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Title: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Thu, 21 May 2026, 22:56:00
(https://i.imgur.com/Gl6YuWU.jpeg)

Howdy partners! This is the interest check for GMK CYL Dino Jungle! I’m Tristan, but you may know me as Captain Sterling. I appreciate you taking the time to check this out, and I hope you enjoy the set!

Learn even more on my WEBSITE (https://www.captain-sterling.com/dinojungle) or fill out the IC FORM (https://forms.gle/xg8zSHGzxKU3kkyG9) if you're interested in the set.



Meet Dino Jungle!

Dino Jungle is a dinosaur inspired set dedicated to my son.




As of three years ago my son has been really into dinosaurs. We’ve decorated his room, played with tons of toys, and even been to dinosaur exhibits. I’ve been wanting to make something for him for quite a while. So when the GMK Design Contest was announced I knew that I had to explore this idea. After showing him the set he asked me if he can have a Dino keyboard. Thus GMK CYL Dino Jungle was born.



Kit Renders -

Dino Jungle Base Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/0yNa7oR.jpeg)

Dino Jungle Novelty Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/XDyXbX2.jpeg)

Dino Jungle Addition Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/koKvmjd.jpeg)

Dino Jungle Numbers Kit
(https://i.imgur.com/KIDqPWD.jpeg)



Board Renders -

Dino Jungle on the Manta
(https://i.imgur.com/w86VxZv.jpeg)

Dino Jungle on the Spyder TKL
(https://i.imgur.com/ExNWBaM.jpeg)

Dino Jungle on the Gehirn
(https://i.imgur.com/ktvmt2E.jpeg)

Dino Jungle on the Spyder
(https://i.imgur.com/DljH8pa.jpeg)

Dino Jungle on the Sonoma
(https://i.imgur.com/1o15r5s.jpeg)

Dino Jungle on the Sonoma
(https://i.imgur.com/cuISsTQ.jpeg)



Why Neue legends and why full text mods?:

To be honest I just enjoy how they look. I think they're really clean and I want to support GMK's new legend system. I opted for full text mods on this set since technically dinosaurs are from millions of years ago so they wouldn't have had icons back then? I also haven't designed anything with full text mods yet so felt now was the time! Idk makes sense in my mind.



Specs:

- CYL Profile: ABS plastic, double-shot keycaps manufactured by GMK | GMK Neue Legends | Double-shot / UV print novelties
- Colors: Custom colors.



Vendors:

TBD

Timeline/updates:

- Color matching: Sample colors submitted for sampling.
- IC Phase: Currently gauging IC on the set. Once we can roughly hit MOQ we can get things moving.
Updates 8/5/26:
- Novelty Updates: Added in a Pterodactyl novelty and some plant novelties. Also currently reworking some of the designs based on feedback from
GMK regarding restrictions with the double-shot process.
 So I will update the novelties once I have the approved files.
We are at roughly 170 IC Form submissions, once we get closer to 250 we should be able to gain traction with vendors.
However I have confirmed KBDFans as a regional vendor!




Thanks To:

Seobun- For the amazing novelty designs
MiKeyDigit- For the cwwwwispy renders
My community- For all of the love and support during the GMK contest
Wired In for more renders




Questions, Comments, Concerns:

- Please comment below and I’ll be sure to read everything and take things into consideration. I am firm on the Neue legends btw. Also any kitting recommendations are welcome.



Links - follow if you’d like:
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/captain.sterling)
Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/thecaptainsterling)
Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@thecaptainsterling)



Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: JSaintS on Fri, 22 May 2026, 09:12:08
that ISO novelty has me weak! the set looks amazing!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: HubertThemad on Fri, 22 May 2026, 09:29:56
Let's go bro!! I also love the novs. GLWIC, what's your kiddo's favorite dino?
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Fri, 22 May 2026, 09:53:58
that ISO novelty has me weak! the set looks amazing!

Glad you like it! Thanks for the support<3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Fri, 22 May 2026, 09:54:53
Let's go bro!! I also love the novs. GLWIC, what's your kiddo's favorite dino?

Thanks a lot man! He is a massive t-rex guy! We probably have over 20 t-rex toys by now lol
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: nadhole69 on Sat, 23 May 2026, 07:09:59
great concept!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: meowoofun on Sat, 23 May 2026, 22:46:33
I don't see the appeal of Neue legends at all, neither text or icons they both look horrible.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: Alan.UKTB on Tue, 26 May 2026, 20:03:38
As a father to a son who also absolutely adores dinosaurs, this is an awesome project! I've completed the IC. Thanks for creating this!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Wed, 27 May 2026, 10:48:17
As a father to a son who also absolutely adores dinosaurs, this is an awesome project! I've completed the IC. Thanks for creating this!

Dino dads unite! I appreciate the support <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Wed, 27 May 2026, 10:50:36
I don't see the appeal of Neue legends at all, neither text or icons they both look horrible.

Totally fair. Just as you don't like them there are also people who do, so much preference in the space. I happen to be in the camp that thinks they look great! Appreciate the feedback! I also ran a poll in the GMK server about this on my ic forum there and the vote ended with Neue as the winner. So I'll keep them on this project since majority seemed to prefer it.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Wed, 27 May 2026, 10:50:55
great concept!

Glad you like it!! <3
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: xReckless_ on Mon, 01 June 2026, 09:45:07
As someone who has was also afflicted by the dinosaur obsession as a child this is amazing and the ISO enter novelty is insane. Typing on this would absolutely have me feeling like a kid again. GLWIC, hope to see this again in the GB phase.
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Wed, 03 June 2026, 17:34:38
As someone who has was also afflicted by the dinosaur obsession as a child this is amazing and the ISO enter novelty is insane. Typing on this would absolutely have me feeling like a kid again. GLWIC, hope to see this again in the GB phase.

YO! Thank you so much. This is exactly the emotions I was hoping to see. Let's make it real!
Title: Re: [IC] GMK CYL Dino Jungle - A dinosaur themed keycap set
Post by: CaptainSterling on Wed, 05 August 2026, 16:42:48
Hey guys! Added some updates. We're getting closer to making this a reality. So far we have KBDfans on board as a regional vendor and I am reworking some novelties after feedback from GMK. I'll add those updated designs once I have them. Speaking of novelties, we added some plant based novelties and a new pterodactyl novelty. I also got back some new renders from Wired In so I added those as well. I hope you're all doing well and I appreciate all of the support so far! Also so far Int, 40's, and Numpad kits are around 15-20 submissions, to make these come to life we will need to get those numbers closer to 50. If you're part of those communities lets up those numbers!