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Title: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Fri, 30 January 2026, 21:10:19
FILL IC FORM (https://forms.gle/L5DH9nwoijs8GLqJ6)

(https://photos.kstj.us/Spark_-_Banner.png)


I would like to present: Spark

GMK Spark brings energy and nostalgia through electric colors, playful accents, and clean thematic novelties.
Yes, it’s a shockingly familiar theme ;)  Let’s just have fun with this one. When was the last time we had a nice yellow set?

This is a design I submitted to the GMK Design Competition which will announce finalists in Feb!
If it doesn’t move forward through the competition and there’s still enough interest, the plan is to run it as a standard group buy with regional vendors as is tradition.


Please fill the IC form and share with your communities.




NOT FINAL KITS

Base Kit
(https://photos.kstj.us/GMK_Spark_Base.png)
Comprehensive base to future proof. Good?

Alt Alphas Kit
(https://photos.kstj.us/GMK_Spark_Alphas.png)
Alphas plus Base lets you kit a second board = Value

Extension Kit
(https://photos.kstj.us/GMK_Spark_Extensions2.jpg)
This kit lets you change things up a bit and add compatibility for some fun layouts like 6-key 40’s, mini bars, BAE, and a full yellow build instead of accents.


FILL OUT THE IC FORM, LINK UP TOP!
 
Reminder that this is initial kitting and will likely change after reviewing feedback, quotes/pricing, and what I ultimately intend for the design.
I am going back and forth between including accents/novs in base or moving to the extension kit.
Alt alphas are questionable, so might cut those and focus on the main colorway. Please tell me if you want it!

Why no international kit?
UK/EU vendors cannot keep subsidizing this for you.
If you show me we can get close to 50 buyers, then we’ll run it. Vote with wallets!

COLORS & SPECS
Light Yellow - CV
Dark Yellow - N6
Black Accents - CR     
Red Accents - P3
Pink Accents - 3C
Brown Accents - BR1
Legends - Cosmos
Accent Legends - Custom Metallic CV
Arrows Legends - BR1
Manufactured by GMK
All doubleshot ABS
OG text-icon with some novelties.






RENDERS
Disclaimer: These renders attempt to convey the real life colors/textures. See sample pics below too.


SEAL80 by Sensy (https://www.instagram.com/sensy.lab/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/Seal80_Plain.jpg)

Cloudnine by Machina (https://www.instagram.com/machina.syd/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/GMK_Spark_Cloudnine.jpg)

Machida by FruityKeeb (https://www.instagram.com/fruitykeebs/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/GMK_Spark_Machida.jpg)

Ocho Cuatro 2.1 by daji (https://www.instagram.com/dajikeyboards/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/GMK_Spark_OC21.jpg)

Zig Zag by  Lowkey Keyboards (https://www.instagram.com/low_key_keyboards/)
(https://photos.kstj.us/GMK_Spark_ZigZag.jpg)


As always, and sincerely, special thanks for the renders to @pontus (https://www.instagram.com/www_pontus/)





COLOR SAMPLES

The only one missing is the custom metallic CV Yellow, which is still in progress.
Flow marks won’t be an issue since this material will only be used for the legends, they’re typically only a concern when the entire cap uses specialty plastics.
It will look really nice on the legends with subtle effects <3

(https://photos.kstj.us/Color_Samples_Spark.jpg)


You can order GMK samples from regional vendors or directly from GMK, so you can see the stock colors in person.





VENDORS

TBD


PRICING, DESK MAT, ARTISAN, COLLABORATIONS

TBD

Want to collab? Message me via Discord, IG, or geekhack. I’ve got resources for you.





THANKS TO <3
  • The community for all the support!
  • My friends for all the honest feedback, criticism, and support.
  • For the artwork, logo, and novs:@roksow (https://www.instagram.com/roksow/)

Come say hi in my discord where I leak updates and also run small GB’s for DCS sets: Kaptain’s Quarters (https://discord.gg/TcqkuJ3Mww)

If you want to support this project, consider adding the banner below:

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Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Fri, 30 January 2026, 21:10:59
Reserved
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: madmax13 on Fri, 30 January 2026, 23:36:12
GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: bayernlad on Sat, 31 January 2026, 02:34:34
I wish the base is completely light yellow including the accent and modifiers just like the alphas.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Guuuf on Sat, 31 January 2026, 04:07:39
Hope there won’t be any confusion with biip’s PBTFans Spark.
Both sets are fire imo, and I still don’t own a yellow set yet.
GMK Spark is easily the best take on this colorway so far.

I know I’m definitely in a very small minority, but fingers crossed for an International kit.
If that happens, I’m 100% in.

GLWIC!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: VXQN on Sat, 31 January 2026, 07:02:04
I wish the base is completely light yellow including the accent and modifiers just like the alphas.

I sorta agree with this. The main inspiration is one flat colour. I also think the two colours you've chosen clash a little. Also not super keen on the forced accents. BUT I like the theme!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Sat, 31 January 2026, 08:14:37
I wish the base is completely light yellow including the accent and modifiers just like the alphas.
You're saying you prefer the lighter yellow as the only base color? I don't think I would do that.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: MartinThePolarBear on Sat, 31 January 2026, 12:18:52
Ah sweet a Pikachu set. Now we just need a Totodile set and I can die happy
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: mikademus on Sat, 31 January 2026, 14:57:25
You need yellow F5--F8 and the orange ANSI enter and caps locks should be part of the base set.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: FlashBombGod on Sat, 31 January 2026, 16:10:50
INSTANTLY RESERVED. GLWIC, I NEED this set for my Pikachu-themed keyboard!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Anthixious on Sun, 01 February 2026, 13:25:23
PIKA PIKA! Could interested for this.  :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Tue, 10 February 2026, 14:37:26
Looks like we are going to try for traditional GB! Please share and fill out IC so I can make the proper changes and make more people happy.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Wed, 18 February 2026, 17:25:30
Reminder to please fill the IC if you want to influence any kitting changes etc. I really appreciate your support!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: KimJongUwU on Wed, 18 February 2026, 18:55:46
Roughly in what window do you plan on making the GB live?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Wed, 18 February 2026, 20:38:44
Roughly in what window do you plan on making the GB live?
Aiming for Q2 this year.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: dvorcol on Fri, 20 February 2026, 20:59:00
The black R2 backspace in the Base kit is labeled 1.5u but is shown as 1.75u
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: skwrl on Sun, 22 February 2026, 23:20:44
This is so awesome. Any chance for more 40s support? 2u shift, 1u shift, 1u r1 BS?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK Spark
Post by: Kaptain Mike on Mon, 02 March 2026, 18:21:50
The black R2 backspace in the Base kit is labeled 1.5u but is shown as 1.75u
You right. Thank you. My renderman will be punished even though I greenlit. I don't make the rules.

This is so awesome. Any chance for more 40s support? 2u shift, 1u shift, 1u r1 BS?
Please fill the IC form so I can track this feedback. I will try my best to add as much support as possible!