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Title: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Abec13 on Fri, 15 May 2020, 15:22:27
(https://imgur.com/gZkmZ0w.png)

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Inspiration
Just like many have, I missed out on the New Horizons edition Switch -- this is me over compensating.
If you couldn't get the switch, can't get the switch, already had one... here's your chance to get it on your keyboard.
With the power of PBT this set is going to have the massive novelty kit it deserves.

Mentions
Special thanks to meatsmoothies (https://geekhack.org/index.php?action=profile;u=82393) for the help with all of these novelties in such a small time window.
If you need novelty work done, highly recommend.


Group Buy Date: May 15, 2020 - May 29, 2020


Vendors
USA/NA: The Key Company (https://thekey.company/collections/islander)
EU: Prototypist (https://prototypist.net/collections/infinikey-islander)
ASIA: zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/pbt-islander?variant=32177467129934)
OCEANIA: Switch Keys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/products/infinikey-islander)
CA: Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/collections/open-group-buys/products/pbt-islander)

Art Caps
For this set I will be working with:

CYSM: https://www.instagram.com/cysm_caps/
Alpha Keys: https://www.instagram.com/alphakeycaps/
Archetype: https://www.instagram.com/archetype_mk/

Please consider following their Instagrams to keep on top of when they will be running artisan raffles for this set!
As with most artisan keycap raffles, only those who purchased a base kit will be eligible to win.

Kits

Base Kit - $80
(https://imgur.com/e179X7r.png)
Novelties - $30
(https://imgur.com/2t3sBt7.png)
Expansion Kit - $40
(https://imgur.com/69c0blz.png)

Deskmats
Islander Hopper Mat - $20
(https://imgur.com/6yEsXNT.png)
Investors Mat (blue) - $20
(https://imgur.com/mKDTJeO.png)
Investors Mat (green) - $20
(https://imgur.com/ZRnyPNE.png)

Renders

Iron 165
(https://imgur.com/frpIuuh.png)
(https://imgur.com/jKkwm67.png)
(https://imgur.com/MwKzfmh.png)

U80A
(https://imgur.com/fqzPB0Y.png)
(https://imgur.com/gVpyp1d.png)
(https://imgur.com/L4aylJK.png)

Adelie
(https://imgur.com/fnIZOi9.png)
(https://imgur.com/K03IW6y.png)
(https://imgur.com/dLMVP48.png)

Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: dommyy13 on Fri, 15 May 2020, 17:19:18
just bought base, novelties, and desk mat! 

Do you have a rough estimate of when this will ship?

OOh saw on TKC it's supposed to be out Sept 1st, hopefully it's actually ready that fast!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: pengle on Fri, 15 May 2020, 17:54:21
ez purchase
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: frasnow on Fri, 15 May 2020, 18:43:37
Would be interesting to see day one numbers. The numbers on The Key Company are going up fast.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: BL0ODYJOKER on Fri, 15 May 2020, 23:42:39
My very first set of Keycaps I'm gonna buy. Excited to see them in person.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: s3vv4 on Sat, 16 May 2020, 06:41:20
Why does the UK shop want 80 pounds?
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: YMwoo on Sat, 16 May 2020, 09:10:40
Just wanted to be sure, I can't see the deskmat on ZF?
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: dommyy13 on Sat, 16 May 2020, 11:39:27
Why does the UK shop want 80 pounds?

It’s 80 usd which doesn’t include tax.  80 pounds is including VAT...
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: s3vv4 on Sat, 16 May 2020, 17:20:34
Why does the UK shop want 80 pounds?

It’s 80 usd which doesn’t include tax.  80 pounds is including VAT...

So I will need to pay 20% UK VAT and 19% German MwSt when it gets shipped in 2021? That sucks, no thanks :(
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: rewke on Sat, 16 May 2020, 21:22:12
Looking forward to seeing the artisans!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Abec13 on Sun, 17 May 2020, 00:23:06
Just wanted to be sure, I can't see the deskmat on ZF?

We are working on getting ahold of them at the moment. This appears to not be the first time that they have done this.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: dvorcol on Sun, 17 May 2020, 01:14:35
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Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: YMwoo on Mon, 18 May 2020, 09:23:26
Just wanted to be sure, I can't see the deskmat on ZF?

We are working on getting ahold of them at the moment. This appears to not be the first time that they have done this.

Thanks! it's up now~
I've been in 2 GB with them and they always have weird pricing and/or typos too.. anyway, thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: kamisamamizu on Mon, 18 May 2020, 11:53:18
Damn, those sales for Island Hopper are great.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: TuCZnak on Wed, 20 May 2020, 13:26:20
Damn, looking at those numbers, you might've been better off just integrating novelties straight into the base :p
Bought in for novelties, base and deskmat on the EU proxy, should pair well with my special edition Switch. Thanks for making this Abec!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: BL0ODYJOKER on Thu, 21 May 2020, 10:33:39
This is going to be my first group buy!
Super Excited! :thumb:
I gonna need to figure out what color scheme I want for my custom cables next!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 22 May 2020, 03:31:23
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Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: frasnow on Fri, 22 May 2020, 10:27:59
Show Image
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These numbers are fairly close to the numbers at The Key Company for the same time period. Are they the only vendor supplying sales numbers? Or perhaps The Key Company somehow tracks global sales?

 
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Abec13 on Fri, 22 May 2020, 11:06:31
Show Image
(https://i.imgur.com/t6ZPAtP.png)


These numbers are fairly close to the numbers at The Key Company for the same time period. Are they the only vendor supplying sales numbers? Or perhaps The Key Company somehow tracks global sales?

Currently the vendor sheet is a little outta wack
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: //gainsborough on Sat, 23 May 2020, 02:31:47
These numbers are insane, haha.  Congrats on the already successful set, Abec!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: vinyldoodles on Sun, 24 May 2020, 06:28:07
Is there any information on the cables?
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: o3okevin on Sun, 24 May 2020, 10:19:33
Is there any information on the cables?
Not sure if this is the official cable collab but Cruz Ctrl Cables has Islander stuff up until 9PM PST today: https://cruzctrl.gg/pages/islander
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: vinyldoodles on Sun, 24 May 2020, 14:43:28
Is there any information on the cables?
Not sure if this is the official cable collab but Cruz Ctrl Cables has Islander stuff up until 9PM PST today: https://cruzctrl.gg/pages/islander

Thanks, that's what I was looking for :)
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Mcnos on Tue, 26 May 2020, 17:09:00
Is the R2 1.75 Backspace going to be the arrow as in the renders or is it going to be the ← Bksp ?
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Abec13 on Tue, 26 May 2020, 17:34:22
Is the R2 1.75 Backspace going to be the arrow as in the renders or is it going to be the ← Bksp ?

The arrow.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 26 May 2020, 17:48:17
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Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 29 May 2020, 03:00:40
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Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: vinyldoodles on Fri, 29 May 2020, 04:47:12
Been waiting until today (payday) to jump on this!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: dvorcol on Wed, 24 June 2020, 16:33:57
Final orders including extras

(https://i.postimg.cc/bvwWXfLN/Infinikey-Islander-Status200528fin-Yext.png)

(https://i.postimg.cc/j5V1DntC/Infinikey-Islander-Progress200528fin-Yext-B.png)
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: //gainsborough on Wed, 24 June 2020, 17:01:53
3000 base kits!??!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: frasnow on Thu, 25 June 2020, 22:37:16
3000 base kits!??!

I note that the prior graph says "some vendors outdated", so either an even more impressive Group Buy period, or the vendors hope the hype train lasts into September.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: noobiekeymech on Fri, 17 July 2020, 02:53:00
Any place still have the desk mat avail? 
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: frasnow on Fri, 28 August 2020, 14:45:28
The Key Company is reporting "Our production schedule is on track, however we are required to ship this set via sea rather than air due to restrictions", so shipments to customers are delayed by a month from September to October. https://thekey.company/products/infinikey-pbt-islander
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: marksmanonthego on Sun, 30 August 2020, 14:39:11
Hope I can get some of the extras. Just recently got into keyboards and I need some of those set and the desk mat
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: frasnow on Fri, 09 October 2020, 21:37:08
Any updates on shipping? It’s October.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: //gainsborough on Fri, 09 October 2020, 23:51:13
what's the hubbub on the deskmats?
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: shakablue on Mon, 19 October 2020, 11:45:46
Any updates on this?
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Boey1219 on Thu, 22 October 2020, 17:36:23
Got a email just now from TKC. apparently, the factory screwed up on the color of the deskmat..


https://thekey.company/products/islander-deskmat (https://thekey.company/products/islander-deskmat)

Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: frasnow on Thu, 22 October 2020, 18:54:50
Just received an email saying my keycaps have shipped! I didn't order a deskmat, so I'm hoping the keycap colors came out correctly.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: heyimpanda on Fri, 23 October 2020, 00:28:36
heres an image from the TKC discord of the mat with the islander keycaps:

(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/689591859030655032/768919885886914580/infinikey-islander_deskmat.png)

imo, doesn't match with the keycaps that well. makes you wonder why they didn't use this picture on the product listing nor the email they sent out...
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: //gainsborough on Fri, 23 October 2020, 00:34:07
heres an image from the TKC discord of the mat with the islander keycaps:

Show Image
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/689591859030655032/768919885886914580/infinikey-islander_deskmat.png)


imo, doesn't match with the keycaps that well. makes you wonder why they didn't use this picture on the product listing nor the email they sent out...

something about some color form into RGB that didn't translate well or something. 
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Minam on Fri, 23 October 2020, 14:33:24
So instead of making another set of deskmats to match the color, customers have the option to get a dull colored mat that they didn't order or get nothing at all. After 5+ months of waiting and sticking with their delays. Well too late to implement a QC system now, not spending any more money on the key dot company.  What's to say they don't screw up again and just go oops here are two crap options you can choose from.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Kokaloo on Fri, 23 October 2020, 14:49:13
So instead of making another set of deskmats to match the color, customers have the option to get a dull colored mat that they didn't order or get nothing at all. After 5+ months of waiting and sticking with their delays. Well too late to implement a QC system now, not spending any more money on the key dot company.  What's to say they don't screw up again and just go oops here are two crap options you can choose from.
Welcome to group buys! Just sell it on mechmarket if you don't want it!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: shansoft on Tue, 27 October 2020, 16:25:31
So instead of making another set of deskmats to match the color, customers have the option to get a dull colored mat that they didn't order or get nothing at all. After 5+ months of waiting and sticking with their delays. Well too late to implement a QC system now, not spending any more money on the key dot company.  What's to say they don't screw up again and just go oops here are two crap options you can choose from.

Just find the original photo of animal crossing image and do a custom order online. It will arrived within a week or two with much better quality and cheaper. Which is exactly what I did....

After knowing Infinikey is Wuming from Taobao, I am already disappointed with TKC at that point. Price it higher than ePBT but way worse quality....
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: vinyldoodles on Thu, 29 October 2020, 09:17:36
I just got a notification to say that my order has been delivered. Can't wait to get home and take a look!

I opted for a refund on the deskmat. Didn't see the point in getting something that wouldn't match the caps and wouldn't want on display.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Minam on Thu, 29 October 2020, 09:48:37
Did anyone’s TKC order page update? Wondering if people got their stuff yet cuz I haven’t.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Boey1219 on Thu, 29 October 2020, 14:22:06
Got mine yesterday. It’s beautiful, too bad the desk mat didn’t go as planned, hope they will do a 2nd batch in the future.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: ..//dexx on Tue, 03 November 2020, 03:49:43
Has TKC started shipping? Hoping to snag an extra base and novelties when you guys have received yours. If not, how does protoTypist sell their extras? Similar way? Because I have a proxy mailbox in UK I can use.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: olidavhay on Tue, 03 November 2020, 12:21:33
Supposed to be delivered last week for me but it’s been transferred in and out of my state....and now it’s just sitting an hour or so from me on the day they’re supposedly delivering it. Not optimistic.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Yumelon on Sun, 22 November 2020, 08:24:44
so... got my shipping but its not moving whats going on? Someone please update...

just checked the discord
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: mxyzptlk13 on Mon, 23 November 2020, 09:20:15
so... got my shipping but its not moving whats going on? Someone please update...

just checked the discord
Me too, shipping information sent to FedEx on 11/10, but they haven't got the pcakcge yet.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: heyimpanda on Mon, 23 November 2020, 11:28:51
Me too, shipping information sent to FedEx on 11/10, but they haven't got the pcakcge yet.

They preemptively printed labels, but it's likely that yours is still held up in customs and so they're waiting on that portion of the shipment still.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Minam on Mon, 07 December 2020, 11:41:42
Are there anyone who still haven't received their stuff from TKC?


They screw up the deskmat and now they can't even ship stuff properly while the other half of the people already got their stuff.

Apparently, only TKC's stuff has trouble with customs because they are the only company that seems to be delayed any time there is a purchase to be made. What a joke.



Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: verity on Mon, 07 December 2020, 12:08:12
Are there anyone who still haven't received their stuff from TKC?


They screw up the deskmat and now they can't even ship stuff properly while the other half of the people already got their stuff.

Apparently, only TKC's stuff has trouble with customs because they are the only company that seems to be delayed any time there is a purchase to be made. What a joke.

TKC have enough trouble shipping in the US, I can't imagine what you international folks have to go through.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: tunadesu on Wed, 09 December 2020, 02:40:27
Are there anyone who still haven't received their stuff from TKC?


They screw up the deskmat and now they can't even ship stuff properly while the other half of the people already got their stuff.

Apparently, only TKC's stuff has trouble with customs because they are the only company that seems to be delayed any time there is a purchase to be made. What a joke.

Yeah all TKC orders have been "shipped" (they must have printed the labels) since early Nov, but I heard are stuck in customs. I was hoping to get this in time for Xmas, but I'm not gonna hold my breath.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Minam on Wed, 09 December 2020, 16:58:55
Are there anyone who still haven't received their stuff from TKC?


They screw up the deskmat and now they can't even ship stuff properly while the other half of the people already got their stuff.

Apparently, only TKC's stuff has trouble with customs because they are the only company that seems to be delayed any time there is a purchase to be made. What a joke.

TKC have enough trouble shipping in the US, I can't imagine what you international folks have to go through.

Funny thing is I am in the US. They send their stock is stuck in customs and have been saying that for like the past 2 months. Meanwhile my other group buys from china came just fine.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Drudoo on Tue, 22 December 2020, 05:55:20
My 2u spacebar is concave as a normal key and only the 2.25u and 2.75u spacebars are convex.

Is that how it is supposed to be? Seems misleading from the images.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: aa212121 on Tue, 22 December 2020, 06:55:40
Wait this set is shipping to people?

I haven't seen an update since the close of the GB and had to email them before they told me about the desk mats.

Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Minam on Tue, 22 December 2020, 19:20:56
I wish I can be as incompetent as TKC and still run a business.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: tunadesu on Wed, 23 December 2020, 15:57:26
Wait this set is shipping to people?

I haven't seen an update since the close of the GB and had to email them before they told me about the desk mats.

Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

No clue. 0 word from TKC. Still don't have it and assume it's 'stuck in customs'. I just don't get how I see other in the US already with the set. Of course there are ways to obtain it, but I already see US people selling it on /mm
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: vinhsanity on Wed, 23 December 2020, 16:54:28
No clue. 0 word from TKC. Still don't have it and assume it's 'stuck in customs'. I just don't get how I see other in the US already with the set. Of course there are ways to obtain it, but I already see US people selling it on /mm

Islander arrived at their warehouse as of this morning.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Nooteboom on Wed, 23 December 2020, 17:05:12
Is there any opportunity to buy extra kits for those of us who missed this?
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: vinhsanity on Wed, 23 December 2020, 17:12:16
Is there any opportunity to buy extra kits for those of us who missed this?

Yeah, TKC will have extras. It will likely be after they fulfill all the group buy orders.
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: yuejia on Fri, 25 December 2020, 01:33:23
It’s really Nice!! That is so beautiful!!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: yuejia on Sun, 27 December 2020, 19:24:33
Wow! Nice!!!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: Yumelon on Fri, 08 January 2021, 01:25:06
Check their discord stop complaining here

Quote
Islander, Pastel, and Aether have now arrived to our warehouse! Please give us a couple days to allow for unpacking and preparation to ship, your orders will get to you as soon as possible. I want to thank everyone for the patience and understanding shown during this lengthy delay, we appreciate you 12/23/2020

My set just came in today
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: FoxFire007 on Fri, 15 January 2021, 14:08:39
Extras sold out in under 2 min. Couldn't even grab one even tho I got on the site beforehand.

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Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: ijayl on Fri, 15 January 2021, 14:13:40
Extras sold out in under 2 min. Couldn't even grab one even tho I got on the site beforehand.

Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk
Less than 2 min :( Oh well, guess wasn’t meant to be. We can admire from afar.


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Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: gbenz on Sat, 16 January 2021, 14:54:21
Extras sold out in under 2 min. Couldn't even grab one even tho I got on the site beforehand.

Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk
Less than 2 min :( Oh well, guess wasn’t meant to be. We can admire from afar.


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The Key Company tweeted (https://twitter.com/TheKeyCompany/status/1350175472492060674) that they're investigating purchases that were potentially made by bots and cancelling them. They'll put those sets back up for sale at some point and will give at least one week's notice so people still have a chance!
Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: FoxFire007 on Sat, 16 January 2021, 15:56:47
Extras sold out in under 2 min. Couldn't even grab one even tho I got on the site beforehand.

Sent from my SM-G988U using Tapatalk
Less than 2 min :( Oh well, guess wasn’t meant to be. We can admire from afar.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The Key Company tweeted (https://twitter.com/TheKeyCompany/status/1350175472492060674) that they're investigating purchases that were potentially made by bots and cancelling them. They'll put those sets back up for sale at some point and will give at least one week's notice so people still have a chance!
This is very reassuring. Very happy to hear TKC is doing this.

Thank you for that update.

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Title: Re: [GB] Infinikey PBT Islander: May 15-29
Post by: mr_foggy on Mon, 05 July 2021, 08:01:16
any chance of rerunning this set with a different manufacturer?