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Title: [IC] Neon Dynasty - Group Buy Live
Post by: spikedsynapse on Sun, 03 April 2022, 11:36:20
Group Buy Live 7-25-2022 9am PST (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=117859.0)
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Sun, 03 April 2022, 11:36:51
4-13: Added Space Cables Collab
4-14: Minor Render updates
7-20: Color Matching Complete, Full prototype received, GB 7/25
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: clackeys on Sun, 03 April 2022, 11:43:33
It was super fun working on this together with Spiked and the amazing team over at Wizards.
We look forward to hearing your feedback on this set!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: JohnYYZ on Sun, 03 April 2022, 11:44:33
Nice set, GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: acitrin on Sun, 03 April 2022, 11:50:58
This is certainly a good concept and I’m excited to see it come to fruition.

Just wanted to note… if you proceed with Infinikey on this project (maybe not the greatest idea given their track record on previous reverse dyesub projects), double-check that the minibars will be convex. IIRC, they only have convex 2.25u and 2.75u, with the rest being concave.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Sun, 03 April 2022, 11:58:01
OOOh thanks for the heads up on the minibars.

We are getting a full Prototype from Infinikey for the set. And i will be adjusting the novelties for optimum appearance. I of course will post all adjustments for everyone to see :D
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: clackeys on Sun, 03 April 2022, 12:07:15
This is certainly a good concept and I’m excited to see it come to fruition.

Just wanted to note… if you proceed with Infinikey on this project (maybe not the greatest idea given their track record on previous reverse dyesub projects), double-check that the minibars will be convex. IIRC, they only have convex 2.25u and 2.75u, with the rest being concave.

Thanks for the feedback, we're excited for it to come to fruition too!

Addressing your comments on Infinikey
-We've discussed their track record with them extensively and have put together a plan to avoid previous issues.

-Infinikey has complied with our licensees Ethical Sourcing and Compliance for added reassurance
-We are already working on color matching the first prototype for the best final product.
-I will follow up with IFK regarding the convex vs convave mini bars, thank you for calling that out!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Bub on Sun, 03 April 2022, 12:12:53
not a MTG fan so not sure how well theme is deployed, but I do like seeing more IP sets

fwiw I think you'd be better off going with another manu other than IFK from a quality/sales perspective, but just my 2 cents

goodluck guys!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: HungHingDaiLo on Sun, 03 April 2022, 12:24:32
Would you separate the mana symbols (Forest, plains, swamp, mountain and island) to another kit than base?
That's the only things I'd actually willing to buy :)

Coming from an ex-Legacy format player / current Modern-format MTG player who played and loved the game since 1999.
I think this set is a good representation of the current Neon Dynasty expansion while not so much for the (much preferred personally) older MTG lore and origins.

GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Quadrum on Sun, 03 April 2022, 12:29:53
Metalworker pfp opinion time :)

Interesting to see an mtg set spring up, though I personally believe the opportunity was lost on representing a new set, when much of the love is in the old artwork and that 1990s-early 2000s feel. While new Kamigawa is certainly a piece of mtg, its not one that I personally think best represents Magic as a whole.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: clackeys on Sun, 03 April 2022, 12:55:31
Would you separate the mana symbols (Forest, plains, swamp, mountain and island) to another kit than base?
That's the only things I'd actually willing to buy :)

Coming from an ex-Legacy format player / current Modern-format MTG player who played and loved the game since 1999.
I think this set is a good representation of the current Neon Dynasty expansion while not so much for the (much preferred personally) older MTG lore and origins.

GLWIC!

Thanks for this feedback. For this set in particular we are not planning on doing separate kits.
The intention of this set was to go after the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty theme with it's pretty unique look within the MTG universe.
That being said we are also working on a future Magic the Gathering themed set that pays an ode to the classic MTG lore and its origins
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Beesley on Sun, 03 April 2022, 13:10:54
This looks amazing and will be picking this up!

Great work Spikey and ClacKeys!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: yooj.key on Sun, 03 April 2022, 23:23:25
Woo!! This looks so good, nice to see the IC live! Love the renders btw
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Ashen_21 on Mon, 04 April 2022, 02:25:23
This is so sick! And so hyped that this is an official set with Wizards!!! Definitely going to try and cop because daaaaaaaaaamn! GLWIC!!!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Epeyon on Mon, 04 April 2022, 07:20:40
Would you separate the mana symbols (Forest, plains, swamp, mountain and island) to another kit than base?
That's the only things I'd actually willing to buy :)

Coming from an ex-Legacy format player / current Modern-format MTG player who played and loved the game since 1999.
I think this set is a good representation of the current Neon Dynasty expansion while not so much for the (much preferred personally) older MTG lore and origins.

GLWIC!

Thanks for this feedback. For this set in particular we are not planning on doing separate kits.
The intention of this set was to go after the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty theme with it's pretty unique look within the MTG universe.
That being said we are also working on a future Magic the Gathering themed set that pays an ode to the classic MTG lore and its origins

Are we talking a potential Nico Bolas set?!? If so sign me up right now.

In regards to Neon Dynasty, the colors alone make me interested. And it being MTG themed on top is just awesome.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Tyson on Mon, 04 April 2022, 10:21:10
Would love to see some Phyrexian sublegends! Neon Dynasty is what pulled me into MtG a few months back! Awesome to see my two hobbies collide!
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Mon, 04 April 2022, 13:59:23
For those who are curious this is the inspiration for this set: https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/kamigawa-neon-dynasty
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Arithmetics on Mon, 04 April 2022, 14:25:53
deskmat with the card back missed opportunity. ill keep an eye out for the retro magic themed sets in the future hopefully.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: amorino on Mon, 04 April 2022, 17:19:20
Not fan of the font, spacing is too close that is somewhat hard to read.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Mon, 04 April 2022, 18:07:15
Thank your feedback, the font is Beleren the official Magic the Gathering typeface.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: CaravanOfPikies on Mon, 04 April 2022, 19:02:06
Only here for Greater Tanuki. This set looks great and will definitely get.

I know WOTC is a bit cease and desist heavy so hopefully that doesnt happen to this.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: AuthenticDanger on Mon, 04 April 2022, 19:10:54
Only here for Greater Tanuki. This set looks great and will definitely get.

I know WOTC is a bit cease and desist heavy so hopefully that doesnt happen to this.

It's a licensed set... why would Wizards C&D their own licensed product?
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: kiwoli on Mon, 04 April 2022, 20:45:09
Hmm... I have mixed feelings about this set. Good to see WoTC onboard and making it official, slight pessimism on how they may view this hobby long term, but that's another discussion.
It's a solid representation for an official MtG set, but I'm not sold with Beleren being used as legends. I appreciate that it's a proper MtG trademark but that typeface has problems, it's fine on the title of a card, but as a whole keycap set, not so much. Should also be using lowercase instead of small caps on the mods

GLWIC

P.S. WoTC shafting non NA customers yet again :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: soundstage on Mon, 04 April 2022, 21:53:49
Why is this getting restricted to US only?
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: BloremBipsum on Tue, 05 April 2022, 02:54:46
nut
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: alaudbrother on Tue, 05 April 2022, 05:36:43
Would you separate the mana symbols (Forest, plains, swamp, mountain and island) to another kit than base?
That's the only things I'd actually willing to buy :).


Seconded.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Tue, 05 April 2022, 08:03:12
I know WOTC is a bit cease and desist heavy so hopefully that doesnt happen to this.


We are licensed and approved for this set.

I love the Greater Tanuk too. When I saw him in the spoiler video I new I had to make a Nov of him.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: atl22033 on Tue, 05 April 2022, 11:58:44
Give me now, i need it, i want it, ill take your entire stock
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Tue, 12 April 2022, 08:13:35
New cable collab from Space Cables!!  Photos in post^^^^
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering[emoji769] Keycap Set
Post by: Zeelobby on Tue, 12 April 2022, 09:18:27
Man. You guys really like a gamble. Reverse dye sub in IFK. Let's just hope this doesn't show up shrunken (or super delayed) like the other ones. Unfortunate that the first officially licensed MTG keyset wasn't ran with NK and GMK. They have done a superb job with the Star Wars license.

I'll remain cautiously pessimistic on this one. But I hope it goes well.

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Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: clik_clak on Tue, 12 April 2022, 12:36:23
I shutter to think how much the licensing is going to add to the price of this set.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: gilded_jake on Tue, 12 April 2022, 16:09:10
Phyrexian special keys (even just one with the infect symbol), would be amazing! Set looks really fun otherwise.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Mev200 on Tue, 12 April 2022, 19:19:43
The color theme is absolutely perfect imo, and I cannot wait to see what other deskmats will be thrown into the mix! Reserved.

This set has me so hyped for the future of licensed collabs.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Vigrith on Tue, 12 April 2022, 21:38:34
I stopped actively playing MTG in 2002 (let's be honest, no one liked Judgement, no one likes Judgement, no one will ever like Judgement) and although I've never stopped collecting, I'm still almost exclusively in vintage and even the OG Kamigawa is not a block that really interests me - I like the set, I don't know anything about Neon Dynasty besides Boseiju being one of the best card arts they've done in ages so I can't criticize anything specific.

I'll definitely be buying, even if I didn't like it I'd still buy just to show appreciation and to incentivize further collaborations for something I may enjoy more,

That being said we are also working on a future Magic the Gathering themed set that pays an ode to the classic MTG lore and its origins

Like this.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering[emoji769] Keycap Set
Post by: ImaSpacePotato on Thu, 14 April 2022, 09:08:14
Man. You guys really like a gamble. Reverse dye sub in IFK. Let's just hope this doesn't show up shrunken (or super delayed) like the other ones. Unfortunate that the first officially licensed MTG keyset wasn't ran with NK and GMK. They have done a superb job with the Star Wars license.

I'll remain cautiously pessimistic on this one. But I hope it goes well.

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Oh God no. GMK 2 year wait times, GMK pricing, especially to create new molds for the sublegends in top of already presumably inflated pricing due to license fees, shining ABS.

A different manu like Milkyway could've been a better choice but dear God not more GMK.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Zeelobby on Thu, 14 April 2022, 09:18:00
Man. You guys really like a gamble. Reverse dye sub in IFK. Let's just hope this doesn't show up shrunken (or super delayed) like the other ones. Unfortunate that the first officially licensed MTG keyset wasn't ran with NK and GMK. They have done a superb job with the Star Wars license.

I'll remain cautiously pessimistic on this one. But I hope it goes well.

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Oh God no. GMK 2 year wait times, GMK pricing, especially to create new molds for the sublegends in top of already presumably inflated pricing due to license fees, shining ABS.

A different manu like Milkyway could've been a better choice but dear God not more GMK.
Meh. People act like IFK won't also take a least a year+. Personally I'm willing to pay the extra price and wait when it comes to licensed products. For the quality of both cap size and legends, and color, which you just don't get outside abs, for which GMK still does some of the best. I can buy 50 random colorways in MW all year long. Something like this would be worth the extra cost and effort.

When the final product takes two years anyway and comes out inconsistently dyed and with shrunken dimensions I just hope it doesn't scare WotC from allowing IP to be used for more themed colorways in the future.

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Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: littletokyokeebs on Thu, 14 April 2022, 10:47:54
Love the colors and inspiration of this set. Great job on the design  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: EdgeOfInfinity on Tue, 19 April 2022, 13:56:55
very cool to see an officially licensed product as i'm sure there is plenty of crossover between mechkb & mtg fans
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Tommy206 on Tue, 19 April 2022, 18:12:48
The whole set looks amazing and matches the Kamigawa theme perfectly. The cable/deskmats look great as well.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: spikedsynapse on Thu, 21 April 2022, 07:31:17
very cool to see an officially licensed product as i'm sure there is plenty of crossover between mechkb & mtg fans

The whole set looks amazing and matches the Kamigawa theme perfectly. The cable/deskmats look great as well.

Thanks yall :D I am very exicted to see this set come together.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: Jayde on Mon, 02 May 2022, 15:23:38
Interested in this GB! Played Magic a lot when I was younger and this holds a lot of nostalgia.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set
Post by: robotox on Tue, 03 May 2022, 07:09:22
Haven't been into MTG since forever ago, but it sure does inspire a pretty keycap set.  Hope there will be a kit with pink spacebars.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set - GB Soon!
Post by: spikedsynapse on Wed, 20 July 2022, 10:16:34
GB Soon, We have our full prototype in hand. Color matching is complete!
(https://imgur.com/R1nGI6f.jpg)
This is a render on the OGR, but prototype photos coming soon.
Title: Re: [IC] Neon Dynasty - An Official Magic the Gathering™ Keycap Set - GB Soon!
Post by: spikedsynapse on Mon, 25 July 2022, 09:31:22
GB Goin live at 9am
(https://i.imgur.com/DJgtuMT.jpg)