Post by: TheKeyCompany on Thu, 09 April 2020, 15:24:19
The Key Dot Co Presents
GMK Black Lotus
(https://i.imgur.com/hLtPYYI.png)
After years in purgatory, GMK Black Lotus is being summoned from the nether into reality.
Third time’s the charm, as they say... After designer Potatoclack searched far lands for a vendor that could summon GMK Black Lotus from the nether into reality, TKC is happy to present Potatoclack’s vision from 2016 inspired by a certain legendary prolific artifact in Magic: the Gathering, and a fearless leader in Accel World. Two matching deskmat editions are also available to complete your workspace theme.
Group Buy Details
Opens: April 10, 2020
Closes: May 8, 2020
Interest Check Thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=84756.0)
Vendors
America - TheKey.Company (https://thekey.company/collections/black-lotus)
Europe - Proto[typist] (https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-gmk-black-lotus-coming-soon)
Asia - zFrontier
Oceania - Switchkeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/gmk-black-lotus-group-buy)
Canada - Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/products/gmk-black-lotus)
Base Kit (MOQ 250)
(https://i.imgur.com/wUzjVHh.jpg)
Modifiers Kit (MOQ 100)
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Hiragana Alphas Kit (MOQ 100)
(https://i.imgur.com/JCw4OSX.jpg)
Novelties Kit (MOQ 100)
(https://i.imgur.com/z80LChT.jpg)
40s Kit (MOQ 100)
(https://i.imgur.com/5Wj3GMj.jpg)
Spacebars Kit (MOQ 100)
(https://i.imgur.com/4D0tzPM.jpg)
Deskmats by OneCreativeMind
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Renders by Abec
SSK
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TKC1800
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Minivan
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Thank you from Potatoclack
“I really wanted to create a deep purple set that speaks to the community, and it ended up being a collaborative project on Geekhack. While I did coordinate things (and wow, I’ve learned a lot!), it’s something that a lot of keyboard enthusiasts created together, and I hope GMK Black Lotus can make the community proud. Special shout out to: Fictiouz, Vigrith, and thesiscamper. We did it!”
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Post by: noricon on Thu, 09 April 2020, 15:53:34
Post by: Vigrith on Thu, 09 April 2020, 16:02:43
Post by: Captain Shwah on Thu, 09 April 2020, 16:08:33
Post by: Gondolindrim on Thu, 09 April 2020, 16:20:42
Post by: LightningXI on Thu, 09 April 2020, 16:24:53
Post by: godinjointform on Thu, 09 April 2020, 16:39:05
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 09 April 2020, 16:55:23
The alpha color is completely black right? So I can use OG Spacekeys for Alice spacebars?
Potatobot confirmed this is GMK stock color CR so your space keys will work. I’d hoped for purply split bars but I am mostly just glad this is gonna run.
Post by: nasp on Thu, 09 April 2020, 17:16:33
Cheers!
Post by: Owl- on Thu, 09 April 2020, 18:21:10
Post by: Furikurichemy on Thu, 09 April 2020, 18:43:51
Post by: pengoot02 on Thu, 09 April 2020, 18:57:26
Post by: Hanabi on Thu, 09 April 2020, 20:46:36
Post by: AuDiTH on Thu, 09 April 2020, 21:43:52
Post by: Vadurr on Fri, 10 April 2020, 00:51:26
Post by: ivu on Fri, 10 April 2020, 00:52:05
Just a bit of shame that some of thr bottom row novelties are not available in 1.5u as i won't be able to use the black lotus novelty in my tsangan layout.
Kind of a shame considering the black lotus is the topic of the set :( I guess there is no chance to change anything now.
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Post by: potatobot on Fri, 10 April 2020, 01:08:27
I cannot believe my eyes.
:thumb: Thank you!
Post by: FinalEleven on Fri, 10 April 2020, 02:33:25
Still kinda sad no Burst Link enter...unless...?
Post by: CF73 on Fri, 10 April 2020, 05:54:20
Post by: FinalEleven on Fri, 10 April 2020, 20:30:53
I did my part!
Post by: ItszBrian on Fri, 10 April 2020, 20:51:38
Post by: a_ak57 on Sat, 11 April 2020, 18:20:30
Post by: potatobot on Sun, 12 April 2020, 01:43:48
First keycap set I've bought in almost a year and a half.
awesome! :D
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 12 April 2020, 08:29:42
Post by: Wongstongs on Sun, 12 April 2020, 12:59:08
Post by: LevelSteam on Sun, 12 April 2020, 14:08:04
In for base and novelties :D
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sun, 12 April 2020, 14:54:13
If I want to do monochrome with mods and hiragana, how do I get a spacebar?Buy the spacebars kit and trade the purple bars for black ones. Go to mechmarket and ask, there's a lot of sets that use this color black. Originative used to sell them individually but they're out.
Just make sure you also don't need F1-F4, or F5-F8.
Post by: Smoff on Mon, 13 April 2020, 08:36:07
Post by: lys.nordique on Tue, 14 April 2020, 19:54:49
Post by: lakeboredom on Thu, 16 April 2020, 06:16:57
I think I fell in love with the old renders that looked more like N9 on the alphas. Dangit
Post by: lakeboredom on Sun, 19 April 2020, 04:12:02
I gotta say, the lackluster effort on this gb is.. disappointing. There is no hiragana render, and the renders we do have are almost bad enough to turn me away after waiting patiently for this over a year. Shiny. Why shiny...
Post by: slxdegrees on Sun, 19 April 2020, 04:20:46
Is the modifier kit likely dead?
I gotta say, the lackluster effort on this gb is.. disappointing. There is no hiragana render, and the renders we do have are almost bad enough to turn me away after waiting patiently for this over a year. Shiny. Why shiny...
I'm so upset. It's been so long my taste have changed and I can't convince myself I need this anymore :(Then don't buy it. Really, no one is forcing you to. Also, what's wrong with the modifier kit?
I think I fell in love with the old renders that looked more like N9 on the alphas. Dangit
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Post by: lakeboredom on Sun, 19 April 2020, 04:30:00
Post by: Zeelobby on Sun, 19 April 2020, 06:05:43
tkc says only 6 sold, isn't that really bad?I mean sure, if you only want to do what's popular ;D
Post by: FinalEleven on Sun, 19 April 2020, 06:09:34
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 19 April 2020, 18:38:32
More
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<-- progress
Post by: potatobot on Thu, 23 April 2020, 10:26:15
I wonder if the proxies have their numbers added to tkc's totals yet.Proxy sales are not yet included in tkc’s count.
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Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 24 April 2020, 20:57:05
More
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<-- progress
Post by: abrokencondom on Fri, 24 April 2020, 21:09:10
In for base and deskmat.
Doubtful if I will get novelties as I'm not the biggest MTG fan, and dislike the enter novelty key (the rest look great though).
I would've preferred a more elegant and subtle lotus icon instead of 'deathtouch' (It's just too edgy for me at my age)
Post by: potatobot on Fri, 24 April 2020, 21:38:22
So excited to see this come to fruition. First IC thread on Geekhack I was immediately attracted to in 2019, however when I realised it had been in IC since 2016, my hopes were low and I bought several other dark purple themed keycap sets (RIP wallet) to scratch that itch.
In for base and deskmat.
Doubtful if I will get novelties as I'm not the biggest MTG fan, and dislike the enter novelty key (the rest look great though).
I would've preferred a more elegant and subtle lotus icon instead of 'deathtouch' (It's just too edgy for me at my age)
Ive read this statement allot now. Good thing I didnt stop bugging vendors to make this happen :thumb:
We've almost hit MOQ for the base kit and we still have 2 weeks to go. Novelties are already done and the black lotus mousepad is a big hit! Thanks everyone and keep safe ;D
Post by: LevelSteam on Sat, 25 April 2020, 12:15:30
So excited to see this come to fruition. First IC thread on Geekhack I was immediately attracted to in 2019, however when I realised it had been in IC since 2016, my hopes were low and I bought several other dark purple themed keycap sets (RIP wallet) to scratch that itch.
In for base and deskmat.
Doubtful if I will get novelties as I'm not the biggest MTG fan, and dislike the enter novelty key (the rest look great though).
I would've preferred a more elegant and subtle lotus icon instead of 'deathtouch' (It's just too edgy for me at my age)
Ive read this statement allot now. Good thing I didnt stop bugging vendors to make this happen :thumb:
We've almost hit MOQ for the base kit and we still have 2 weeks to go. Novelties are already done and the black lotus mousepad is a big hit! Thanks everyone and keep safe ;D
Thanks for making it happen! I fell in love with it when I first started getting into boards years ago.
Post by: potatobot on Sun, 26 April 2020, 02:37:43
Thanks for making it happen! I fell in love with it when I first started getting into boards years ago.
Awesome!
Just to update everyone, we already hit MOQ on the Base kit!
Thank You!
Post by: FinalEleven on Sun, 26 April 2020, 05:26:53
Post by: maybebabe on Mon, 27 April 2020, 02:06:27
But if the other kits do not hit, will they still be made?
Post by: potatobot on Mon, 27 April 2020, 03:28:37
Glad to see the Base and Novelties are hit MOQ.
But if the other kits are not, will they still be made?
Do note this is still not the consolidated QTY from all proxies, im still optimistic we will atleast reach 50-60% here in tkc because we still have 2 weeks to go :thumb:
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 29 April 2020, 00:01:40
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More
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Post by: bolaber on Mon, 04 May 2020, 17:30:19
Post by: dvorcol on Mon, 04 May 2020, 21:14:42
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More
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Post by: bolaber on Wed, 06 May 2020, 07:35:05
Post by: FinalEleven on Wed, 06 May 2020, 20:38:50
Does anyone have the rgb color code of the 3 colors used? I want to make my own mouse mat to match..
Alternatively, you can get the deskmat :D
Post by: bolaber on Wed, 06 May 2020, 20:54:24
Post by: WithoutWeakness on Thu, 07 May 2020, 15:55:04
Post by: dvorcol on Thu, 07 May 2020, 18:39:47
More
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Post by: potatobot on Fri, 08 May 2020, 03:27:49
This is the last day of the GB, thanks for all who supported this keyset :thumb:
For those who are worried that some kits may not get made, dont worry because they will. Numbers are still for final consolidation after the GB period.
TKC will keep you guys posted this too! ;)
Post by: mryan18 on Fri, 08 May 2020, 04:09:13
Post by: dlavelle94 on Fri, 08 May 2020, 05:57:50
Post by: solomonshv on Fri, 08 May 2020, 08:21:01
Post by: mryan18 on Fri, 08 May 2020, 08:52:56
Hi everyone!
This is the last day of the GB, thanks for all who supported this keyset :thumb:
For those who are worried that some kits may not get made, dont worry because they will. Numbers are still for final consolidation after the GB period.
TKC will keep you guys posted this too! ;)
All kits will be made even below MOQ?
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 08 May 2020, 19:29:49
all kits will be made even below MOQ? I'm gonna pull more kits if that would be the case
Hi everyone!
This is the last day of the GB, thanks for all who supported this keyset :thumb:
For those who are worried that some kits may not get made, dont worry because they will. Numbers are still for final consolidation after the GB period.
TKC will keep you guys posted this too! ;)
All kits will be made even below MOQ?
Yes, that's my understanding.
Post by: ShovelScum on Sat, 09 May 2020, 03:05:52
Post by: ShovelScum on Sat, 09 May 2020, 03:11:59
Post by: FinalEleven on Sat, 09 May 2020, 08:07:08
Are you kidding me?.... :eek: I didn't realize this GB stopped yesterday. I JUST MISSED IT!.... So upsetting.... Guess i will just have to lurk R/MM to see if one of the base kits pops up. 50% above the original price, but guess that's what happens when i don't check these often enough and miss good GB's... :(
Yeah...it ended at 5/9 3AM EST...Hopefully there will be extras you can pick up.
Also, Congrats Potato for finally seeing this through!
Post by: poolside on Sat, 09 May 2020, 21:38:27
Are you kidding me?.... :eek: I didn't realize this GB stopped yesterday. I JUST MISSED IT!.... So upsetting.... Guess i will just have to lurk R/MM to see if one of the base kits pops up. 50% above the original price, but guess that's what happens when i don't check these often enough and miss good GB's... :(
Orders seem to be still open over at zFrontier for last-minute stragglers. Hurry up!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/gmk/products/gmk-black-lotus (https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/gmk/products/gmk-black-lotus)
Post by: ShovelScum on Sat, 09 May 2020, 22:38:03
Are you kidding me?.... :eek: I didn't realize this GB stopped yesterday. I JUST MISSED IT!.... So upsetting.... Guess i will just have to lurk R/MM to see if one of the base kits pops up. 50% above the original price, but guess that's what happens when i don't check these often enough and miss good GB's... :(
Orders seem to be still open over at zFrontier for last-minute stragglers. Hurry up!
https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/gmk/products/gmk-black-lotus (https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/gmk/products/gmk-black-lotus)
NOICE! I was able to nab one from zfrontier! Thanks for the suggestion! I am on the order!
Post by: mainlygreen on Mon, 18 May 2020, 03:11:55
Post by: potatobot on Mon, 18 May 2020, 06:05:22
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 19 May 2020, 19:18:57
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Post by: potatobot on Tue, 26 May 2020, 02:57:07
Just wanted to let you know that we are giving away this 1/1 lotus artisan to a participant of the GB that has purchased a base kit.
(https://i.imgur.com/558M9Wn.jpg)
Random order number shall be drawn, we will be using TKC orders as reference.
Join us on tkc discord to be posted on GB updates :D
Post by: potatobot on Mon, 15 June 2020, 02:04:56
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Post by: audax989 on Mon, 15 June 2020, 03:48:22
https://artkeyuniverse.com/shop/detail/black-lotus
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no way! awesome collab man. and grats on finally getting this set done!
Post by: potatobot on Fri, 26 June 2020, 22:03:02
Contact me asap or else we will draw another winner lol :thumb:
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Post by: ShovelScum on Sat, 27 June 2020, 04:28:39
Post by: Tarek on Sat, 27 June 2020, 08:01:27
Post by: a_ak57 on Sat, 27 June 2020, 19:14:18
Post by: potatobot on Sun, 05 July 2020, 03:00:30
Out of curiosity, any idea when GMK will be sending you samples?
Would probably be awhile. TKC will keep us posted :thumb:
Post by: lys.nordique on Sun, 05 July 2020, 07:58:29
Post by: potatobot on Sun, 05 July 2020, 19:38:56
So, only the orders from TKC were eligible for the artisan keycap?
Yes :D
Post by: lys.nordique on Sat, 11 July 2020, 11:57:08
EDIT: You confirmed that the Black is CR from GMK. You also confirmed that the other colors are from SP. So I would guess RDE and RCJ or RCS?!?
Post by: Zytyx on Tue, 02 March 2021, 11:44:15
Post by: a_ak57 on Thu, 04 March 2021, 23:40:21
Post by: kidgoth on Sun, 21 March 2021, 20:31:27
Post by: SwirlCables on Sun, 21 March 2021, 21:00:56
Post by: Mark The Weeb on Sun, 21 March 2021, 21:34:47
Post by: happycactoos on Sun, 16 May 2021, 02:48:29
Post by: switchnollie on Sun, 16 May 2021, 23:10:40
Is that a thing now?
Post by: rockarmman on Sat, 19 June 2021, 15:02:29
Post by: SwitchKeys on Sun, 20 June 2021, 17:30:41
Any updates on this?
Materials have been ordered and production was scheduled to finish in July. There probably won't be any further updates until it's either ready in July or we get notice of delay. I can't see it being delayed though.
Post by: tiberria on Thu, 02 September 2021, 16:49:54
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Thu, 02 September 2021, 19:38:20
Post by: tiberria on Thu, 02 September 2021, 19:44:19
That looks awesome
Yup - the color matching looks nailed perfectly to me.
Post by: potatobot on Fri, 10 September 2021, 12:27:42
Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/z0KgDsr.jpg)
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Post by: euphxenos on Fri, 10 September 2021, 14:31:29
Post by: Skok on Fri, 10 September 2021, 16:05:21
Wait, is that picture GMK Black Lotus? The mods are such a bright pink, I thought that was a different set.
colors do be looking brighter in bright light
Post by: euphxenos on Fri, 10 September 2021, 21:56:54
Wait, is that picture GMK Black Lotus? The mods are such a bright pink, I thought that was a different set.
colors do be looking brighter in bright light
Sure, but it's still surprising to see GMK Black Lotus show up looking like GMK Blackpink.
Post by: Skok on Sat, 11 September 2021, 00:01:18
Wait, is that picture GMK Black Lotus? The mods are such a bright pink, I thought that was a different set.
colors do be looking brighter in bright light
Sure, but it's still surprising to see GMK Black Lotus show up looking like GMK Blackpink.
I don't think it will be nearly as bad as you think. That picture looks overexposed/taken in a bright room. I mean the alphas are black but they look greyish in the photo. WoB in daylight doesn't even look that light to me. Of course, I could be wrong.
Post by: potatobot on Sat, 11 September 2021, 01:19:34
The group buy started a bit bumpy, especially towards the start of 2020’s nightmare, but we made it fulfillment phase! Huge props to TKC and the team for making this happen, all the supporters from day 1 from GH and other platforms.
Special mention to Fictiouz, Vigrith, & thesiscamper for helping me out in the early phases.
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Post by: meberko on Mon, 27 September 2021, 08:43:30
I'm no photography expert but I received my set from the Deskhero extras buy and it definitely looks much brighter/pinker than I would have expected. I really like the set but I don't think it matches the renders very well...Wait, is that picture GMK Black Lotus? The mods are such a bright pink, I thought that was a different set.
colors do be looking brighter in bright light
Sure, but it's still surprising to see GMK Black Lotus show up looking like GMK Blackpink.
I don't think it will be nearly as bad as you think. That picture looks overexposed/taken in a bright room. I mean the alphas are black but they look greyish in the photo. WoB in daylight doesn't even look that light to me. Of course, I could be wrong.
Including a comparison pic with First Love.
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Post by: kontradictions on Tue, 28 September 2021, 21:56:55
That looks awesome
Yup - the color matching looks nailed perfectly to me.
You're joking...
Post by: Nyxabel on Tue, 28 September 2021, 22:36:51
Post by: Kookiekurls on Tue, 28 September 2021, 22:38:24
I'm no photography expert but I received my set from the Deskhero extras buy and it definitely looks much brighter/pinker than I would have expected. I really like the set but I don't think it matches the renders very well...Wait, is that picture GMK Black Lotus? The mods are such a bright pink, I thought that was a different set.
colors do be looking brighter in bright light
Sure, but it's still surprising to see GMK Black Lotus show up looking like GMK Blackpink.
I don't think it will be nearly as bad as you think. That picture looks overexposed/taken in a bright room. I mean the alphas are black but they look greyish in the photo. WoB in daylight doesn't even look that light to me. Of course, I could be wrong.
Including a comparison pic with First Love.
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This is really unfortunate to see :(
Post by: tiberria on Tue, 28 September 2021, 23:09:57
The only way I can get an iPhone photo to get close to the in person shade is to set exposure to -100 and brilliance to -75. This is an approximation of what I think it looks like in person, but even then the purple still hues pinker.
(https://i.imgur.com/Vn0zEqO.jpg)
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