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Title: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE [Completed]
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 20 July 2021, 19:54:08

GMK RETROWAVE
"2021s must have set" - Blacksimon, probably



TRAILER



GB DATES
August 1 - September 1, 2021
Fulfilment Estimate: Q4 2022


PRICING
(https://i.imgur.com/TuRq0vw.png)



INSPO
Right on man! The 80s were huge for me. Firstly, I was born in the 80s, and thanks to my older siblings I grew up playing the 1986 Sega classic and love everything about the Retrowave iconography. Thus, GMK Retrowave was born.This is unashamedly out there 80s. Bright, fluorescent colours. Unmistakable retrowave novelties and ultimately a bit of fun! Excellent.

Now, to set the scene:
Its 1987. You’ve just come off Venice beach on a hot July afternoon as the sun is setting. But your day has only just begun. You run to the arcade. You grab a cola, your quarters and head to your favourite seat. You strap in, load your coins, hands on the wheel and wait. 3….2….1…. DRIVE.
You pass each car with ease, changing the station on the radio as you note the time left on your clock. You speed up level by level as day turns to night but you’re not slowing down. You look out beyond the cyan palm trees, towards the jagged hills as their glow increases and you begin to dream. It’s just you, your F40 and a never ending road, driving towards that neon sun.

KITS
I like big base kits and I cannot lie. Numpad and UK-ISO in base. This is the 80s, small kits aren't a thing yet.

(https://imgur.com/dfYMGKl.jpg)    (https://imgur.com/rrlOQNd.jpg)


(https://imgur.com/3NqPhHd.jpg)    (https://i.imgur.com/MWqmY2b.jpg)


(https://imgur.com/6ye2N24.png)




Deskmats
900x400x4mm. Colour matched and sampled.



(https://i.imgur.com/Y7pqvhQ.jpg)     (https://i.imgur.com/uFl4BY8.jpg?1)
Samples:
(https://i.imgur.com/JRaqKxC.png)     (https://imgur.com/tD0ZxQN.png)



RENDERS
by Nathanalphaman

(https://i.imgur.com/EjRFstg.jpg)     (https://i.imgur.com/huzP09n.jpg)


(https://i.imgur.com/2J6ifUV.jpg)     (https://i.imgur.com/sVfygKA.jpg)

by Oggi

(https://i.imgur.com/XOvcUPq.png)     (https://i.imgur.com/qXqzxmM.png)


(https://i.imgur.com/EtTEuNd.jpg)     (https://imgur.com/pxXiIoL.png)


renderings may not reflect the final product and are shown for illustrative purposes only.



ARTISANS BY RAMA WORKS
"Sun" in purple, pink. "Shoe" in PVD Brass


(https://imgur.com/vgZmKVx.png)    (https://imgur.com/AP4vqe6.png)

(https://imgur.com/bPmYsfe.png) 


COLLABORATIONS
(More to come as they emerge)
TENGU by SINPRA CAPS
(https://i.imgur.com/Hxr5sAw.png)
SwitchKeys is also giving away 3 Tengus for day one buyers, so keep an eye out for more info as we head into GB

MELONKEYS RETROWAVE
(https://imgur.com/e5MNC74.png)

Cable by Space Cables
(https://i.imgur.com/RsR5VyY.jpg)   (https://i.imgur.com/qt8QEbl.jpg)




VENDORS
subtitle


USA:Project Keyboard (https://store.projectkeyboard.com/)

EUROPE:CandyKeys (https://candykeys.com/)

CHINA:zFrontier (https://en.zfrontier.com/)

CANADA:Deskhero (https://www.deskhero.ca/)

OCE:Switchkeys (https://www.switchkeys.com.au/?customer_posted=true)

SEA:Monokei (https://monokei.co/)

LATAM:Fancy Customs (https://fancycustoms.com/en)

UK:Prototypist (https://prototypist.net/)





Honorable Mentions

Nathanalpha man for helping me since inception with general advice, kitting and rendering musings

OneCreativeMind for being the coach in my corner throughout the whole design development

Jae for taking point with project management, and for all the late night video calls as we really lasered in on all the finer details

Virtual for the amazing thread design and templating.

GMK Andy for being so open to discussions and working through any issues during IC.






support the set with its individual signature. Shoutout to Havattack
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[img width=424 height=120]https://i.imgur.com/mR3qvH3.png[/img]



Template by Virtual Designworks


Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 20 July 2021, 19:58:02
Approved :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: cricket-alone on Tue, 20 July 2021, 20:17:52
The trailer is a nice touch!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: Kokaloo on Tue, 20 July 2021, 23:11:28
The larger backspace key in the 40s kit is 1.75 not 2u, right?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 21 July 2021, 00:14:26
Quote from: Kokaloo on Tue, 20 July 2021, 23:11:28
The larger backspace key in the 40s kit is 1.75 not 2u, right?

Yep definately a typo. Fixing now, and will make sure the 40s backspace is 1.75u.

Also added Tengu Caps as well as notification that we will be giving three away for day one buyers!

Added the Space Cables collab too.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: rookb on Wed, 21 July 2021, 03:31:54
pricing looks good, glws  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: mr_foggy on Fri, 23 July 2021, 05:33:04
Lack of pricing for the RAMAs means they're not decided yet or the vendor won't be offering them?

BTW getting 1x of every kit and deskmat. So glad to see this project getting into GB, best of luck.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: Thiird on Sun, 25 July 2021, 13:16:24
GB is in a week and still no price from CandyKeys for the deskmats, is everything good or are there some problems?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Sun, 25 July 2021, 17:26:28
Hey guys,
Shouldn't be any problems. The table screenshot may have just had information missing from vendors at the time of post (Some Vendors will probably forget to update it until it actually goes live, but I will remind them!)

Stef
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: BraunEsc on Sun, 25 July 2021, 18:42:58
Phew nearly had these in the cart but no ISO so my wallet can breath again - though I do cry on the inside for these not offering ISO cuz I’d have bought em all. Really beautiful design!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Mon, 26 July 2021, 03:01:52
Quote from: BraunEsc on Sun, 25 July 2021, 18:42:58
Phew nearly had these in the cart but no ISO so my wallet can breath again - though I do cry on the inside for these not offering ISO cuz I’d have bought em all. Really beautiful design!

ISO is included in base kit (And the buy isn't actually live yet!) - Did you have the wrong keyset?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 28 July 2021, 23:03:40
Had a bit of time today to pull some sets out to do a little colour comparison (Excuse the photo bomb).

(https://i.imgur.com/pHfVHPb.png)

Purple Key is from GMK Future Funk
Yellow Keys are from GMK Future Funk (Top) and GMK Night Runner (Bottom).
Pink Key is from GMK Future Funk

4 days to go! Lastly I thought I'd share some of Nathanalphaman's latest work. Absolutely insane attention to detail. The man is definately on the top of the game.

(https://i.imgur.com/Bz9yzm9.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: acidbern on Sun, 01 August 2021, 01:07:49
Are the artisans available on the vendors site as well? Just wanted to check as I don’t see the artisans available on monokei at the moment.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Sun, 01 August 2021, 03:01:01
They should be. Looks like they are available through this link: https://monokei.co/products/gmk-retrowave-addons

We're live across most vendors! Thanks to everyone for the early support whether your purchase or not.

Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Olivo on Sun, 01 August 2021, 14:49:00
Will the Deskmat used in the renders (Sunset without car) be available in US vendors? I know Switchkeys already has it but I live in Puerto Rico and don't know how the shipping process would go if ordered from them
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Apache on Sun, 01 August 2021, 15:25:04
very beautiful set, it inspires me, I will pre-order

such a question, but how to find this Cable, which you have in the photo
It's just that sites with GB do not have them, the Space Cables site does not have them either.

I really want to order it for a future kit
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: BraunEsc on Sun, 01 August 2021, 16:17:50
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Mon, 26 July 2021, 03:01:52
Quote from: BraunEsc on Sun, 25 July 2021, 18:42:58
Phew nearly had these in the cart but no ISO so my wallet can breath again - though I do cry on the inside for these not offering ISO cuz I’d have bought em all. Really beautiful design!

ISO is included in base kit (And the buy isn't actually live yet!) - Did you have the wrong keyset?

Oh, my bad, what I meant was NORTH? Well it’s Ö Ä Ü I am missing :)
Still thinking though because this looks so sick!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE
Post by: beast on Mon, 02 August 2021, 05:28:18
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Sun, 25 July 2021, 17:26:28
Hey guys,
Shouldn't be any problems. The table screenshot may have just had information missing from vendors at the time of post (Some Vendors will probably forget to update it until it actually goes live, but I will remind them!)

Stef

Still not published in CandyKeys :'(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: LilleJohn on Mon, 02 August 2021, 09:19:39
So there will be no Int/Nordic (More specific:ÅÄÖ) even if I ask nicely?  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Jo_hannes on Mon, 02 August 2021, 15:02:42
Quote from: LilleJohn on Mon, 02 August 2021, 09:19:39
So there will be no Int/Nordic (More specific:ÅÄÖ) even if I ask nicely?  :rolleyes:

No, GB has started, too late for that. Also, the ÅÖÄ is manageable, it’s the secondary keys on the number row that have a tendency of making my life more difficult than it needs to be when I use ANSI. Regardless, you’ll get used to it. Also, if you’re Swedish, try Swerty. :)
Best,
Johannes
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Thiird on Mon, 02 August 2021, 17:08:11
As of now the GB on candykeys hasn't started yet, did they forgot or what?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Jo_hannes on Tue, 03 August 2021, 02:18:37
Quote from: Thiird on Mon, 02 August 2021, 17:08:11
As of now the GB on candykeys hasn't started yet, did they forgot or what?


It's up now on CandyKeys. Well, there still is lots of time to get in, I don't really get what the rush is. It's summer, people take vacation, have kids, friends and family to spend time with, enjoy the sun. The sense of immediate availability of everything that Amazon and others have instilled in us is making us so incredibly impatient. Luckily, GMK (and other keycap manufacturers) come to the rescue by teaching us patience and humility by holding up a mirror to our grotesquely contorted faces as we are on the edges of our seats, eagerly and increasingly angrily - waiting for the little plastic pieces that will save us. And now, we even get impatient when giving people money for the things we will wait for for at least 1.5 years. Weird world.

Sorry for the rant.
Best,
Johannes
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: nvh2092 on Tue, 03 August 2021, 03:35:24
Quote from: Jo_hannes on Tue, 03 August 2021, 02:18:37
Quote from: Thiird on Mon, 02 August 2021, 17:08:11
As of now the GB on candykeys hasn't started yet, did they forgot or what?


It's up now on CandyKeys. Well, there still is lots of time to get in, I don't really get what the rush is. It's summer, people take vacation, have kids, friends and family to spend time with, enjoy the sun. The sense of immediate availability of everything that Amazon and others have instilled in us is making us so incredibly impatient. Luckily, GMK (and other keycap manufacturers) come to the rescue by teaching us patience and humility by holding up a mirror to our grotesquely contorted faces as we are on the edges of our seats, eagerly and increasingly angrily - waiting for the little plastic pieces that will save us. And now, we even get impatient when giving people money for the things we will wait for for at least 1.5 years. Weird world.

Sorry for the rant.
Best,
Johannes
True sincerity and no sarcasm at all.
Plus, candykeys is known for their late GB posts so no rush here.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Olivo on Fri, 06 August 2021, 23:52:29
Quote from: Olivo on Sun, 01 August 2021, 14:49:00
Will the Deskmat used in the renders (Sunset without car) be available in US vendors? I know Switchkeys already has it but I live in Puerto Rico and don't know how the shipping process would go if ordered from them

any update on this?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Ella on Sun, 08 August 2021, 09:11:43
how are numbers looking?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Sun, 08 August 2021, 22:34:06
Quote from: Olivo on Fri, 06 August 2021, 23:52:29
Quote from: Olivo on Sun, 01 August 2021, 14:49:00
Will the Deskmat used in the renders (Sunset without car) be available in US vendors? I know Switchkeys already has it but I live in Puerto Rico and don't know how the shipping process would go if ordered from them

any update on this?

It's up! https://spaceholdings.net/products/retrowave-sunset-desk-pad

Ragan must have forgotten about them  :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 17 August 2021, 19:22:06
Hi all! We're over the halfway point and I wanted to thank everyone for joining who has, and if you haven't - please consider!

Kits are looking great. 40s could definately use some love, so if you were part of the 100s who wanted it during GB please consider supporting it.

Enjoy some more work from Nathanalphaman!

(https://i.imgur.com/b7gsVO8.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Tyson on Tue, 17 August 2021, 20:28:06
Went in on Base kit and Aesthetics along with the Sun Rama! Can't wait! :)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: Havattack on Wed, 18 August 2021, 14:02:44
Quote from: Tyson on Tue, 17 August 2021, 20:28:06
Went in on Base kit and Aesthetics along with the Sun Rama! Can't wait! :)
Same, except Import kit instead of the Rama. I wanted a Rama, but.... I hate yellow with the passion of a thousand dying sons..
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: norb on Wed, 18 August 2021, 14:20:47
getting really anxious here, fomo kicks in but i am really torn if i should get another gmk while waiting for four gmk and having an eye on two future gmk runs...bruh  :eek:

but this is killer  :thumb:

send help plx
Title: Re: [GB] GMK Retrowave | FINAL WEEK!!
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 24 August 2021, 21:17:15
Final week to go guys!
(https://i.imgur.com/ljQjukP.jpg)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 31 August 2021, 20:57:05
Final day! If you've been sleeping on this, nows your last chance to pick it up during GB.

Again thanks to everyone who's been along for the ride!!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | FINAL DAY
Post by: Havattack on Tue, 31 August 2021, 21:38:38
This thing is going to look amazing on a Plum Polygon65.. Combo of the century.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB LIVE
Post by: techycat on Wed, 01 September 2021, 08:54:49
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Sun, 08 August 2021, 22:34:06
Quote from: Olivo on Fri, 06 August 2021, 23:52:29
Quote from: Olivo on Sun, 01 August 2021, 14:49:00
Will the Deskmat used in the renders (Sunset without car) be available in US vendors? I know Switchkeys already has it but I live in Puerto Rico and don't know how the shipping process would go if ordered from them

any update on this?

It's up! https://spaceholdings.net/products/retrowave-sunset-desk-pad

Ragan must have forgotten about them  :)

I wanted this deskmat but it wasn’t on the Projects site to order along with the keycaps.
Don’t want to spend another $30+ on a mat :(
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | FINAL DAY
Post by: yhs on Thu, 02 September 2021, 04:27:14
Excited to see the final numbers
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | FINAL DAY
Post by: mr_foggy on Thu, 02 September 2021, 08:21:08
I've been saying I would support this project since the early IC days and man I did.

(https://i.imgur.com/4LM4qZ4.png)

Bailed on the 40s kit, if it makes MOQ I might get it as an extra for a purple Candybar.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB Ended
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 07 September 2021, 01:42:21
Hey guys!

GB has officially closed and orders have all been finalised. All kits will be produced.

The order has been submitted to Rama and the order for keycaps will be submitted to GMK tomorrow.

In terms of deskmat production, we will schedule it early in 2022. We've already sampled and colour matched the designs.

For any information in the mean time you can ask in #gmk-retrowave in our Discord (http://discord.gg/switchkeys). I'll be dropping updates in here as we work through the next phase of production (Colour Matching).

Cheers

Stef
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB Ended
Post by: RitzyKraken on Wed, 08 September 2021, 14:44:35
It's so bright! Love it

Sent from my Pixel 4 XL using Tapatalk

Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | GB Ended
Post by: SwitchKeys on Sun, 10 October 2021, 20:45:47
Hi all. Periodic check-in update here.

Order has been submitted to GMK and invoices have already been issued. We're now just waiting for the first round of colour samples to see how they turn out.

In terms of artisan raffles:

- Sinpracaps should have gone out. Our day 1 giveaway winners should have theirs also. If you don't sing out to us and we'll take a look.
(https://i.imgur.com/Jk75Pdg.png)

- Archetype has held their raffle. The effort the team put into it was truly stunning. Pics here https://imgur.com/gallery/s4uwfJK

- No updates on Melonkeys as yet. We will try to touch base about this.

Thanks!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colour Matching
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 23 November 2021, 00:00:01
Hi all.
Quick note to say pantone chips have been sent to GMK for colour matching. Will keep updating periodically as we move through the process.

 :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colour Matching
Post by: SwitchKeys on Thu, 31 March 2022, 02:21:05
Hi All! Received R1 colour samples today. Looks good, please take a look.
(https://i.imgur.com/zGnNrFz.png)

More
Hi all! Received R1 colour samples today. I am just waiting for replacement Pantone Chips for Pink and Purple (As my kids have misplaced my doubles, and GMK have the only other ones) so will post some detailed comparisons in 2-3 weeks when they arrive.

For now enjoy some very quick sample images. I also bought the clone set so have attached some meme comparisons too.
Top: GMK. Bottom: Aliexpress
(https://i.imgur.com/2X9Et08.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/P9vVOY9.png)
(https://i.imgur.com/QEHSHzb.png)

Clones:
(https://i.imgur.com/usj1jhw.png)


Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colour Matching
Post by: haydoselefantes on Fri, 01 April 2022, 12:33:26
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Thu, 31 March 2022, 02:21:05
Top: GMK. Bottom: Aliexpress

Wow, comparison to the Aliexpress knockoff really makes GMK shine! (literally) The clone pink is so dull compared to the real thing.  Happy to see I'm going to get what I paid for!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colour Samples Here
Post by: SwitchKeys on Thu, 05 May 2022, 02:00:41
Hi all! So my replacement Pantone chips came today and I had the chance to shoot some comparisons. Pleased to say I was able to approve the purple, along with the yellow. I have requested a third sample of Pink (GMK sent me 2 to begin with) so will keep everyone posted in terms of progress.

I've shot some quick photos to show you all how good the R1 colours were.
(https://i.imgur.com/OGSiRLF.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/dRar6LN.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. See inside
Post by: SwitchKeys on Mon, 18 July 2022, 22:37:19
Hi all,
Finally some new updates.

We've locked in all three colour samples from GMK. Unfortunately, I was not able to sample a third round of pink to my original Pantone due to regulations on GMK's side. Due to new limits with regards to some pinks and reds, GMK cannot increase the saturation I'd asked for (Getting it closer to my reference Pantone than what I had currently).

This was disappointing as unfortunately (to my knowledge anyway), GMK have never discussed such limitations previously. We've seen sets run in the past such as Future Funk (2020) that used very vibrant pinks (And the legislation quoted to me was from 2006 so it's even more confusing) but in any event, it is unfortunately what it is.

Nevertheless, the second of the pinks is actually quite beautiful and I've attached some really quick pictures under some different lighting so you can see how they all meld together. (Please note this was not the pink photographed above, but the samples were very close together in terms of hue)

Will keep everyone posted as to progress!

(https://i.imgur.com/1cMdYe6.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/TkrNsHx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DN2x0Ni.jpg)



Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. See inside
Post by: StingrayShuffle on Tue, 19 July 2022, 08:43:55
Thanks for the transparency SwitchKeys! The new sample looks great to me! Just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. See inside
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 20 July 2022, 18:41:41
Hi all,
Sorry to rebump but some additional news.

GMK have very kindly decided to give us a new sample to test the limits of how saturated we can get it. If we can get it even a fraction closer, it's worth having a look.

It also won't affect our current delivery estimate of January 2023 which only puts us behind original estimates by a month or so.

I will share the samples in comparison to previous approved round and share the feedback in time.

Stef
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. January 2023
Post by: SwitchKeys on Mon, 22 August 2022, 17:45:18
Hi all,

New sample received, immediately approved. This is iterative, but a big improvement on last round and a perfect match to my target Pantone.

(https://i.imgur.com/0zwq1Vo.png)

Banderole in production. Deskmats will head into production shortly and RAMA have quoted November / December for the artisans.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. January 2023
Post by: Sainity on Tue, 23 August 2022, 10:30:13
I'm quite happy with this result! Thanks for being persistent  :thumb:
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. January 2023
Post by: SwitchKeys on Thu, 05 January 2023, 05:29:10
Hi all.

Small update. We're still hopefully for (late) January completion. RAMA has updated us with February completion on artisans, and deskmats were sent on to vendors last month so they should be arriving soon.
Banderole has been done, courtesy of OneCreativeMind and we're thrilled with how it's turned out.

Space Cables should the cables done before lights out in January.

Nothing stopping set completion now, and with no delays forecast as everything has been arranged we should see these within the next 4 weeks!

Cheers!
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. January 2023
Post by: mr_foggy on Tue, 10 January 2023, 09:50:53
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Thu, 05 January 2023, 05:29:10
Hi all.

Small update. We're still hopefully for (late) January completion. RAMA has updated us with February completion on artisans, and deskmats were sent on to vendors last month so they should be arriving soon.
Banderole has been done, courtesy of OneCreativeMind and we're thrilled with how it's turned out.

Space Cables should the cables done before lights out in January.

Nothing stopping set completion now, and with no delays forecast as everything has been arranged we should see these within the next 4 weeks!

Cheers!

amazing news! best set going to be a thing


Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. January 2023
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 25 January 2023, 17:23:02
Hi all,

GMK have advised we will be expecting delivery in April. Apologies for my earlier update, it appears the January production update was a slight mistransaltion and simply referring to us 'getting a production date' update.

Cheers

Stef
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Colours Approved. January 2023
Post by: SwitchKeys on Thu, 16 March 2023, 20:46:42
Shipping to Vendors.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: norb on Fri, 17 March 2023, 14:31:48
choo choo hypetrain mf
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: haydoselefantes on Tue, 21 March 2023, 19:42:07
Are the Rama caps shipping with the GMK sets?  I suppose it's vendor specific? (This question may only be applicable to me, I had forgotten I had even ordered the Rama keys)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: SwitchKeys on Tue, 21 March 2023, 21:39:47
Quote from: haydoselefantes on Tue, 21 March 2023, 19:42:07
Are the Rama caps shipping with the GMK sets?  I suppose it's vendor specific? (This question may only be applicable to me, I had forgotten I had even ordered the Rama keys)

It'll be Vendor specific. The Purple caps are the only ones to have finsihed. Pink and Brass are finishing up but no ETA.

Space Cables should be here in the next few days
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 22 March 2023, 06:14:19
Massive thanks to everyone who made this happen. Our sets have arrived and others are en route to Vendors.

Didn't want to ruin the surprise but sneak peek at the amazing box art and a first look at the keyset!

(https://i.imgur.com/HKJKFFd.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: Nuap on Mon, 27 March 2023, 18:25:02
The keycaps arrived. The pink is really nice, the colours are accurate, and of course GMK quality is excellent. Good work SwitchKeys  :thumb:



(https://i.imgur.com/t4nSVaW.png)


(https://i.imgur.com/vhXESxF.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: mr_foggy on Thu, 30 March 2023, 03:26:19
Quote from: Nuap on Mon, 27 March 2023, 18:25:02
The keycaps arrived. The pink is really nice, the colours are accurate, and of course GMK quality is excellent. Good work SwitchKeys  :thumb:



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(https://i.imgur.com/t4nSVaW.png)



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(https://i.imgur.com/vhXESxF.png)


SHEEEEEEESH

SO EXCITED
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: SwitchKeys on Sun, 16 April 2023, 21:39:37
Hi guys,
Alexotos showed Retrowave off on stream today so if you didn't check it out you can catch it timestamped here
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1795460225?t=01h16m59s
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: mr_foggy on Mon, 17 April 2023, 16:31:37
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Sun, 16 April 2023, 21:39:37
Hi guys,
Alexotos showed Retrowave off on stream today so if you didn't check it out you can catch it timestamped here
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1795460225?t=01h16m59s

D: EU vendor says they will hold orders with RAMA caps bc they're still in the making. can you confirm?
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: SwitchKeys on Mon, 17 April 2023, 21:09:53
Quote from: mr_foggy on Mon, 17 April 2023, 16:31:37
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Sun, 16 April 2023, 21:39:37
Hi guys,
Alexotos showed Retrowave off on stream today so if you didn't check it out you can catch it timestamped here
https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1795460225?t=01h16m59s

D: EU vendor says they will hold orders with RAMA caps bc they're still in the making. can you confirm?

They should all be completed and now shipping to vendors.

(https://i.imgur.com/zgWXI9U.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/5BCFoDe.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/PUqAsBR.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/d8i7W19.jpg)


I've asked for clarification if that also includes the brass ones, just waiting to hear back.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: SwitchKeys on Wed, 19 April 2023, 21:44:11
Alu caps have arrived. Brass shouldn't be too far away. Rama has reached out for an ETA.

Sorry if I have offended anyone with the use of this design  ;)

(https://i.imgur.com/STAxmvQ.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/pbRQ433.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/qtCa2EG.png)
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: tactilesbad on Thu, 04 May 2023, 05:00:20
Quote from: SwitchKeys on Wed, 19 April 2023, 21:44:11
Sorry if I have offended anyone with the use of this design  ;)
haha love you man ;D so happy to see how it turned out.
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE | Shipping to Vendors
Post by: SwitchKeys on Fri, 09 June 2023, 19:17:46
Hi all,

Brass Rama caps are arriving and vendors and this completes the last leg of the GB.

(https://i.imgur.com/T6iRkOv.png)

Thanks again everyone, hope you enjoy your sets. Should be in-stock at most vendors soon (We have everything now in-stock).

Cheers

Stef
Title: Re: [GB] GMK RETROWAVE [Completed]
Post by: SwitchKeys on Fri, 08 September 2023, 22:48:41
Hi all.

It has come to my attention today that Project Keyboard has entered into Involuntary Dissolution.
(https://imgur.com/q3D98LJ)

Due to this, there is likely an extremely small chance your order from PK will be fulfilled. I would urge participants who ordered through PK to seek reimbursements from their banks if they cannot get through to PK (Who has been unresponsive).

For those customers who receive their money back and wish to repurchase through us, please let me know as if we can ship this out to you perhaps with free shipping if this is viable we will absolutely try our best.