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Title: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 23 August 2019, 20:53:21


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

     
Attention, All You Beautiful People, Spring of 2020 is Quickly Approaching!

- The time of HOT, HUMID, and VIBRANT Sunny days.  And with that heavy heat, comes the foods that never taste as sweet as they do in these coming months.

- Second, only to the blessing that is watermelon, is the sweet, frosty, and creamy delight known as [Generic Brand] Frozen Yogurt.  The soft, subtle, and satisfying frozen dairy treat.


     Can you feel the rush of cool air as you enter the shop?

     Can you taste the bright, sweet and tangy toppings?

     Can you feel the wallet-shearing-pain of heading to the cashier to weigh your 4.8kg Cup of Perfection that you spent 36 minutes carefully piling as many crushed Kit-Kats onto as possible?

     It's enough to make your sweet tooth tingle right now...




This is

(https://i.imgur.com/35IyLjL.png)




Details!

Who Will Be Manufacturing Fro.Yo?

GMK - electronic design gmbh

• High-Quality, Thick, Double Shot ABS Keycaps

Group Buy Dates:

• GROUP BUY STARTS: August 10th, 2019
• GROUP BUY ENDS: September 9th, 2019

**Expected Ship Date of Late-January 2020
**Accounting Some Room For Color Matching so it may be sooner if we get lucky in that process.

Vendors:

• US: Kingly-Keys.xyz (https://kingly-keys.xyz/)

• EU: CandyKeys.com (https://candykeys.com/)

• Asia: Zfrontier.com (https://en.zfrontier.com/)

MOQ Numbers:

*Teal=FINAL Numbers  (Updated 9/11/19)

• Shoppe Kit (Base) MOQ - 373 / 250

Juniors Kit (40's) FAILED/CANCELLED

• Cashiers Kit (NumPad) MOQ - 107 / 100

• Sprinkles Kit (Spacebars & Int.) MOQ - 105 / 100



Kit Pricing:

• Shoppe Kit (Base) - $135.00 USD

• Juniors Kit (40’s) - $115.00 USD

• Cashier Kit (NumPad) - $42.00 USD

• Sprinkles Kit (Spacebars & Int.) - $36.00 USD




Kits!:

Shoppe Kit - (Base)

$135.00 USD
(https://i.imgur.com/yabSPwT.jpg)

Juniors Kit - (Stand-Alone 40's Kit)

$115.00 USD
(https://i.imgur.com/Gy4emLU.jpg)

Cashier Kit - (NumPad)

$42.00 USD
(https://i.imgur.com/buZe6rn.jpg)

Sprinkles Kit- (International Compatibility and Blanks/Space bars)

$36.00 USD
(https://i.imgur.com/P7OQNjw.jpg)



Colors of Fro.Yo:

• Big Focus Render of Fro.Yo Colors-

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

• [PANTONE Color Samples]

(https://i.imgur.com/qot1BiG.jpg)
*Spacebar (L9)

-   2345 C
-   312 C
-   3395 C
-   2088 C

• [GMK Stock Colors:]

(https://i.imgur.com/TDZm1rC.jpg)
-   L9
-   2B
-   N6



Renders:
*Note: Please remember that renders are to help us all get a better sense of the sets real-world look. And just like in real life, differences in light, environment, angles, and temperatures all play into how a set actually is perceived (Whether through a lens or through our own eyes). Please take all renders with that open perception. Further clarification will come if samples are obtainable and more diversity in renders is presented. :)

Stunningly Creamy Renders

KBDFans Tofu (Yellow Powder Coat) - Render By Abec13
(https://i.imgur.com/6IYbI00.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ErRBzK0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/YPVZR4z.jpg)

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


RAMA M60-A (HAZE) - Render By Janglad
(https://i.imgur.com/nKtqG1j.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/K1Dedsf.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/jMP5zCs.jpg)



Satisfaction 75 - Render by Abec13


(https://i.imgur.com/pueRy96.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/qHF3g5c.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/55YmuUj.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/IQotR3K.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/mEg5tZO.png)



TMO-50 (Retro Refrigerator) - Render by Abec13


(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/582116167855112193/589663902229463050/TMO_50_FRO.YO_2019-Jun-16_03-28-46AM-000_CustomizedView18564231962_png.png)

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/582116167855112193/589653965352861702/TMO_50_FRO.YO_2019-Jun-16_02-53-40AM-000_CustomizedView8951155608_png.png)

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/582116167855112193/589653970407129118/TMO_50_FRO.YO_2019-Jun-16_02-55-13AM-000_CustomizedView27268301624_png.png)

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/582116167855112193/589665343245385756/TMO_50_FRO.YO_2019-Jun-16_03-55-29AM-000_CustomizedView7851708862_png.png)




Update: January 21st, 2020

Okay I know everyone has been wondering about Fro.Yo so here is where we are at.

After Fro.Yo finished there were some communication issues and finalization of everything took much longer than I initially expected.  This is the first time I have ever ran a big buy within my single-man business and storefront and I was worried about doing everything absolutely correct for obvious reasons.

It’s now January and to be as translucent as I can be, I sat on different issues with shipping and internal business specifics that shouldn’t have been sat on for the length they did. Everything has now been finalized, invoices and extras have been paid for and GMK should be getting me Color samples in 2-3 weeks. 

Assuming all goes well in these Samples and the congestion GMK is surly dealing with right now isn’t too grand, I can’t give a Shipping date of any sooner than roughly May 2020.



I’ve learned an incredible amount from this buy and I don’t know if I’ll be doing more Keyset Gbs in the future but if I do I know that I will be infinitely more comfortable and confident in the process.

Almost all of the delays have been directly in-fault due to something on my end specifically. All external proxy vendors have been equally incredibly patient and tolerant of my ignorance during this GB and no frustration should be put on them in any way.



Anyone wishing to receive a refund from Kingly-Keys please contact me directly on Discord: @The_Royal#3000 and we can deal with that immediately.

 Thank you to everyone for there patience and I hope to keep bringing you guys continually better and better products, experiences, and support within our community and our exciting hobby.




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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 23 August 2019, 20:54:46
LATEST UPDATES:
(click “more” for previous updates)

Update - August 19th, 2020:

Per Gabriele@GMK,

Quote
Yes, we are still on track [For First Week oF September Shipping]. We might even be able to get it out on Friday, August 28th.

I assume sets will reach CandyKeys first but I’m not sure. They may send some or all of my sets (Kingly-Keys) first since I am the GB origin.

In Any case, after sets arrive to me it should only take me a few days to get them all out with the lower amount.

More

GMK Fro.Yo
2-Week Update Numbers Complete with Proxies:

Base: *68 (250 MOQ)

40's: *24  (150 MOQ)

Numpad: *18(100 MOQ)

Spacebars & Int: *24 (100 MOQ)

*(Not Including Extras)

No not bad on the base kit, but not great.  Slow start but Im very confident at least the Base kit will hit that GB mark come Sept. 10th.
Im going to be putting in a lot of effort on the Promotional Front.  But not to the spamming extent.  Either people will buy, or it just wont make it this time.

LETS MAKE THIS LAST 2 WEEKS A GOOD ONE GUYS!  :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:



Update May 15th, 2020:

• Samples Arrived

• Colors, Approved!

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/710951932876947497/710952567819075715/image0.jpg)



Update June 22nd, 2020:

I received A Response Back From Gabriele of GMK This Morning to a request for estimate on production completion.

Quote From Email:
Quote
I regret to say that this week we are not able to give you a time frame (estimated week of delivery) yet. I expect to do so in 2 weeks.

 

To give you an explanation:

 

We are experiencing delays from our material supplier. Due to Covid-19 they were closed and are now delayed with shipping out material to their customers.

So all our shipments are delayed.

 

We sincerely regret these circumstances and all the inconveniences, frustration this causes for all parties involved.

Be assured, we are trying our best to move it along as fast and as best as possible.

 

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

 

Best,

Gabriele

So give or take 2weeks till we get a date. But I feel excited on this response cause that means we are right in line for our fulfillment!

Hate that it’s been so long. Thank you to everyone who has remained so patient together.



Update July 14th, 2020:

Got an email this morning from GMK. I’ve seen a lot of sets have a big setback and unfortunately Fro.Yo is among that group.

Our official queued shipping date from GMK is all kits will be shipped out of the factory (given no further (COVID 19) delays):

September 4th, 2020

So not as soon as expected but at least we have an official date now. Almost an exact 1 Year turn-around.

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: fcoury on Fri, 23 August 2019, 20:59:55
Yes please
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: nasp on Fri, 23 August 2019, 21:31:37
What a chill set. Good luck with the GB  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: mrpetrov on Fri, 23 August 2019, 21:54:19
In! Folks, don't live with the regret of passing this up like you did with Shoko. Killer set this.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 23 August 2019, 22:05:10
I Love all of you lol

FRO.YO WILL PLEASE THE MASSES!

Let’s do this people...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: bthezebra on Fri, 23 August 2019, 22:14:14
Too cool of a set to pass up
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: yaya on Sun, 25 August 2019, 12:39:46
In for base and numpad
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: smittysteve on Sun, 25 August 2019, 18:37:08
Too cool of a set to pass up

Couldn’t agree more - pulled the trigger last night. The more I looked, the more I started digging it. Can imagine it looking great and picking up colors from a variety of board colors.

Hope it picks up some steam - jump on in folks.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: txclack on Mon, 26 August 2019, 15:31:33
L9 is a great base color, hoping this one hits MOQ
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: ilemondrop on Mon, 26 August 2019, 21:30:26
I kind of just assume all group buys go through for some reason, so seeing those MOQ got me a little worried. This kit looks so dope, crossing my fingers this goes through.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: Full on Wed, 28 August 2019, 11:05:16
How is the numbers for this looking now?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 28 August 2019, 11:45:54
How is the numbers for this looking now?

Ill have an official big update on numbers this Friday or Saturday but I do have great news! For the Base Kit anyway.

My Store Numbers went from 24 to 129 Base Kit Orders!!!

So that brings us to a total of 178 Base Kits (not including extras)!

Which is great. Base Kit should have no problem hitting MOQ. But Child kits may not make it unfortunately :(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: Slash Emperor on Wed, 28 August 2019, 11:48:32
I kind of just assume all group buys go through for some reason, so seeing those MOQ got me a little worried. This kit looks so dope, crossing my fingers this goes through.

It's a crazy busy month for GMK GBs, with 7 GMK sets (10 if you count alpha kits/mod kits and the M_ss_ng Keys adapter) all running, so it can be tough for GBs. I'm planning on hopping in, but haven't hopped in this yet, myself, to give my wallet a little breather, so I feel this.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: mrpetrov on Wed, 28 August 2019, 12:05:46
How is the numbers for this looking now?

Ill have an official big update on numbers this Friday or Saturday but I do have great news! For the Base Kit anyway.

My Store Numbers went from 24 to 129 Base Kit Orders!!!

So that brings us to a total of 178 Base Kits (not including extras)!

Which is great. Base Kit should have no problem hitting MOQ. But Child kits may not make it unfortunately :(

That's terrific news, thanks a lot for the update!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: sagadoi on Thu, 29 August 2019, 08:22:31
Good news and congratulations
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: art3mis on Fri, 30 August 2019, 09:34:15
I hope the Spacebars & Int kit hits MOQ, need my ISO  :cool:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: idlemao on Sun, 01 September 2019, 14:48:46
Sad for the child kits, I hope they make it

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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: 2-Week Group Buy UPDATE!
Post by: Vyndem on Tue, 03 September 2019, 09:46:11
Can we get an update on the numbers? I'm kinda worried  :(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 03 September 2019, 10:01:28
GMK Fro.Yo
Final-Week Update On Numbers Complete with Proxies:

Base: *221 (250 MOQ)

40's: *25  (150 MOQ) (RIP 40’s)

Numpad: *40(100 MOQ)

Spacebars & Int: *36 (100 MOQ)

*(Not Including Extras)

After a rocky start, the Base Kit is looking just fine for MOQ! With extras we are a-okay! Child kits still are in a bit of a rough area but that’s just how it sometimes.

So happy to at least get a little bit of Fro.Yo into production :)

Thank you so much to those who have supported this set in the midst of the **chaos** of keysets this month.

It’s been one for the record books for sure.

Last Week to join the Oliva/Serika Market Set of 2020 - GMK Fro.Yo
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: bthezebra on Tue, 03 September 2019, 21:39:36
Already got my sets! Hoping this has a last minute surge.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: Aznguyen316 on Thu, 05 September 2019, 09:12:28
crap.. I won a ETF PS3 Confectioner's Sugar raffle last night I feel like this set would go well with that lol

(https://scontent-mia3-1.cdninstagram.com/vp/632d896078af17111dfc760817be034b/5E124B63/t51.2885-15/sh0.08/e35/s750x750/70385508_2473263102889264_1243175266609387841_n.jpg?_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.cdninstagram.com)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: dwarflemur on Thu, 05 September 2019, 12:11:49
Already got my sets! Hoping this has a last minute surge.
im already in too, I dunno about a surge with the seemingly zero advertising this set has had....
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: The_Royal on Thu, 05 September 2019, 12:35:34
Already got my sets! Hoping this has a last minute surge.
im already in too, I dunno about a surge with the seemingly zero advertising this set has had....

Aint that the truth! lol

I wanted to really push this before it all started...but this is my first GB and I decided I just wanted to "test" the waters of the process.

It says a lot about the set that the base is doing pretty decent with almost zero advertising!

If I was doing this for profit I would defiantly be pushing it a lot harder.  But that's not what its all about! :)



Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: poolside on Thu, 05 September 2019, 16:15:13
I want my numpad. The froyo shoppe needs a cashier!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: dwarflemur on Thu, 05 September 2019, 17:42:02
Already got my sets! Hoping this has a last minute surge.
im already in too, I dunno about a surge with the seemingly zero advertising this set has had....

Aint that the truth! lol

I wanted to really push this before it all started...but this is my first GB and I decided I just wanted to "test" the waters of the process.

It says a lot about the set that the base is doing pretty decent with almost zero advertising!

If I was doing this for profit I would defiantly be pushing it a lot harder.  But that's not what its all about! :)

Fair, but it's pretty sad to see the spacebars sitting at 36/100 when I really would have liked that kit...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: dwarflemur on Thu, 05 September 2019, 18:27:46
Still though, congrats on getting the base kit, it's gonna be awesome
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: trg1234 on Sun, 08 September 2019, 21:23:46
Updates on numbers as we get towards the end?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: 2QT2BSTR8 on Mon, 09 September 2019, 01:47:04
Updates on numbers as we get towards the end?

From a couple days ago on the 40% discord...

• Base Kit: 312

• 40’s Kit: 41

• NumPad Kit: 86

• Spacebars & Int: 83
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: Aznguyen316 on Mon, 09 September 2019, 18:05:51
And I joined. Last minute but I’m in for a base kit. Best of luck on the rest of this GB!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: idlemao on Mon, 09 September 2019, 18:15:31
Ordered the base kit and spacebars

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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: yaya on Wed, 11 September 2019, 10:01:53
Final numbers?  What made it, what didn't?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: Final-Week UPDATE!
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 11 September 2019, 12:05:35
Final numbers?  What made it, what didn't?

ZFRONTIER will be open for a few more days since they joined later than CandyKeys and I.

So sometime next week I’ll have all the final tally’s. I still have quite a few order adjustments and cancellations that keep coming in.

Sorry for the delay. The Fro.Yo Chat within the 40% Discord is the best place to see the fastest updates:

https://discord.gg/Ty2QQjW
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (US Orders Closed) (Asia Proxy Time Extended)
Post by: SwordLaker on Tue, 24 September 2019, 15:45:07
Is there an ETA for the refunds of the Juniors Kits? I have received nothing after all these weeks.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (US Orders Closed) (Asia Proxy Time Extended)
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 24 September 2019, 18:11:37
Is there an ETA for the refunds of the Juniors Kits? I have received nothing after all these weeks.

I just received the final numbers from Candy-Keys this afternoon.

So now, All Kingly-Keys Refunds will be processed tonight and tomorrow morning! I apologize about the wait!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (US Orders Closed) (Asia Proxy Time Extended)
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 25 September 2019, 08:19:21
All Kingly-Keys Fro.Yo Juniors Orders have been refunded. If there is any issue please Contact me.

Awaiting on response from GMK now!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (Closed) (Final Numbers/Waiting On Invoices)
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 25 September 2019, 08:37:52
Final Numbers:

- Base: 373

- NumPad: 107

- Spacebars & Int: 105



Happy that most kits hit out MOQ and Huge S/O to Mike At Novelkeys for Reaching out to help us hit MOQ on some things.

Excited to see the first samples!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (Closed) (Final Numbers/Waiting On Invoices)
Post by: WifeIsGoddess on Fri, 06 December 2019, 09:23:26
Any updates? What about color samples? Other GMK sets are experiencing a series of delays. How about this?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (Closed) (Final Numbers/Waiting On Invoices)
Post by: ilemondrop on Fri, 06 December 2019, 14:59:49
Yea an update would be rad, even if its just waiting in queue for production.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (Closed) (Final Numbers/Waiting On Invoices)
Post by: Aznguyen316 on Sat, 11 January 2020, 22:20:31
Update? in production queue?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (Closed) (Final Numbers/Waiting On Invoices)
Post by: WifeIsGoddess on Sat, 18 January 2020, 11:09:28
Compared to other GB, the lack of information about Fro.Yo is appalling.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (Closed) (Final Numbers/Waiting On Invoices)
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 21 January 2020, 20:45:19
Update: January 21st, 2020

Okay I know everyone has been wondering about Fro.Yo so here is where we are at.

After Fro.Yo finished there were some communication issues and finalization of everything took much longer than I initially expected.  This is the first time I have ever ran a big buy within my single-man business and storefront and I was worried about doing everything absolutely correct for obvious reasons.

It’s now January and to be as translucent as I can be, I sat on different issues with shipping and internal business specifics that shouldn’t have been sat on for the length they did. Everything has now been finalized, invoices and extras have been paid for and GMK should be getting me Color samples in 2-3 weeks. 

Assuming all goes well in these Samples and the congestion GMK is surly dealing with right now isn’t too grand, I can’t give a Shipping date of any sooner than roughly May 2020.



I’ve learned an incredible amount from this buy and I don’t know if I’ll be doing more Keyset Gbs in the future but if I do I know that I will be infinitely more comfortable and confident in the process.

Almost all of the delays have been directly in-fault due to something on my end specifically. All external proxy vendors have been equally incredibly patient and tolerant of my ignorance during this GB and no frustration should be put on them in any way.



Anyone wishing to receive a refund from Kingly-Keys please contact me directly on Discord: @The_Royal#3000 and we can deal with that immediately.

 Thank you to everyone for there patience and I hope to keep bringing you guys continually better and better products, experiences, and support within our community and our exciting hobby.



Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: kenkaneki on Wed, 22 January 2020, 05:59:11
Will every vendor have extras?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: ilemondrop on Wed, 22 January 2020, 08:33:14
Aight dope, thanks for the update. I have 0 issues waiting, I appreciate the dead-pan honesty.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: sickleboom on Mon, 02 March 2020, 18:01:38
Any updates so far?  ;D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: Full on Mon, 02 March 2020, 18:19:09
Just remembered this, whats going on her?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: The_Royal on Mon, 02 March 2020, 18:44:17
Any updates so far?  ;D

Just remembered this, whats going on her?

I Emailed GMK to check on the status.  We should be getting approval evaluation on samples in a week or two.  :thumb:

(Note: Still Waiting on reply from GMK)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: The Equals D on Tue, 03 March 2020, 10:59:37
Any updates so far?  ;D

Just remembered this, whats going on her?

I Emailed GMK to check on the status.  We should be getting approval evaluation on samples in a week or two.  :thumb:

(Note: Still Waiting on reply from GMK)

cool, ty for keeping us updated
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: bthezebra on Tue, 03 March 2020, 14:31:37
Thank you for the quick response Royal!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: sickleboom on Thu, 05 March 2020, 22:13:17
yeah thanks for the update royal! looking forward to this :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: jackiecanev2 on Wed, 25 March 2020, 10:41:51
Not sure if this is the right place, but if anyone’s changed their mind on a NA order I’d love to take one over.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: DuellM on Fri, 27 March 2020, 22:46:57
Any chance there will be extras available after this ships?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: Full on Sat, 28 March 2020, 07:18:09
NK bought out the MOQ so fairly sure there will be a bunch of extras up after this ships
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [January Update]
Post by: The_Royal on Mon, 06 April 2020, 09:25:51
Update (April 6th, 2020):

Quote from Gabriele at GMK-

Quote
We are experiencing some unusual delay from our color material supplier, so I don’t have an ETA yet for you. I expect a few more weeks. I am sorry that this is taking so long. We are working on this, to get this bottleneck solved.

As soon as I got more information, I will let you know.

 

Thank you for your patience.

 

Best,

Gabriele

And here is our New box design for the refreshed GMK Banderoles:

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

Thanks for the support guys. At this rate maybe we will get our Summer time themed set just around the time of Summer lol

I'll let you know when anything starts moving
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [April 6th Update]
Post by: crappyfella on Sat, 11 April 2020, 12:28:41
thanks for the updates man

was wondering if there's a discord or something to join for updates?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [April 6th Update]
Post by: The_Royal on Sat, 11 April 2020, 13:35:36
thanks for the updates man

was wondering if there's a discord or something to join for updates?

Not currently.  Here is where everything that I know will be posted and updated accordingly.

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [April 6th Update]
Post by: AdrianMan on Wed, 13 May 2020, 22:47:46
Heya, ant updates on this ?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [April 6th Update]
Post by: The_Royal on Thu, 14 May 2020, 00:08:04
Honestly Nothing. GMK hasn’t gotten back to me yet on our sample production.

Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [April 6th Update]
Post by: The_Royal on Thu, 14 May 2020, 00:11:43
Honestly Nothing. GMK hasn’t gotten back to me yet on our sample production.



Okay Wow...lol

I was about to send them another email at this very moment and I have an email from GMK with a FedEx tracking number of the samples!!!

Samples arrive This Friday!!!


Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 15 May 2020, 15:35:56
Update May 15th, 2020:

• Samples Arrived

• Colors, Approved!

(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/710951932876947497/710952567819075715/image0.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: The_Royal on Fri, 15 May 2020, 15:38:02
I’ll get some more sample pics when the sun actually comes out lol
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: Kohsta on Sat, 16 May 2020, 10:13:02
Yay!!!  :D from here to shipping any estimate? Thanks Royal <3
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: dwarflemur on Mon, 01 June 2020, 10:33:21
What happened to this set? Is it real? 8008 was the same month iirc and shipped quite some time ago...
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: The_Royal on Mon, 01 June 2020, 10:51:59
What happened to this set? Is it real? 8008 was the same month iirc and shipped quite some time ago...

There were some issues Following the GB that I addressed in a few comments here around December.

Samples have been approved and we are set for production but GMK hasn't given me a date yet. But I hope it's soon cause I'm as excited for this set as everyone else!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: dwarflemur on Mon, 01 June 2020, 13:41:37
Ah okay cool, thanks, I hadn't really been following the thread and didn't see any recent updates.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: ilemondrop on Mon, 01 June 2020, 22:06:43
hey, great news! very pumped.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: Mandon on Sat, 06 June 2020, 12:49:43
can we get thethe set in summer ?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: The_Royal on Sat, 06 June 2020, 13:30:48
It’s looking like that lol.

I realistically I Imagine July-Ish Shipping from GMK but They haven’t even given me an actual date.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: ilemondrop on Wed, 10 June 2020, 21:28:59
Yea, they've been insanely busy. Not a good financial sign, but I've got like 5 GMK sets on the way and they're all in a similar limbo state.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [SAMPLES APPROVED!!!]
Post by: AdrianMan on Fri, 19 June 2020, 01:21:29
Any updates ?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [In Production Queue]
Post by: The_Royal on Mon, 22 June 2020, 10:28:06
Update June 22nd, 2020:

I received A Response Back From Gabriele of GMK This Morning to a request for estimate on production completion.

Quote From Email:
Quote
I regret to say that this week we are not able to give you a time frame (estimated week of delivery) yet. I expect to do so in 2 weeks.

 

To give you an explanation:

 

We are experiencing delays from our material supplier. Due to Covid-19 they were closed and are now delayed with shipping out material to their customers.

So all our shipments are delayed.

 

We sincerely regret these circumstances and all the inconveniences, frustration this causes for all parties involved.

Be assured, we are trying our best to move it along as fast and as best as possible.

 

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

 

Best,

Gabriele

So give or take 2weeks till we get a date. But I feel excited on this response cause that means we are right in line for our fulfillment!

Hate that it’s been so long. Thank you to everyone who has remained so patient together.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [In Production Queue]
Post by: fatpolomanjr on Tue, 23 June 2020, 00:31:48
Ah, **** I need this set. I have the perfect thing to go with it, but alas it did not exist during the group buy. X(

Would be awesome if there were extras. Otherwise, to the aftermarket I go.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [In Production Queue]
Post by: The_Royal on Tue, 14 July 2020, 11:02:24
Update July 14th, 2020:

Got an email this morning from GMK. I’ve seen a lot of sets have a big setback and unfortunately Fro.Yo is among that group.

Our official queued shipping date from GMK is all kits will be shipped out of the factory (given no further (COVID 19) delays):

September 4th, 2020

So not as soon as expected but at least we have an official date now. Almost an exact 1 Year turn-around.

I’ll let everyone know if that date changes (sooner or later) at all in the mean time.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [Shipping Date Received!]
Post by: . on Thu, 16 July 2020, 06:56:48
Damn. 12 months. Thanks for the update!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [Shipping Date Received!]
Post by: sickleboom on Fri, 17 July 2020, 13:48:44
Still one of my most anticipated keycap sets from 2019. Looking forward to it!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [Shipping Date Received!]
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 19 August 2020, 08:38:36
Update - August 19th, 2020:

Per Gabriele@GMK,

Quote
Yes, we are still on track [For First Week oF September Shipping]. We might even be able to get it out on Friday, August 28th.

I assume sets will reach CandyKeys first but I’m not sure. They may send some or all of my sets (Kingly-Keys) first since I am the GB origin.

In Any case, after sets arrive to me it should only take me a few days to get them all out with the lower amount.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [Shipping Date Received!]
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 19 August 2020, 08:42:00
Regarding Extras:

All big buyers (Kingly-Keys, Novelkeys, Zfrontier and CandyKeys) will all have extras that will go live on their own terms. Don’t bother the vendors please lol.

They will, I’m sure, announce when those will be ready for sale
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [Shipping Date Received!]
Post by: ilemondrop on Thu, 20 August 2020, 08:07:12
Update - August 19th, 2020:

Per Gabriele@GMK,

Quote
Yes, we are still on track [For First Week oF September Shipping]. We might even be able to get it out on Friday, August 28th.

I assume sets will reach CandyKeys first but I’m not sure. They may send some or all of my sets (Kingly-Keys) first since I am the GB origin.

In Any case, after sets arrive to me it should only take me a few days to get them all out with the lower amount.

Hey thanks for the swift and consistent updates lately, it's super appreciated! I'll be in line for your next GB!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [AUGUST UPDATE]
Post by: The_Royal on Wed, 26 August 2020, 10:12:24
Update - August 26th, 2020:

I should be picking up US Fro.Yo orders tomorrow, provided these new tariffs and import forms are processed in a timely manner.

US Orders will begin shipping this Friday (8/28/20)



Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [Shipping Orders 8/28]
Post by: . on Thu, 27 August 2020, 05:47:55
Just received my shipping notification from CK :D
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: The_Royal on Thu, 27 August 2020, 20:20:07
Update - Pre-Shipping Photo Op.

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/529309006494171137/748701634372042862/image0.jpg)

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/529309006494171137/748701671822983299/image0.jpg)

Lookin HOT
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: The_Royal on Thu, 27 August 2020, 20:24:29
Also a moment of silence for Juniors Kit... May You Rest in Peace

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/527180441950617615/710334646818177024/image0.jpg)

you had a good fight.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: dommyy13 on Fri, 28 August 2020, 02:20:47
looks great, can't wait to receive mine!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo: (CONCLUDED) - [Shipping Date Received!]
Post by: Rhammer14 on Sat, 29 August 2020, 20:04:35
Regarding Extras:

All big buyers (Kingly-Keys, Novelkeys, Zfrontier and CandyKeys) will all have extras that will go live on their own terms. Don’t bother the vendors please lol.

They will, I’m sure, announce when those will be ready for sale

Will the extras for your site (Kingly-Keys) be announced on this thread, or elsewhere? I looked on the website for an email update subscription but had no luck. Hoping I can pick this set up, looks great  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: senryo on Fri, 04 September 2020, 11:43:23
looks very nice on picture, don't seem to have a fall off from renders like a lot of other sets released in the similar window do.

I'm happy I was on board and hope to receive it in person asap!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: . on Fri, 04 September 2020, 15:26:01
(https://i.redd.it/7ttmqxm0vrk51.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: fatpolomanjr on Tue, 22 September 2020, 01:04:56
Manage to snag some extras from Novelkeys. Been wanting to mix this set and artisan for a while now.

(https://i.imgur.com/8Awepe1.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/0BgSUKJ.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: Helldrop on Sat, 26 September 2020, 06:40:36
[attachimg=1]

Got mine. Thanks for getting this dope caps.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: TheBlackHammer on Sat, 26 September 2020, 18:50:06
Is there going to be extras or did I miss these already?


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Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: verity on Sat, 26 September 2020, 18:51:22
Is there going to be extras or did I miss these already?


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Novelkeys extras ran a bit less than 2 weeks ago, and zFrontier sold out instantly this morning. Not sure about the other vendors.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Fro.Yo:(FIN) - [PICTURE TIME]
Post by: Dmitri on Tue, 28 March 2023, 22:26:58
R2