[IC] Novelty One-off Keycap inspired by 1976 Flashback Set (PMK IC is Live!)

[00zeRO]

With the upcoming Group Buy release from engicoder - 1976 - Flashback to the Colors of the 70's (SA Row 3), I have decided to attempt two one off keycap designs, but I need your help.

Please help me with this as time is of the essence. The official individual PMK IC's of these two keycaps is now up...

So far these are ideas that seem to stick...(no guarantees on final legends or colors at this point, will update them as I can)

Also, I will need to create images images are done for the following:

= 32 votes!

= 46 votes!

Please vote! The goal is to have either, or both, win in time for the launch of 1976 on PMK so that they can simulsale (<---my new word).

[HoffmanMyster]

The idea here is to make something similar to the Vault cap, right?  Something that will match the theme of the set, but isn't necessarily strictly for that set.  I fully support this endeavour!   

I don't have any great ideas yet, but I will be thinking of possible designs.   

Mork and Mindy certainly would work and does fit the theme quite well.  I've never seen the show though, so I can't say for sure that I would buy it.   

[R1N3]

Coincidentally was released in 1976. Didn't know the exact year till I looked it up just now.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/

[00zeRO]

The idea here is to make something similar to the Vault cap, right?  Something that will match the theme of the set, but isn't necessarily strictly for that set.  I fully support this endeavour!   

I don't have any great ideas yet, but I will be thinking of possible designs.   

Mork and Mindy certainly would work and does fit the theme quite well.  I've never seen the show though, so I can't say for sure that I would buy it.   

That leads me to think that maybe I should find some "That 70's Show" tie in for the sake of modernity.

[engicoder]

How about smiley face and peace signs?



Colors are up to you...I made these quick and used existing colors from the sets.

[HoffmanMyster]

How about smiley face and peace signs?

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Colors are up to you...I made these quick and used existing colors from the sets.

I like these.

I was thinking something related to Happy Days might be fun too.  Or Dukes of Hazzard.  Or MASH.  But now I'm just listing TV shows that I enjoy from the era.  )

[Bromono]

Really like that font in Logan's run. You can also try something like the original tron style. I know tron was from 83 but it does have that retro style... Now I want a retro tron board..

[00zeRO]

JoshMK recommended the phrase "Burn" from 'That's 70's Show'

[PunksDead]

[00zeRO]

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Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!

[HoffmanMyster]

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Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!

Ditto!  Heck, even the hat with a "W" might do the trick, to make it easier to doubleshot.  :)

Edit: hat, not hate.  :))

[tigersharkdude]

[00zeRO]

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Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!

Ditto!  Heck, even the hate with a "W" might do the trick, to make it easier to doubleshot.  :)

Whate? Oh, you mean hat...

[Geroximo]

My absolute favorite would be:



A casette or a VHS on a keycap.

[SL89]

What about something bicentennial related, change the colours to match or keep them red white and blue.


http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/76Image_SCRC.jpg

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[00zeRO]

What about something bicentennial related, change the colours to match or keep them red white and blue.


http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/76Image_SCRC.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/df/c8/00/dfc8001494d863ac6923f0c0fcab32d1.jpg

I like this idea too...

[HoffmanMyster]

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Brilliant! And Scrumdiddleumptious!

Ditto!  Heck, even the hate with a "W" might do the trick, to make it easier to doubleshot.  :)

Whate? Oh, you mean hat...

Woops!  Yep, hat.  Not hate.  No hate here...   :-*

[sethk_]

What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?

[Data]

Iconic 70s stuff:
disco ball
platform shoes
bell bottoms
the afro
lava lamps
shag carpet
wood panelling
peace, love, and flowers were still pretty big

Star Wars debuted in the 70s.

Edit:  The Atari VCS (later 2600) was iconic 70s tech and the joystick would make for a pretty great novelty key.  It was many people's first taste of "home computing".



In fact, a novelty set based on popular 70s video game characters would almost be a no-brainer companion for this set.

[engicoder]

What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?

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Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.

[sethk_]

What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?

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Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.

I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I will

[00zeRO]

What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?

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Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.

I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I will

I would like to see it.

[00zeRO]

I will likely do a single key cap, or at most two, so may the best idea win...

[engicoder]

What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?

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Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.

I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I will

I would like to see it.

[Data]

What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?

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Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.

I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I will

I would like to see it.

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OK, that is all sorts of win.

[00zeRO]

What about the blue cap with a brown cassette tape?

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Cassettes are so 80's...like the Walkman... in the 70's it was all about the 8-track.

I can do that tomorrow if you want even though it's somewhat a joke, it's kind of late right now but if you do want me to do an 8 track I will

I would like to see it.

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OK, that is all sorts of win.

Wonka does IMO

[engicoder]

Wonka does IMO

What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' 



If SP could only do triple shots.

[00zeRO]

Wonka does IMO

What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' 

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If SP could only do triple shots.

It may have to be only the W

[sethk_]

Wonka does IMO

What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' 

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If SP could only do triple shots.

It may have to be only the W

As awful as it would be,  if SP does dye-sub you could do the wonka cap in dye sub.

[Tym]

What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' 

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If SP could only do triple shots.

I thought tripleshot was possible just very expensive? thinking the Warrio key here? Maybe I'm making this up ?

[atectatifern]

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Coincidentally was released in 1976. Didn't know the exact year till I looked it up just now.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/

An ankh keycap would be pretty sweet. Or a keycap with a built-in battery and flashing ruby .

[engicoder]

What about something bicentennial related, change the colours to match or keep them red white and blue.


http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/76Image_SCRC.jpg

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/df/c8/00/dfc8001494d863ac6923f0c0fcab32d1.jpg

I like this idea too...

[HoffmanMyster]

Wonka does IMO

What would the Wonka cap be? Someone mentioned 'hate' and 'W' 

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If SP could only do triple shots.

Hahaha.      I like the one on the right!  Not sure if it's able to be doubleshot though.  Just the 'W' might look fine, though I'm not sure it will be obvious what it is.

[00zeRO]

Does anyone like 'That 70's Show'?
I would like to see a 'Burn' keycap, objections?

Or maybe a Nanu Nanu keycap?

[sethk_]

Does anyone like 'That 70's Show'?
I would like to see a 'Burn' keycap, objections?

Or maybe a Nanu Nanu keycap?

What about a pot leaf

[HoffmanMyster]

Does anyone like 'That 70's Show'?
I would like to see a 'Burn' keycap, objections?

Or maybe a Nanu Nanu keycap?

I like That 70s Show.   

Personally, I'm a big fan of the 1976 set and would almost certainly buy whatever key this novelty ends up being, as long as the styling matches the set (meaning that the design likely won't impact whether I buy it).  That's not to say I don't have preferences, I'm just putting it out there that I'm supporting this regardless.      In other words, I'm taking back my statement earlier that I'm not sure I would buy a cap in a design I wasn't familiar with.      (but I will continue to give input in the thread )

[00zeRO]

Well I just realized that PMK requires me to put it up for IC...I will likely just create the design(s) and submit them to engicoder for assimilation into his GB...if he permits it, that is.

[engicoder]

Well I just realized that PMK requires me to put it up for IC...I will likely just create the design(s) and submit them to engicoder for assimilation into his GB...if he permits it, that is.

Of course...no problem.

[00zeRO]

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SS for Super Sport...hmmm

I like it!

[00zeRO]

I know that this may sound 'Far Out' but what do you think of a Yellow Keycap, with a Black Stripe on one side for Game of Death [ with hidden Kill Bill implication and application  ) ] -

[tigersharkdude]

^^

10/10 would buy

[00zeRO]

I just thought about Rocky...it was in the 70's too...hmmm?

[derezzed]

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Coincidentally was released in 1976. Didn't know the exact year till I looked it up just now.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074812/

I like this idea.   Can you make a keycap like the Logan's Run palm flower, that glows different colors as the keyboard ages, until the keycap goes black when the keyboard is 21 years old, indicating that your keyboard must be destroyed?

[Geroximo]

    love it!       f*ck yeah!!    love it!         meh          hell yes!           like it!

[00zeRO]

Updated OP...

[sethk_]

I really like the 76 keycap, and it would look nice in teal/brown and brown/teal so it matches both gradients.

[00zeRO]

Does James Bond belong in the 70's perhaps?

[tigersharkdude]

Does James Bond belong in the 70's perhaps?

indeed he does

[00zeRO]

Does James Bond belong in the 70's perhaps?

indeed he does

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Lol...well...I dare to dream...perhaps next time, Auric Goldfinger A.K.A. tigersharkdude...

[00zeRO]

OP edited; Mockups Posted. Color input still appreciated...