[GB] GMK "Mr. Sleeves" Addon Kit [COMPLETED]

[Taeha Types]

Hey guys, it’s Nathan Kim from over at YouTube (https://youtube.com/nathantaehakim) and I present to you all the GMK “Mr.Sleeves” Addon kit! As the title says, this is NOT a full set, but an addon kit meant to complement many existing/upcoming sets such as GMK 9009, GMK Muted, GMK Pristine, GMK Monochrome, etc…

Mr. Sleeves Lore:

Although it started off as banter in Top Clack’s Discord server, Mr. Sleeves is very much a real character in TC’s Omniverse. Little is known of him other than that he is part of a mob comprised of other formidable personas and that he is known to exact justice on villains through his vivid and deadly sleeves…

100% meme but also 100% truth, the sleeves and rings I wear in my typing videos might have become more a topic of interest than my videos. Most notable of my sleeves is this particularly vivid one:

Many have asked that this sleeve color scheme be turned into a GMK set and now I am trying to make it a reality.

Kit:


The above kit is currently using the C variants of the proposed Pantone colors, but I am going to attempt to color match for the U variants of the colors which in my opinion look nicer. GMK offers the coated C variants as defaults so it is easiest for them to achieve color matching for that and this render will represent how the set will look like at its worst colors.



Renders:

Amazing renders by janglad:
Mech27 with GMK Muted base (ISO)

Upcoming RAMA U80 with upcoming GMK Monochrome

Mech27 with GMK Muted base (ANSI)

Modern M0110 with GMK 9009 base


Amazing renders by Morning Coffee:
M60-a with GMK 9009 (Blue Esc/Spacebar and Pink Enter)

M60-a with GMK Muted (Pink Esc/Spacebar and Blue Enter)

M60-a with GMK Pristine base

M60-a with GMK 9009 base and “Mr. Sleeves” (all blue)


Pricing and Vendors:

We tried to keep the costs as low as possible and arrived at a price point that is very competitive to currently existing addon kits on the market right now available for purchase.

NovelKeys (NA) - https://novelkeys.xyz/products/gmk-mr-sleeves-gb
Mykeyboard.eu (EU) - https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/gmk-muted9009-mr-sleeves-addon-kit_703/
zFrontier (CHINA) - http://www.zfrontier.com/m/4343
zFrontier (Korea, Japan, Australia, NZ and other Asian regions): https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmkmrsleeves

Group buy will be open until September 21st, 2018!

[Taeha Types]

BIG UPDATE!!!!!
For those who haven't been catching my streams, we have received the first round of samples:

(unedited picture from iPhone XS Max camera)

While I had originally wanted to go for the U variant of these colors, I actually really like the more muted way these C colors came out. As you can see from the picture, the color matching isn't 100% but it is very darn close. I think moving forward, I will decide to stick to the C colors. I will take some time to decide on what I want changed with these current samples and am open to suggestion as well. I just received these Pantone chips today at work, so will be providing more/better pictures later tonight!
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EDIT/UPDATE 1:
There was a slight miscommunication with zFrontier regarding setting up the proxy. It is now properly setup!
zFrontier (CHINA) - http://www.zfrontier.com/m/4343
zFrontier (Korea, Japan, Australia, NZ and other Asian regions): https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmkmrsleeves

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Approved

[LightningXI]

OOF.

I'm in.

[otanishock]

Already in. Thanks!

[packman86]

Got my order in.

[ChrisSwires]

I can't besleeve you've done this.

[Rogue_Jellybean]

Quite cool, shame I haven't got a GMK set I could pair it with, and the shipping costs from NovelKeys to Aus...

[futurecrime]

Rad. Very fast from IC to GB. Gonna hop in this for sure. Will pair nicely with modern dolch I reckon. GLWGB.

[Tree_]

Quite cool, shame I haven't got a GMK set I could pair it with, and the shipping costs from NovelKeys to Aus...

Yeah, I would have hoped this was up on zFrontier's international site. Having to get it shipped from Novelkeys to Australia kind of kills it...

e: Actually the even bigger killer is having to pay in USD. That's $100+AUD for a hand full of keys.

[Rogue_Jellybean]

Quite cool, shame I haven't got a GMK set I could pair it with, and the shipping costs from NovelKeys to Aus...

Yeah, I would have hoped this was up on zFrontier's international site. Having to get it shipped from Novelkeys to Australia kind of kills it...

e: Actually the even bigger killer is having to pay in USD. That's $100+AUD for a hand full of keys.

Yeah I think I calculated around $110 AUD shipped to Brissie.

[Okonomiyaki#2832]

China only is not = Asian proxy

[Taeha Types]

China only is not = Asian proxy

Quite cool, shame I haven't got a GMK set I could pair it with, and the shipping costs from NovelKeys to Aus...

Yeah, I would have hoped this was up on zFrontier's international site. Having to get it shipped from Novelkeys to Australia kind of kills it...

e: Actually the even bigger killer is having to pay in USD. That's $100+AUD for a hand full of keys.

Yeah I think I calculated around $110 AUD shipped to Brissie.

Sorry about that for Asia folks, I think there was a miscommunication with zFrontier. I was told that they would properly be acting as a Asia proxy (not just China). I will message them and update the link/you guys as soon as I hear from them

[mgsickler]

zFrontier is adding the kit on their English site. That was my fault with misunderstanding something. But give us just a little time and it will be added. Sorry about that!

[Rogue_Jellybean]

Thanks for the work guys! 

[Taeha Types]

Hey there everyone!

The mistake we had with setting up the zFrontier proxy is now fixed!

zFrontier (CHINA) - http://www.zfrontier.com/m/4343
zFrontier (Korea, Japan, Australia, NZ and other Asian regions): https://en.zfrontier.com/products/gmkmrsleeves

The original post has been updated to reflect this change as well.
Sorry about that!

[codywanks]

Mr. Sleeves Lore:

Perfect title for a horror movie where the villain goes around strangling children

[pixelpusher]

How's the MOQ looking on this?  Did we make it?

[mgsickler]

How's the MOQ looking on this?  Did we make it?

We are getting close. Mostly updated numbers have us around 120. With the extras that the proxies will be purchasing, we are close to 175. So we need just a final push on this to get it going!

[Taeha Types]

LAST DAY TO JOIN EVERYONE!!

[mgsickler]

We are calculating the totals this weekend. Its going to be a tight one, but I think its going to work out.

[amnesia0287]

Ooops. I knew I forgot to order something. Couldn’t remember what lol

[packman86]

We are calculating the totals this weekend. Its going to be a tight one, but I think its going to work out.

That is really nice to hear! Thank you for everything you do, Mike!

[mgsickler]

That is really nice to hear! Thank you for everything you do, Mike!

I appreciate that! Should hopefully have some good news this coming week.

[MeloDet]

I'm assuming it has since we haven't heard anything, but did this go through?

[mgsickler]

I'm assuming it has since we haven't heard anything, but did this go through?

Waiting to hear back from GMK. We are a few kits short, so I am seeing what they can do for us.

[Taeha Types]

Still working out some small details with GMK, but we have hit MOQ (thanks to zFrontier/Novelkeys purchasing a couple more extras)!

Looking to finalize and send the payment and then move forward with the color matching.

[foxfluff]

Still working out some small details with GMK, but we have hit MOQ (thanks to zFrontier/Novelkeys purchasing a couple more extras)!

Looking to finalize and send the payment and then move forward with the color matching.

Glad to hear that MOQ was met!  I've been pretty nervous the past few days thinking that it was going to be cancelled. 

[mpalen19]

i missed out on this. Will there be extras?

[Taeha Types]

i missed out on this. Will there be extras?

There will most definitely be extras!

[Taeha Types]

BIG UPDATE!!!!!
For those who haven't been catching my streams, we have received the first round of samples:

(unedited picture from iPhone XS Max camera)

While I had originally wanted to go for the U variant of these colors, I actually really like the more muted way these C colors came out. As you can see from the picture, the color matching isn't 100% but it is very darn close. I think moving forward, I will decide to stick to the C colors. I will take some time to decide on what I want changed with these current samples and am open to suggestion as well. I just received these Pantone chips today at work, so will be providing more/better pictures later tonight!

[Taeha Types]

First look with GMK 9009!

Not going to lie and say my color balance is accurate but it is not too far off in my opinion! I will be bringing these to the Norcal meetup this Saturday and let you guys see it for yourself/have a live poll to see if you guys are satisfied with the colors. This will delay moving forward obviously but I thought given how big the Norcal meetup will be, itd be a great opportunity for people to see it in person early.

[mrpetrov]

it looks really fantastic in my view, well done!

[LeoShi]

looks good！

[Taeha Types]

Wanted to preface by saying, sorry for the late update since the Norcal Meetup. I was out all week for Thanksgiving and life has been busy. Hopefully those of you guys who had a chance to look at the samples at the Norcal Meetup liked the colorway in person!

As per the suggestion of Oblotzy (thank you so much for the critique), I will for now be rejecting this round of samples and going for a second round. I think the initial colors actually work very well together and could honestly be accepted as is. After getting feedback from Oblotzy we both agreed that the blue came out a bit grey and that it could use a bit more pop. The color that I chose as the “pink” initially, as well as the sample, is extremely close to the pink of GMK Olivia. While it does go nicely with the pastel blue, I would like the “pink” to have a bit more peachy tone.

We have also decided to switch to the RAL system as many experienced keyset designers have stated that GMK can color match much better to RAL. With the help of mgsickler of Novelkeys, I was able to borrow his RAL book and have decided to request a second round of samples with the following colors:

Nature Apricot: 040 80 30
Velvet Blue: 250 80 20



The Esc key is from GMK Olivia for reference

[PoochZag]

Good call all around, especially with the peach. Really looking forward to the next round of samples, and trying to grab an extra kit!

[zumu]

Looks very promising! I'll be looking for an extra as well.

[otanishock]

Wanted to preface by saying, sorry for the late update since the Norcal Meetup. I was out all week for Thanksgiving and life has been busy. Hopefully those of you guys who had a chance to look at the samples at the Norcal Meetup liked the colorway in person!

As per the suggestion of Oblotzy (thank you so much for the critique), I will for now be rejecting this round of samples and going for a second round. I think the initial colors actually work very well together and could honestly be accepted as is. After getting feedback from Oblotzy we both agreed that the blue came out a bit grey and that it could use a bit more pop. The color that I chose as the “pink” initially, as well as the sample, is extremely close to the pink of GMK Olivia. While it does go nicely with the pastel blue, I would like the “pink” to have a bit more peachy tone.

We have also decided to switch to the RAL system as many experienced keyset designers have stated that GMK can color match much better to RAL. With the help of mgsickler of Novelkeys, I was able to borrow his RAL book and have decided to request a second round of samples with the following colors:

Nature Apricot: 040 80 30
Velvet Blue: 250 80 20

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The Esc key is from GMK Olivia for reference

So glad I joined. The bigger question is, where to get that sweatshirt?

[AaronR]

Is there any updates yet?

[Taeha Types]

Is there any updates yet?

Currently waiting for the second round of samples to be sent, hopefully within the next week or two to my knowledge

[mgsickler]

We received the blue sample, but we still have not received the new peach colored sample. I will be pinging GMK on this again this week.

[Taeha Types]

I have received the 2nd round of samples!

Let's get the pictures out of the way first. For reference, I included in the pictures the following keys:
F7 - GMK Muted Cyan Accent Kit
F8 - GMK Muted 9009 Accent Kit
Windows & Pipe key - GMK Muted Base Kit

The blue blank is the new sample that I have received, which I am very pleased with and think can lock in. Shown in the pictures are 2 pink blanks, the lighter and more muted pink being from the first round of samples and the more saturated pink blank being the newly received 2nd sample of the pink.








I am quite pleased with the new round of samples and think that moving to RAL as suggested by Oblotzky and Zambumon was a great choice. I now however face a dilemma as I think that both the new "punchier" pink as well as the original muted pink both work well not only with the new sample of the blue but also with GMK Muted as well. I would like to hear everyone's thoughts on which one they think works better (or if you guys think a 3rd round of color matching is necessary)!

Please vote on the poll!

[mrpetrov]

I love the new and more muted blue.

I think it pairs better with the first round more muted and less saturated pink (ie the second to bottom picture).

[hervuli]

I also like the more muted pink.

[skaloola]

So looks like the GB joining period is closed, but production hasn't started as you're making sure the colors turn out nice?

Just wanted to make sure we can't still join? (sorry to be annoying, but figured I'd ask just in case)

[packman86]

So looks like the GB joining period is closed, but production hasn't started as you're making sure the colors turn out nice?

Just wanted to make sure we can't still join? (sorry to be annoying, but figured I'd ask just in case)

novelkeys will have extras for sale after they ship.

[dimo]

second to bottom pic looks best

[Tonkatonk]

I like the second to bottom

[yonghf]

Any update on progress? It's nearing 6 months since I placed my order

[mgsickler]

Any update on progress? It's nearing 6 months since I placed my order

A couple posts up Nathan Kim is asking for a vote on this, which is the latest update.


After the color is decided production will start with GMK.