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(https://i.imgur.com/iPZyvEZ.png)
Renders
Outdoors feat. fireflies in various lighting:
(https://i.imgur.com/e4r8rdn.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Hoq17y4.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ao4JrsU.png)
Indoors, sunlit office:
(https://i.imgur.com/o93b0jy.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/QNCHfCs.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/5oMOgmz.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/D6mEOZJ.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/88W6ZyA.png)
Misc - various lighting
(https://i.imgur.com/sjuKs9q.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/lZMOFpQ.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/AVboE3D.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/6lvqSqg.jpg)
The kits - flat lighting
(https://i.imgur.com/sdROa8v.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/KNpHAKr.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/TjQ003g.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/UDsX3EW.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/3secTiP.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/Ha0ASlH.png)
Fan Art!
Original character, this set isn't based on any character.
More
By /u/maryannasaur
(https://i.imgur.com/lNPtIjZ.jpg)
By manasea from my discord (inspired by maryannasaur)
(https://i.imgur.com/EVh08d8.jpg)
Colors:
(https://i.imgur.com/oPF7g83.png)
Comparison:
(https://i.imgur.com/iZGxYcg.png)
Top to bottom: Firefly, Metropolis, Nord, Dracula
Dates, vendors and pricing
Date: October 1st - November 1st
Vendors
EU: mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-firefly_194/)
NA: Kono.store (https://kono.store/products/gmk-firefly)
Asia: iLuMKB (https://ilumkb.com/collections/groupbuy/products/group-buy-gmk-firefly)
Oceania: Dailyclack (https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-firefly)
Canada: Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/open-group-buys/products/gmk-firefly)
Pricing:
(https://i.imgur.com/e2eLpBd.png)
MOQ: 250
Shipping is expected to start March or April 2020, but may be slightly delayed due to the color sampling process.
<3:
Max (CableCarDesigns) - Prophet and Cypher keyboards
Yuktsi (TGR) - Alice and 910 keyboards
Tesletron (GreenwaldDesigns) - Lumina keyboard
wixxzblu - Lynx keyboard
Otani - Supported me throughout the whole journey, from idea to IC
+Feedback from friends both in private and in public, you know who you are - thank you so much!
Special shoutouts to
Macsurfy - The INSANE renders, as well as being there from day 1 and assisting me with this in all aspects.
Emir's laboratory discord for following progress and discussing:
https://discord.gg/MwVTg2E
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Approved
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Well okay then let me get my card.
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Does it close at the beginning (00:01) or end (23:59) of October 1?
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This looks amazing and I will most likely go in.
Does the base kit come in a unique sleeve with original art? Or is it going to be a generic sleeve? Thanks
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Very pretty set. So much good stuff in October!
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Does it close at the beginning (00:01) or end (23:59) of October 1?
November? Usually i try to let every vendor know that they should close it down on the final day 23:59 their local time zone. So November 1st 23:59 - but syncing a closure across all vendors is always difficult and some keep it open for an extra day or so by mistake. My recommendation is to not wait until the final hours. :))
This looks amazing and I will most likely go in.
Does the base kit come in a unique sleeve with original art? Or is it going to be a generic sleeve? Thanks
It'll feature a custom sleeve! Design is yet TBD - but likely a very scaled down minimalistic sleeve like for nines.
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aaaaaaaaaand we're live! An hour or so before schedule, but who's counting? :D
Links updated for every vendor in the OP except Daily Clack, but that'll be up shortly as well.
EU: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-firefly_194/
US: https://kono.store/products/gmk-firefly
Asia: https://ilumkb.com/collections/groupbuy/products/group-buy-gmk-firefly
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aaaaaaaaaand we're live! An hour or so before schedule, but who's counting? :D
Links updated for every vendor in the OP except Daily Clack, but that'll be up shortly as well.
EU: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-firefly_194/
US: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-firefly_194/
Asia: https://ilumkb.com/collections/groupbuy/products/group-buy-gmk-firefly
US should be kono store link. BTW I bought one base +plus icon.
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aaaaaaaaaand we're live! An hour or so before schedule, but who's counting? :D
Links updated for every vendor in the OP except Daily Clack, but that'll be up shortly as well.
EU: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-firefly_194/
US: https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/gmk-firefly_194/
Asia: https://ilumkb.com/collections/groupbuy/products/group-buy-gmk-firefly
US should be kono store link. BTW I bought one base +plus icon.
Ah of course, was too excited! :D
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Good kits. Pretty set.
Only thing holding me back is the $258.83 for the kits I want plus CA taxes...
I need to sell some stuff for this set.
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Went in for base and deaccent kit!
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Good kits. Pretty set.
Only thing holding me back is the $258.83 for the kits I want plus CA taxes...
I need to sell some stuff for this set.
Oh wow, you buying the whole thing? 😂
Went in for base and deaccent kit!
🙏❤️
Oceania is now live too! https://dailyclack.com/products/gmk-firefly
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I was honestly very (positively) surprised by this! But there is apparently fan art for GMK Firefly now! :O
By /u/maryannasaur
(https://i.imgur.com/lNPtIjZ.jpg)
By manasea from my discord (inspired by maryannasaur)
(https://i.imgur.com/EVh08d8.jpg)
I also found out that arturoalviar (sorry don't know any other handle for this person, let me know for proper crediting!) made an IDE theme:
https://atom.io/themes/hotaru-syntax
Very happy to find these things out, thank you to each individual taking the time to show their support!
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Went in for the base and the (de)accent kits. Wasn't planning on getting any new keysets for the rest of the year but this was too good to pass up.
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I love the set and I am wondering if there are any plans for a desk mat to accompany it. Thanks and great work!
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I love the set and I am wondering if there are any plans for a desk mat to accompany it. Thanks and great work!
Hey! There were plans for a deskmat, but ultimately I decided against it because I feel like there are so many great deskmats out there and I had no final design I was happy with. Thank you!
Went in for the base and the (de)accent kits. Wasn't planning on getting any new keysets for the rest of the year but this was too good to pass up.
Means a lot! Thank you for your patronage <3
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First day's orders:
(https://i.imgur.com/h5iVW01.png)
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Can anyone do a render of Firefly and MrSleeves together?
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First day's orders:
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(https://i.imgur.com/h5iVW01.png)
Thanks!
Update:
Canadian proxy has now been added:
https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/open-group-buys/products/gmk-firefly
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Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying.
I'm out.
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Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying.
I'm out.
Hey man, sorry to hear that you feel that way. :/
I'm not so sure if forced accenting has become a thing, but in the case of firefly it was a design decision on my part. I was aware that it will not be for everyone and that scenarios such as this one will occur, but this was the way I envisioned this set. It may sound very stubborn, I know. deaccent being the child kit that is doing the best speaks on how there might be more people sharing your feelings on the matter.
Thank you for taking the time to give your thoughts and feedback!
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OMG, this set is beautiful, especially at second glance it sets itself apart from the rest of the GMK world.
I am so buying this... and the (De)Accent Kit because of those beautiful enter keys.
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OMG, this set is beautiful, especially at second glance it sets itself apart from the rest of the GMK world.
I am so buying this... and the (De)Accent Kit because of those beautiful enter keys.
Thank you for the support! <3
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Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying.
I'm out.
I don't understand being so angry that something doesn't exactly cater to you. I've seen tons of keycaps that don't appeal to me for various reasons, I don't feel the need to berate the people running it.
Does anyone know what the keyboard in the render at the top is, with the gold icon in the top right?
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Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying.
I'm out.
I don't understand being so angry that something doesn't exactly cater to you. I've seen tons of keycaps that don't appeal to me for various reasons, I don't feel the need to berate the people running it.
Does anyone know what the keyboard in the render at the top is, with the gold icon in the top right?
the keyboard is tgr910, one of the most beautiful keyboard ever, and if you looking at right now at market price, it's really expensive. I also understand why he was getting mad because of accents key. I actually planned to buy a kit but since the accents key not belong to base, i end up with camping and cafe. these gave me more option in their base kit with the price,
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Thanks!
I can understand being turned off by the accents, but I think the reaction was way out of line. It's one thing to go "I wish this didn't have accents" but another to go "Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying [sic]"
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Thanks!
I can understand being turned off by the accents, but I think the reaction was way out of line. It's one thing to go "I wish this didn't have accents" but another to go "Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying [sic]"
every one has their own opinion, but i have to realize this set looks beautiful, too sad because this month too much GMK released GB, lol. i wish firefly open at Nov, yeah, give me time to get
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Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying.
I'm out.
Sorry to hear you are out. Nobody cares.
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Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying.
I'm out.
Tone aside, I don't quite follow this complaint. I'm looking at the 40s kit, and I don't see any accent-color keys. Those are all in the (de)accent kit. What am I missing? Is he talking about the legend color on the tabs?
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Screw those un-optional accented keys in the 40% kit.
How the heck has forced accent become a thing? That's both fugly and nnoying.
I'm out.
Tone aside, I don't quite follow this complaint. I'm looking at the 40s kit, and I don't see any accent-color keys. Those are all in the (de)accent kit. What am I missing? Is he talking about the legend color on the tabs?
He means the legend color, it was the original way for me to accent the set. It is okay to have an opinion on it, I don't mind. ❤️
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Bought. Just so lovely <3
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Bought. Just so lovely <3
😘❤️❤️❤️
Four days in!
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Thank you!
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New week new opportunities!
Manzel made this render of Firefly (note: Not MacSurfy!) - thank you! <3
(https://i.imgur.com/CPhP8v3.png)
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Thank you! 🙏
It's not doing too bad, it's doing its own thing among all these titans running simultaneously. Base should make it just fine, but childkits besides deaccent will need to pick up moving forwards. I'll see what I can do towards that. :)
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Ima be really sad if this one doesn't make it knock on wood
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yeah that's sad if this gmk could not hit moq, it looks very fantastic. i think if the accent add to the base, the moq is just a number. this month has too much gmk release, while November only a few.
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November has Alter Terra Sparta Ursa, analog dreams?, ascii, is delta still on?, likely yugo, shark bait, bingsu held over from the mid October start. KAT eternal?
Im probably plus or minus one, but that would tie one of the busiest months of all time. Dracula and Camping are monsters, though.
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SA Yuri is crashing and burning on Drop right now, I think people are just stretched too thin.
I really love this set but as a Nordic user I don’t see it happening for me :(
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It's rough, but no reason to feel sorry for ourselves. Every month for a foreseeable future will be this packed, just got to make the best of it! 🙏
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Very surprising to see this, I thought this set would be the next big thing.
Also NorDeUK please I beg you :confused:
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picked this up day 1! really hoping it hits MOQ because honestly this set is beautiful. currently on the hunt for a matching desk mat
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noob here, what size space bars come with the base kit? do i need to purchase the 40s kit for a spacebar to work on my recently recieved fjell?
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Fuzon: Base kit has 6.25u and 7u
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Very surprising to see this, I thought this set would be the next big thing.
Also NorDeUK please I beg you :confused:
Well I think most sets running now can be considered the next big thing as well, really good stuff coming out!
That said, firefly is different and not everyone understands my design i think, maybe that's why? About 60-70% of people buying base are also buying the deaccent kit which inherently kills my original design. It's ok, though, I like to offer options and love seeing people interested regardless of their personal take and preference on firefly! :)
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What I like about the set is that it's very monotone all around and then the legends offer the splash of colour and kind of stand out, like the fireflies in the night that they're supposed to be! While I don't think that the NorDeUK set will see the light of day I hope I can at least get my hands on a base kit.
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What I like about the set is that it's very monotone all around and then the legends offer the splash of colour and kind of stand out, like the fireflies in the night that they're supposed to be! While I don't think that the NorDeUK set will see the light of day I hope I can at least get my hands on a base kit.
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
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What I like about the set is that it's very monotone all around and then the legends offer the splash of colour and kind of stand out, like the fireflies in the night that they're supposed to be! While I don't think that the NorDeUK set will see the light of day I hope I can at least get my hands on a base kit.
I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
(https://i.imgur.com/7YoAtr4.jpg)
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Laser ears.
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any chance of an update on numbers?
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Just got my order in. Base, accent, norde!
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Thank you, fellow NorDeUK user.
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Funny story. After ordering the set I showed my wife the renders and told her I was happy I made my mind up. She asked me if the accents weren't bothering me. I mean, I've heard the discussions but never really paid any attention....
Long story short, I apparently can't differentiate between the mod/accent colors. I loled. She loled.
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Thank you as always!
Looking alright as we head into the stagnation period that's is about mid way. Sales usually pace down significantly from this point until the final couple of days where there's usually a burst. Not so worried for base and deaccent, but the goal is - no child left behind.
Thank you for the support everyone! 🙏
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have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
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This is probably top 3 GMK sets for me, so I'm surprised people are really sleeping on this one
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This is probably top 3 GMK sets for me, so I'm surprised people are really sleeping on this one
Dude foreals. I'm pairing this with Mr.Sleeves and it's gonna look bomb
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have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
There's still plenty of time left before plan b and c have to take action. 😂
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This is probably top 3 GMK sets for me, so I'm surprised people are really sleeping on this one
Same for me...
this set has such depth in its design / choice of color. Many many other sets maybe more "in your face" but are pretty much just more of the same.
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have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
There's still plenty of time left before plan b and c have to take action. 😂
yea sorry, guess im just a little paranoid, and i really want this set to launch because its honestly beautiful.
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Oh hello :O
(https://i.imgur.com/sjuKs9q.png)
Collab with Jae and his J02 currently in IC here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102564.0
Macsurfy. He doesn't need any introduction at this point. ;)
have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
There's still plenty of time left before plan b and c have to take action. 😂
yea sorry, guess im just a little paranoid, and i really want this set to launch because its honestly beautiful.
Don't be so worried. ;)
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OMG that render looks so good. Gonna try to snatch a spot in the J02 GB as well... nice collab!
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I'm still planning on getting this set. Trying to decide whether I want the (de)accent, and 40s kit. It adds up quick!
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Oh hello :O
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/sjuKs9q.png)
Collab with Jae and his J02 currently in IC here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102564.0
Macsurfy. He doesn't need any introduction at this point. ;)
have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
There's still plenty of time left before plan b and c have to take action. 😂
yea sorry, guess im just a little paranoid, and i really want this set to launch because its honestly beautiful.
Don't be so worried. ;)
Hey Emir little off topic but does that cap puller exist? Neeeeeeeeed it.
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Oh hello :O
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/sjuKs9q.png)
Collab with Jae and his J02 currently in IC here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102564.0
Macsurfy. He doesn't need any introduction at this point. ;)
have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
There's still plenty of time left before plan b and c have to take action. 😂
yea sorry, guess im just a little paranoid, and i really want this set to launch because its honestly beautiful.
Don't be so worried. ;)
Hey Emir little off topic but does that cap puller exist? Neeeeeeeeed it.
It exists, but I can't track down where I got mine. Tbh, it looks nice, but I never use it. A cap puller with a round handle feels nicer to use, and the switch puller is too flimsy when the switches are tight in the plate.
I would just ship you mine but I live in the States.
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Oh hello :O
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/sjuKs9q.png)
Collab with Jae and his J02 currently in IC here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102564.0
Macsurfy. He doesn't need any introduction at this point. ;)
have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
There's still plenty of time left before plan b and c have to take action. 😂
yea sorry, guess im just a little paranoid, and i really want this set to launch because its honestly beautiful.
Don't be so worried. ;)
Hey Emir little off topic but does that cap puller exist? Neeeeeeeeed it.
You can get those pullers from aliexpress. I got mine from here https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33000121002.html?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.33e44c4dpUFU7l . It's good for switch pulling but for keycaps there's way better options.
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Oh hello :O
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/sjuKs9q.png)
Collab with Jae and his J02 currently in IC here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102564.0
Macsurfy. He doesn't need any introduction at this point. ;)
have you talked to any vendors? I know when red riot was getting down to crunch time, a vendor bought out the last of the MOQ, is this possibly an option in the future?
also kicking myself for not ordering from the canadian vendor because i didnt see it lol
There's still plenty of time left before plan b and c have to take action. 😂
yea sorry, guess im just a little paranoid, and i really want this set to launch because its honestly beautiful.
Don't be so worried. ;)
Hey Emir little off topic but does that cap puller exist? Neeeeeeeeed it.
It's this one
https://kbdfans.com/collections/keyboard-part/products/product
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GOAT Has been at it again! :O
(https://i.imgur.com/lZMOFpQ.png)
Don't think I'll ever stop appreciating this attention to detail in a render!
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Attention to detail but no finger prints on the screen? hmmmmmmmmmm
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Attention to detail but no finger prints on the screen? hmmmmmmmmmm
Vikings take cleanliness seriously, contrary to popular belief. 😎
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GOAT Has been at it again! :O
OMG LIT AF!
Just ordered my set... base+acc+norde, baby! Peeps need to buy bc sth like this isn't coming back anytime soon!!!!
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GOAT Has been at it again! :O
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Don't think I'll ever stop appreciating this attention to detail in a render!
This render is really making me doubt my color choice on the Iron165...
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Attention to detail but no finger prints on the screen? hmmmmmmmmmm
I hope you'd wipe your screen if you plan to take a nice photo of it. :confused:
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is there a reason that the line graph only goes up to 200? looks like we're still making good progress, but these are rookie numbers, we gotta pump those numbers up! ;D
thanks for the update!
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is there a reason that the line graph only goes up to 200? looks like we're still making good progress, but these are rookie numbers, we gotta pump those numbers up! ;D
thanks for the update!
It's been growing exponentially. :)
You're right, we got to pick up the pace until the GB closes Friday next week! I am not so worried about the Base, Deaccent already made it!
Any purchase of a child kit is one step towards making it - I doubt we will reach MOQ on customer side for the remaining kits, but each purchase puts me in a better position in ensuring that everything is made despite not selling to MOQ.
Thank you for discussing Firefly in various places, just spreading awareness really helps boost sales and ensuring that it gets made! <3
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Damn, I was hoping to get my first GMK NorDeUK set. But I am happy that the base set is well on track to reach MOQ.
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Damn, I was hoping to get my first GMK NorDeUK set. But I am happy that the base set is well on track to reach MOQ.
You don't need to stop hoping. :) Each purchase will make it easier for me to get a kit made and increase its chances.
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The first post in this thread lists the Numpad kit's price as $45.99 at Kono, but Kono is actually charging $37.99. Anyone who was put off by the high numpad kit price might want to take another look at that.
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The first post in this thread lists the Numpad kit's price as $45.99 at Kono, but Kono is actually charging $37.99. Anyone who was put off by the high numpad kit price might want to take another look at that.
This is correct, my mistake. Will adjust ad soon as I hop on a computer!
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Creeping up on the final 5 days! Thank you everyone so far for the support!
I can confidently say that the set will make it, but as of right now I can't say the same for every child kit.
If you're on the fence of ordering because a certain kit isn't doing too well - please purchase it. Every purchase towards MOQ will help us (even if it does not make it through sales), it'll put me in a better position to get it made.
Thank you again. :*
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Bought another child kit cause why not. A hype post on reddit for the last stretch might be in order!
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Looks good!
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I would like to buy an accent kit but I want be able to afford it until the last day of the GB :(
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More renders? More renders! Got more coming soon!
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We're entering the final stretch of the buy now - thank you so much so far everyone!
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More renders? More renders! Got more coming soon!
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We're entering the final stretch of the buy now - thank you so much so far everyone!
okay well now i want a burgundy case for this set... thanks a lot
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Thank you! <3
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for real tho what is the case in that burgundy shot
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for real tho what is the case in that burgundy shot
Iron165, it ran very recently. IC Here:
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=101470.0
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If I order the base kit and nordeuk, will I be able to cancel my order if nordeuk does not get made?
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If I order the base kit and nordeuk, will I be able to cancel my order if nordeuk does not get made?
Yes, but nordeuk is being bought out so you do not need to worry about nordeuk. :)
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That's nice to hear!
Looks like we will be getting what we wished for <3
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Ramping up! Base has reached MOQ.
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If there’s a shot in hell of Norde making it I may jump on at the last second urrrrgh
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If I order the base kit and nordeuk, will I be able to cancel my order if nordeuk does not get made?
Yes, but nordeuk is being bought out so you do not need to worry about nordeuk. :)
YES! Base set MOQ and NorDeUK buyout! That's very good news, very happy.
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If there’s a shot in hell of Norde making it I may jump on at the last second urrrrgh
NorDeUK Will be made, don't worry. ;)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102667.msg2827547#msg2827547
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If there’s a shot in hell of Norde making it I may jump on at the last second urrrrgh
NorDeUK Will be made, don't worry. ;)
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102667.msg2827547#msg2827547
skit, mina pengar
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ordered...2x base, 2 nordeuk, 1 accent, 1 numpad and 1 icon kit...such a beautiful designed kit! :thumb:
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Ramping up! Base has reached MOQ.
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Wow base really sky rocketed there
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ordered...2x base, 2 nordeuk, 1 accent, 1 numpad and 1 icon kit...such a beautiful designed kit! :thumb:
It IS beautiful and I know I will regret not having ordered 2 sets like you did...
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Ramping up! Base has reached MOQ.
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Wow base really sky rocketed there
The power of "Times's almost up guys get yours now!!"
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This is going to be a classic once delivered. Get your hit now.
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Just joined.
Amazing work Emir, once again ! :)
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anyone have any ideas as to what a nice mouse pad would be for this set on a dark blue polaris?
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Thank you so far everyone!
Macsurfy has been at it again to push for the last few days! Fresh off the presses:
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I hopped on just so I can build the 40% render. Hope the mod keys are not gonna be too dark :thumb:
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wow just realized... 40s kit maybe be made??? :eek: :eek: :eek:
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Just put in my order for Base, Numpad and De-accent! Had to wait till payday :thumb:
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Last day of the GB and I finally caved in. This set is just gorgeous. In for base + accent kits.
Grymt bra jobbat!
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Finally gave in and bought, already past my budget this year but I think low key this is going to be one of the best sets of the year.
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Final day ladies and gents! Make sure not to miss out and so that you don't regret it later. ;)
Just put in my order for Base, Numpad and De-accent! Had to wait till payday :thumb:
Last day of the GB and I finally caved in. This set is just gorgeous. In for base + accent kits.
Grymt bra jobbat!
Finally gave in and bought, already past my budget this year but I think low key this is going to be one of the best sets of the year.
Thank you everyone for the support!
wow just realized... 40s kit maybe be made??? :eek: :eek: :eek:
Yes! :D
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ordered a full set. after norde being made i hope the Numpad somehopw makes it into production as well...
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in for base, accent, great work!
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I Love you, everyone! I will post final numbers ASAP and which kits made it!
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I jumped on, but icons + numpad + Norde + base makes me worried I’m not going to end up with this one :(
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I jumped on, but icons + numpad + Norde + base makes me worried I’m not going to end up with this one :(
Believe 😘
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OK, so I was a little late to the party but Kono seems to be still taking GB orders (I placed an order this morning -- three days late apparently). Forgive the noob question as this is my first GB of this kind, but what does this mean exactly? I saw that the charge hit my credit card. Does this mean the purchase will be honored, or am I on a wait list of some kind, or something else entirely? Thanks. Oh, and beautiful set BTW :).
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OK, so I was a little late to the party but Kono seems to be still taking GB orders (I placed an order this morning -- three days late apparently). Forgive the noob question as this is my first GB of this kind, but what does this mean exactly? I saw that the charge hit my credit card. Does this mean the purchase will be honored, or am I on a wait list of some kind, or something else entirely? Thanks. Oh, and beautiful set BTW :).
It's probably a planned extra
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OK, so I was a little late to the party but Kono seems to be still taking GB orders (I placed an order this morning -- three days late apparently). Forgive the noob question as this is my first GB of this kind, but what does this mean exactly? I saw that the charge hit my credit card. Does this mean the purchase will be honored, or am I on a wait list of some kind, or something else entirely? Thanks. Oh, and beautiful set BTW :).
I think Kono is a proper business and work business hours, so ending it midnight on a friday meant that it will close today - which is fine, extra orders don't hurt and we can't place an order with GMK during the weekend anyway. You're in! :P
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You're in! :P
Awesome to hear. Thank you!
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I think Kono is a proper business
Well, that's one of us :P
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Wait a short while longer please, I will update you ASAP!
I am positive we'll be able to pull out with every kit unscathed... I'll let you know ASAP!
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Wait a short while longer please, I will update you ASAP!
I am positive we'll be able to pull out with every kit unscathed... I'll let you know ASAP!
oh wow will there be any extras for accent kit?
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Final numbers with extras. All kits will be made!
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I'm not sure I've ever seen a bigger last second jump?
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GMK 9009 R3 had an even steeper incline. It is quite the jump though. I wonder how many extras are included.
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I feel blessed, and would like to thank everyone from customers, to vendors, to dvorcol for graphs - but a special special shoutout to the one and only Mac.
The reason the last update took so long is because me and the vendors had to make a last ditch effort to buy out the child kits that didn't make it - and it was a success! Lots of love to the vendors generosity and support shown.
Ya'll the best! <3 <3 <3
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Pog moment.
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is there an ETA on when kits will be shipped out?
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Yes and it's stated in the OP. April 2020 with possibility of delay.
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Yes and it's stated in the OP. April 2020 with possibility of delay.
whoops my bad! thanks man.
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Would anyone like to buy my GB spot? or if that's not possible would anyone like to reserve my set? I'll sell it at GB price and ship it to you when I receive it, not including shipping of course.
If you missed the GB and want this set then please contact me, I'll gladly help you out, I just want to get the money back.
Thanks! :thumb:
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Would anyone like to buy my GB spot? or if that's not possible would anyone like to reserve my set? I'll sell it at GB price and ship it to you when I receive it, not including shipping of course.
If you missed the GB and want this set then please contact me, I'll gladly help you out, I just want to get the money back.
Thanks! :thumb:
Only one post and already have an avatar, impressive. Nothing personal but I would use caution when buying things from people you dont know or have any background on.
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Would anyone like to buy my GB spot? or if that's not possible would anyone like to reserve my set? I'll sell it at GB price and ship it to you when I receive it, not including shipping of course.
If you missed the GB and want this set then please contact me, I'll gladly help you out, I just want to get the money back.
Thanks! :thumb:
Ask your vendor to see if they can refund you, would be my suggestion :)
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Just wanna say great communication so far. Keep it up, it's highly appreciated. :thumb:
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Would anyone like to buy my GB spot? or if that's not possible would anyone like to reserve my set? I'll sell it at GB price and ship it to you when I receive it, not including shipping of course.
If you missed the GB and want this set then please contact me, I'll gladly help you out, I just want to get the money back.
Thanks! :thumb:
Ask your vendor to see if they can refund you, would be my suggestion :)
Unfortunately my vendor won't let me refund :(
Changed my mind a bit too late haha
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Would anyone like to buy my GB spot? or if that's not possible would anyone like to reserve my set? I'll sell it at GB price and ship it to you when I receive it, not including shipping of course.
If you missed the GB and want this set then please contact me, I'll gladly help you out, I just want to get the money back.
Thanks! :thumb:
Ask your vendor to see if they can refund you, would be my suggestion :)
Unfortunately my vendor won't let me refund :(
Changed my mind a bit too late haha
Pm me your ordernumber and which vendor it concerns and I'll have a look for you. :)
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Wait until it ships to you and sell it on the aftermarket for profit, hihihih.
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have you received any production samples? interested to see what it looks like outside of renders.
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have you received any production samples? interested to see what it looks like outside of renders.
Not yet, it's overdue. I'll poke gmk today and see what's up, but understandably they are under a lot of work load seeing some sent sets have qc problems in combination with a ton of sets being ran. Hopefully soon though!
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still no production updates yet eh?
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GMK is having time off, no updates yet I'm afraid - the same goes for the samples. :/
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damn. gb's always make me so nervous because of the communication gaps from manufacturers. im sure its fine, i just like to know everything thats going on lol
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You and me both! :D
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I'm boutta drive over there and tell them Emir sent me to collect your part of the deal! :'(
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Samples are supposed to be sent directly to me from gmk this week, here's to hoping! :) will let you know.
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still nothing eh?
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still nothing eh?
I'm sure he'll let you know when there's something worth sharing. No point in bumping like this really.
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still nothing eh?
My discord has some more updates, but nothing noteworthy so I didn't post here.
Samples arrived, but at least two colors need to be remade. Base and peach. I will share the difficulties I am facing soon when I'm at a pc!
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Alright, so here's what we're facing.
Timeline:
- During the IC, I ordered RAL samples well in advance to make sure they're with me before GB starts to make sure everything is OK. Unfortunately, they were on a "back order", which means they place an order with their supplier after the customer places the order, and it took a long time to get to me. Essentially, the GB was starting when I had them in hand, so it was too late for me to change the renders. I could've cancelled the GB and postponed, but I liked the date as it wasn't dracula territory etc.
- The RALs don't look like I expected them to, none of the 4. This makes it difficult for me to ask GMK to colormatch, as I have nothing physical to present them in terms of what I want.
- I receive the first samples, and they're matched the RALs damn near perfectly - which doesn't help us, as the RALs are not what we want.
The main gripe I got is with RAL 5011, it is simply too dark. In bright sunlight it does resemble what we are after, but in normal indoors lighting it is very dark, near black. Basically, imagine GMK Phantom base purple, that's what's happening with that color. The other colors are passable, but I still want to change the peach too, to a more saturated peach. The light blue and purple complement each other well, while not being exact matches to the expected color. For now I am keeping the lighter blue and purple, they are good colors and close.
We are working with GMK now to sort out how we can move forward with the sampling process in the best way. I am committed and dedicated to delivering a set which is to my expectation, even though the situation to do so isn't the best.
I don't want to compromise for my own sake, but first and foremost I don't want to let anyone else down either. This means it might take a little while to get the colors down, but we will get there one way or another.
Basically a rookie mistake not having RALs in hand (even prior to IC, let alone GB). Take notes and learn from my mistake, upcoming designers.
The next set I launch will have cleared color samples before I even post an IC.
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Thank you for the update. Appreciate you taking the time to get the colors right; much better to be a little upset that it took a touch longer than expected to get the set, than to be overwhelmingly upset that the set isn’t what you expected at all. Keep up the good work and look forward to receiving the final product.
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Thanks for updating us. I 100% prefer eventually getting an accurate set than getting an inaccurate set sooner.
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Your honesty is always admirable, Emir! Hope everything moves forward smoothly :thumb:
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I'd sorta figured you wanted the base color to be as dark a blue as GMK Phantom (or future funk in a coupla days) is for purple. I have Phantom here and like it but it really means you've gotta have a bright room to enjoy it. might have to cop an extra...
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Alright, so here's what we're facing.
Timeline:
- During the IC, I ordered RAL samples well in advance to make sure they're with me before GB starts to make sure everything is OK. Unfortunately, they were on a "back order", which means they place an order with their supplier after the customer places the order, and it took a long time to get to me. Essentially, the GB was starting when I had them in hand, so it was too late for me to change the renders. I could've cancelled the GB and postponed, but I liked the date as it wasn't dracula territory etc.
- The RALs don't look like I expected them to, none of the 4. This makes it difficult for me to ask GMK to colormatch, as I have nothing physical to present them in terms of what I want.
- I receive the first samples, and they're matched the RALs damn near perfectly - which doesn't help us, as the RALs are not what we want.
The main gripe I got is with RAL 5011, it is simply too dark. In bright sunlight it does resemble what we are after, but in normal indoors lighting it is very dark, near black. Basically, imagine GMK Phantom base purple, that's what's happening with that color. The other colors are passable, but I still want to change the peach too, to a more saturated peach. The light blue and purple complement each other well, while not being exact matches to the expected color. For now I am keeping the lighter blue and purple, they are good colors and close.
We are working with GMK now to sort out how we can move forward with the sampling process in the best way. I am committed and dedicated to delivering a set which is to my expectation, even though the situation to do so isn't the best.
I don't want to compromise for my own sake, but first and foremost I don't want to let anyone else down either. This means it might take a little while to get the colors down, but we will get there one way or another.
Basically a rookie mistake not having RALs in hand (even prior to IC, let alone GB). Take notes and learn from my mistake, upcoming designers.
The next set I launch will have cleared color samples before I even post an IC.
I'm sorry, I'm just a little confused. Were you unable to use a RAL book to accurately judge the colors you had chosen beforehand? I always assumed GMK samples are used to make sure they (GMK) manufacture the caps to spec, not for the designer to decide they actually like that color. If I understand you correctly, the timeline for the GB now no longer exists and will remain in the air until you are able to figure out what colors you actually intended to use all along?
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Alright, so here's what we're facing.
Timeline:
- During the IC, I ordered RAL samples well in advance to make sure they're with me before GB starts to make sure everything is OK. Unfortunately, they were on a "back order", which means they place an order with their supplier after the customer places the order, and it took a long time to get to me. Essentially, the GB was starting when I had them in hand, so it was too late for me to change the renders. I could've cancelled the GB and postponed, but I liked the date as it wasn't dracula territory etc.
- The RALs don't look like I expected them to, none of the 4. This makes it difficult for me to ask GMK to colormatch, as I have nothing physical to present them in terms of what I want.
- I receive the first samples, and they're matched the RALs damn near perfectly - which doesn't help us, as the RALs are not what we want.
The main gripe I got is with RAL 5011, it is simply too dark. In bright sunlight it does resemble what we are after, but in normal indoors lighting it is very dark, near black. Basically, imagine GMK Phantom base purple, that's what's happening with that color. The other colors are passable, but I still want to change the peach too, to a more saturated peach. The light blue and purple complement each other well, while not being exact matches to the expected color. For now I am keeping the lighter blue and purple, they are good colors and close.
We are working with GMK now to sort out how we can move forward with the sampling process in the best way. I am committed and dedicated to delivering a set which is to my expectation, even though the situation to do so isn't the best.
I don't want to compromise for my own sake, but first and foremost I don't want to let anyone else down either. This means it might take a little while to get the colors down, but we will get there one way or another.
Basically a rookie mistake not having RALs in hand (even prior to IC, let alone GB). Take notes and learn from my mistake, upcoming designers.
The next set I launch will have cleared color samples before I even post an IC.
I'm sorry, I'm just a little confused. Were you unable to use a RAL book to accurately judge the colors you had chosen beforehand? I always assumed GMK samples are used to make sure they (GMK) manufacture the caps to spec, not for the designer to decide they actually like that color. If I understand you correctly, the timeline for the GB now no longer exists and will remain in the air until you are able to figure out what colors you actually intended to use all along?
No you misunderstood me, sorry if I wasn't clear with the time line. To summarize, the colors were 'scouted' using hex representations online. Once I found rals online that I liked, I ordered them specifically to make sure they look like I want them to look in real life. This was well before gb, but they didn't reach me until gb was starting. Once I got them in hand, they looked nothing like what I expected them to - or well, the ral representation on the front page.
At this point, there were renders that I liked and the feedback was based on those set colors. So, even if I had the rals, I likely wouldn't have changed them anyway. There's no RAL that is closer, as I ordered multiple shades of each color to have a "failsafe", which unfortunately didn't help at all as they were all off.
In any case, I don't expect delays to be very long. The sampling process can take a while even with physical objects to compare to, so this doesn't thrown off the time line more than any other scenario might have.
In any case, I have colors from the plastic series and the design series, not even gmk had access to the plastic series. I don't think a majority of designers have access to physical rals prior to IC, which I now recommend everyone to do (yeah, might seem like common sense). As I said, learn from my mistake.
I'll do everything I can to deliver what you, me and WE expect from firefly - this is just for transparency.
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Colors look different under different light sources. You will never get colors to look the same under all kinds of light sources - that's impossible. 6500 ° Kelvin is daylight. That's how most screens should be calibrated as well.
If the colors look the same in daylight and on a calibrated screen, there is no issue.
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Your honesty is always admirable, Emir! Hope everything moves forward smoothly :thumb:
I second that.
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Thanks Emir for keeping us informed. We trust you for the color matching, I don’t mind delays.
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Ok, So I wasn't planning to post any images of the samples. The reason for this is because I am not able to take accurate photos, and I don't want confusion in the thread.
For the finalized samples, I will send them to the best photographer in our hobby (IMO) for accurate shots - but I don't want to post any because I don't have the equipment or knowledge to take such images.
However, a lot of people have been talking about how this set is turning into GMK Necro, or that the set is doomed and there's no way we will have a final product close to the renders.
I decided to post an image of the samples to show that it is not about to be a necro, and we are not a million miles away from being close to matching the colros correctly. They are however still off, and I will correct that.
So note again: I don't have equipment or knowledge in order to take accurate shots and these are rejected samples.
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The delay is unfortunate, but it's more important to get the colors right. I've already got GMK Phantom gathering dust in the closet; I don't need another set that in theory isn't black if you ever bring it into just the right kind of lighting.
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the samples look like the outdoor renders, are you trying to get it closer to the indoor renders?
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the samples look like the outdoor renders, are you trying to get it closer to the indoor renders?
I'm trying to get them neutral to the expected colors where they will look similar to the outdoor renders outdoors, and indoor renders indoors. :)
However, keep in mind that they're just that - renders - and it will never be a 1;1.
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I understand there are delays here, happy to wait to get it right. What was the original delivery date on this and what is expected date now? Just looking for a very high level guess from anyone here.
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I understand there are delays here, happy to wait to get it right. What was the original delivery date on this and what is expected date now? Just looking for a very high level guess from anyone here.
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Those samples look good to me *shrug*
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Those samples look good to me *shrug*
Not good enough! :D I want it to be as close as possible, and I'll do everything towards that.
Regarding delays, it's not confirmed that there will be any as opposed to if we had the correct RALs off the bat. You're given a production slot upon ordering, and hopefully the colors will be sorted out before Fireflys production slot is up. :)
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As I updated in my discord, 3 new rals have been chosen and sent to gmk! :)
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@Emir
Is this what you mean, RAL samples catologue?
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@Emir
Is this what you mean, RAL samples catologue?
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Yes, that looks like the plastic series. This set does not featue any plastic series anymore besides the lighter blue, the rest are design series. :)
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@Emir: I thought all available colors we can choose for plastic are in this catologue. So we can choose color other than what in this catologue?
P/s: wonder why I can not quote your post?
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@Emir: I thought all available colors we can choose for plastic are in this catologue. So we can choose color other than what in this catologue?
P/s: wonder why I can not quote your post?
To my understanding, GMK does not actively have access to RAL Plastic series. I had to send in my own chips to them for matching.
They have the full design-series catalogue, though.
In theory you can choose any color you like, but results will vary and GMK prefers RAL to my understanding. I think sets in the past have been (mis)matched to hex codes, but if you're pursuing to create a set of your own, it would be best to take that discussion with GMK through a vendor.
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Thanks for your advice
@Emir: I thought all available colors we can choose for plastic are in this catologue. So we can choose color other than what in this catologue?
P/s: wonder why I can not quote your post?
To my understanding, GMK does not actively have access to RAL Plastic series. I had to send in my own chips to them for matching.
They have the full design-series catalogue, though.
In theory you can choose any color you like, but results will vary and GMK prefers RAL to my understanding. I think sets in the past have been (mis)matched to hex codes, but if you're pursuing to create a set of your own, it would be best to take that discussion with GMK through a vendor.
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I'm assuming the production slot was missed since we're 5 months in and around the original expected ship date. Is there any eta at this point?
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I'm assuming the production slot was missed since we're 5 months in and around the original expected ship date. Is there any eta at this point?
Yeah production slot was missed unfortunately, I suspect the same thing happened to other sets, too.
No ETA atm, I will have one once colors are approved!
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Screenshot from Kono's website. Worth noting that this was updated yesterday. The plot thickens.
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whoa whaaaaa
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Still waiting on samples, it won't ship in May unfortunately 😭
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Word on the streets is that new color samples are en route to me! Took a few months, but getting there. Let's pray they're good! :D
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Word on the streets is that new color samples are en route to me! Took a few months, but getting there. Let's pray they're good! :D
Are the samples still on their way?
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Received samples and peach is good, but the blue seems to be same as r1, looks exactly the same. Waiting for a reply from gmk on this
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Sigh :( long wait for my most anticipated set of the year
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Yeah, waiting sucks, but perfection doesn't come easy, or fast. I appreciate all the attention to detail put into this set, one of the reasons I don't regret buying it.
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Hey everyone! I just heard back - gmk did accidentally send the blue sample from r1 instead of r2 as I suspected and new ones should arrive in about 1 week. I will keep you updated!
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@emir
Any news? Still hyped about this set. Hope this next round of matching does the trick!
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@emir
Any news? Still hyped about this set. Hope this next round of matching does the trick!
Word to me was that it was sent two week ago and should've arrived last week, still nothing here and no tracking number. :/
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After many ifs and buts, it seems like GMK shipped it out today with FedEx express and the blue r2 sample should arrive tomorrow! :) Will keep you guys posted.
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So it only took one month for them to rectify their mistake? Well done, GMK.
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Not sure how GMK works their order queues but I hope this doesn't put us all the way at the end of the queue once sample is approved
Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk
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Reviewing this thread now, and the first mention of samples shipping for review was in mid-January. Crazy how GMK has been affected by both the pandemic and the increasing order queue.
Thanks for keeping on top of this, Emir.
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Is it too late to get in on this? The Kono link has the base package grayed out
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Is it too late to get in on this? The Kono link has the base package grayed out
Very late. The group buy ended last November. Kono had extras up for pre-order but if it's greyed out then they're gone. My condolences.
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I have received the R2 blue now, and I have accepted it. We can now start production, finally!
Colors are not completely 1:1 perfect, but they are good, especially considering the starting point of having to start from scratch after the GB. The blue is now ever so slightly too light, but there is no closer blue in the RAL Design catalogue.
This option is better than R1 blue base, that was good in bright sunlight, but looks black in indoors lighting. Rather slightly too bright than way too dark, and it is still close. (See GMK Phantom as an example of this)
Because of the circumstances, I will offer to buy every unopened kit for the GB pricing if you decide it is not the GMK Firefly you bought into.
To me, the colors look like GMK Firefly even if the shades of color might be a tiny bit off (this is also why we have renders in different lighting conditions), it is still good and no color is too pale/too saturated or anything like what we have been seing from other sets.
If you doubt this, please wait for images to start to surface from me and others before opening your kit, and if you are unhappy with the results, I will buy every kit personally so that you can get your money back without the hassle of mechmarket.
I think the differences are not noticable and you will still feel like you will get the set you bought into, but the least I can do is offer this buyout due to my inexperience that caused this situation where we had to find all new RALs.
This same mistake was not made for GMK Rouge.
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Why sell at cost to Emir when you can sell for more on mm :p
Not really disappointed just kinda bummed out. Firefly is my favorite set of the year so I hope it turns out okay. I don't mind the changes in the base that much, just hope that the salmon/orange is vibrant on the blue base. Why not share some pics of r2 samples?
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How can you check the color in person without opening it? The new GMK packaging is not transparent.
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How can you check the color in person without opening it? The new GMK packaging is not transparent.
this is the case. GMK's base kits come "open" now, you just take off the paper lid.
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How can you check the color in person without opening it? The new GMK packaging is not transparent.
this is the case. GMK's base kits come "open" now, you just take off the paper lid.
Unopened means the clear wrapping should still be on no? :P
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How can you check the color in person without opening it? The new GMK packaging is not transparent.
I believe Emir means if you don't like the colors based on others' feedback and pictures.
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I have received the R2 blue now, and I have accepted it. We can now start production, finally!
Colors are not completely 1:1 perfect, but they are good, especially considering the starting point of having to start from scratch after the GB. The blue is now ever so slightly too light, but there is no closer blue in the RAL Design catalogue.
This option is better than R1 blue base, that was good in bright sunlight, but looks black in indoors lighting. Rather slightly too bright than way too dark, and it is still close. (See GMK Phantom as an example of this)
Because of the circumstances, I will offer to buy every unopened kit for the GB pricing if you decide it is not the GMK Firefly you bought into.
To me, the colors look like GMK Firefly even if the shades of color might be a tiny bit off (this is also why we have renders in different lighting conditions), it is still good and no color is too pale/too saturated or anything like what we have been seing from other sets.
If you doubt this, please wait for images to start to surface from me and others before opening your kit, and if you are unhappy with the results, I will buy every kit personally so that you can get your money back without the hassle of mechmarket.
I think the differences are not noticable and you will still feel like you will get the set you bought into, but the least I can do is offer this buyout due to my inexperience that caused this situation where we had to find all new RALs.
This same mistake was not made for GMK Rouge.
Does this mean you can possibly squeeze me on a base kit if there's spares available? I will buy one no matter what it looks like, I love this set and have regretted not getting in. I know that we are in the early stages but please let me know if you are seeing people wanting to opt out.
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Yes, you will have to feel the general vibe from people in regards to it and judge from photos.
I believe extremely few, if any, will be dissapointed enough to want to return it, that's why I am taking on this risk.
It might sound like a huge deal and everything is a catastrophe, but it is the opposite. I am always honest with you guys and therefore me phrasing it this way might seem like doomsday. I stand by the set, it will look like firefly.
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Man if I'd known you'd lighten it a touch I'd have gone in. Glad you got your color.
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As I mentioned before, samples were sent to kwerkdenker for more accurate shots. He is way more experienced, is better equiped than me and is really really skillful with a camera.
Obviously, a photo and the real thing will never be 1:1, for a number of reasons.
The reason I am posting this is to give an indicator of how the samples turned out, and I think a lot of people are curious and think it's fun!
(https://i.imgur.com/vMmmiPm.jpg)
Huge shout out to kwerkdenker for assisting me with this!
Someone in my discord asked me if I am happy with this. The honest answer is no, I always strive for 1:1 perfection, which just wasn't possible the way this GB turned out where we had to scavenge for new RALs.
I am disappointed in myself for letting that happen and my offer of course still stands to buy back everyones kit if they are not satisfied.
What I confidently can say though, this is the closest we will get with the RAL catalogue at our disposal. I still believe it represents GMK Firefly well and hope you will feel the same way.
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Looks ace!
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100% or not, those are just very pleasant shades to look at. I'm very much still looking forward to the end-result; thanks for the update!
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So sad I missed the initial GB and extras.
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I don't mind Firefly R2 with more accurate colors
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100% or not, those are just very pleasant shades to look at.
agreed
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So sad I missed the initial GB and extras.
You've not missed out on extras!
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So sad I missed the initial GB and extras.
You've not missed out on extras!
Really? Then I need to make sure I keep an eye on this. Thanks for letting me know!
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I have received the R2 blue now, and I have accepted it. We can now start production, finally!
Colors are not completely 1:1 perfect, but they are good, especially considering the starting point of having to start from scratch after the GB. The blue is now ever so slightly too light, but there is no closer blue in the RAL Design catalogue.
This option is better than R1 blue base, that was good in bright sunlight, but looks black in indoors lighting. Rather slightly too bright than way too dark, and it is still close. (See GMK Phantom as an example of this)
Because of the circumstances, I will offer to buy every unopened kit for the GB pricing if you decide it is not the GMK Firefly you bought into.
To me, the colors look like GMK Firefly even if the shades of color might be a tiny bit off (this is also why we have renders in different lighting conditions), it is still good and no color is too pale/too saturated or anything like what we have been seing from other sets.
If you doubt this, please wait for images to start to surface from me and others before opening your kit, and if you are unhappy with the results, I will buy every kit personally so that you can get your money back without the hassle of mechmarket.
I think the differences are not noticable and you will still feel like you will get the set you bought into, but the least I can do is offer this buyout due to my inexperience that caused this situation where we had to find all new RALs.
This same mistake was not made for GMK Rouge.
Sorry to belabour the point, could I just check when the expected shipping date is?
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Hi, any ETA on the production?
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Sorry I have not received any eta yet. I will push to see if I can get an estimate this week!
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Hi, did you get an update from GMK?
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Hi, did you get an update from GMK?
Not yet, I sent a few reminders last week and this week to try and get an estimate of production time line :/ will let everyone know as soon as I hear back
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I personally think the samples look fantastic. Would rather see the blue than have it look black, for sure. The saturation on all the colors looks real nice too, and the orange stands out slightly more than the others, just like in the renders.
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Moving fast now. Sets are shipped to vendors and I will receive my set TOMORROW. I asked to inspect sets before shipments, but never got word back regarding this and it's shipped out already.
I haven't looked at it yet, but those who have say it looks like the renders. Will see when I get mine, as well as any deviations in regards to quality.
Will update. :)
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Received and mounted!
It does look like Firefly, and I am happy with it given the circumstances. With that said, it is not perfect or 1:1.
In my discord there are some inaccurate photos I took and shared, but this set is too hard to capture for a newbie like me (this is why I had samples sent to kwerk).
This means others will also likely struggle to capture it properly. If you do decide to share a photo, please write a line or two about what you think about the set too (IRL). Thank you! :)
EDIT; this set also has spacebar warps to some degree and I am on it. Will update when I know more.
Also, I noticed no legends with my set that are particularly out of line, like scroll or print that have been surfacing. There are a lot of keys to examine and I didn't go through each and every single key carefully yet. Please do make notes if you come across something!
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Received and mounted!
It does look like Firefly, and I am happy with it given the circumstances. With that said, it is not perfect or 1:1.
In my discord there are some inaccurate photos I took and shared, but this set is too hard to capture for a newbie like me (this is why I had samples sent to kwerk).
This means others will also likely struggle to capture it properly. If you do decide to share a photo, please write a line or two about what you think about the set too (IRL). Thank you! :)
EDIT; this set also has spacebar warps to some degree and I am on it. Will update when I know more.
Also, I noticed no legends with my set that are particularly out of line, like scroll or print that have been surfacing. There are a lot of keys to examine and I didn't go through each and every single key carefully yet. Please do make notes if you come across something!
Glad to hear that everything turned out great. Are you still considering taking back sets that people want to cancel that you mentioned before? I am still interesting in getting one, regardless of any imperfections it may have. Thanks again!
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Received and mounted!
It does look like Firefly, and I am happy with it given the circumstances. With that said, it is not perfect or 1:1.
In my discord there are some inaccurate photos I took and shared, but this set is too hard to capture for a newbie like me (this is why I had samples sent to kwerk).
This means others will also likely struggle to capture it properly. If you do decide to share a photo, please write a line or two about what you think about the set too (IRL). Thank you! :)
EDIT; this set also has spacebar warps to some degree and I am on it. Will update when I know more.
Also, I noticed no legends with my set that are particularly out of line, like scroll or print that have been surfacing. There are a lot of keys to examine and I didn't go through each and every single key carefully yet. Please do make notes if you come across something!
Glad to hear that everything turned out great. Are you still considering taking back sets that people want to cancel that you mentioned before? I am still interesting in getting one, regardless of any imperfections it may have. Thanks again!
Yes of course, if someone would like a refund because it isn't what they expected, I'll buy it back no questions asked
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(https://i.imgur.com/4mqBAwi.jpg)
Here's the best I can do, and it still does not give an accurate representation of the set. View it IRL! :)
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Looks great Emir! Looking forward to receiving it in person.
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Oh man it looks great,
Can’t wait for this !
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Info for US customers:
Kono was sent the sets by sea, it will be about a month at least before they can start shipping these out. :'( These are some rough times!
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hey folks, if anyone here is unhappy with their base kit, I will be happy to take it off your hands, just let me know. Thanks!
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hey folks, if anyone here is unhappy with their base kit, I will be happy to take it off your hands, just let me know. Thanks!
Nothing to be unhappy about here. Looks spectacular!
(https://i.imgur.com/FvKZvqn.jpg)
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hey folks, if anyone here is unhappy with their base kit, I will be happy to take it off your hands, just let me know. Thanks!
Nothing to be unhappy about here. Looks spectacular!
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(https://i.imgur.com/FvKZvqn.jpg)
wow
<3
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hey folks, if anyone here is unhappy with their base kit, I will be happy to take it off your hands, just let me know. Thanks!
Nothing to be unhappy about here. Looks spectacular!
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(https://i.imgur.com/FvKZvqn.jpg)
That looks, amazing. Super excited for this one.
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Oh damn, looks like my Dots will get some stiff competition for the honorary place on my white Polaris :D
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Would there be extras up for grabs?
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There are plenty extras tho
- Emir on firefly's discord channel
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I can't stop thinking about this set sighh, if anyone decides to let one of these go, please lmk!
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Wow, has the set finished production by GMK and is it actually being shipped to vendors/proxies?
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Wow, has the set finished production by GMK and is it actually being shipped to vendors/proxies?
Yes, eu customers are receiving theirs right now.
Extras are plenty for each vendor, but kono sold most of theirs as pre order. They got about 30-40 extras left.
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There are plenty extras tho
- Emir on firefly's discord channel
where? point me in the right direction to buy!
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There are plenty extras tho
- Emir on firefly's discord channel
where? point me in the right direction to buy!
Here's the link to my discord if you meant that, but they aren't sold anywhere yet:
https://discord.gg/MwVTg2E
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Some guys were messing around making firefly IDE themes, so I extended it to full 8 colors:
(https://i.imgur.com/Pn383GX.png)
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/608291185248829460/757562039148216380/image.png)
! special
*.foreground: #ccada3
*.background: #1a2b3c
*.cursorColor: #ccada3
! black
*.color0: #31363c
*.color8: #31363c
! red
*.color1: #e09887
*.color9: #e09887
! green
*.color2: #7e9674
*.color10: #7e9674
! yellow
*.color3: #e0c692
*.color11: #e0c692
! blue
*.color4: #637d96
*.color12: #637d96
! magenta
*.color5: #918aa5
*.color13: #918aa5
! cyan
*.color6: #8aa59f
*.color14: #8aa59f
! white
*.color7: #c8b1ac
*.color15: #c8b1ac
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I didn't know what to think because images on the internet have sent mixed signals whether the colors are matching or not. I have now received my set and I must say that colors are completely fine. If there hadn't been any drama on the colormatching I would have never doubted that these are the correct colors. No issues at all - came out all nice!
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I didn't know what to think because images on the internet have sent mixed signals whether the colors are matching or not. I have now received my set and I must say that colors are completely fine. If there hadn't been any drama on the colormatching I would have never doubted that these are the correct colors. No issues at all - came out all nice!
Accents looking more orange than I'd hoped. Reserving judgement till I get it in hand.
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Accents looking more orange than I'd hoped. Reserving judgement till I get it in hand.
they are not that orange. my white balance is a bit off in that shot. you can also see that by looking at the supposedly white keycaps of gmk minimal which have a yellowish sheen to them.
the accents are less saturated and less yellow in person.
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got my set. it basically looks like i expected. much happy.
see ya nerds
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Received my set today. Stunning!
(https://i.imgur.com/rss7s1D.jpg)
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Received my set today. Stunning!
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(https://i.imgur.com/rss7s1D.jpg)
Knowing what's under the hood on that board is even more beautiful :eek:
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US sets are still in route I presume?
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US sets are still in route I presume?
Last update from KONO 10/1:
GMK Firefly
These have shipped from GMK! It will take about a month before they are shipping out to customers. Estimated landing in mid-October, with a possible week or two for customs.
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People who wanted R2 - good news!
Kono has acquired Firefly from me and will be running more rounds, same as with GMK Nines. :thumb:
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People who wanted R2 - good news!
Kono has acquired Firefly from me and will be running more rounds, same as with GMK Nines. :thumb:
:eek: :eek: :eek:
YEEESSSS
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People who wanted R2 - good news!
Kono has acquired Firefly from me and will be running more rounds, same as with GMK Nines. :thumb:
Great! Beautiful keycaps! :)
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Set turned out great!
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Hi,
I'm super new to this community (it's been like 2 weeks.) I just saw this keycap set and I fell in love, I was just wondering if it is ever going to come back in stock, and if it does how can I be notified.
Thanks
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Set turned out great!
(Attachment Link)
Amazing shot!
Hi,
I'm super new to this community (it's been like 2 weeks.) I just saw this keycap set and I fell in love, I was just wondering if it is ever going to come back in stock, and if it does how can I be notified.
Thanks
Kono will rerun this, I am unsure about proxies. Try contacting them for more information, I actually don't know! :)
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Sad that it will be Kono and the Base set will be like $160 when the time comes
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Would really like to this a R2. Set closed gb right before i got into this community. Would there be a R2?
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Would really like to this a R2. Set closed gb right before i got into this community. Would there be a R2?
Two replies above yours! :D
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Would really like to this a R2. Set closed gb right before i got into this community. Would there be a R2?
Two replies above yours! :D
Kono is running a second GMK Firefly group buy September 16th to October 22, 2021. Current estimate for production completion is Q4 2022.
https://kono.store/products/gmk-firefly
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Kono is running a second GMK Firefly group buy September 16th to October 22, 2021. Current estimate for production completion is Q4 2022.
https://kono.store/products/gmk-firefly
Typical Kono move. LMAO
"Let's just quietly rerun this set and not tell literally anyone about it."
And then they wonder why their sets always struggle to reach moq...
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What there is no other vendor at all ??
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Kbdfans is another vendor fwiw.
And mykeyboard.eu
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removed norde kit to increase profit margins. no advertising at all. gtfo eta of 48 weeks.
we have a winner
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It's also up on Mykeyboard.eu. Really odd to see this lack of marketing, when sometimes in the last months it feels like marketing is all that is left of this "hobby". /J
https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keycaps/gmk-firefly-r2_578/ (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keycaps/gmk-firefly-r2_578/)
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It's also up on Mykeyboard.eu. Really odd to see this lack of marketing, when sometimes in the last months it feels like marketing is all that is left of this "hobby". /J
https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keycaps/gmk-firefly-r2_578/ (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/category/group-buys/keycaps/gmk-firefly-r2_578/)
And their basic iso support does not even have a R3 pipe key, they failed the kitting
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I don’t care about lack of marketing (although it’s definitely weird), but not modernizing the kitting is a big deal
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Would have bought this if it had 1.5U supers. What a shame.
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This kitting reads to me as "let's barely cover 'standard' layouts but charge them as much as a full set". GMK WOB Cyrllic is running for $10 more and has an enormous base kit comparatively.
A real bummer considering how excited I was to see this run again.
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Kono is running a second GMK Firefly group buy September 16th to October 22, 2021. Current estimate for production completion is Q4 2022.
https://kono.store/products/gmk-firefly
Typical Kono move. LMAO
"Let's just quietly rerun this set and not tell literally anyone about it."
And then they wonder why their sets always struggle to reach moq...
FWIW I did get an email.
But also **** KONO. I'm still waiting on my ePBT Ivory to ship from them. They ****ed up so bad I am not ordering anything from them ever again.
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Most beautiful navy set I've owned. I regret not getting the icon mods
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Received my set today. Stunning!
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(https://i.imgur.com/rss7s1D.jpg)
Wow, beautiful!
I wish I had grabbed this set when it was live.
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Just received my R2 kits from Kono here in the US. Only one issue found: (De) Accent kit included an unexpected de-accented R3 text "Control" modifier key instead of the de-accented icon (non-stepped) caps lock key. Lovely set!