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Title: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz | GB: September 21st - October 23rd
Post by: mcmcmc on Sat, 07 March 2026, 05:25:39
GB Thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=127120)

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(https://i.postimg.cc/PtGdm8mM/Banner.png)

Hello dino lovers,
I'd like to introduce you to the already extinct, GMK CYL Dinokidz.
Inspired by Dinokidz keyboard (https://postimg.cc/gallery/GDMYcY7), featuring legends from Extended 2048.
The idea was to bring back a bit of that old-school, playful feeling and turn it into a keycap set. Hope you guys like the set!

Group Buy Info
Date: September 21, 2026 to October 23, 2026
Estimated Shipping: Q1 2027

Vendors
US: Bowl Keyboards
EU: Delta Key Co.
UK: Proto[Typist]
KR: KLC
CN: KBDFans
SG: iLumkb
AU: Keebz N Cables

Details
Material: ABS
Legends: Doubleshot & UV print
Colors: Matched to original keycaps (https://i.postimg.cc/4fsrB4KQ/Ref-1.jpg)

Kits
(https://i.postimg.cc/2krP2jqT/K-01.png)
(https://i.postimg.cc/ZbHXgkpn/K-02.png)
(https://i.postimg.cc/tysQWNJY/K-03.png)

Renders
**Note**: Please refer to kit renders for a better depiction of the keyset. I tried my best to color correct renders with original board.

(https://i.postimg.cc/VN9NDXBy/65-A-v2.png)
(https://i.postimg.cc/LHKdg320/65-B-v2.png)
VANQUISH65 by GEON

(https://i.postimg.cc/W321KtX1/1800-B-v2.png)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wjwn2Cv/1800-A-v2.png)
Fossil Full Size by Carolina Mech

(https://i.postimg.cc/qk8Ps678/TKL-B.png)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QXp2QKMX/TKL-A.png)
F1-8K Snow edition by GEON

Socials
Discord (https://discord.gg/bkDUqYUNNE)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mcthreetimes/)

Thanks
its.hymn for renders
mcmaxmcmc for helping with colors
biip for permission to use Extended 2048 legends
You for reading :)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Sat, 07 March 2026, 05:28:12
(https://tenor.com/en-GB/view/yee-yeedinasour-dinasour-gif-4930781.gif)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: HubertThemad on Sat, 07 March 2026, 07:49:42
The board is so cool lol. GLWIC! I know the look may not be for everyone,  but it's so nostalgic that I can't help but like the keycaps!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mr_foggy on Sat, 07 March 2026, 08:31:17
this is good, excellent use of the 2048 molds
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 07 March 2026, 22:24:43
Love those alt alphas
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: Manukbs_ on Sun, 08 March 2026, 11:14:16
This is so good
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Mon, 09 March 2026, 10:54:57
Quote from: Manukbs_ on Sun, 08 March 2026, 11:14:16
This is so good
<3

Quote from: mr_foggy on Sat, 07 March 2026, 08:31:17
this is good, excellent use of the 2048 molds
Apple supremacy yessirr

Quote from: IOVERCALLHISTIOCYTES on Sat, 07 March 2026, 22:24:43
Love those alt alphas
GMK Rainbow enjoyers :)

Quote from: HubertThemad on Sat, 07 March 2026, 07:49:42
The board is so cool lol. GLWIC! I know the look may not be for everyone,  but it's so nostalgic that I can't help but like the keycaps!
This keyset is definitely not for everyone, but I hope that it gets the love it deserves. ❤️
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: Kokaloo on Mon, 09 March 2026, 11:45:40
yet another design stolen by mc3

im in
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: extrapriusplease on Mon, 09 March 2026, 13:46:29
yee
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Wed, 11 March 2026, 07:19:25
Reddit IC post (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/1rqs6w1/gmk_cyl_dinokidz_roarrr/)

edit: i forgot mods have to approve it  ^-^, but pls upvote if up wanna support this project
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Fri, 13 March 2026, 00:28:49
i just added another question about font (cherry vs extended 2048). the form is editable after sent, so lmk what you prefer
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Tue, 12 May 2026, 01:45:40
Keebz N Cables for 🇦🇺
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: dvorcol on Tue, 12 May 2026, 17:59:53
Quote from: mcmcmc on Sat, 07 March 2026, 05:25:39

Colors: Matched to original keycaps (https://i.postimg.cc/4fsrB4KQ/Ref-1.jpg)


You're using stock SP colors (chips shown) that are closest to the original keycap colors, right?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Mon, 22 June 2026, 20:59:13
Quote from: dvorcol on Tue, 12 May 2026, 17:59:53
Quote from: mcmcmc on Sat, 07 March 2026, 05:25:39

Colors: Matched to original keycaps (https://i.postimg.cc/4fsrB4KQ/Ref-1.jpg)


You're using stock SP colors (chips shown) that are closest to the original keycap colors, right?

No, we will be using the original keycaps from the Dinokidz keyboard to ensure the colors match as closely as possible. Since colors can appear different under various lighting conditions, SP stock colors shown are for reference only.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Sat, 27 June 2026, 01:42:19
Full vendor list is out! aiming for Q3 GB :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: mcmcmc on Sat, 01 August 2026, 06:06:25
Changes: Most of the kits stay the same, only the extension has changed. Board renders are fixed now.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz - ROARRR
Post by: Forvitni on Wed, 05 August 2026, 21:27:55
I am very excited for this set, I am so torn I can't decide what alphas I like the best. It does sort of hurt that I need to buy the extension kit to get a 1.5u command key on a mac themed set but at least there is an option for one.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz | GB: September 21st - October 23rd
Post by: mcmcmc on Mon, 07 September 2026, 06:01:43
GB Date announced! :thumb:
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz | GB: September 21st - October 23rd
Post by: mcmcmc on Thu, 24 September 2026, 08:43:46
Vendors
US: Bowl Keyboards (https://bowlkeyboards.com/products/gb-gmk-dinokidz)
EU: Delta Key Co. (https://deltakeyco.com/products/gmk-cyl-dinokidz)
UK: Proto[Typist] (https://prototypist.net/products/group-buy-gmk-cyl-dinokidz)
KR: KLC (https://klc-playground.com/products/keycap-gmk-cyl-dinokidz)
CN: KBDFans (https://kbdfans.com/products/gmk-cyl-dinokidz)
SG: iLumkb (https://ilumkb.com/products/group-buy-gmk-cyl-dinokidz)
AU: Keebz N Cables (https://www.keebzncables.com/collections/live-group-buys/products/gmk-cyl-dinokidz)

Vendors Live! (I'm still waiting for GB post to approve, so posting it here while I wait.)
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dinokidz | GB: September 21st - October 23rd
Post by: mcmcmc on Sun, 27 September 2026, 08:23:28
GB Thread (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=127120)