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Title: [GB] TMT Story(Extras Preorder now LIVE!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Sat, 14 August 2021, 15:19:50

TMT Story

Thank you to everyone who have supported this set!
We have reached MOQ and all kits will be made!
We are still LIVE for ~~1 final week~~ 2 final days!
Groupbuy closed, thank you for the support!
Extras Preorder are now LIVE at Vala Supply (https://vala.supply/products/tmt-story)!

GB LIVE:
August 16TH TO September 16TH

(https://i.imgur.com/g6A50FS.png) (https://discord.gg/d3vDQ4Td2v)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZnekYT5.png) (https://www.instagram.com/kagimonogatari/)

We are proud to finally announce the groupbuy for this set! TMT Story is a keycap set inspired by Japanese Literatures.
To represent the original inspiration, this keyset uses unique customized Mincho明朝 Hiragana frequently used by Japanese literature publishers.
We are partnering with zFrontier to debut their Tomatocaps(TMT) line of PBT Cherry profile keycaps! Check out more of the details here (https://www.zfrontier.com/app/flow/4jMxBXm6gqJX)

(https://i.imgur.com/X2Q0jVt.png)

Vendors

US: Vala Supply (https://vala.supply/products/tmt-story)
CA: Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/open-group-buys/products/tmt-story)
UK: Prototypist (https://prototypist.net/collections/live-group-buys/products/group-buy-tmt-story)
EU: mykeyboard.EU (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keycaps/tmt-story_555/)
SEA: Hex Keyboards (https://hexkeyboards.com/collections/group-buys/products/tmttomatocaps-story)
CN: zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/tomatocaps-pbt-story?variant=39461864570958)
JP: Basekeys (https://basekeys.jp/products/tmt-story)
Oceania: Dailyclack (https://dailyclack.com/products/tmt-story)

Layout

Base kit
(https://i.imgur.com/3nPgWD3.png)

Alt Alpha
(https://i.imgur.com/kkFJcyL.png)

Alt Mod
(https://i.imgur.com/sMRDwCW.png)

Novelty
(https://i.imgur.com/LtWoE0l.png)

Spacebar
(https://i.imgur.com/UOKhwLP.png)

Deskmat

Ouchi
(https://i.imgur.com/W6oz4Bi.png)

Render

U80-A Port By Rama Works
(https://i.imgur.com/VHuYrzT.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/PX50Q0k.jpg)

Nemui By Bachoo
(https://i.imgur.com/JRNGivc.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/6FwoxZC.png)(https://i.imgur.com/FOTGdEg.png)

Fuji65 By CMM.Studio
(https://i.imgur.com/9KCy2IH.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/FP3hW2N.png)(https://i.imgur.com/YN4vvpv.png)

M65-A By Rama Works (New)
(https://i.imgur.com/PBMZWwT.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/nyfP46Y.png)(https://i.imgur.com/tZKVWnH.png)

Maja By Vulcan x KBDfans (New)

(https://i.imgur.com/d6bWtoQ.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/4d5s4ub.png)

More comparisons here:

1800 By TKC
(https://i.imgur.com/t8vBlAP.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/5dfppqx.png)

Ikki68 Aurora By Wuque Studio + Saka68 by CMM.Studio
(https://i.imgur.com/pTOfis8.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/qaURl76.png)

Paragon By Artemis Design Studios
(https://i.imgur.com/18JyKjM.png)

D60 Lite By kbdfans
(https://i.imgur.com/NeO46cw.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/jHvWNiL.png)(https://i.imgur.com/sr8Luw2.png)

Samples

(https://i.imgur.com/YAW4z9n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QhuZFFE.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/DLJ71Es.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Yap36vB.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/mgha6BD.jpg)

More photo:

R2 of samples
(https://i.imgur.com/ZBUZWR9.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/XeJFncc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hRN0FR2.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/Dh51G7q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WwLTILI.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/btgl4j6.jpg)

Novelties
(https://i.imgur.com/JN8dHaS.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/TRbqUK7.jpg)

Print Comparison with GMK
(https://i.imgur.com/rIQIvsM.jpg)

R1 of samples here:

R1 of samples have arrived, the main purpose of this round of samples are to confirm the quality of the product(the quality, the mold and the clarity of the prints.)

Please note that this round of sample does not have the correct color matching for this set.

(https://i.imgur.com/N0OR4Hp.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/46k2ClD.jpg)

For more details and comparisons:

Comparison with GMK NOEL for Legends Clarity

(https://i.imgur.com/Q60oNR5.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/DGiMHKT.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8bOokwS.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/SgmqgPE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ThMdgPd.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/0C9vu1r.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3HxQbbn.jpg)

Current Purple is using 2094C, but we have switched to 2092C for R2 of samples

(https://i.imgur.com/QaKyRRh.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ZuvbQ0y.jpg)

Colors
(https://i.imgur.com/Myep4QV.png)

Color Comparison and color irl:

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

IRL Photo(Taken in 10am sunlight, phone camera)
(https://i.imgur.com/kWOKqVg.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/340IBzH.jpg)

Pricing
(Subjected to change with exchange rate fluctuations)

(https://i.imgur.com/Ek2G4cq.png)
Expected Shipping date: 6 months after groupbuy

Collab

We also have the honor of being the first collab debut with Miroticaps' new Dango Sculpt!
Check out their Instagram by clicking on the image below!

(https://i.imgur.com/hz4GM93.png) (https://www.instagram.com/miroticaps/?hl=en)

(https://i.imgur.com/ZnekYT5.png)
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Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Live August 16 | Collab Announcement!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Tue, 17 August 2021, 05:35:12

The groupbuy is now live in all regions!

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Live August 16 | Collab Announcement!)
Post by: hemlock on Tue, 17 August 2021, 16:00:18

I like the monogatari theme set but was hoping the pricing to be 79 or maybe even 89 for the basekit given that this is a brand new manufacturer. Also 6months seems a bit long given that this is their first keycap set. I understand how other companies have like 8months to 1.5 year wait times given that they have multiple keysets lined up to be manufactured. Just my personal opinion.

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Live August 16 | Collab Announcement!)
Post by: Acedia on Tue, 17 August 2021, 19:38:40

TMNT Branded Keycaps, POG

Set looks amazing, great price, estimated shipment in Q1 '22?? I mean thats an easy sell lol. Love Monogataris (Translator's note : Monogatari means story)

Hoping to perhaps jump in towards the end if finances allow, but best of luck with the GB !

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Live August 16 | Collab Announcement!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Wed, 18 August 2021, 05:52:40

Quote from: hemlock on Tue, 17 August 2021, 16:00:18

I like the monogatari theme set but was hoping the pricing to be 79 or maybe even 89 for the basekit given that this is a brand new manufacturer. Also 6months seems a bit long given that this is their first keycap set. I understand how other companies have like 8months to 1.5 year wait times given that they have multiple keysets lined up to be manufactured. Just my personal opinion.

The base kit is made to support as many common layout as possible.
Unfortunately in order to support the full JIS layout, we have 172 keys in just the base kit, including 5 spacebars. We will also need to fund an entire new mold to create the 4.5u spacebar. This pricing is made with minimum margin. The new mold will also be the part which will take up the most manufacturing time, which will of course, still be shorter than other manufacturers. This is also done with stricter QC than most other new PBT manufacturer too, all of these contribute to needing slightly more lead time and pricing.

Quote from: Acedia on Tue, 17 August 2021, 19:38:40

TMNT Branded Keycaps, POG

Set looks amazing, great price, estimated shipment in Q1 '22?? I mean thats an easy sell lol. Love Monogataris (Translator's note : Monogatari means story)

Hoping to perhaps jump in towards the end if finances allow, but best of luck with the GB !

Thanks for the support. :thumb:

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Live August 16 | Collab Announcement!)
Post by: praystashion on Thu, 19 August 2021, 10:06:11

Killer looking set!
Would've killed for ISO-NorDe :/

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Live August 16 | Collab Announcement!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Wed, 25 August 2021, 06:47:54

Thank you for all your support thus far, I am pleased to announce that we have a healthy launch number! And is currently over 60% to the total MoQ! Thank you so much for the support on the deskmat too!

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

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Week 1 numbers announced! | Groupbuy till 16th of September!)
Post by: BearlyAlive on Wed, 01 September 2021, 06:04:49

I'm really digging the looks of the novelties, can't wait

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Week 1 numbers announced! | Groupbuy till 16th of September!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Fri, 03 September 2021, 09:34:18

Week 2 Update! Quarter of the way left to MOQ!

(https://i.imgur.com/6Zuo70I.png)

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Final Week!| New Renders!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Wed, 08 September 2021, 04:27:51

Final Week! Updated with new renders! Last chance to join the groupbuy!

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Final Week!| New Renders!)
Post by: growler on Wed, 08 September 2021, 06:01:15

Oooof, nearly missed it, getting in......

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Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Final Week!| MOQ met, all kits will be made)
Post by: shawnlyx on Thu, 09 September 2021, 06:07:52

Just want to say that I appreciate all of you who have supported this set! We have reached MOQ without extras as of week 3 and all kits will be made.
The GB is still live for 1 final week until 16th of September 2021, so do check out our vendors if you wanted to join in! :thumb:

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

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Final Week!| MOQ met, all kits will be made!)
Post by: space cowboy on Sat, 11 September 2021, 13:31:24

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

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Final Week!| MOQ met, all kits will be made!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Tue, 14 September 2021, 03:47:41

Final 3 days before groupbuy closes! Thank you all for the amazing support! We will be closing sales at 16th of September depending on vendor timeline!

We have hit MOQ for this set and all kits will be made! If you are interested, do check out our vendors in your preferred region!

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Final 2 days!| MOQ met, all kits will be made!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Wed, 15 September 2021, 04:58:46

Here's some new photos of the real life samples provided by our vendor! Final 2 days, check us out if you haven't yet!

(https://i.imgur.com/YAW4z9n.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/QhuZFFE.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/DLJ71Es.jpg)

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Closed!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Sat, 25 September 2021, 04:07:31

Here is the final numbers with extras! This project have far exceeded my expectations, Thank you all so much for the support!

(https://i.imgur.com/Azd7iRv.png)

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Closed!)
Post by: growler on Sat, 25 September 2021, 05:28:31

Pumped for this

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Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Closed!)
Post by: Hyperdimension on Wed, 24 November 2021, 18:25:43

will there be extras for this?

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Groupbuy Closed!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Thu, 25 November 2021, 00:02:55

Quote from: Hyperdimension on Wed, 24 November 2021, 18:25:43

will there be extras for this?

Yup, there will be extras from all vendors. Will be announcing it here when they drop!

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Extras Preorder now LIVE!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Sat, 25 December 2021, 00:48:02

Merry Christmas everyone! Extras are now live at Vala Supply (https://vala.supply/products/tmt-story)!

Thank you for all the support, wish that you all have a great new year!

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Extras Preorder now LIVE!)
Post by: Kirurame on Sat, 26 February 2022, 03:05:00

Any images of the collab with Miroticaps?

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Extras Preorder now LIVE!)
Post by: growler on Sun, 15 May 2022, 10:12:38

Any news?

Tappity tap tap tap

Title: Re: [GB] TMT Story(Extras Preorder now LIVE!)
Post by: shawnlyx on Sun, 15 May 2022, 11:10:13

Quote from: growler on Sun, 15 May 2022, 10:12:38

Any news?

Tappity tap tap tap

Production and QC completed, still waiting for Shanghai Lockdown to end before shipping it out.