[IC] Mystery Machine in DSA/GMK

[MkLovin]

Hey guys I posted this IC a while ago but is just getting some attention now so I figured I should update the post.  This is the new and updated version of the keyset.  It will most likely be SP DSA or GMK.  If anyone has feedback or ideas for novelties let me know.  I would really appreciate any and all help. 

Just some background, I grew up watching Scooby-Doo and it was my favorite show as a kid. I thought the colors of the Mystery Machine were really cool and I figured it might look good on a keyset.  This is what has become of the set since.  I have had a lot of help from people like Pinecone who have breathed new life into this old project.  I think the biggest and best change from the original was updating the blue to a more vibrant shade.  Anyways guys, thanks for stopping by!

[hwood34]

Man, people have really been coming out with some flashy-ass sets recently. Honestly, I couldn't see myself using anything like that, but some people on here definitely seem to like obnoxiously bright sets like this.

Also, this should probably be in interest checks for future reference

[byker]

Moving to Interest Check subforum 

[MkLovin]

Man, people have really been coming out with some flashy-ass sets recently. Honestly, I couldn't see myself using anything like that, but some people on here definitely seem to like obnoxiously bright sets like this.

Also, this should probably be in interest checks for future reference

Apologies, new to GH so I don't quite know where everything goes.  I will make sure to post there in the future.  And yeah it is pretty bright, I can see how that would be kind of a turn off to some people.  I mean typically I am not a fan of bright sets either but I just really like the colors and it was my favorite TV show as a kid which adds some sentimental value to it.  Thanks for the feedback!

[MkLovin]

Moving to Interest Check subforum 

Now I know where the IC Form is.  Thank you!

[Photekq]

Pls no

[MkLovin]

Pls no

Thanks for the descriptive and informative feedback.  I will make sure to include your revisions in the next version. 

[Pinecone]

I'd centralize the legends and mods with rounded gothic font or something similar like most of SP's DSA sets. Otherwise, love the colors.

[TalkingTree]

You should stick to the proposed logo and have orange legends on green caps for alphas and orange on blue for modifiers.
Also, if tilde is blue, then should also be pipe/backslash, in my opinion.

[need]

Man, people have really been coming out with some flashy-ass sets recently. Honestly, I couldn't see myself using anything like that, but some people on here definitely seem to like obnoxiously bright sets like this.

Also, this should probably be in interest checks for future reference

Me too, rather prefer classic sets

[hwood34]

But seeing how many people like GMK skeletor, there seems to be a market for these sorts of sets

[Pinecone]

You should stick to the proposed logo and have orange legends on green caps for alphas and orange on blue for modifiers.
Also, if tilde is blue, then should also be pipe/backslash, in my opinion.

Wow, that looks pretty hot.

But seeing how many people like GMK skeletor, there seems to be a market for these sorts of sets

You bet there is. I'm in for both.

[William_S_Jones]

I too am a big scooby doo fan. Loved it as a kid & now enjoying it w/ my kids. Count me in & looking forward to your final revision!

[Pinecone]

Not OP obv, but here's a super lazy mock-up I made with TalkingTree's suggestions in mind. I also changed the orange from OAV to OAS.

[TalkingTree]

Not OP obv, but here's a super lazy mock-up I made with TalkingTree's suggestions in mind. I also changed the orange from OAV to OAS.

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Maybe modifiers should be green legends on blue caps, to make a sort of gradient to the alphas.

[Pinecone]

Not OP obv, but here's a super lazy mock-up I made with TalkingTree's suggestions in mind. I also changed the orange from OAV to OAS.

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Maybe modifiers should be green legends on blue caps, to make a sort of gradient to the alphas.

I agree.

[TalkingTree]

Not OP obv, but here's a super lazy mock-up I made with TalkingTree's suggestions in mind. I also changed the orange from OAV to OAS.

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Maybe modifiers should be green legends on blue caps, to make a sort of gradient to the alphas.

I agree.

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That looks much better.
Since you're a volunteer, maybe post a layout for a fullsize board with the Enter key matching Esc?

[grav3serker]

I'm not the biggest fan of bright colors, but with Scooby-Doo being my all time favorite cartoon, I would buy this set for that reason. I can't say no to this

[seville57]

I'm not the biggest fan of bright colors, but with Scooby-Doo being my all time favorite cartoon, I would buy this set for that reason. I can't say no to this

Mine too but I will only buy it in DSA, not a big fan of SA.

One problem, I have a 108 k-board, so I be  missin 4 caps.

[-musubi]

Not OP obv, but here's a super lazy mock-up I made with TalkingTree's suggestions in mind. I also changed the orange from OAV to OAS.

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Maybe modifiers should be green legends on blue caps, to make a sort of gradient to the alphas.

I'd be more interested in this if it was DSA, and using the mockup with green legends on alphas. Not as gaudy but still retains some of its fun colors.

[Niomosy]

Man, people have really been coming out with some flashy-ass sets recently. Honestly, I couldn't see myself using anything like that, but some people on here definitely seem to like obnoxiously bright sets like this.

Also, this should probably be in interest checks for future reference

I'm loving the flashy sets.  A nice break from mundane beige and gray heavy sets out there.

[Pinecone]

OP has been radio silent since his first posts. This might be dead unless someone wants to take over. I might, but currently don't have the time.

[Niomosy]

Probably safe to give it a little bit.  We've seen a few OPs vanish for a bit only to return.  Hana's in that boat right now with the OP having returned and trying to move it forward.  Perhaps this one will do the same.

[Behemothe]

A little too flashy for me, but it would still be pretty cool if you could get the legends printed in The Mystery Machine's font.

[Niomosy]

Not OP obv, but here's a super lazy mock-up I made with TalkingTree's suggestions in mind. I also changed the orange from OAV to OAS.

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Maybe modifiers should be green legends on blue caps, to make a sort of gradient to the alphas.

I agree.

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This one pops.  I like it and OP's 2nd option the most so far.

[derezzed]

Here's the OP's second option with fonts modified to more closely represent Signature Plastic's font size and placement.


OP absolutely nailed the theme with the colorway and I could appreciate it but it wasn't something I would have considered buying. 

I think Pinecone's second mock-up refines the concept into something that probably cannot be improved upon unless novelties are added.



The problem is in designing novelties that don't infringe on Hannah-Barbera's copyright.  Scooby Doo's dog tag would be a great novelty for the OS key but probably can't be used.  I think Mystery Machine would be a great name for this set and, if that is the OP's intent, he should change the title to reflect that.  Yet, as good as this looks on the screen, I can't help but wonder if it would be too colorful for a keyboard.

Also, OP (admgc) of Green Screen was gone for almost a month before coming back and resuming work on his set.  With so many key sets in the pipeline, there's no need to race to the finish line. 

[Pinecone]

Here's the OP's second option with fonts modified to more closely represent Signature Plastic's font size and placement.
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OP absolutely nailed the theme with the colorway and I could appreciate it but it wasn't something I would have considered buying. 

I think Pinecone's second mock-up refines the concept into something that probably cannot be improved upon unless novelties are added.

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The problem is in designing novelties that don't infringe on Hannah-Barbera's copyright.  Scooby Doo's dog tag would be a great novelty for the OS key but probably can't be used.  I think Mystery Machine would be a great name for this set and, if that is the OP's intent, he should change the title to reflect that.  Yet, as good as this looks on the screen, I can't help but wonder if it would be too colorful for a keyboard.

Also, OP (admgc) of Green Screen was gone for almost a month before coming back and resuming work on his set.  With so many key sets in the pipeline, there's no need to race to the finish line.

Thanks! And I agree that novelties and such are all that's needed at this point. I've been away for a little so haven't made a full-size mock-up yet.
I'm still relatively new to the mech scene, so I get a bit impatient (which I realize is a bad habit considering things don't get pushed out around here for months, if not years).
+1 for mystery Machine!

[metalliqaz]

God this makes my eyes bleed

[Pinecone]

God this makes my eyes bleed

Glad to hear you like it!

[FreeCopy]

I immediately thought of this when seeing this bit of news:

Woman in 'Mystery Machine' mini van lead police on pursuit
Suspect still at large

http://www.krcrtv.com/woman-in-mystery-machine-mini-van-lead-police-on-pursuit/38374192

[Pinecone]

I made this using SP's recent grab bags unintentionally, and then I remembered this. Not too bad.

http://imgur.com/a/iBUxy

[SJHL]

Not OP obv, but here's a super lazy mock-up I made with TalkingTree's suggestions in mind. I also changed the orange from OAV to OAS.

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Maybe modifiers should be green legends on blue caps, to make a sort of gradient to the alphas.

I agree.

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I dont know why but I'm liking it.

[Parzival]

It's cute, I'd be down

[Data]

I made this using SP's recent grab bags unintentionally, and then I remembered this. Not too bad.

http://imgur.com/a/iBUxy

Not as bad as I imagined. Hell, we have a He-Man set about to go into production. Might as well try a Scooby-Doo set.

Can we try G. I. Joe or Thundercats next? 

[Pinecone]

Alright, I'm back in full force (sort of). After my inbox died on Reddit from people asking if this set will be real thing, I figure I'll give it a shot. Here's a base kit mock up of what could possibly be "Mystery Machine". Profile unknown since this is preliminary of course, but given how SP's SA queue is too long, we might have to look at other options such as GMK. Discuss! Your opinions will be much appreciated 




COLORS from SP:

Green: VAT
Blue: BBQ (yum)
Orange: OBC



COLORS from GMK:

Green: AE
Blue: UN6037
Orange: V2


In short, the colors of the caps will be identical to my post the other day:


I'll do mock ups for child kits and potential novelties if this gains enough interest 

[MkLovin]

Alright, I'm back in full force (sort of). After my inbox died on Reddit from people asking if this set will be real thing, I figure I'll give it a shot. Here's a base kit mock up of what could possibly be "Mystery Machine". Profile unknown since this is preliminary, of course. Your opinions will be much appreciated 

(Attachment Link)

BOTTOM ROW IS SUPPOSED TO BE R4. My mistake, and I'll go edit it later 


COLORS from SP:

Green: VAT
Blue: BBQ
Orange: OBC

The colors of the caps will be identical to my post the other day:
(Attachment Link)

Now this, needs to happen.  I am going to try to get this out somehow.  I really want this set.

[aptivaboy]

Yes, please make this happen. I love the concept.

[dustigroove]

My first reaction...

Now, I definitely would build a board just for this set.

[Pinecone]

Now this, needs to happen.  I am going to try to get this out somehow.  I really want this set.

Please do 

[mathilda]

Alright, I'm back in full force (sort of). After my inbox died on Reddit from people asking if this set will be real thing, I figure I'll give it a shot. Here's a base kit mock up of what could possibly be "Mystery Machine". Profile unknown since this is preliminary, of course. Your opinions will be much appreciated 

(Attachment Link)


COLORS from SP:

Green: VAT
Blue: BBQ (yum)
Orange: OBC

The colors of the caps will be identical to my post the other day:
(Attachment Link)

I'll do mock ups for child kits and potential novelties if this gains enough interest 

Your mockup look great! Green caps will be better if they're darker a bit.

PS. What is the name of the font used in your mockup?

[thebeae]

I love this! So much want.

[Data]

Alright, I'm back in full force (sort of). After my inbox died on Reddit from people asking if this set will be real thing, I figure I'll give it a shot. Here's a base kit mock up of what could possibly be "Mystery Machine". Profile unknown since this is preliminary, of course. Your opinions will be much appreciated 

(Attachment Link)


COLORS from SP:

Green: VAT
Blue: BBQ (yum)
Orange: OBC

The colors of the caps will be identical to my post the other day:
(Attachment Link)

I'll do mock ups for child kits and potential novelties if this gains enough interest 

Jenkies

[Pinecone]

I love this! So much want.

Thanks for the support 

Your mockup look great! Green caps will be better if they're darker a bit.

PS. What is the name of the font used in your mockup?

Colors are still tentative and since SP's SA queue is so damn long (I heard the rest of 2016 is already booked), might have to switch to GMK or wait forever.
Font used is Gotham Rounded.

Jenkies

Zoinks!

[MkLovin]

I love this! So much want.

Thanks for the support 

Your mockup look great! Green caps will be better if they're darker a bit.

PS. What is the name of the font used in your mockup?

Colors are still tentative and since SP's SA queue is so damn long (I heard the rest of 2016 is already booked), might have to switch to GMK or wait forever.
Font used is Gotham Rounded.

Jenkies

Zoinks!

Yeah there is no way that this can be SA and get here in a reasonable time.  It could be DSA or GMK.  I would be in favor of GMK.

[Pinecone]

Yeah there is no way that this can be SA and get here in a reasonable time.  It could be DSA or GMK.  I would be in favor of GMK.

I'm for DSA or GMK as well. You should update the OP and add the new images at the top (don't delete the old images, so people can see the progress that was made ) and change the title to something more enticing, if you have the permissions. I updated my OP post with GMK color codes.

[limitz]

But seeing how many people like GMK skeletor, there seems to be a market for these sorts of sets

I agree, I was a Skeletor buyer. For me, I'm just looking for something different. Colored mods + colored alphas on white can get boring sometimes. Although I have some decently colored SA/DSA sets, I like keysets that are bolder and a bit adventurous.

[MkLovin]

Yeah there is no way that this can be SA and get here in a reasonable time.  It could be DSA or GMK.  I would be in favor of GMK.

I'm for DSA or GMK as well. You should update the OP and add the new images at the top (don't delete the old images, so people can see the progress that was made ) and change the title to something more enticing, if you have the permissions. I updated my OP post with GMK color codes.

Yeah that would be a good idea.  I will update the post right now.  I really like the way the set is going and I think it would be really nice in DSA.  I dunno about interest though, it is kind of hard to gauge.  I don't really want to make another reddit IC post for a little bit so I might put this on hold for a month or so just to wait for everything to calm down and then run the IC.  I really want to make the set happen so I am definitely not going to give up on it.  I think updating the blue was a really good idea and it makes the set pop a lot more.  I think DSA is the way to go too.  That way you don't get anyone saying "Its just Troubled minds and Pulse" since it will be in a different profile and plus the legends are completely different and the orange is great.  Anyways, I think that is the game plan as of now.  I don't really want to just spam the sub with tons of IC's all the time, that will just create less interest. 

[limitz]

Yeah there is no way that this can be SA and get here in a reasonable time.  It could be DSA or GMK.  I would be in favor of GMK.

I'm for DSA or GMK as well. You should update the OP and add the new images at the top (don't delete the old images, so people can see the progress that was made ) and change the title to something more enticing, if you have the permissions. I updated my OP post with GMK color codes.

Yeah that would be a good idea.  I will update the post right now.  I really like the way the set is going and I think it would be really nice in DSA.  I dunno about interest though, it is kind of hard to gauge.  I don't really want to make another reddit IC post for a little bit so I might put this on hold for a month or so just to wait for everything to calm down and then run the IC.  I really want to make the set happen so I am definitely not going to give up on it.  I think updating the blue was a really good idea and it makes the set pop a lot more.  I think DSA is the way to go too.  That way you don't get anyone saying "Its just Troubled minds and Pulse" since it will be in a different profile and plus the legends are completely different and the orange is great.  Anyways, I think that is the game plan as of now.  I don't really want to just spam the sub with tons of IC's all the time, that will just create less interest.

As for profile, GMK could be interesting, but their colors are limited.

What about SP DCS? I know there are some detractors for DCS, but done well, it could be done with bolder colors than GMK, and with better prices. SP's wider range of colors could match the Mystery Machine better. Furthermore, there hasn't been a DCS buy in a while, maybe time to revisit the profile again?

[Pinecone]

But seeing how many people like GMK skeletor, there seems to be a market for these sorts of sets

I agree, I was a Skeletor buyer. For me, I'm just looking for something different. Colored mods + colored alphas on white can get boring sometimes. Although I have some decently colored SA/DSA sets, I like keysets that are bolder and a bit adventurous.

Likewise! I can only throw so much money at boring "classic" black/white/grey/beige sets, so having something different and bold is great, in my opinion.

Yeah there is no way that this can be SA and get here in a reasonable time.  It could be DSA or GMK.  I would be in favor of GMK.

I'm for DSA or GMK as well. You should update the OP and add the new images at the top (don't delete the old images, so people can see the progress that was made ) and change the title to something more enticing, if you have the permissions. I updated my OP post with GMK color codes.

Yeah that would be a good idea.  I will update the post right now.  I really like the way the set is going and I think it would be really nice in DSA.  I dunno about interest though, it is kind of hard to gauge.  I don't really want to make another reddit IC post for a little bit so I might put this on hold for a month or so just to wait for everything to calm down and then run the IC.  I really want to make the set happen so I am definitely not going to give up on it.  I think updating the blue was a really good idea and it makes the set pop a lot more.  I think DSA is the way to go too.  That way you don't get anyone saying "Its just Troubled minds and Pulse" since it will be in a different profile and plus the legends are completely different and the orange is great.  Anyways, I think that is the game plan as of now.  I don't really want to just spam the sub with tons of IC's all the time, that will just create less interest. 

You do what you think is best. You're spearheading this set. I'm just getting the ball rolling I think for now we can leave the profile open to what people feel like they want, DSA VS GMK. Both manufacturers have the colors we want.

In regards to people possibly saying "Its just Troubled minds and Pulse", I disagree. There's only so many colors to use and there's already a long-debated colorway ownership dealio, so I don't think it'll be an issue. Besides, this isn't some arbitrary design. There's pre-existing inspiration from it (Rooby rooby roo!)

[Pinecone]

As for profile, GMK could be interesting, but their colors are limited.

What about SP DCS? I know there are some detractors for DCS, but done well, it could be done with bolder colors than GMK, and with better prices. SP's wider range of colors could match the Mystery Machine better. Furthermore, there hasn't been a DCS buy in a while, maybe time to revisit the profile again?

That is a possibility. I think we're keeping our options open so that could definitely be in the fold, if people like the idea. I personally dislike DCS  ) )