Author Topic: [IC] Ice Box | SHIPPED | 70 slot Artisan display and storage case (Read 26408 times)

RobotCandyCompany · « **on:** Mon, 18 February 2019, 11:09:34 »

SHIPPED

Complete Kit is $89.99 plus shipping

Ice Box Prototype with Topre and MX caps

Ice Box is a 70 slot (10x7) Artisan keycap display, storage and transportation box

Features:

70 cells for MX and Topre keycaps
Machined from frosted polycarbonate
Friction fit acrylic lid
Rubber 3M Bumpon feet for traction & stability
Foam insert to prevent cap movement during travel
Two elastic straps for extra security and comfort when traveling (black or blue options)
Designed to securely store Topre caps by accounting for their longer stems
Optional aluminum legs to angle the case for display (20° or 15°)

Specs

Cell size: 0.78" x 0.78" x 0.91"
Cell spacing: 0.079"
Outer dimensions: 1.23" x 9.29" x 6.71"

Fulfillment Timeline
Pre-orders will close on September 3rd, 2019 and production will begin
Shipping will be complete no later than November 18, 2019

No artificial limit will be placed on units produced

Additional Prototype Photos:

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Wongstongs · « **Reply #1 on:** Mon, 18 February 2019, 12:34:17 »

Why is it so much more expensive than something like this https://kprepublic.com/products/evil-box-acrylic-keycaps-box-7-x-5-free-shipping-keyboard-sa-gmk-oem-cherry-dsa-xda-keycaps-box-for-keycap-set-stock-collection

juntheboon · « **Reply #2 on:** Mon, 18 February 2019, 13:09:24 »

Can you breakdown how you came to this price?

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #3 on:** Mon, 18 February 2019, 14:13:30 »

The price isn't set as I'm still waiting on samples and quotes, but is in line with other premium options like Hayt's Artisan Case v1 which was also near the $100 mark. The Ice Box is bigger and accommodates Topre caps without the annoying rattling but keeps the price the same.

Storage options like the Evil Box are very simple and are mass produced (in comparison with a GB structure). It's smaller, the lid literally falls off when you flip it over and doesn't include travel foam to keep your caps in their slots when the box is vertical or upside down.

Also of note, this box is slightly taller than an Evil Box or even Hayt's box so your tall caps (2-2-Roe, Jelly Key reindeer, etc) will fit inside.

RETURNISO · « **Reply #4 on:** Mon, 18 February 2019, 14:30:00 »

The market have been dry for artisan cases, so happy to see a new IC/GB for one!

Would love personally to see colored acrylic or even a ALU bottom.

I know it's hard to compare a GB price with a vendor like Kprepuplic, but under 20 USD for a "little" smaller and similar design case. If paying a "premium" for a artisan case, I would want it to be a little more distinguish. I would not mind paying 20-30 more for more luxury

neojonathan · « **Reply #5 on:** Mon, 18 February 2019, 14:49:55 »

There are some artisans that do not have the generic circular stem and might have square stems or even stems that are bigger. How are you planning to accommodate them?

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #6 on:** Mon, 18 February 2019, 14:54:36 »

Quote from: neojonathan on Mon, 18 February 2019, 14:49:55

There are some artisans that do not have the generic circular stem and might have square stems or even stems that are bigger. How are you planning to accommodate them?

The hole is only for Topre stems since they hang below the skirt of the cap. Square or other non-circular MX stems are not a concern since they don't hang low.

I know this is a new feature that hasn't been included on other boxes (correct me if I'm wrong about that) but it doesn't affect MX or Alps artisans, it simply allows Topre artisans to sit flat in their cell without rattling around like they do in other boxes.

hayt · « **Reply #7 on:** Tue, 19 February 2019, 05:40:01 »

Good luck with this! The community is definitely starved for case options, nice to see some new ones in the works.

If you want a piece of unsolicited advice, take a look at injection molding instead of CNC. Initial cost is higher but you can scale up much more easily. In my experience, people really don’t want to pay $100 bucks for a machined plastic part, and if you can get into the $40-60 range these will sell like gangbusters. Either way, reaching 50 moq shouldn’t be an issue. Hit me up on discord if you want to chat more!

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #8 on:** Mon, 29 April 2019, 11:22:23 »

Got the latest prototype in! Based on feedback from the form, I pushed the size up a bit to 70 slots. It feels like a good number and it isn't too massive when traveling.

Also, I'll be at KeyCon so you can see/handle Ice Box in person if you're also attending!

JSaintS · « **Reply #9 on:** Tue, 30 April 2019, 01:16:42 »

What I miss most about artisans cases is something to tilt them and properly display the keys when on my desk. There is only one case that does that afaik and it's not the greatest but I would love to see a nice, quality case with that option.

DillonHightower · « **Reply #10 on:** Tue, 30 April 2019, 23:57:30 »

Interested. Glad to see something bigger in the works..

Puddsy · « **Reply #11 on:** Tue, 30 April 2019, 23:59:27 »

Quote

I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox

and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast

Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold

reminds me of this poem by william carlos williams, therefore i approve

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 09 June 2019, 12:45:28 »

Found a place to get custom elastic straps! Working on picking 2 colors to offer with the case. GB is just around the corner now, so final details (pricing, what's included, etc) should be available in the next week or 2.

badchad · « **Reply #13 on:** Mon, 10 June 2019, 06:21:29 »

Stoked for this

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Rejeckted · « **Reply #14 on:** Thu, 13 June 2019, 10:00:44 »

I'll grab one of these for sure

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 10 July 2019, 00:27:50 »

Drawing closer as the pieces of the puzzle fall into place! Finally got a foam guy, so that's figured out. I'm ironing out details for the elastic bands with the manufacturer and then we'll be good to go! (working to get some subtle branding on the bands)

I'll have the prototype at the Seattle meetup for anyone who wants to check it out, feel the quality in their hands, etc.

Here's the latest photos showing the final foam and all the parts (elastic, feet, lid):

cldskt · « **Reply #16 on:** Tue, 16 July 2019, 01:53:46 »

Interested.

Would you consider doing a square / smaller one like 5x10 or 7x7 perhaps?

Also that elastic band would be more aesthetically pleasing with more width imo.

TheMnBN · « **Reply #17 on:** Tue, 16 July 2019, 08:42:59 »

Any update on pricing and GB date?

phorx · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 24 July 2019, 08:03:30 »

Interested!

o3okevin · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 24 July 2019, 08:07:44 »

Looking forward to this

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 24 July 2019, 13:09:22 »

Quick update: getting final pricing on the elastic bands in the next day and am hoping to launch the GB after Seattle meetup this weekend. Pricing for this case will be under $100 for sure and I'm looking to run the GB for 2-4 weeks.

Thanks for the support so far!

jackedhardwarejunkie · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 24 July 2019, 14:53:26 »

Colour me interested as well! 70 is a good number an i was just thinking about creating box just like this!

phorx · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 28 July 2019, 12:52:00 »

I didn’t make it to the Seattle meetup, but by all accounts this box looks great in person. Ready for the GB!

jackedhardwarejunkie · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 28 July 2019, 12:55:23 »

Quote from: phorx on Sun, 28 July 2019, 12:52:00

I didn’t make it to the Seattle meetup, but by all accounts this box looks great in person. Ready for the GB!

2nd, thanks for providing us with this

o3okevin · « **Reply #24 on:** Wed, 31 July 2019, 23:03:26 »

Hoping Seattle went well! Can't wait for this gb to start

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 12:02:59 »

Still going back and forth with the elastic manufacturer which is frustrating. They still won't make a sample or give me a final quote unless I place an order. Looking for a new place to source the bands now in case my primary place won't budge.

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 12:04:33 »

Quote from: cldskt on Tue, 16 July 2019, 01:53:46

Interested.

Would you consider doing a square / smaller one like 5x10 or 7x7 perhaps?

Also that elastic band would be more aesthetically pleasing with more width imo.

After this GB, I'll consider running smaller sizes. Also looking at other materials but they won't be as nice for viewing since PC is translucent so you get more light on the caps.

phorx · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 16:51:59 »

Quote from: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 01 August 2019, 12:04:33

Quote from: cldskt on Tue, 16 July 2019, 01:53:46
Interested.

Would you consider doing a square / smaller one like 5x10 or 7x7 perhaps?

Also that elastic band would be more aesthetically pleasing with more width imo.

After this GB, I'll consider running smaller sizes. Also looking at other materials but they won't be as nice for viewing since PC is translucent so you get more light on the caps.

Please don’t change your material to acrylic. Poly is a huge selling point for me.

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 17:06:57 »

Quote from: phorx on Thu, 01 August 2019, 16:51:59

Quote from: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 01 August 2019, 12:04:33
Quote from: cldskt on Tue, 16 July 2019, 01:53:46
Interested.

Would you consider doing a square / smaller one like 5x10 or 7x7 perhaps?

Also that elastic band would be more aesthetically pleasing with more width imo.

After this GB, I'll consider running smaller sizes. Also looking at other materials but they won't be as nice for viewing since PC is translucent so you get more light on the caps.

Please don’t change your material to acrylic. Poly is a huge selling point for me.

Oh, no. I like PC as a plastic. I was talking about looking into wood and other non-plastic materials...

jackedhardwarejunkie · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 01 August 2019, 18:06:57 »

This box is a big want on my wishlist, will be watching closely for when the GB opens

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #30 on:** Tue, 06 August 2019, 15:29:08 »

We're on track to launch the Group Buy on August 15th. I'll get final pricing out this weekend (still under $100).

Thanks for all the support!

jackedhardwarejunkie · « **Reply #31 on:** Tue, 06 August 2019, 16:31:58 »

Quote from: RobotCandyCompany on Tue, 06 August 2019, 15:29:08

We're on track to launch the Group Buy on August 15th. I'll get final pricing out this weekend (still under $100).

Thanks for all the support!

Thanks for the update!

o3okevin · « **Reply #32 on:** Tue, 06 August 2019, 17:14:14 »

Poggers, can't wait!

HOBI3CAT · « **Reply #33 on:** Tue, 13 August 2019, 13:27:16 »

Oh, this is exactly what I've been looking for! I love my evil boxes, but they are spilling over. Can't wait

Also, for the bands, I agree with what has been said previously that a wider band may be better (and look better), but I'd be down to save a little on the overall cost if you don't get the bands customized. That's just me though.

Capsmiths · « **Reply #34 on:** Tue, 13 August 2019, 15:25:20 »

Expensive but looks like it would be quality atleast! Interested.

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #35 on:** Thu, 15 August 2019, 14:00:33 »

GB is live! Thanks for all the support so far!

phorx · « **Reply #36 on:** Thu, 15 August 2019, 15:13:26 »

I’m in!

DuellM · « **Reply #37 on:** Thu, 15 August 2019, 16:05:03 »

I'm In!! Wish there was an option for 1 blue and 1 black band though

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #38 on:** Thu, 15 August 2019, 17:03:27 »

Quote from: DuellM on Thu, 15 August 2019, 16:05:03

I'm In!! Wish there was an option for 1 blue and 1 black band though

I considered it but it added too much complexity to the product page. I'm planning to have extra elastic straps on the site though for people who want them for other boxes, so mix-and-match is certainly possible.

DuellM · « **Reply #39 on:** Thu, 15 August 2019, 19:16:14 »

Quote from: RobotCandyCompany on Thu, 15 August 2019, 17:03:27

Quote from: DuellM on Thu, 15 August 2019, 16:05:03
I'm In!! Wish there was an option for 1 blue and 1 black band though

I considered it but it added too much complexity to the product page. I'm planning to have extra elastic straps on the site though for people who want them for other boxes, so mix-and-match is certainly possible.

Okay cool, will pick up a few in each color when you do. Thanks

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GeekMaker · « **Reply #40 on:** Fri, 16 August 2019, 01:40:11 »

It happens to be used to collect my keycaps.

phorx · « **Reply #41 on:** Sun, 18 August 2019, 18:12:12 »

Is there a GB thread we should be following now? I looked but couldn’t find one.

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #42 on:** Mon, 19 August 2019, 10:43:36 »

Quote from: phorx on Sun, 18 August 2019, 18:12:12

Is there a GB thread we should be following now? I looked but couldn’t find one.

Because I'm running it through my site, there's no MOQ that would cause this to be cancelled, and GH mods are slow to approve GB threads (in my experience), I decided not to make one. I'm going to be posting updates to Reddit every week or 2 and may setup a blog on the site to track progress if needed.

phorx · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 01 October 2019, 21:52:43 »

Any updates on how production is going?

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 02 October 2019, 11:58:26 »

Quote from: phorx on Tue, 01 October 2019, 21:52:43

Any updates on how production is going?

I received a production sample for the box and OK'd for the rest to be produced. I got a quote for product boxes, and will be submitting that order this weekend. With the current production schedule, I should have all the parts in hand in the first week of November which should put shipping right on target for mid November.

dustinhxc · « **Reply #45 on:** Fri, 11 October 2019, 23:15:37 »

I cannot believe my eyes. Topre stem holes!!! I need this case. I just drilled those in my evil box. Best idea ever. Don’t know why cases don’t come with them. I hope you’ll have extras!

RobotCandyCompany · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 23 October 2019, 12:39:42 »

Status update:

Polycarb parts: in progress, waiting for shipping notification
Alu Parts: in progress, waiting for shipping notification
Foam inserts: received
Silicone bands: received
UV Filtering Lids: raw sheets ordered, to be cut as soon as polycarb arrives to confirm perfect fit
Product packaging: ordered, waiting for processing time confirmation/shipping

o3okevin · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 23 October 2019, 13:23:47 »

Thanks for the update! Looking like good progress so far

jackedhardwarejunkie · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 23 October 2019, 19:46:18 »

Amazing! I need this box in my life real bad lol

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phorx · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 07 November 2019, 09:22:39 »

Any news on how production is going? I'm hoping it's still on schedule.

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Author Topic: [IC] Ice Box | SHIPPED | 70 slot Artisan display and storage case (Read 26408 times)