[IC] GMK Mudkap (new renders!)

[Ren_Kaos]

Mudkip has been my favorite Pokemon since it's release in gen 3. That might be why some of my favorite colors are blues and oranges!

Pantone #CBDDF3       Pantone #5BB5E3       Pantone #FFA637

When I set out to design this set I realized that I could even make it look like mudkip as well and here we are!






Base set


Numpad


Novelties


Thank you so much for checking out my design and for giving any input or help, it's very appreciated!

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Update Log
-name change
-removed shiny colorscheme
-removed numpad from base
-added split support in base kit
-added numpad kit
-added novelties kit
-name change gen 3
-new renders!

[BapoDonu]

Like the idea but don't mess with Nintendo/Pokemon.

[bananasplit_00]

This is really cute, like it!

[NcXDevil]

Like the idea but don't mess with Nintendo/Pokemon.

Agreed, could still stick with the colourway, but you might to rethink the novelties

[dommyy13]

Like the idea but don't mess with Nintendo/Pokemon.

Agreed, could still stick with the colourway, but you might to rethink the novelties

Maybe OP can reach out to the creator of SA Vilebloom about this because they have pokeball novelties on their set.

[joonia]

those eyes just stare into my soul.

[Scucka]

You should contact Nintendo about this.

[soran]

You should contact Nintendo about this.

[Zambumon]

[konstantin]

That's a super creative use of cap positions and stagger. If there's a place for Handarbeit in the world, there has to be a place for something like this too.

Maybe OP can reach out to the creator of SA Vilebloom about this because they have pokeball novelties on their set.

Vilebloom avoided explicitly mentioning “Pokemon” and other trademarked terms. For example, they used phrasing like “PkMn-inspired”, the text novelties said “PKMN”, the pokeballs were abstracted so they didn't look exactly like pokeballs™, and so on. The name itself, Vilebloom, is a combination of two Pokemon names (Vileplume and Gloom), so Vilebloom itself is not a trademarked name. They deliberately went about it in a roundabout way.

[Pach]

pokemon gang unite

also you should try to avoid using potentially trademarked names

[wil]

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lmao

[psxndc]

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That's perfect.

I'll second the suggestion about reaching out to the Pokemon Company/Nintendo; I believe they're open to such requests. The S-Craft artisan people have allegedly been in talks with them.

[oldcat]

Looking great!@

[Scucka]

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I contacted them don't worry)

[Swishy]

Like everyone else is saying If you don't get a license/or get things handled or this is as good as dead cause vendors wont work with you and Nintendo will C&D you without hesitation.

[Ren_Kaos]

Vilebloom avoided explicitly mentioning “Pokemon” and other trademarked terms. For example, they used phrasing like “PkMn-inspired”, the text novelties said “PKMN”, the pokeballs were abstracted so they didn't look exactly like pokeballs™, and so on. The name itself, Vilebloom, is a combination of two Pokemon names (Vileplume and Gloom), so Vilebloom itself is not a trademarked name. They deliberately went about it in a roundabout way.

I definitely looked up Vilebloom and GMK Hero as well as GMK DEKU when making this set to see what I would be able to get away with. The blatant triforce and pokeball may have raised my expectations a bit. Originally I was going to call it GMK Mudfish but was unsure if people would check it out. I'm not sure how to convey mudkip in novelties without specifically using it's likeness, which is another reason I came here. I knew copyright infringement would be an issue and definitely need alternate ideas if its determined my originals can't be used.

[Ren_Kaos]

pokemon gang unite

also you should try to avoid using potentially trademarked names

I was originally going to call it GMK Mudfish and can definitely change it in the future thanks for the advice. Do you have any ideas or worries about the novelties? GMK Vilebloom pretty obviously used a pokeball, including using the names of attacks.

[Pach]

pokemon gang unite

also you should try to avoid using potentially trademarked names

I was originally going to call it GMK Mudfish and can definitely change it in the future thanks for the advice. Do you have any ideas or worries about the novelties? GMK Vilebloom pretty obviously used a pokeball, including using the names of attacks.

They probably won't care if it's not their art, but you should make sure. The Pokemon and maybe Mudkip letter novelties do worry me since, well, they're probably licensed under Nintendo. You could try PKMN or something similar. Changing the set name is also an extra measure you could take to make sure you don't get into any troubles, although I don't know if the name would cause any problems. I'd just suggest to make sure on the highest level possible, these are just my guesses/opinions.

[Ren_Kaos]

Like everyone else is saying If you don't get a license/or get things handled or this is as good as dead cause vendors wont work with you and Nintendo will C&D you without hesitation.

May I use Nintendo games/music/graphics/web site contents?


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This while not wonderful doesn't make it seem like I can't use their content. It seems like my best course of action would be to make my novelties a bit more stylized and change the name.

[Ren_Kaos]

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That’s hilarious, and hey, you’re like kinda the guy. Did you have any opinions or advice you could give? I’d greatly appreciate it thanks!

[psxndc]

This while not wonderful doesn't make it seem like I can't use their content. It seems like my best course of action would be to make my novelties a bit more stylized and change the name.

This is not legal advice and I am not your attorney. If you want legal advice, retain counsel licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. With that out of the way...

Attack names aren't going to be trademarked, so you're safe there. As for everything else, here's a decent rule of thumb: if you do a Google search and the trademarked/copyrighted thing is the first hit, avoid it. "Mudfish" is fine. Stylized novelties are fine.

That all said, this whole thread would be discoverable and evidence against any defense you made that this wasn't derivative of their copyrighted character.

That's not to scare you, that's just the reality. However, unless you start selling tens of thousands of kits, you're probably going to be under the radar and not worth their time. The further removed you make it - calling it mudfish, not using pics of the 'mon and not referencing "Pokemon" - the less likely they're going to come after you.

[Ren_Kaos]

This while not wonderful doesn't make it seem like I can't use their content. It seems like my best course of action would be to make my novelties a bit more stylized and change the name.

This is not legal advice and I am not your attorney. If you want legal advice, retain counsel in your jurisdiction. With that out of the way...

Attack names aren't going to be trademarked, so you're safe there. As for everything else, here's a decent rule of thumb: if you do a Google search and the trademarked/copyrighted thing is the first hit, avoid it. "Mudfish" is fine. Stylized novelties are fine.

That all said, this whole thread would be discoverable and evidence against any defense you made that this wasn't derivative of their copyrighted character.

I wonder because there are countless Etsy shops selling very obvious reproductions of characters that don’t get taken down. Then there are places like Scraft. I’ll do some research and see what vendors say.

[psxndc]

I edited my post to provide more non-advice.

[Ren_Kaos]

I edited my post to provide more non-advice.

Hey, all advice is welcome and I’m not going to quit! I want this created one way or another.

[Auracity]

Very very nice

[Ren_Kaos]

Very very nice

Wow, I really appreciate this! Thank you!

[ArchDill]

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I literally laughed out loud at this.

[DrHigsby]

Just call the set GMK Midskipper, drop any reference in image or terminology to copyrighted characters, and you’ll be doing what everyone else has done to make a set inspired by the IP of another company.

Also, the “eyes” could use the GMK Dots mold, right?

[konstantin]

Also, the “eyes” could use the GMK Dots mold, right?

I don't think it'd look right if the dot were circular instead of oval.

[Ren_Kaos]

Hey guys, I'm working pretty hard trying to make the base set and other kits on KLE, but I'm having difficulties when I export as a json. None of my novelties are saving or showing up in http://kle-render.herokuapp.com/. I've zero coding experience so I'm unsure if I've done something wrong or what. Any help would be appreciated.

[konstantin]

Hey guys, I'm working pretty hard trying to make the base set and other kits on KLE, but I'm having difficulties when I export as a json. None of my novelties are saving or showing up in http://kle-render.herokuapp.com/. I've zero coding experience so I'm unsure if I've done something wrong or what. Any help would be appreciated.

In my experience, the KLE render site is pretty limited in what it can display properly. I would be surprised if it worked with custom legends in the first place.

[Ren_Kaos]

In my experience, the KLE render site is pretty limited in what it can display properly. I would be surprised if it worked with custom legends in the first place.

Fair enough, how should I go about getting better renders then? When I download the SVG from KLE I don't have my custom legends either. I mostly am just trying to find a workaround to taking the time to organize and render everything in blender.

[conternecticus]

GMK Mdkp might be a good alternative name.

[Ren_Kaos]

GMK Mdkp might be a good alternative name.

That's a great idea and I'm totally stealing it. Much appreciated!

[konstantin]

I think GMK Mudskipper would be less conspicuous and more memorable, while being equally as evocative as GMK Mdkp. Oh, and easier to pronounce, too.

[Ren_Kaos]

I think GMK Mudskipper would be less conspicuous and more memorable, while being equally as evocative as GMK Mdkp. Oh, and easier to pronounce, too.

Perhaps, it'll be something I keep workshopping probably. Something to note however, in the Vilebloom description they reference "Pkmn" a lot, and that's a fairly common type of shortening that's seen within the games which is why it appealed to me immediately.

[chrislatiox]

any follow up on this?

[Ren_Kaos]

any follow up on this?

Yeah, so I reached out to someone to commission high quality renders but they never got back to me. I’ve been busy and don’t really know who to contact about renders or helping me organize kits. The ic had a fair share or requests and interest but I’m just not sure where I go from here as I’m very new to the whole keeb scene.

[nasp]

any follow up on this?

Yeah, so I reached out to someone to commission high quality renders but they never got back to me. I’ve been busy and don’t really know who to contact about renders or helping me organize kits. The ic had a fair share or requests and interest but I’m just not sure where I go from here as I’m very new to the whole keeb scene.

Hit up the Keycap Designer Discord and ask there. I'm sure someone there would do some renders for you.

[Ren_Kaos]

any follow up on this?

Yeah, so I reached out to someone to commission high quality renders but they never got back to me. I’ve been busy and don’t really know who to contact about renders or helping me organize kits. The ic had a fair share or requests and interest but I’m just not sure where I go from here as I’m very new to the whole keeb scene.

Hit up the Keycap Designer Discord and ask there. I'm sure someone there would do some renders for you.

Thanks, I’ll do that! But by Keycap Designer discord, do you mean the reddit community or is there another one?

[dont_settle]

Adding another name idea: GMK Mudkap

[Ren_Kaos]

Adding another name idea: GMK Mudkap

Wow, yes, that seems so obvious. I love it the most so far, thanks!

[chrislatiox]

any follow up on this?

Yeah, so I reached out to someone to commission high quality renders but they never got back to me. I’ve been busy and don’t really know who to contact about renders or helping me organize kits. The ic had a fair share or requests and interest but I’m just not sure where I go from here as I’m very new to the whole keeb scene.

ahh i see, I really want this set to be real, cause I love water type pkmn and mudkip definitely is there 

[pixelpusher]

Not sure about that light blue on medium blue for legends.  Looks like not enough contrast IRL

[Ren_Kaos]

Not sure about that light blue on medium blue for legends.  Looks like not enough contrast IRL

Yeah, I thought that for a second but I don’t think there would be a problem. However, I will print out some tests tho I'm not sure how accurate that will be. Any suggestions for testing contrast in real life applications?.

 The pantone colors are

Orange, #FFA637 https://www.pantone.com/color-finder/14-1159-TPG

Blue, #5BB5E3 https://www.pantone.com/color-finder/2190-XGC

Light Blue, #CBDDF3 https://www.pantone.com/color-finder/9401-U

[JDMFanatic]

any updates? quite like this set

[BapoDonu]

Consider adding a 2nd B in base if you're going to have the 2.25 and 2.75 spacebars.

[antx1701]

I can't see this turning out better than the Blink set, lol.

[psxndc]

I can't see this turning out better than the Blink set, lol.

Nah. Black Pink actually uses "blink" - like it's the name of their fan club or something. There's nothing here that is used by the big N.