbols and colors). I encourage everyone to tinker with ideas and share possible designs in this thread, so we can select nice ones and get them made. I also made some vaporwave ones (GATISTOTLE LOGIC) but my PC crashed and I lost the designs. I will try to repeat that later if there's any interest. For now, you can see the cyberpunk/outrun ones that I came up with and the renders I previously mentioned as well:

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Everytime there's an update on this set I get more excited, those slaps are awesome and I'm glad to see scooped keys. The set looks awesome on a 96 key in the renders, perfect for my B.Mini Ex.

Any word on when it'll go live?

[ArchDill]

I am staying in the spirit:


https://i.imgur.com/OEchxTI.

[TheMissingPiece]

I also made some vaporwave ones (GATISTOTLE LOGIC) but my PC crashed and I lost the designs. I will try to repeat that later if there's any interest.

Yes! Of course! Always down for more VAPORWAVE!

[testplsignore]

Yay scoops!!

 

[futurecrime]

Yay Akira pill! Just need that Colevrak set and I'll be at maximum hype.

[ShishKabobJerry]

I also made some vaporwave ones (GATISTOTLE LOGIC) but my PC crashed and I lost the designs. I will try to repeat that later if there's any interest.

Yes! Of course! Always down for more VAPORWAVE!

Oh hell yeah, I'm down for some vaporwave novelties!!!

[Ouhei]

While I'm waiting on a couple e-mails to be answered, I'll be working on a replacement so we can have the Akira pill for the Novelties (will most likely swap for the skull). I managed to render the 96 layout as requested and updated the Base Kit which now includes bars and scoop F,J and 5 keycaps. For those who asked, I'm personally a fan of bars and this is why they were included to begin with. But I see that some people prefer the scoops so I think it's reasonable to include them. We won't have non-referenced keycaps though, I think that would be a waste. People seem to either use bars or scoops, so six wasted keycaps make no sense. I also fixed the ISO 1u |\ which was supposed to be R4 since day one (rendering mistake from my part).

I also left you guys sort of clueless when I mentioned JDM slaps, apparently you didn't understand the concept so you can see some mockups of what I'm talking about below. The idea isn't to celebrate cars or the JMD culture, these things obviously have nothing to do with the keycap set. What I want to do is simply borrow the JDM slap concept so we can have community made outrun/cyberpunk slaps in the same style (rectangular shape, a short funny phrase or words with symbols and colors). I encourage everyone to tinker with ideas and share possible designs in this thread, so we can select nice ones and get them made. I also made some vaporwave ones (GATISTOTLE LOGIC) but my PC crashed and I lost the designs. I will try to repeat that later if there's any interest. For now, you can see the cyberpunk/outrun ones that I came up with and the renders I previously mentioned as well:

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Ah, the sticker stuff makes way more sense now, I love the idea and I'll try to find some time to mess with some ideas!

It looks so good in the 96 layout! The different colors for the mods vs. alphas is great on that layout because it's different enough to break up the sections visually but subtle enough that the mass of keys doesn't look too contrasty.

Also, I saw Guardians 2 this weekend (It was great, go see it!) and the theater had a poster for it that felt very much in the theme of this set: http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-imax-poster.jpg Obviously don't imagine we' incorporate anything from it here, just wanted to share.

[anantonton]

Also, I saw Guardians 2 this weekend (It was great, go see it!) and the theater had a poster for it that felt very much in the theme of this set: http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-imax-poster.jpg Obviously don't imagine we' incorporate anything from it here, just wanted to share.

I too has just back from watching Guardians of The Galaxy 2 and it felt like childhood revisited (I was born in the 80s). I had several walkmans and I grew up facing limitations of analog (cassettes and VHS/Betamax), thought Pac Man was already very cool, MegaMan anybody? Galaga? Tetris? Arkanoid? Oh man it really got me into that mood.

Back to keycaps, just trying to throw idea here, how about an Arcade machine? Just an idea...

[Data]

While I'm waiting on a couple e-mails to be answered, I'll be working on a replacement so we can have the Akira pill for the Novelties (will most likely swap for the skull). I managed to render the 96 layout as requested and updated the Base Kit which now includes bars and scoop F,J and 5 keycaps. For those who asked, I'm personally a fan of bars and this is why they were included to begin with. But I see that some people prefer the scoops so I think it's reasonable to include them. We won't have non-referenced keycaps though, I think that would be a waste. People seem to either use bars or scoops, so six wasted keycaps make no sense. I also fixed the ISO 1u |\ which was supposed to be R4 since day one (rendering mistake from my part).

I also left you guys sort of clueless when I mentioned JDM slaps, apparently you didn't understand the concept so you can see some mockups of what I'm talking about below. The idea isn't to celebrate cars or the JMD culture, these things obviously have nothing to do with the keycap set. What I want to do is simply borrow the JDM slap concept so we can have community made outrun/cyberpunk slaps in the same style (rectangular shape, a short funny phrase or words with symbols and colors). I encourage everyone to tinker with ideas and share possible designs in this thread, so we can select nice ones and get them made. I also made some vaporwave ones (GATISTOTLE LOGIC) but my PC crashed and I lost the designs. I will try to repeat that later if there's any interest. For now, you can see the cyberpunk/outrun ones that I came up with and the renders I previously mentioned as well:

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Ah, the sticker stuff makes way more sense now, I love the idea and I'll try to find some time to mess with some ideas!

It looks so good in the 96 layout! The different colors for the mods vs. alphas is great on that layout because it's different enough to break up the sections visually but subtle enough that the mass of keys doesn't look too contrasty.

Also, I saw Guardians 2 this weekend (It was great, go see it!) and the theater had a poster for it that felt very much in the theme of this set: http://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/guardians-of-the-galaxy-2-imax-poster.jpg Obviously don't imagine we' incorporate anything from it here, just wanted to share.

The end credits roll especially was the most 80s thing I've seen all year. 

[elfick]

Bars please!
I'm a touch typist but as much as I try, I can't seem to home on scoops.