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Title: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: octix on Sat, 22 February 2020, 22:09:34
GMK APOLLO

(https://i.imgur.com/eLMWe76.jpg)

"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" - Neil Armstrong

Inspired by the Apollo missions, GMK Apollo revolves around the moon. It pays homage to the greats, and looks towards the future of space travel. GMK Apollo takes the colors of our closest celestial body, as well as the surrounding void around it, and matches it to your keyboard.

Welcome to the GMK Apollo group buy!

Running from the 25th of February to the 25th of March!

(https://i.imgur.com/mu4Zcaw.png)

Shipping is expected to be May 2021

The set can be found from these vendors below!

US: TX Keyboards  Buy Here!  (https://www.us.txkeyboards.com/collections/group-buy/products/gmk-apollo?variant=31842933473340)
EU: CandyKeys  Buy Here!  (https://candykeys.com/group-buys/gmk-apollo)
AUS: DailyClack  Buy Here!  (https://dailyclack.com/collections/group-buys/products/gmk-apollo)
Asia: iLumKB  Buy Here!  (https://ilumkb.com/products/gb-gmk-apollo)
Canada: DeskHero  Buy Here!  (https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-apollo)

Renders!

https://imgur.com/a/KrsCext

Colors Used:

(https://i.imgur.com/La6TIJq.png)

Sales Numbers:

Base: 1509

Numpad: 267

Spacebars: 325

Novelties: 756

Rama Caps: 344

Deskmats: 1138

Kits:

Pricing

(https://i.imgur.com/1fMl4P3.png)

Command Module (Base Kit) - 250 MOQ $120

(https://i.imgur.com/3108ihR.png)

Telemetry Module (Numpad+ISO) - 100 MOQ $50

(https://i.imgur.com/nYHUwo1.png)

Lunar Module (Novelties) - 100 MOQ $40

(https://i.imgur.com/TfWwWRl.png)

Propellant Module (40s/Ortho) - 100 MOQ $50

(https://i.imgur.com/W5MStJl.png)

Space Module (Spacebars) - 100 MOQ $25

(https://i.imgur.com/0EoDGYZ.png)

Rama Cap:

Rocket Man (R1 RAMA Cap) - 50 MOQ $45


(https://i.imgur.com/WpOnCDjh.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ImxlM9u.png)


Deskmats:

Both will be 900mm x 400mm x 4mm and will have stitched flowing edges, how awesome is that!?

Lost in Space $17

(https://i.imgur.com/Amn8Vag.png)

New Horizons $17

(https://i.imgur.com/5l7yMUk.png)

Socials:

Follow updates for GMK Apollo on my Discord Server  (https://discord.gg/n5v7D3J) and Instagram!  (https://www.instagram.com/octixkb/)

Timeline:

The timeline for Apollo is estimated to be roughly 24 weeks, this, like with any other group buy, is subject to change.

Collaborations:


  • Space Cables - Apollo Cable (https://spacecables.net/product/space-cables-x-apollo/)
(https://i.imgur.com/FIYZPqP.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/HqvJH93.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0n1Z2b4.jpg)

Both USB-C and Mini USB will be available

  • MarbleK (https://marblek.com/product/cosmos-black/) - Apollo Wristwrests
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=104701.0;attach=235855;image)
(https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=104701.0;attach=235869;image)

Info:
Quote from: MarbleKeeb
60%: 40 pieces are already in my possession and will be available on 25th Feb. They can be shipped within 1 to 2 weeks.
65/75%: GB starting on 25th Feb, limit is 30 pieces max. Product will be shipped 4 months after the GB end. (probably faster)
TKL: GB starting on 25th Feb, limit is 30 pieces max. Same as for 65% above

60% : 60USD + shipping
65/75% : 65USD + shipping
TKL : 68USD + shipping

Note: The 60% has a flat design with 2 large rounded corners, while other sizes will have an angled design with smaller rounded corners.
For more info: https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=104701.msg2865894#msg2865894

Artisan Collaborations:

  • Alpha Keycaps - Apollo Keypora (FINISHED)
(https://i.imgur.com/M3fRmDd.jpg)

  • DustyCaps - Luna Keycap (Public Buy) - MX R1

https://dustycaps.com/shop/cherryluna

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/665324169348513809/670937944885952523/DSC7212.jpg)
(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/665324169348513809/670937939236225024/DSC7189.jpg?width=1205&height=677)

A form for the cap will be open during the GB period through DustyCaps.

  • SodieCaps - Apollo Collab (Raffle) - MX R1

Keycaps haven't started casting yet, follow SodieCaps on Instagram to be notified or join my Discord server listed above to be notified when it opens!

  • C.Y.O - Apollo Collab (Raffle)

Keycaps haven't started casting yet, follow C.Y.O on Instagram to be notified or join my Discord server listed above to be notified when it opens!

Special Thanks:

  • To everyone who has given me feedback along the way! You guys rock
  • Abec for giving me some amazing renders and feedback. And thanks for putting up with my last second render needs =p
  • Jude for the valuable assistance
  • Everyone who's hyped up Apollo and helped reach more people than I ever imagined
  • Acasia for the amazing deskmat artwork!
  • All the vendors for working with me and staying with me for the journey!
  • Everyone else I've forgotten!

Updates:
  • GB Thread opened: 23.2.2020

If you would like to support this set please paste this link into your profile signature!
You can do this via Profile -> Modify Profile -> Forum Profile -> Signature!
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Thanks everyone!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March)
Post by: Signature on Tue, 25 February 2020, 06:04:45
Approved
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March)
Post by: f0leyme1ster on Tue, 25 February 2020, 06:11:55
Hell yeah, my first group buy
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March)
Post by: melikewater on Tue, 25 February 2020, 12:08:10
I just went on the TXKeyboard website to purchase the Apollo Keysets but it says its sold out. Am I seeing this correctly?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March)
Post by: JimmyJim on Tue, 25 February 2020, 12:15:27
Am I seeing this correctly?

Read the description on the product page
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March)
Post by: melikewater on Tue, 25 February 2020, 12:47:58
Am I seeing this correctly?

Read the description on the product page

Sorry. For some reason I though 12PM was this morning. It didn't occur to me that it would of been 12AM. My mistake!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March)
Post by: octix on Tue, 25 February 2020, 13:07:12
Am I seeing this correctly?

Read the description on the product page

Sorry. For some reason I though 12PM was this morning. It didn't occur to me that it would of been 12AM. My mistake!

All good! US will be live in T-Minus 1 hour! For those lucky Canadians out there it’s already live on deskhero!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) GB Opens Midday 25th PST
Post by: octix on Tue, 25 February 2020, 14:19:46
Group buy is now live for the US and Canada!

10 orders already within the first minute :eek:

US: https://www.us.txkeyboards.com/collections/group-buy/products/gmk-apollo?variant=31842933473340

Canada: https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-apollo


Other vendors will go live very shortly!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) GB Opens Midday 25th PST
Post by: 002 DC on Tue, 25 February 2020, 14:30:07
LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) GB Opens Midday 25th PST
Post by: JimmyJim on Tue, 25 February 2020, 14:35:41
Ordered  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) GB Opens Midday 25th PST
Post by: Hemenah on Tue, 25 February 2020, 16:08:04
Just picked up a set!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) GB Opens Midday 25th PST
Post by: LtCasual on Tue, 25 February 2020, 16:13:18
Ordered. First group buy!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: alkali on Tue, 25 February 2020, 22:58:04
Do we have an idea of how much has sold yet?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: octix on Wed, 26 February 2020, 00:39:47
Do we have an idea of how much has sold yet?

Looking like more than 100 base kits sold already!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: chowbabyloving on Wed, 26 February 2020, 02:26:33
does that rama cap actually glow?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: octix on Wed, 26 February 2020, 03:19:06
does that rama cap actually glow?

Yep! Glow in the dark infill
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: koenoe on Wed, 26 February 2020, 03:36:09
Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: hkiri on Wed, 26 February 2020, 04:41:19
Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(

Why that?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: capscollector on Wed, 26 February 2020, 10:36:08
What is the Salvun cap about? It’s 50 USD so I am curious what differentiates it from the novelties.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: Fredington on Wed, 26 February 2020, 10:52:29
What is the Salvun cap about? It’s 50 USD so I am curious what differentiates it from the novelties.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It's made from metal.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: Kerasan on Wed, 26 February 2020, 13:46:57
(http://s15.imagestime.com/out.php/i1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg) (http://www.imagestime.com/imageshow.php/1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg.html)


I still haven't understood this, if someone could explain it to me, thanks in advance...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: octix on Wed, 26 February 2020, 14:18:54
(http://s15.imagestime.com/out.php/i1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg) (http://www.imagestime.com/imageshow.php/1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg.html)


I still haven't understood this, if someone could explain it to me, thanks in advance...

Just checking this now.

I'll update the thread when it's been solved
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 26 February 2020, 17:05:58
Looking forward to picking up this set, GLWGB!

Update: In for base, spacebar, and novelties :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 26 February 2020, 21:04:43
(https://i.imgur.com/O9KeR9D.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: servo on Wed, 26 February 2020, 21:42:09
Amazing numbers so far!!!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: hkiri on Thu, 27 February 2020, 02:18:17
(http://s15.imagestime.com/out.php/i1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg) (http://www.imagestime.com/imageshow.php/1184863_deskmatapollo.jpg.html)


I still haven't understood this, if someone could explain it to me, thanks in advance...

Just checking this now.

I'll update the thread when it's been solved

(https://i.imgur.com/tXGj20v.png)

🤔
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: honoka on Thu, 27 February 2020, 02:51:38
what in the actual fudge is that markup
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: hkiri on Thu, 27 February 2020, 03:09:45
what in the actual fudge is that markup

Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: MaKrum on Thu, 27 February 2020, 04:42:11
 after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: octix on Thu, 27 February 2020, 13:51:12
what in the actual fudge is that markup

Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.

Managed to get it down to 25 EUR. Updated.

after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)

I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: hkiri on Thu, 27 February 2020, 14:19:00
what in the actual fudge is that markup

Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.

Managed to get it down to 25 EUR. Updated.

Still higher than any other EU Proxy (Hint: there's only one other legitimate EU Proxy)
Stop partnering with Candykeys. Not because of liability issues but because of their greediness.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Nearing 200 base kits sold!
Post by: Itstobi on Thu, 27 February 2020, 14:30:16
Picked up Base + RAMA + Deskmat.
Thank you!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: CandyKeys on Thu, 27 February 2020, 17:39:09
what in the actual fudge is that markup

Classic Candykeys pricing on deskmats. Ridiculous.

Managed to get it down to 25 EUR. Updated.

Still higher than any other EU Proxy (Hint: there's only one other legitimate EU Proxy)
Stop partnering with Candykeys. Not because of liability issues but because of their greediness.

Why would you say that? What is that for bias thing to say? Exactly this is the type of comments we do not like to see, it only creates separation and unnecessary taking of sides, What else shows that we are greedy?

Many are asking how this cost is calculated:

Take the cost of a deskmat, we can not write it down what it is but you can guess. This is not a NK or DM set, so the manufacturing pricing is kinder to us, a lot kinder.
A deskmat weighs at around 1kg, if not more, it is a big one. From weighing the older desk-mats, it is clear. 1KG from Asia on average costs 8-11 EUR, we are not in America, they are also high volume products and not "sleekly packed"

Price of Deskmat + 9 EUR

We have import fees, we import using DHL and TNT, so they will correctly place the Deskmat under a HS Code of Rubber. We can not do anything about it, Shirts from TKC land under the same style fee, so do plastic pellets that we import for our own plastic injection molding. This ranges from experience to be around a 15% tax, that we do not get back, as it is a so to say import "fine" on rubber. AKA, we are looking at a further price increase of (Deskmat + 9 EUR * 1,15) - Not to mention that we ignore the 25 EUR import set fee, and then there SOMETIMES is a financing fee for the import depending on the courier, which is 2.5%

Keyboards, Switches, Electronics do not fall under this import fee.

You are stuck at that price, now you have a 19% tax on sales, which USA does not have (they also have half the shipping price (woo economy!) and they have no import fees (love China)), so lets say 30 EUR sales price is 30/1,19=25,00 EUR
You have free shipping to all common EU countries above 50,00 EUR, so that is easily -10 EUR for our half, while the nice guys you mentioned have shipping costs for countries.
AND we are also not counting in 1-3% Credit Card + PayPal fees in that price, forget designer fees, any profits for anyone here with such price sadly.

Does this put the price into perspective?
GMK Apollo Base pricing is priced so that its non-profit (legal amount before the commerce authorities knock on our door for underpricing) until a much higher quantity, so there is also no designer profit there, and we are working on those for free unless we hit a certain MOQ.

Other products that people might think as being expensive are: RAMA Keys (full under Aluminium in Import), KBDFans Kits, NK Deskmats (Manufacturing Price is 3x as high) and possibly some other small things.

If you want to take this up further then please e-mail personally at support@candykeys.com as GH is really hard to follow at times.
Thanks
David
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: MaKrum on Fri, 28 February 2020, 01:47:53
after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)

I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)

Thanks man, i will wait patiently.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: hkiri on Fri, 28 February 2020, 02:47:49
We have import fees, we import using DHL and TNT, so they will correctly place the Deskmat under a HS Code of Rubber. We can not do anything about it, Shirts from TKC land under the same style fee, so do plastic pellets that we import for our own plastic injection molding. This ranges from experience to be around a 15% tax, that we do not get back, as it is a so to say import "fine" on rubber. AKA, we are looking at a further price increase of (Deskmat + 9 EUR * 1,15) - Not to mention that we ignore the 25 EUR import set fee, and then there SOMETIMES is a financing fee for the import depending on the courier, which is 2.5%

I was just talking about the deskmats because they are way, way higher than at any other EU proxy.
So in the end it's a German customs thing again, gotcha. Thanks for the clarification.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Nearing 200 base kits sold!
Post by: KZzzz on Sat, 29 February 2020, 13:42:00
Just picked up a set. love the colors!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) 250 base kits sold!
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 02 March 2020, 14:08:43
(https://i.imgur.com/ot3sAB5.png)

More
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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) 250 base kits sold!
Post by: popkorn62 on Mon, 02 March 2020, 14:27:15
Insane numbers after 5 days!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) 250 base kits sold!
Post by: servo on Mon, 02 March 2020, 14:34:55
Amazing!!! Congrats 🎉
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) 250 base kits sold!
Post by: octix on Mon, 02 March 2020, 17:03:13
Amazing sales so far! Thanks everyone so far for the support. It means a lot  :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 300 base kits sold!
Post by: Itstobi on Wed, 04 March 2020, 13:55:15
Great numbers! Really excited to put this set on my board :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 300 base kits sold!
Post by: hottrout on Thu, 05 March 2020, 10:46:48
Thank you so much for ISO.  All kits and deskmat ordered.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 300 base kits sold!
Post by: Hemenah on Sat, 07 March 2020, 16:24:33
What’s the estimated ship date?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 300 base kits sold!
Post by: Zeelobby on Sat, 07 March 2020, 16:30:13
What’s the estimated ship date?
Probably 6 months +
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 300 base kits sold!
Post by: asianfork on Sun, 08 March 2020, 18:39:42
Is the deskpad machine washable?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 300 base kits sold!
Post by: octix on Sun, 08 March 2020, 20:43:37
Is the deskpad machine washable?

Yep it is! Just contacted the manu now and they confirmed it
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 300 base kits sold!
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 10 March 2020, 19:19:21
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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 450 base kits sold!
Post by: Itstobi on Sun, 15 March 2020, 15:04:37
Numbers looking solid!
I heard that there’s an ARTKEY Sirius collab coming up soon? Do you know when it is?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 450 base kits sold!
Post by: octix on Tue, 17 March 2020, 05:37:57
(https://i.imgur.com/rGTTnb6.jpg)

GMK Apollo Sirus Raffle! Base Kit buyers will have a x3 chance of winning!

More info here! https://artkeyuniverse.com/shop/detail/apollo
The form will be open for 10 minutes!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 500 base kits sold!
Post by: Rameka on Tue, 17 March 2020, 16:00:54
Set is stunningly gorgeous. No 2U shift is a deal breaker though... :'(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 500 base kits sold!
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 17 March 2020, 21:08:04
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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 500 base kits sold!
Post by: Zeelobby on Wed, 18 March 2020, 06:50:10
Man. That's a nice mid-GB bump. Must have been artkey raffle? It is one of the nicer artkey colorsets imo.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 500 base kits sold!
Post by: spinozsa on Wed, 18 March 2020, 10:52:55
Will the 2.00 blank keycap work on a 2U left-shift key with stabilizers? Also, if not, is it possible to include that in this order? I just placed an order for a ton of keycaps, but if there's no 2U shift, I'll definitely be pulling out.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 500 base kits sold!
Post by: octix on Wed, 18 March 2020, 16:42:44
Will the 2.00 blank keycap work on a 2U left-shift key with stabilizers? Also, if not, is it possible to include that in this order? I just placed an order for a ton of keycaps, but if there's no 2U shift, I'll definitely be pulling out.

Sorry, there isn’t sadly. And it wouldn’t be possible to include in the order.
Sorry in advance!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 500 base kits sold!
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 19 March 2020, 19:53:04
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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 750 base kits sold
Post by: octix on Thu, 19 March 2020, 20:46:17
Pantone samples are here!
More pictures are coming soon.

(https://i.imgur.com/h7bkhHg.jpg)

From left to right: Cool Gray 2C, 431 C, 4140 C

(https://i.imgur.com/CzvQdhs.jpg)

Note: Photos aren't 100% color accurate, expect some degree of discrepancies.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 700 base kits sold!
Post by: hottrout on Sat, 21 March 2020, 08:41:50
Love these colours.  They should look really well when in real life.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 700 base kits sold!
Post by: ryou965 on Sat, 21 March 2020, 09:23:46
this set is defintely x
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 700 base kits sold!
Post by: octix on Sat, 21 March 2020, 17:03:46
Love these colours.  They should look really well when in real life.

Yeah, I can’t wait to get the first round of color samples!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 800 base kits sold!
Post by: MarbleKeeb on Sun, 22 March 2020, 03:41:54
I ordered my set  :D

Now I just have to wait
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 800 base kits sold!
Post by: MrFurrior on Mon, 23 March 2020, 17:00:18
Really glad this set is doing so well :) can't wait!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 800 base kits sold!
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 23 March 2020, 18:19:59
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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 800 base kits sold!
Post by: Zeelobby on Mon, 23 March 2020, 18:36:22
That is some solid numbers. Look at that consistent growth.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 800 base kits sold!
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Mon, 23 March 2020, 23:26:08
I'm so excited for this, got it with the Dusty and Alpha artisans and the cable, the Lunar mat and Salvun, and it'll look just amazing on the upcoming Eclipse. What a perfect first set.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 800 base kits sold!
Post by: octix on Tue, 24 March 2020, 04:25:12
I'm so excited for this, got it with the Dusty and Alpha artisans and the cable, the Lunar mat and Salvun, and it'll look just amazing on the upcoming Eclipse. What a perfect first set.

What a great setup to go with it! Should be a great aesthetic :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (2 DAYS REMAINING)
Post by: zytholax on Tue, 24 March 2020, 12:05:49
helllll yes! my first group buy.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (2 DAYS REMAINING)
Post by: octix on Tue, 24 March 2020, 14:49:31
Ending tomorrow! Nearing 1000 base kits!!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Ending later tomorrow!)
Post by: amarotea on Tue, 24 March 2020, 22:11:44
so pumped for this—it's my first group buy
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Ending later tomorrow!)
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 25 March 2020, 16:07:08
(https://i.imgur.com/Wz8oJVi.png)

More
(https://i.imgur.com/xVrKtRf.png)
<-- history to date
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Ending later tomorrow!)
Post by: octix on Wed, 25 March 2020, 16:38:04
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Wz8oJVi.png)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/xVrKtRf.png)



Awesome numbers everyone! Thanks for the support so far, means the world. Group buy for US at least will conclude at midnight tonight PST, so get those orders in whilst you can. The EU will follow suit and should conclude tomorrow morning. Most other vendors should follow suit.
Thanks :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Ending FEB 25th 11:59pm PST)
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Wed, 25 March 2020, 18:04:06
Broke 1000 and got all the MOQs! Way to go!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Ending FEB 25th 11:59pm PST)
Post by: steezkeez on Thu, 26 March 2020, 01:39:00
Just yeeted a base kit + spacebars before midnight
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo
Post by: vewy_nice on Thu, 26 March 2020, 05:37:23
Damn... I was going to order, and I wasn't paying attention to the date :(

Woops...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo
Post by: octix on Thu, 26 March 2020, 06:39:03
Damn... I was going to order, and I wasn't paying attention to the date :(

Woops...

All other vendors other than US should be open for a tiny bit more time if you’re able to sneak in.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo
Post by: greyjedi on Thu, 26 March 2020, 08:27:34
Damn... I was going to order, and I wasn't paying attention to the date :(

Woops...

All other vendors other than US should be open for a tiny bit more time if you’re able to sneak in.

I'm in the same boat. Could I order from EU even if I'm in the US?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED)
Post by: Darknight00z on Fri, 27 March 2020, 11:56:09
I'm kinda confused, on Candykeys it says the gb still has 1 day 17hours left. But when I add the items into my cart, it says the items are out of stock. What's going on here?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: MaKrum on Sat, 28 March 2020, 07:54:28
after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)

I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)

news about the release?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED)
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 31 March 2020, 22:29:07
(https://i.imgur.com/WtkJJ6m.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/mK2beWm.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED) Over 1300 sold!
Post by: MadsMe on Wed, 01 April 2020, 10:00:06
I've been lookting for some information on the Oblivion color scheme but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know the the Apollo mods and Oblivion mods compare colorwise?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED) Over 1300 sold!
Post by: nasp on Wed, 01 April 2020, 12:41:31
I've been lookting for some information on the Oblivion color scheme but couldn't find anything. Does anyone know the the Apollo mods and Oblivion mods compare colorwise?


Check out https://matrixzj.github.io/


It will have almost every set that has gone to GB
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED) Over 1300 sold!
Post by: servo on Thu, 30 April 2020, 20:17:17
Some amazing numbers. Made sure to pick up a second set before the end of the GB. Will you keep this thread updated with info regarding the buy?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED) Over 1300 sold!
Post by: P1kas on Mon, 25 May 2020, 12:45:47
I just noticed...

Why is there an extra B key in the base kit?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED) Over 1300 sold!
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Mon, 25 May 2020, 12:52:27
I just noticed...

Why is there an extra B key in the base kit?

Alice layouts
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED) Over 1300 sold!
Post by: yungjack on Tue, 26 May 2020, 08:23:34
Can I still join this 😭😭😭😭
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (CLOSED) Over 1300 sold!
Post by: CandyKeys on Tue, 26 May 2020, 08:37:11
Extras will be a thing.
Can I still join this 😭😭😭😭

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: Dopamine on Tue, 09 June 2020, 15:49:17
Any timeline on when you will get color samples?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: octix on Tue, 09 June 2020, 20:17:00
Any timeline on when you will get color samples?

Currently, it's a very awkward situation. I had the color samples shipped to GMK around 3 months ago directly from me. Subsequently, due to COVID, they were placed on sea freight 1 month later. Upon learning of this I decided the best option would be to order a second set of samples to ensure fast delivery. These were shipped Pantone US to a US address via 'MyUS', a parcel forwarding company. From this, they send it over to Germany via DHL directly. Last week I received an email directly from them notifying me that the parcel was lost in their headquarters in the US and they are currently looking to resolve this situation. I may end up ordering a 3rd batch of samples very soon if I don't hear back from them!
I am doing everything I can, but due to shipping, COVID, and downright luck, the samples are yet to arrive.
But, I am confident we will be able to approve colors quickly to ensure the sets ship when GMK first said they would. Sorry for the confusion of this, if anyone has questions about anything, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to keep as transparent as possible.
On another note, the deskmats are finishing production today and will be sent to all vendors subsequently. Most should ship in around 1 month from now if everything goes to plan!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: PotatoTM on Wed, 10 June 2020, 13:04:41

Currently, it's a very awkward situation. I had the color samples shipped to GMK around 3 months ago directly from me. Subsequently, due to COVID, they were placed on sea freight 1 month later. Upon learning of this I decided the best option would be to order a second set of samples to ensure fast delivery. These were shipped Pantone US to a US address via 'MyUS', a parcel forwarding company. From this, they send it over to Germany via DHL directly. Last week I received an email directly from them notifying me that the parcel was lost in their headquarters in the US and they are currently looking to resolve this situation. I may end up ordering a 3rd batch of samples very soon if I don't hear back from them!
I am doing everything I can, but due to shipping, COVID, and downright luck, the samples are yet to arrive.
But, I am confident we will be able to approve colors quickly to ensure the sets ship when GMK first said they would. Sorry for the confusion of this, if anyone has questions about anything, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to keep as transparent as possible.
On another note, the deskmats are finishing production today and will be sent to all vendors subsequently. Most should ship in around 1 month from now if everything goes to plan!

Don't feel pressured to deliver on time, I'm sure most would prefer a well matched set over one that arrived earlier, plus we all understand delays were inevitable with COVID-19. Thanks for the update / transparency.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: Zeelobby on Wed, 10 June 2020, 18:12:30
100% agreed. Deliver when ready.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: amarotea on Fri, 12 June 2020, 02:56:58
Third to that. Exciting about the desk mats!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: Onnimar on Thu, 18 June 2020, 06:57:58
I unfortunately missed the GB on CandyKeys but hopefully I get another chance with the extras or a round 2! Beautiful set.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) Over 100 kits already sold!
Post by: MaKrum on Thu, 02 July 2020, 03:42:49
after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)

I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)

news about the release?

news about the release? part 2
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: Agpatel on Sun, 12 July 2020, 23:19:41
Any updates on the RAMA keys?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: Vadurr on Mon, 13 July 2020, 23:26:57
Please take your time to ensure your vision becomes a reality!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: octix on Tue, 14 July 2020, 19:58:11
after the gb could you release the deskpad artwork? i need it to realize a personal project (i want to reproduce it on a piece of wood with a woodburning pen)

I think I will, not in full, but I definitely want to release it :)

news about the release?

news about the release? part 2

Hi, I will work to release a version that will be available for personal use e.g. Wallpapers. I just want to minimize the risk of stealing and people reproducing the mats.

Any updates on the RAMA keys?

They have been produced and shipped to vendors as far as I know. I know DeskHero has gotten theirs, but as for the other vendors, I'd keep updated on their socials!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: neorobo on Mon, 17 August 2020, 23:10:50
No pressure but just curious if there are any updates. Are the desk mats going to be shipped separately? Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: LightningXI on Mon, 17 August 2020, 23:14:22
No pressure but just curious if there are any updates. Are the desk mats going to be shipped separately? Thanks!

Deskmats are shipped separately only if you ordered them separately (so thus paying for shipping for them individually)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: octix on Sat, 22 August 2020, 02:54:03
No pressure but just curious if there are any updates. Are the desk mats going to be shipped separately? Thanks!

Hey there!
Yes, there are some updates. So far RAMA's and deskmats have all been produced and shipped, some still waiting to get to vendors. As for the caps themselves, its been fairly slow-moving and nothing really to update. I know GMK is still matching up colors as the problems with shipping resulted in this being delayed, so samples should arrive shortly. I'll keep you all posted when I hear what's happening.
As for the question regarding deskmats, as LightningXI stated, Deskmats are shipped separately only if you ordered them separately.However I know some vendors will wait until the caps come to ship your deskmat.
Thanks for the support.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: Lastpadawan on Wed, 02 September 2020, 23:13:07
I really love the designs and colors you chose, can't wait to receive my set sometime round December. Ended up catching it last minute through Daily Clack :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (PAID)
Post by: octix on Sat, 26 September 2020, 20:16:13
(https://i.imgur.com/HyQL6L0.jpg)

R1 color samples have arrived from GMK!

My initial thoughts after I've had some time to look and think is that the mod and accent color are pretty spot on (Cool Gray 2C and 4140C).
As for the Alpha color, GMK sent two as they were custom colors they did in the past which came fairly close to the color (431C), I feel like they don't come very close to matching up with the color sample I did send in. It definitely is missing that blue-ish hue, and I'll let them know this.

Thank you all for your patience and support, it's been very tough with all these COVID hiccups in the process.
I'll keep you updated when I have anything new.

Stay safe!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (R1 Samples in)
Post by: P1kas on Wed, 04 November 2020, 17:33:24
Excellent, thank you for keeping us informed. A longer wait is no problem if it means an improved final product.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (R1 Samples in)
Post by: hottrout on Thu, 05 November 2020, 04:46:36
Looking for ward to this, great to hear that it is close to being ready.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: BareSphereMass on Fri, 08 January 2021, 02:48:03
Is there an update on when these will ship and what happened?  Is it just COVID, or are there other delays?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: kidseatingboogers on Wed, 20 January 2021, 11:41:01
Also curious about the status on this....
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: octix on Sat, 23 January 2021, 04:09:06
Is there an update on when these will ship and what happened?  Is it just COVID, or are there other delays?

Also curious about the status on this....

Currently still awaiting a timeline from GMK regarding manufacturing and distribution. It's all been very slow with COVID delays, but hopefully will begin very soon!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: Liub on Sat, 23 January 2021, 04:40:21
Currently still awaiting a timeline from GMK regarding manufacturing and distribution. It's all been very slow with COVID delays, but hopefully will begin very soon!

Rip lol.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: RA Can on Sat, 23 January 2021, 09:18:39
is there gonna be extras?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: malimajk on Thu, 28 January 2021, 05:07:18
Is it still possible to join group buy since its been delayed?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: TjarleN on Thu, 28 January 2021, 14:10:10
Is it still possible to join group buy since its been delayed?

The actual buy is long over, but once the sets are produced and sent to the customers the vendors will list extras which you could buy then. But there will only be a limited amount available so you need to be fast if you dont want to pay aftermarket prices.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: malimajk on Fri, 29 January 2021, 02:45:37
Do extras include base kit, or just those extra keycaps?

Thanks
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: ph4nt0m on Fri, 29 January 2021, 03:08:33
Extras will also include a limited amount of base kits.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: TEL_Venom on Wed, 10 February 2021, 12:24:28
Any news from gmk?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: octix on Tue, 23 February 2021, 17:09:56
Hi all, sorry for the long radio silence.
I got a message from a vendor saying that GMK estimated the set would be shipping to them in May - very exciting!
I'll keep you all updated.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Color samples approved)
Post by: hottrout on Tue, 23 February 2021, 17:14:46
Great news, thanks for the update.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Roche on Fri, 30 April 2021, 11:48:06
Octix,

Would you ever think about running this same set in KAT profile sometime after this ships out? The colors look like they could translate well into PBD, and KAT is where it's AT.

I did grab this set when it ran, but am finding myself much preferring KAT to GMK lately.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: gabhain on Wed, 19 May 2021, 12:52:15
Are we still on track to ship this month?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: vixixtryx on Wed, 19 May 2021, 13:55:57
Are we still on track to ship this month?

No it's currently estimated for June.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 03 June 2021, 18:42:31
Now it’s august, says GMK.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: scott_mk on Thu, 03 June 2021, 21:15:18
Interesting
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: BareSphereMass on Tue, 13 July 2021, 01:17:00
My poor Dwarf Factory Apollo key cap will have to be lonely for another month or two (or maybe 3, at this point who knows).
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: badchad on Tue, 13 July 2021, 21:38:02
Wtb dis set


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: popkorn62 on Mon, 09 August 2021, 13:07:37
We received a notification from GMK today that the set will be shipped sometime this week or next Monday the latest. Please note this is for US orders.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: badchad on Mon, 09 August 2021, 13:17:29
oh. baby.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: cnschn on Wed, 11 August 2021, 12:20:49
I just received my shipping notification (Candykeys, EU)!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: ManiacMarc on Wed, 11 August 2021, 14:46:34
Damn, I can't believe I missed out on this T_T. Would've gone great with the Space80 Apollo in Deep Ocean
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: gabhain on Thu, 12 August 2021, 13:34:13
I just received my shipping notification (Candykeys, EU)!

Brilliant! ill be checking my emails religiously now  :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: koenoe on Mon, 16 August 2021, 06:29:46
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: elmo on Mon, 16 August 2021, 06:52:53
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.

MOQ for the 40s kit was 100 afaik. So it should have been made.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: koenoe on Mon, 16 August 2021, 06:53:35
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.

MOQ for the 40s kit was 100 afaik. So it should have been made.

Ah then it's just Candy Keys forgetting half of my order I suppose  :-[
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: YIINDA on Mon, 16 August 2021, 10:20:48
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.

I didn't recieve my deskpad either, anyone knows what's up with this?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: koenoe on Mon, 16 August 2021, 10:30:13
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.

I didn't recieve my deskpad either, anyone knows what's up with this?

Candy Keys being Candy Keys  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: cnschn on Mon, 16 August 2021, 12:13:32
I didn't recieve my deskpad either, anyone knows what's up with this?

I did get a deskpad - the wrong one though :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: popkorn62 on Mon, 16 August 2021, 18:59:17
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.

All kits were made :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Liocer on Tue, 17 August 2021, 05:51:54
Did 40s kit not make MOQ?
Just received my order from Candy Keys, but it's missing the 40s kit.

All kits were made :thumb:
Yep have everything but my 40s kit too.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: elmo on Tue, 17 August 2021, 16:39:46
Managed to get some extras on Candykeys. Hype :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: koenoe on Wed, 18 August 2021, 01:59:26
Managed to get some extras on Candykeys. Hype :D

Vendors selling extras before they fulfil GB orders, smh
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Liocer on Wed, 18 August 2021, 06:20:21
I got a response from Candykeys for those waiting on ortho kits. They told me they were only sent a very limited number of ortho sets, and they are aware kits are missing from orders. They're working to resolve the issue now.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: MajorZoT on Wed, 18 August 2021, 10:41:55
(https://i.imgur.com/Q7HX2AS.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/NvBnvup.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zAI3mRF.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/GbMn4Eb.jpg)

 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Ranker2 on Sun, 22 August 2021, 00:09:25
Anyone know when extras will be on sale on Mekibo?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: fishbiscuit13 on Mon, 23 August 2021, 00:14:03
Anyone know when extras will be on sale on Mekibo?

They just came in on the 19th and haven’t started shipping yet. Extras will probably be in a few weeks.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: octix on Tue, 24 August 2021, 23:58:55
Looks amazing! Can't wait to see it in person.

p.s. If anyone has received the set, post photos! I love seeing what people pair it with  :D

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/Q7HX2AS.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/NvBnvup.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/zAI3mRF.jpg)


Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/GbMn4Eb.jpg)


 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: MajorZoT on Wed, 25 August 2021, 10:52:58
Another one!

(https://i.imgur.com/B3PvMhn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/VZxV5jA.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/bZgTtug.jpg)

Boop65
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Vlie on Sat, 28 August 2021, 13:10:27
dolch!!!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: BareSphereMass on Mon, 30 August 2021, 17:55:48
Really disappointed with GMK Apollo.  I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality.  The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough.  I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.

(https://i.imgur.com/ai8eEkd.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: ilikerustoo on Mon, 30 August 2021, 22:19:20
Really disappointed with GMK Apollo.  I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality.  The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough.  I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ai8eEkd.jpg)


Oh, that sucks. Could we get a close up of the marks you're talking about?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: BareSphereMass on Tue, 31 August 2021, 02:29:43
Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.

(https://i.imgur.com/90GydRw.jpg)


Every key has this manufacturing defect.  Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back.  I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me.  If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.

(https://i.imgur.com/eKGUWXQ.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Grandmasternoob on Tue, 31 August 2021, 03:18:48
GMK doesn't care about quality :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: hottrout on Tue, 31 August 2021, 04:14:34
Really disappointed with GMK Apollo.  I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality.  The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough.  I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/ai8eEkd.jpg)


Sorry to hear about the quality of yours.  I checked my sets and some of the caps do have burr on the inside but I was able to rub or remove it with my nail.  They are well enough made but poorly finished, most likely due to GMK time pressures.  They need to watch their quality and I agree that some of my so called 'cheap' caps like Infinikey are very well made and finished, they are also properly packaged.

Irrespective of the caps, your build looks superb BTW, +1 for the KeyCult as well.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: elmo on Tue, 31 August 2021, 05:39:04
Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.

Every key has this manufacturing defect.  Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back.  I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me.  If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.

Those aren't manufacturing defects.
They are spruemarks from the molds and they are completely normal for doubleshot keycap sets.
And there's no way to get rid of them since the doubleshot manufacturing process requires them.

The reason that they are on the bottom of some cheaper sets is because those are usually dyesub PBT.
On dyesub caps the location of the mold sprue doesn't matter. For doubleshot it does.


And honestly:
A rough underside of the keycap is not a quality indicator.
Nobody is going to look under his keycaps...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: lys.nordique on Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:01:03
The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: dantambok on Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:25:02
Really disappointed with GMK Apollo.  I should have payed more attention to the modifier lengths and what keeb I was planning for it.
I assumed that it would have more than 2 1.25u Novelty keys, but I was wrong.
I am also disappointed with the quality.  The legends are very crisp, but the manufacturing marks on the back and underside of the keys are really rough.  I have $30 Chinese key caps that do a better job.

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just sell your set to me so you can get 7 chinese **** clones instead and be happy  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: iNViSiBiLiTi on Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:26:44
Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.

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Every key has this manufacturing defect.  Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back.  I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me.  If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.

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I wouldn't call this a defect - Cherry and GMK have always produced keycaps like this, from original Cherry doubleshots, early GMK sets, to modern sets.  The doubleshotting process that GMK uses looks slightly different than Chinese manufactures that use a larger inner piece to fit into the surrounding keycap.  The plastic piece used for the font on GMK is smaller and inner walls aren't as separated.  I guess that doesn't matter since GMK has more consistent legends than any Chinese keycap set I've seen. 
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: HoodrowThrillson on Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:33:46
The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
People just don't understand how things work.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: packman86 on Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:38:10
The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
People just don't understand how things work.

The underside of my car looks rough. Its not as nice as the top.
Also, I like to drive in reverse but am limited to only one gear that drives in that direction. I'm very disappointed.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Ella on Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:42:58
Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.

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(https://i.imgur.com/90GydRw.jpg)



Every key has this manufacturing defect.  Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back.  I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me.  If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.

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lmao
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: spikedsynapse on Tue, 31 August 2021, 09:45:03
The pickiness level in this hobby is beyond me.
People just don't understand how things work.
Seriously, its amazing.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Lil on Tue, 31 August 2021, 17:49:35
Expectations not based on reality lead to disappointment
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Chocoballzz on Fri, 03 September 2021, 00:53:21
Not every key is this bad, only some, but for $200, I feel like they should not have a saw tooth edge.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/90GydRw.jpg)



Every key has this manufacturing defect.  Most key sets I have also have a similar bump, but they are on the bottom, not the back.  I have a prime_e, and I use 2 keys flipped backwards (backspace and space bar), so I have these defects staring at me.  If it was a less pricey set I would not mind, but for the price (and the almost 2 year wait) I was expecting more.

Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/eKGUWXQ.jpg)


so this is your first gmk set?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipping)
Post by: octix on Mon, 06 September 2021, 21:50:27
Apollo extras for US customers will go live: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 @ 11AM PDT via. Mekibo

You can purchase multiple kits, but only 1 of each. e.g: 1 novelty, 1 base

Good luck all!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: bassmaniax on Mon, 06 September 2021, 22:00:13
I got a response from Candykeys for those waiting on ortho kits. They told me they were only sent a very limited number of ortho sets, and they are aware kits are missing from orders. They're working to resolve the issue now.
waiting for ortho kit yet...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: Sweep_the_Leg on Wed, 08 September 2021, 17:21:46
Received my set and it looks great. I'd attach a pick of them on my Rukia r2, but... maybe holding your breath for that isn't the best option.  :))
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Estimated shipping: May 2021)
Post by: konstantin on Wed, 08 September 2021, 19:34:49
The underside of my car looks rough. Its not as nice as the top.
Also, I like to drive in reverse but am limited to only one gear that drives in that direction. I'm very disappointed.

Best post I've read all week.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: koenoe on Sat, 11 September 2021, 06:06:18
Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(

Should have listened to my gut feeling, lmao. So bad.

@octix I assume you working hard to find a solution for the people who ordered 40s kits that seem to be missing?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Running 25th February - 25th March) LIVE NOW!!
Post by: octix on Sat, 02 October 2021, 05:26:49
Too scared to order from Candy Keys, so probably will have to skip this one :(

Should have listened to my gut feeling, lmao. So bad.

@octix I assume you working hard to find a solution for the people who ordered 40s kits that seem to be missing?

Sorry for the late response! A solution is in the works - apologies for this. Hope everyone is enjoying their sets  :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: koenoe on Wed, 02 March 2022, 13:49:55
Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: bassmaniax on Wed, 02 March 2022, 17:18:14
Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
Me too.


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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: bassmaniax on Fri, 11 March 2022, 06:54:36
Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
Got mine today.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: koenoe on Fri, 11 March 2022, 08:19:25
Any updates? I’m still waiting for my 40s kit unfortunately. I might as well ask for a refund as it doesn't fill me with confidence this will be solved. I'm still waiting 6 months after GB has shipped, lol.
Am I the only one who ordered 40s kit from Candy Keys?
Got mine today.

I just got a shipment notification, so looks like they're actually shipping! What a miracle  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: Liocer on Wed, 06 April 2022, 05:02:40
Well that's good news, still waiting on mine though.. Maybe i should make more noise.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: Liub on Thu, 07 April 2022, 01:01:15
Wierd request but if anybody has a 'z' key they're willing to sell, hit me up!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Mon, 22 May 2023, 12:58:08
this needs an update & rerun imo ;)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: Dmitri on Fri, 09 June 2023, 14:21:13
R2
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: YoungTerror on Fri, 09 June 2023, 22:00:37
+1 for R2!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Apollo (Shipped)
Post by: ppatches24 on Sat, 10 June 2023, 01:41:00
+R2