i'm IN :thumb:
I just barely got in on Birch and I planned to get in on Red Alert as soon as i saw it. Then i realized you're the one running both of them lol. Great job brother
Count me in
Looking forward to joining this weekend. That two-color brass Rama is amazing. My wallet and I are having a bit of a disagreement about how many to buy. I've been thinking it has a silver finish, didn't realize it is brass. So is it more silver-ish or gold-ish in color? (Sort of hard to tell on my monitor.)
By the way, is it true Rama's are a one off so no future R2 of the cherries?
All kits ordered. I have the original run but I wanted another set, and those RAMAs were not to be missed. Having UK ISO in the base is really cool and the classic compute set was not to be missed. Great set all round and very well done to all.
Iconic set, very cool kitting and novelties!
Is the base red intended to be the same as the 2015 Hammer run? I suppose it’s anyone’s guess how close the color will match even if they are the same Cherry color code, but curious how the numrow would look with my older set 🤔
Never been this tempted to join a non-nordic set :confused:
GL on group buy regardless :thumb:
Iconic set, very cool kitting and novelties!
Is the base red intended to be the same as the 2015 Hammer run? I suppose it’s anyone’s guess how close the color will match even if they are the same Cherry color code, but curious how the numrow would look with my older set 🤔
I have zero clue, I've never even held the 2015 Hammer run before. All I can say is that this red will be matched to P3, which wasn't available as a stock GMK color back then. I believe it first debuted with Ceresia.
Iconic set, very cool kitting and novelties!
Is the base red intended to be the same as the 2015 Hammer run? I suppose it’s anyone’s guess how close the color will match even if they are the same Cherry color code, but curious how the numrow would look with my older set 🤔
I have zero clue, I've never even held the 2015 Hammer run before. All I can say is that this red will be matched to P3, which wasn't available as a stock GMK color back then. I believe it first debuted with Ceresia.
Ah okay, no problem then. I'll probably join for it all then :)
The 2015 run's "red" actually has a strong orange tint to it, so it's probably for the best that it's not aligned with that run.
Numbers for the first 2-3 days, with a few caveats:
- Not all vendors are reporting.
- Some vendors did not list RA on their sites until late on Friday or early Saturday local time, while we finalized the listing.
Base - 65
OG Number Kit - 40
Extension - 30
Cyrillics - 17
Red Rama - 49
Brass Rama - 50
Thank you to everyone who has supported Red Alert so far. These attach rates are insane!
I'm curious to see progress to MOQ by the end of the first week, but I remain very committed to making this set available to everyone.
I feel _much_ better five days into GB. Usual story applies: not all vendors reporting, some numbers stale, no extras included.
Base - 95
Numrow - 60
Extensions - 40
Cyrillics - 24
Red Rama - 65
Brass Rama - 68
Base, Numrow and Extensions are all well on track, and I'm not too worried about Cyrillics at this point either (seems to be attaching at 23% after the first weekend pop, suggesting we'll get to 100 naturally).
Am I seeing it right? Gold RAMA is behind the red one?
Numbers for just under one week into the GB:
Base - 112
Numrow - 75
Extension - 50
Cyrillics - 30
Red Rama - 84
Brass Rama - 79
Takeaways:
- We're on our way to hitting 500 MOQ on the base kits. Could use a nudge, so don't wait if you're interested.
- Child kits are doing very well!
are all the legends in the Cyrillic kit double shot or are some pad printed?
This Cyrillic kit will be full doubleshot, using the same molds *tom / tvaro is developing for GMK Cyrillic Beige Add-On
Progress this week
Base - 138
Numrow - 92
Extension - 60
Cyrillics - 38
Red Rama - 100
Brass Rama - 112
Takeaways:
- Progress towards base kit MOQ has slowed down. We could definitely use a nudge here.
- If we get there on the base kit, OG Number Kit is basically confirmed for production.
I've also tossed some renders of Petrichor into the original post.Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/XODhxtr.jpg)
Come on people, this set has to live, it is part of your heritage as a keyboard enthusiast. Check your past out. If you don't own a set of this there is something wrong with you. Not every keyboard out there wants hangul purple DSA on it. Some of the original cool keyboards rocked GMK Red Alert.Well, I joined GMK Birch and that set looks way better than this. Heritage or not, this old colorway will always be shadowed by many good sets with very modern colors currently in ICs or GBs. There are good classic and mediocre classic, I think RA belongs to the latter; for good classic sets: Oblivion, Night Runner, etc.
Trust me, if you don't buy this set you will regret it. After the sale has ended, this thread will have at least one new post a week saying 'Cool caps, when GB start' or something just as annoying as that and that will mean it pops up in my Watched list all the time which is fooking annoying.
So listen up keyboard fans, drop some love on this set, it is retro, cool and worth bragging about and stop looking at hangul purple dsa sets with manga novelties.
Well, I joined GMK Birch and that set looks way better than this
Well, I joined GMK Birch and that set looks way better than this
1) This is your opinion. I'm glad you like the set, but it's totally irrelevant here.
2) Birch is a render. The set hasn't even been made yet, and the real colors are still TBD. Saying the set "looks better" off a render isn't realistic.
3) It's pretty ****ty to go into other GBs and say "well [BLANK] looks better". It's poor form, and kind of ****ty. Similar to going to twitch streams, and talking about other streamers. Rude.
Well, I joined GMK Birch and that set looks way better than this
1) This is your opinion. I'm glad you like the set, but it's totally irrelevant here.
2) Birch is a render. The set hasn't even been made yet, and the real colors are still TBD. Saying the set "looks better" off a render isn't realistic.
3) It's pretty ****ty to go into other GBs and say "well [BLANK] looks better". It's poor form, and kind of ****ty. Similar to going to twitch streams, and talking about other streamers. Rude.
+1
for good classic sets: Oblivion, Night Runner, etc.
I apologize for this stupid comment, it's rude and should be not spoken.Come on people, this set has to live, it is part of your heritage as a keyboard enthusiast. Check your past out. If you don't own a set of this there is something wrong with you. Not every keyboard out there wants hangul purple DSA on it. Some of the original cool keyboards rocked GMK Red Alert.
Trust me, if you don't buy this set you will regret it. After the sale has ended, this thread will have at least one new post a week saying 'Cool caps, when GB start' or something just as annoying as that and that will mean it pops up in my Watched list all the time which is fooking annoying.
So listen up keyboard fans, drop some love on this set, it is retro, cool and worth bragging about and stop looking at hangul purple dsa sets with manga novelties.Well, I joined GMK Birch and that set looks way better than this. Heritage or not, this old colorway will always be shadowed by many good sets with very modern colors currently in ICs or GBs. There are good classic and mediocre classic, I think RA belongs to the latter; for good classic sets: Oblivion, Night Runner, etc.
I apologize for this stupid comment, it's rude and should be not spoken.Come on people, this set has to live, it is part of your heritage as a keyboard enthusiast. Check your past out. If you don't own a set of this there is something wrong with you. Not every keyboard out there wants hangul purple DSA on it. Some of the original cool keyboards rocked GMK Red Alert.
Trust me, if you don't buy this set you will regret it. After the sale has ended, this thread will have at least one new post a week saying 'Cool caps, when GB start' or something just as annoying as that and that will mean it pops up in my Watched list all the time which is fooking annoying.
So listen up keyboard fans, drop some love on this set, it is retro, cool and worth bragging about and stop looking at hangul purple dsa sets with manga novelties.Well, I joined GMK Birch and that set looks way better than this. Heritage or not, this old colorway will always be shadowed by many good sets with very modern colors currently in ICs or GBs. There are good classic and mediocre classic, I think RA belongs to the latter; for good classic sets: Oblivion, Night Runner, etc.
for good classic sets: Oblivion, Night Runner, etc.
This has to be a troll right LOOOOOOOOOOL
Oh, two last things, since I've been asked a few questions about it:Finally got around to picking up a set. Brilliant work on it all, praying it hits MOQ.
I will never re-run GMK Red Alert again. Given how it's performing, I don't know if anyone will run it again.
Also, I will also probably never run any set again. Whether RA succeeds or not, I've accomplished my goals with keyset design (whatever the hell "keyset design" means, am I right?)
So if you miss RA here (either in GB or extras), I highly doubt there will be another chance.
Oh, two last things, since I've been asked a few questions about it:Finally got around to picking up a set. Brilliant work on it all, praying it hits MOQ.
I will never re-run GMK Red Alert again. Given how it's performing, I don't know if anyone will run it again.
Also, I will also probably never run any set again. Whether RA succeeds or not, I've accomplished my goals with keyset design (whatever the hell "keyset design" means, am I right?)
So if you miss RA here (either in GB or extras), I highly doubt there will be another chance.
Sorry if I missed it, or if it's common knowledge, but how come the base set MOQ is 500? Is it just relating to the price points given?
Oh, two last things, since I've been asked a few questions about it:I apologize if I offended you with my previous comment, that was unwise of me to say so. About the part that you mention you'll never run any sets again, people might disagree, your Birch is the new classic, it needs rerunning in the future. That set is a killer.
I will never re-run GMK Red Alert again. Given how it's performing, I don't know if anyone will run it again.
Also, I will also probably never run any set again. Whether RA succeeds or not, I've accomplished my goals with keyset design (whatever the hell "keyset design" means, am I right?)
So if you miss RA here (either in GB or extras), I highly doubt there will be another chance.
Oh, two last things, since I've been asked a few questions about it:I apologize if I offended you with my previous comment, that was unwise of me to say so. About the part that you mention you'll never run any sets again, people might disagree, your Birch is the new classic, it needs rerunning in the future. That set is a killer.
I will never re-run GMK Red Alert again. Given how it's performing, I don't know if anyone will run it again.
Also, I will also probably never run any set again. Whether RA succeeds or not, I've accomplished my goals with keyset design (whatever the hell "keyset design" means, am I right?)
So if you miss RA here (either in GB or extras), I highly doubt there will be another chance.
Really hoping this set can get enough support to run. I purchased base + extension already. It is such a classic colourway.
Sigh. I don't even like GMK but this is set is just so nice. This isn't the first time this month I've been disappointed by the reception a GB received. I must be getting old.
well, i bought two base kits, an alt kit, 2 red ramas. hopefully we can get this over the MOQ line. i really want this.
To be honest I'll be extremely surprise if vendors won't pick up remaining kits after seeing 6k extra kits purchased for Dots R2
Holy what, thank you!! I really appreciate this, and hope you love the set.
Oh, two last things, since I've been asked a few questions about it:
I will never re-run GMK Red Alert again. Given how it's performing, I don't know if anyone will run it again.
Also, I will also probably never run any set again. Whether RA succeeds or not, I've accomplished my goals with keyset design (whatever the hell "keyset design" means, am I right?)
So if you miss RA here (either in GB or extras), I highly doubt there will be another chance.
Holy what, thank you!! I really appreciate this, and hope you love the set.
i also bought two of gmk birch base kits :)
there will always be some sour people here and there who will complain about everything, but know that there are those who appreciate your work. it sucks that we'll lose a good keycap designer, but i understand the decision given the current state of the hobby.
Oh, two last things, since I've been asked a few questions about it:
I will never re-run GMK Red Alert again. Given how it's performing, I don't know if anyone will run it again.
Also, I will also probably never run any set again. Whether RA succeeds or not, I've accomplished my goals with keyset design (whatever the hell "keyset design" means, am I right?)
So if you miss RA here (either in GB or extras), I highly doubt there will be another chance.
This is a great set, I think the big issue is there are so many high desirable sets that have been running so close to each other within the last couple of months. I can't think of any other time with this amount of quantity of popular sets running in this close a time frame. Also a bunch of custom keyboard GBs ran recently also draining people's wallets.
This is a rerun I've been looking forward to for ages.
I didn't justify getting a set back in 2015, and I'm still kicking myself over it.
I will definitely be joining the GB, unfortunately not before the end of the month.
I do have some exciting news this morning, after chatting with vendors:
All kits of GMK Red Alert will be made.
If you've held off until hearing that news, no need to wait any longer. :)
All kits of GMK Red Alert will be made.
Did we somehow hit MOQ already?? This is fantastic news !!
awesome set, awesome vendor support. and how does gmk star make it? not putting it down, but aesthetically RA is in a different league. really happy to see this set will be made!
I do have some exciting news this morning, after chatting with vendors:
All kits of GMK Red Alert will be made.
If you've held off until hearing that news, no need to wait any longer. :)
All kits of GMK Red Alert will be made.
:eek:
Incredible news!
I was looking into the history of this set recently. It looks like OTD Rebel Red Alert was the first?
Week three numbers for GMK Red Alert. Reminder: all kits will be made. Kits hitting ideal MOQ numbers are highlighted.
Base - 192
Numrow - 129
Extension - 81
Cyrillics - 51
Red Rama - 139
Brass Rama - 148
TRMK Caps x GMK Red Alert raffle is now live (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0bdJ2a2ts4hZkG6vJ278SI3ocjdlE1hoK_RYEMz2FZItzFg/viewform), and Fraktal Kaps and Destroyer Caps will run their raffles soon.
Numbers for week 4, as we arrive at GB close on April 9th:
Base - 245
OG Numrow - 162
Extension - 96
Cyrillics - 60
Red Rama - 169
Brass Rama - 183
Remember, all kits will be made. The GB closes next Friday, April 9th.
I am also giving away a base kit on my Instagram page. This post (https://www.instagram.com/p/CNFqA54n7id/) has details.
The attach rate of the numrow kit and those ramas is crazy. Vendors going to do alright here.
Home stretch for GMK Red Alert! Remember: all kits will be made. There will be extras, but you can avoid that rush if you grab a kit now.
Base - 295
Numrow - 200
Extension - 107
Cyrillic - 70
Red Rama - 196
Brass Rama - 221
The GB ends Friday, April 9th.
Home stretch for GMK Red Alert! Remember: all kits will be made. There will be extras, but you can avoid that rush if you grab a kit now.
Base - 295
Numrow - 200
Extension - 107
Cyrillic - 70
Red Rama - 196
Brass Rama - 221
The GB ends Friday, April 9th.
The attach rate of the numrow kit and those ramas is crazy. Vendors going to do alright here.
Agreed! I was back and forth on the base kit because I REALLY like the way this looks, but in the end, I decided to uphold my NorDE-only policy (and obviously, with the current numbers, about three people besides me would have bought a NorDe kit), but that brass Rama just could not be passed up and will find it's place on another classic-looking board. :) Nice work on this, break! I hope you get bored with your planned hiatus quickly and come back soon with another cool set like this. /Johannes
I'm new around here but just wanted to say congrats on heading to manufacturing. I'm really looking forward to receiving this set (my first GMK GB).
We're all on the same team. :)
We're all on the same team. :)
of course we are comrade...
We're all on the same team. :)
of course we are comrade...
*our keycap set
WE DID IT!
We're all on the same team. :)
of course we are comrade...
Numbers heading into the final day!!
Base - 331
Numrow - 216
Extension - 123
Cyrillics - 84
Red Rama - 224
Brass Rama - 252
Pulled the trigger on the last day, now the trick is not to forget to change address once it's closer to shipping.
my dumb ass put the set in my cart and forgot to check out rip
my dumb ass put the set in my cart and forgot to check out rip
Thanks for dropping in, really appreciate your support!
Thank you all for the incredible support on the last day of GB. We're finalizing the order now, and I'll update you all soon with final numbers including extras.
my dumb ass put the set in my cart and forgot to check out rip
my dumb ass put the set in my cart and forgot to check out rip
Today is Break Updates Geekhack Day, apparently!
No major major news on RA, except to say that Mechs & Co and I are now estimating fulfillment during Q3 2022. This represents a 6-month delay to the original estimate, which I'm extremely sorry about. Wild times we're living in. I can assure you, though, that the M&C team and I are providing GMK with any materials or info they require in a timely manner.
Hoping I'll have more positive news next time I update yall.
Do you have an update on the RAMA caps?
This update is the next update. We now have a banderole.Oh hell yeah!Show Image(https://imgur.com/WAFiSM9.png)
We had some fun with this one. I bet you recognize the inspiration!Show Image(https://imgur.com/WB0rbRE.png)
Any change in "soon" status?
Any change in "soon" status?
supposedly mechs and co has a trello where they keep updates but i haven't been able to access it
would much prefer email or gh updates, with discord in a distant third
i'm hoping to go into 2023 with nothing outstanding, i will continue to wait patiently for my set
this and DCS solarized dark are my last keysets
supposedly mechs and co has a trello where they keep updates but i haven't been able to access it
would much prefer email or gh updates, with discord in a distant third
i'm hoping to go into 2023 with nothing outstanding, i will continue to wait patiently for my set
this and DCS solarized dark are my last keysets
wow you didn't buy your own soware ripoff?
supposedly mechs and co has a trello where they keep updates but i haven't been able to access it
This link works for me - https://trello.com/b/1f27cv5r/mechs-co-product-status
ok but can they just copy paste the update hereShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/FhI0mb9.png)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115197.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115197.0)
this and DCS solarized dark are my last keysets
r5 i sleep
ok but can they just copy paste the update herePM sent to OPShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/FhI0mb9.png)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115197.0 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=115197.0)
Hi folks, sorry for the lack of updates. I’m just as excited as you all are to receive this.Thank you for the update :thumb:
Unfortunately I’ve heard no new information from GMK or my vendors re: RA. Last update placed us in the production queue with a completed banderole.
Hi folks, sorry for the lack of updates. I’m just as excited as you all are to receive this.Thank you for the update :thumb:
Unfortunately I’ve heard no new information from GMK or my vendors re: RA. Last update placed us in the production queue with a completed banderole.
Hi folks, sorry for the lack of updates. I’m just as excited as you all are to receive this.
Unfortunately I’ve heard no new information from GMK or my vendors re: RA. Last update placed us in the production queue with a completed banderole.
Hi folks, sorry for the lack of updates. I’m just as excited as you all are to receive this.
Unfortunately I’ve heard no new information from GMK or my vendors re: RA. Last update placed us in the production queue with a completed banderole.
thanks gamer
Hi folks, sorry for the lack of updates. I’m just as excited as you all are to receive this.
Unfortunately I’ve heard no new information from GMK or my vendors re: RA. Last update placed us in the production queue with a completed banderole.
thanks gamer
no u
Did you ever get your order sorted? Forgot to follow up with you.
Mechs & Co tells us that (1) GMK Moonlight is about to ship and (2) GMK RA will ship after. So it seems like we're a few weeks out from shipping, at a minimum, followed by a few weeks to arrive at M&C.
I'm personally now expecting the set to arrive stateside in February 2023, with fulfillment to follow.
https://discord.com/channels/639503666482642974/725885115686977617/1058912504211836989
I've seen a screenshot of a shipped UK order! Seems like UK and EU customers may be receiving their kits soon.
Also heard that Mechs & Co expected GMK to ship last week, and M&C therefore expect to ship during early February.
i'm located in the US, but i ordered from prototypist because it was $30+ cheaper than buying from the US vendor (go figure). my ordered arrived today, jan 25th.
thank you for making this happen for people like myself who missed out on the original red alert, and for birch as well. i bought both sets and both are amazing. i believe i remember reading you say that you were going to exit this hobby after this set. is so, that's a loss for us and good luck on whatever hobby you decide to pursue nextShow Image(https://i.imgur.com/eq5kgBD.jpg)
Any info on the status of the brass Ramas? ProtoTypist has been received their alu ones, but has been waiting for the brass ones for months. All the while, other vendors have definitely received them as they pop up on mechmarket occasionally.
oh red alert not yet
nono, this is one of those we are waiting
we didnt egt even for 2 GBs that we have GMK sets in already
its not really good
but all of them Brass caps
hey! not yet. ive heard other vendors got it, we didnt get them yet
got for some other GBs, so very likely on the way
any mechs and co buyers get tracking yet?
any mechs and co buyers get tracking yet?
any mechs and co buyers get tracking yet?
Not me either. I actually just received another update - GMK delayed their shipment to Mechs & Co, but it's on the way now. M&C expects to ship to customers by late February.
Got my order in today from Monokei, probably my favorite banderole yet, good job :thumb:>Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/u9L4zDC.jpg)
>Yeah sometimes after two years you no longer want the item :rolleyes:, regardless good job on the banderole design.wts gmk red alert base + extension https://i.imgur.com/u9L4zDC.jpgSOLD
Sounds like that's something you should've considered before joining, but hey it's your money and your time so do as you please.
I won't begrudge anyone deciding to sell something they bought two years ago, and I encourage others to do the same.
Still continuing to see pics of kits in the wild. Nothing new from Mechs & Co, I suspect shipping will begin in the next week.
turns out mechs and co is extremely close to where i live and it got here this morning
thank you USPS
set looks great, thanks so much for running this and excited to have been able to get a set
do the same thing but in blue next pls
turns out mechs and co is extremely close to where i live and it got here this morning
thank you USPS
set looks great, thanks so much for running this and excited to have been able to get a set
do the same thing but in blue next pls
Glad to hear you're enjoying. :)
I have heard folks are interested in seeing GMK Blue Alert. I'd love to run it (if I wasn't retired lol), but that's less straightforward - some other runners are exploring it though.
did mykeyboard "forget" to pay their gmk invoices? clowns didn't even receive their units to date
I'm STILL waiting for my brass Rama key purchased from ProtoTypist. Any news from Rama on when they'll send them out? (I'm aware that US/AU vendors have already received their keys, and I believe Mykeyboard are also yet to get them.)>Rama
I'm STILL waiting for my brass Rama key purchased from ProtoTypist. Any news from Rama on when they'll send them out? (I'm aware that US/AU vendors have already received their keys, and I believe Mykeyboard are also yet to get them.)
I'm STILL waiting for my brass Rama key purchased from ProtoTypist. Any news from Rama on when they'll send them out? (I'm aware that US/AU vendors have already received their keys, and I believe Mykeyboard are also yet to get them.)