Yes, ESD protection is not very good, apparently. And problem with components and assembly. The thread has a few issues like that, and on a premium board, I'd not expect the problems with the PCB and such. Like I said, cool design, and I wanted one. But like many things I've missed, I'm glad I didn't get in.
Hopefully the second run for restock on KeyClack will have better luck. Won't buy 'til onhand though at best. I feel for jchan and his personal issues, but that doesn't mean I'm going to throw money and hope for the best...