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geekhack Marketplace => Group Buys and Preorders => Topic started by: TheKeyCompany on Sun, 08 December 2019, 19:05:36
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Introducing Key
We're excited to collaborate with SwitchKeys and present to you Key.
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The Story of a Boy Called Key
“Long ago, in an ancient town in a World far, far away lived a lovely old craftsmen called Duretto. Duretto was very talented, and could craft many things out of plastic for great purpose. He created switches for his many dedicated fans, day in, day out. But late at night in Duretto’s factory, he often felt lonely. You see, all he wanted was a partner-in-crime.
One night, Duretto molded an extra-large switch with a distinctly unique colorway. It was blue and red, his favorite colors. He put arms and legs on his new friend, and set him down on his bench. This factory is the door to my heart, and you are the key. I shall call you Key, he proclaimed, and gave him a kiss on the head.
That night, Duretto went to bed. He closed his eyes, and wished for Key to be brought to life. The following morning, Duretto was woken by the most wonderful sound. Key had come to life!”
To be continued...
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About Key
Key, designed and created by Stef from SwitchKeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au), was born out of a desire to create something truly unique. Being a father surround by toys and a lover of mechanical keyboards provided the foundations for this lightbulb moment.
Designed to be the showpiece of desks, bedrooms and dressers, Key is a one-off production that, along the journey, might just be met by characters from the universe of Clack Town.
Group Buy Dates
Start: Monday, December 9, 2019 - NOW LIVE!
End: Friday, January 3, 2020
Ships: Estimate April 2020
Price
Key Plushie: $20 USD / $30 AUD
Deskmat: $20 USD / $27 AUD
Join the GB
US → TheKey.Company (https://thekey.company/products/key-plushie)
Australia → SwitchKeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/collections/merch/products/key-plushie-toy)
Asia → zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/collections/groupbuy/products/key-plushie?variant=31565207142478)
EU → mykeyboard.eu (https://mykeyboard.eu/catalogue/key-plushy_1538/)
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As a reminder to all, CAVEAT EMPTOR (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=36773.0)
GLWGB! :thumb:
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very cute
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I need this plushie in my life.
I need six plushies in my life. Good luck with GB!
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Cute as hell :D
Shame there's no EU proxy, but I understand it may feel less necessary for things like this. I'll likely be picking up one anyway.
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Should do a whole series of these, each being different switches.... OH! and a macropad housing for them so they have a nice cute place to hang out!
I'll buy them all.
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Should do a whole series of these, each being different switches.... OH! and a macropad housing for them so they have a nice cute place to hang out!
I'll buy them all.
Such a great idea! Imagine a whole story behind each one. That would be hella fun
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Should do a whole series of these, each being different switches.... OH! and a macropad housing for them so they have a nice cute place to hang out!
I'll buy them all.
Thanks guys. And yes, let’s just say Clack Town is full of many exciting characters. :)
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I'll grab one when they go live on Switchkeys :D
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Is there any chance of an EU proxy or is the best plan just to order from the US?
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I love it so much
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+1 for eu proxy
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
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If its owner should hug it, will it click?
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This is the cutest thing ever...
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First group buy I have joined in a while. +1
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due to shipping price to Canada (which was expected and I know nothing can be done about) I think i will have to settle for commissioning some artwork of it instead. super cute maybe I can get one in the future
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does it have voice recognition? if i say aussie aussie aussie will it say oi oi oi?
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*grumbles about not being able to ship to a parcel locker
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*grumbles about not being able to ship to a parcel locker
I can fix that! Just email me mail@switchkeys.com.au post order, and I will amend.
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*grumbles about not being able to ship to a parcel locker
I can fix that! Just email me mail@switchkeys.com.au post order, and I will amend.
sorry, how can I email you post order when I can't place an order because it won't accept my shipping address?
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*grumbles about not being able to ship to a parcel locker
I can fix that! Just email me mail@switchkeys.com.au post order, and I will amend.
sorry, how can I email you post order when I can't place an order because it won't accept my shipping address?
Did you have an alternate address you could put in that isn't the Parcel Locker one? I can modify it post order.
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I had some fun with ordering ;)
"I'm sorry honey, I... I couldn't help it, I joined another keyboard group buy..."
'YOU WHAT!?!? We need to be saving money!'
".......A group buy for THIS ADORABLE LITTLE GUY!"
'Oh... Oh this is more than acceptable. Don't scare me like that!'
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I'm honestly disappointed in how little info is provided on this switch. Tactile or linear? What's the actuation curve?? Can I salvage these to make plushy pandas???
Also what the heck is that per switch pricing?!
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Small update to say we've officially met MOQ! Thanks to everyone who has supported so far.
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Hi guys.
Another update to add:
We now have an ASIA and an EU Vendor!
zFrontier link to buy (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/key-plushie?variant=31565207142478)
MyKeyboard.EU will be our EU Vendor and I will edit in their link when it goes live on the store.
Cheers!
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Hi guys.
Another update to add:
We now have an ASIA and an EU Vendor!
zFrontier link to buy (https://en.zfrontier.com/products/key-plushie?variant=31565207142478)
MyKeyboard.EU will be our EU Vendor and I will edit in their link when it goes live on the store.
Cheers!
Awesome <3
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Hi guys, just a reminder this ends in 3 days! If you've been saving those Christmas pennies, now is the chance to buy!
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OMG NO! I FORGOT ABOUT THIS!
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Hi all. Some positive news in these TERRIBLE times: KEY HAS FINISHED PRODUCTION.
He is expected to be boarding flights to Vendor regions in the next week with transit time roughly a week after :)
Hope everyone is ready. He could use some cuddles!
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Are there gonna be extras like with key set GB's?
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Are there gonna be extras like with key set GB's?
Yes there will be a small number of extras available!