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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #50 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 09:44:31 »
personally i have had very negative experiences with GMK's UV printing but that was on alphas and not mods

it's definitely the reason i am staying away from this set

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #51 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 10:03:12 »
This set is so cool. 80s themes can sometimes be overwhelming, but I love that you kept the key colors neutral and let the novelties/modifiers be the stars. The geometric shapes are so simple yet unique and i LOVE how you incorporated them into the patterned desk mats. It's funky yet understated. Very well done!

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #52 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 10:08:04 »
What are the color codes?

This is important

I've updated the OP with information about colors: Everything except the yellow (GMK CV) is an RAL color which will need to be matched.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #53 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 11:42:58 »
great work as always nathan! i love the Friday nights desk mat and might have to pick one up myself <3
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #54 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 12:29:25 »
throwback to the carpet at my old hometown movie theater

really dig the contrast between the mods and alphas

i love it

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #55 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 13:53:43 »
I love this set, it's very well made! I am concerned about the use of pad printing though. As far as I know it's prone to rubbing off with heavy use, is this still the case in modern caps? It will be mitigated since it's only used on mods which see less use, but it is still something to keep in mind for longevity.

I will definitely be picking this up regardless if I have the funds when it drops. Super cool idea.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #56 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 13:59:11 »
I love this set, it's very well made! I am concerned about the use of pad printing though. As far as I know it's prone to rubbing off with heavy use, is this still the case in modern caps? It will be mitigated since it's only used on mods which see less use, but it is still something to keep in mind for longevity.

I will definitely be picking this up regardless if I have the funds when it drops. Super cool idea.

Nope! Here's a picture I linked in the thread earlier of HineyBush's crazy shined GMK Grissean with UV prints still intact




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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #57 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 14:03:48 »
Love this set! And love it even more because the kitting is stress free haha I never know which kits to get so this makes it easy for newbs like me :)

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #58 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 17:14:51 »
Honest thoughts

I don't want to buy it. But I think it's a good idea.
^_^ does that mean I am interested? No, but I would recommend to someone who wants a playful GMK set.
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #59 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 18:06:55 »
I love this set, it's very well made! I am concerned about the use of pad printing though. As far as I know it's prone to rubbing off with heavy use, is this still the case in modern caps? It will be mitigated since it's only used on mods which see less use, but it is still something to keep in mind for longevity.

I will definitely be picking this up regardless if I have the funds when it drops. Super cool idea.

Nope! Here's a picture I linked in the thread earlier of HineyBush's crazy shined GMK Grissean with UV prints still intact

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Very glad to hear UV legends are a viable option nowadays. I'm definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this!

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #60 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 18:52:35 »
I love this! Will be buying at least one set. Great work on the deskmats too!

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #61 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 19:35:33 »
Honest thoughts

I don't want to buy it. But I think it's a good idea.
^_^ does that mean I am interested? No, but I would recommend to someone who wants a playful GMK set.
Good luck with the IC my friend

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #62 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 22:23:25 »
hell yeah

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #63 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 22:28:04 »
For all the Arcade Flor artisans, this...is perfect.
But if there's no mod color tilde and pipe, I'm out.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #64 on: Thu, 03 December 2020, 23:33:40 »
too loud for my taste, but diggin them desk mats. cool idea

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #65 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 01:51:29 »
take my monies

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #66 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 03:53:48 »
I'm going to need to buy an MX Compatible board just for this  :))
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #67 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 03:55:08 »
oh yes yes yes

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #68 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 05:51:11 »
finally some good kitting! Set is also nice
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #69 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 06:01:44 »
Very glad to hear UV legends are a viable option nowadays. I'm definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this!

FYI, they've always been viable. GMK actually doesn't do pad printing, only UV printing, and to the best of my knowledge, this has always been the case. What people have been referring to as pad-printed legends in GMK sets have actually been UV-printed the whole time.

Here's a screenshot of a response from a GMK representative from early last year:


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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #70 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 07:14:04 »
Looks very nice. I tink I might get one, but the desk mats really get me here. I'll try get one of those if I can  :thumb:




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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #71 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 07:37:30 »
This hits right in the feels!
Awesome Job, Nathan!

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #72 on: Fri, 04 December 2020, 11:07:41 »
Very glad to hear UV legends are a viable option nowadays. I'm definitely gonna be keeping an eye on this!

FYI, they've always been viable. GMK actually doesn't do pad printing, only UV printing, and to the best of my knowledge, this has always been the case. What people have been referring to as pad-printed legends in GMK sets have actually been UV-printed the whole time.

Here's a screenshot of a response from a GMK representative from early last year:

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #73 on: Sat, 05 December 2020, 03:33:14 »
Since you choose 3 colours ,why not use JTK? Just as JTK Tripleshot Griseann and JTK Royal Alpha. :D

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #74 on: Sat, 05 December 2020, 03:59:17 »
Please answer me. ;D

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #75 on: Sat, 05 December 2020, 09:46:49 »
Mods and kitting look great. Don't think the alpha's fit in at all with the rest of the kit however. The mods are super colorful and busy while the alphas are a dark, bland, grey and it throws everything off IMO.

This. I'd be in for just the mods but not a full base kit, especially not the cost of a full GMK kit just to get keys that are only uv printed.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius
« Reply #76 on: Sat, 05 December 2020, 11:54:17 »
Since you choose 3 colours ,why not use JTK? Just as JTK Tripleshot Griseann and JTK Royal Alpha. :D

Pretty simply: I prefer GMK to JTK and think GMK UV prints need their time to shine.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #77 on: Mon, 07 December 2020, 01:00:28 »
Hey everyone!

Made some small updates to the kitting.

Van support (R2 1.75u and R3 1.5u) has been added to the base kit:



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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #78 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 09:52:41 »
it looks awesome , but I'm worried about if GMK can make it

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #79 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 09:56:50 »
Good kitting. Even though I don't like the set. It's good kitting.
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #80 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 11:53:51 »
Good kitting. Even though I don't like the set. It's good kitting.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #81 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 12:01:01 »
it looks awesome , but I'm worried about if GMK can make it

It’s UV printing, which is even more flexible than dyesub. I wouldn’t have doubts in that department.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #82 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 15:19:35 »
old school retro roller rink and arcade vibes. they still have this carpeting design at my local theater lol love it

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #83 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 15:54:05 »
it looks awesome , but I'm worried about if GMK can make it

We've already been in contact with GMK and they have confirmed that they can make this set  :thumb:
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #84 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 17:10:38 »
This is nais.
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #85 on: Tue, 08 December 2020, 18:41:47 »
Wow, this is really awesome looking! Nice work!

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #86 on: Wed, 09 December 2020, 02:41:30 »
I like the creative arcade mods you and Plop have done.  I can see there was a lot of consideration put in those designs to balance being symbols for purposeful use, and hitting the right vibe of the era. I disagree with the other person's argument that the alpha colours are boring; I think it balances out, and lets the emphasis be in the right area (the frame).

I'm sure many people will be keeping a keen eye to see how the pad-printed legends turn out and endure when the set arrives in people's hands.
It could lead to eventually lead to others pushing out creative concepts in GMK that were previously only considered possible for dyesubbed PBT sets.

Never thought I'd consider getting a carpet design as a desk mat, but here we are.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #87 on: Wed, 09 December 2020, 03:42:30 »
A thousand times yes. Loving the beeps and boops deskmat.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #88 on: Fri, 11 December 2020, 14:48:06 »
love the name!

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #89 on: Fri, 11 December 2020, 20:41:32 »
What no Rama?

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #91 on: Fri, 11 December 2020, 22:16:21 »
Cool!  Would love to see a couple of Rama caps for this set.

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #92 on: Fri, 11 December 2020, 23:36:41 »
Cool!  Would love to see a couple of Rama caps for this set.

Working on some amazing collaborations for the set, can't wait to announce the lineup!

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #93 on: Tue, 22 December 2020, 12:45:50 »
wow this set looks nice. very sick aesthetic, gonna be keeping tabs on this  :thumb:

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #94 on: Mon, 28 December 2020, 14:23:36 »
GB date confirmed?

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | Small Kitting update
« Reply #95 on: Mon, 28 December 2020, 14:29:12 »
damn the deskmat are kinda nice

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
« Reply #96 on: Mon, 28 December 2020, 15:07:34 »
Hey everyone!

I'm happy to announce that the GB for GMK Polybius will begin on January 4th!

You can pick the set from any of the following lovely vendors once it is live:

US: Space Cables
UK: ProtoTypist
EU: CandyKeys
Asia: iLumkb
Oceania: SwitchKeys
Canada: Ashkeebs

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
« Reply #97 on: Tue, 29 December 2020, 04:47:53 »
Thank you for UK ISO in the base kit.  A RAMA would be an obvious collab with this cool little set.
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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
« Reply #98 on: Tue, 29 December 2020, 07:16:34 »
oh boi. it's gonna be this or awaken in january...hardest decision of my life :-\

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Re: [IC] GMK Polybius | GB January 4th!
« Reply #99 on: Tue, 29 December 2020, 08:37:23 »
oh boi. it's gonna be this or awaken in january...hardest decision of my life :-\

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