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Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 03 January 2013, 10:42:03
Ok so here is the fake scenario:

CC takes custom orders and they are $200 per keycap.

1. Would you order one at this price?

2. What would you get?

Keep in mind this is just for fun and I have no affiliation with the Clackfactory or CC himself. I am just a fan and a dreamer.

Ok so here are my answers
1. Yes
2. Translucent greenish/yellow skull with 3D eyes.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: snoopy on Thu, 03 January 2013, 10:49:36
1. Yes
2. Army green "body", black face, yellow/golden eyes - Would call him "Sergeant Clack"  :D
Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:00:27
1. Yes
2. Army green "body", black face, yellow/golden eyes - Would call him "Sergeant Clack"  :D

Awesome!
Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:01:36
1-Maybe
2-hippy tye-dye
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:04:21
1 - No
2 - More multi-color things that aren't skulls or other new things that aren't skulls. Also, more WASD/Arrow clusters. Or like an entire number row and Backspace and tilde. A RGB mod set! A keyboard case.

ClickClack, can you make me a keyboard case? ^_____^
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: tjcaustin on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:05:52
1. No.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:06:14
1. Absolutely
2. A "Penny" Keycap to commemorate my dog who recently passed =)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:07:35
1. Yes
2. A moose cap!

Dan, what kind of dog was s/he?
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:18:23
1. Yes
2. A moose cap!

Dan, what kind of dog was s/he?

A beautiful American Eskimo!  She lived for 17 years and 2 months

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/313277_927414387191_1899343505_n.jpg)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:20:49
And a cute thing it was! I miss my dog...
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: kmiller8 on Thu, 03 January 2013, 11:52:34
1. No

You can buy all the materials to make yourself an army of clacks for sub-$100 :/
Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: tsangan on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:09:41
1. No

You can buy all the materials to make yourself an army of clacks for sub-$100 :/
orly
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: JPG on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:11:08
1. No

You can buy all the materials to make yourself an army of clacks for sub-$100 :/

I saw part of your video making this mold thing, is there a thread on it?

As for my answer:

1. No (cost too much)
2. A bomb like in my avatar
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:12:00
CC should make a tsangan shoecap collection.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: alaricljs on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:12:19
Dan, cute dog once I found it amidst the fluff I first perceived as some white fluffy confection with chocolate sprinkled on it.

1) Nope... that's not enough money for a one off to be fair to the artisan.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: epicsilas on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:31:13
1. Yes!
2. A flat off white/bone color skull with black eyes and a matching blank wasd and arrow key set.

Speaking of custom CCs, does anyone have pictures of those custom bunny keys that CC had in a gallery thread or something pre-r00tworm?
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: razorsharpgears on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:35:13
1. Yes
2. A German Flag KeyCap
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: esoomenona on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:38:17
Isn't that what the Oktoberfest is? I kid.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: snoopy on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:39:53
 :D :D :D
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: kmiller8 on Thu, 03 January 2013, 12:51:25
orly

yarly, it's the skill that's priceless :P

I saw part of your video making this mold thing, is there a thread on it?

No thread in particular, but check out this Alumilite How To (http://www.alumilite.com/HowTos.cfm) website, they have plenty of videos on casting your own parts, they make it look too easy :D
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: asura on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:04:22
I probably won't buy any ClackClack keycap, I'm more plain style and less ornament.  Though for a one off, the price isn't out of the way... perhaps a hot coal and ice cube pair? 

Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: razorsharpgears on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:08:41
Isn't that what the Oktoberfest is? I kid.
Haha, maybe a Julysicle with German Flag Colors-
(http://i.imgur.com/cKVES.png)(http://i.imgur.com/LxA1e.png)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: snoopy on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:13:18
if you change the white in the candycorn to black, you already have it :)
Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:13:21
orly

yarly, it's the skill that's priceless :P

I saw part of your video making this mold thing, is there a thread on it?

No thread in particular, but check out this Alumilite How To (http://www.alumilite.com/HowTos.cfm) website, they have plenty of videos on casting your own parts, they make it look too easy :D

I must tell you that I made some molds and keycaps about a year ago and it was a pain in the ass. There were many mess ups before I got to an acceptable product. The stuff makes a freaking mess as well. Also after about a year with one of my keys it has been slightly discolored from use.

We have had many DIY threads regarding this, but to be honest I don't think anyone has come close to matching CC's quality (materials/art). I can't comment on brobots cause I don't have one yet, but they look pretty damn good too.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:19:43
1. No, I can't afford it.
2. If I could, I would love a Cherry Profile, in translucent red, since its my favorite color:)
Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: whiskerBox on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:29:05
1. No, I can't afford it.
2. If I could, I would love a Cherry Profile, in translucent red, since its my favorite color:)

Oh man a cherry profile CC would be nice!
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:31:40
orly

yarly, it's the skill that's priceless :P

I saw part of your video making this mold thing, is there a thread on it?

No thread in particular, but check out this Alumilite How To (http://www.alumilite.com/HowTos.cfm) website, they have plenty of videos on casting your own parts, they make it look too easy :D

I think anyone on these forums who have made keycaps (boost, CC, MMB, and loottttssss of other people) would say it's not particularly easy...or fast lol
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 03 January 2013, 13:40:33
1) No
2) I just want a Salute or a Mr. Friday. I'm a simple man with simple needs ^_^
Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: whiskerBox on Fri, 04 January 2013, 09:52:30
Isn't that what the Oktoberfest is? I kid.
Haha, maybe a Julysicle with German Flag Colors-
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cKVES.png)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LxA1e.png)


Hey that's a cool idea! Call it the autobahn or something.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: phetto on Fri, 04 January 2013, 09:58:04
Yes.
It would be a turtle keycap.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: metafour on Fri, 04 January 2013, 09:59:51
💩
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Terrorsathan on Fri, 04 January 2013, 10:00:37
sheep....


answer: NO
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: metafour on Fri, 04 January 2013, 10:05:15
sheep....


answer: NO

🐐🐏🐑

Bah bah
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: oluf on Fri, 04 January 2013, 10:09:37
Not me... I would rather buy some nice full sets.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: fuus on Fri, 04 January 2013, 10:22:08
If CC took custom orders we'd all be bust!  :p
Title: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Batmann on Fri, 04 January 2013, 10:30:43
1. No

You can buy all the materials to make yourself an army of clacks for sub-$100 :/

To produce sthg decent and bubble free you need at least a compressor and a pressure pot and all the raw material (silicon,resin...) ... Around 250 bucks if you are cheap, it does still worth it if you are creative imho
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: rek55 on Fri, 04 January 2013, 11:34:40
1. No

You can buy all the materials to make yourself an army of clacks for sub-$100 :/

To produce sthg decent and bubble free you need at least a compressor and a pressure pot and all the raw material (silicon,resin...) ... Around 250 bucks if you are cheap, it does still worth it if you are creative imho

I would love to know how to do this.
Eventually I'd like to also know how to do metal casting (for like jewlery), metal working (sculpture), and blacksmithing (SWORDS). There was a really cool video some google employee posted which has made me realize blacksmithing is probably the least likely of those skills for me to learn. It would be such a huge time investment.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: reverkiller on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:11:58
I could never afford it. If I could, I'd love to get a sculpted capital sigma rising out. For some reason, I've always loved that greek letter.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: missalaire on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:13:47
Nope, would rather buy a large set of key caps or more keyboards.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:20:18
Nope, would rather buy a large set of key caps or more keyboards.

This.

Some of these clacks sell for $100? I'd much rather buy a new keyboard or a set (or two) of keycaps.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: noisyturtle on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:32:11
Cthulhu cap here I come! Dream finally realized... wait, am I dreaming?
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: NikoGasm on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:33:09
1. No. Way too much money for a single key. Maybe if it was like titanium or something. I'd probably pay a lot for a solid titanium CC.
2. If I were to do it, I'd want a flat black key, with gold accents. Like only certain features of the skull would be highlighted in a metallic gold.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: damorgue on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:34:43
Cthulhu cap here I come! Dream finally realized... wait, am I dreaming?

Maaan, there have been a lot of people asking about a cthulu cap. Is there some secret underground cult around here that is about to take over GH or something?
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:38:50
Cthulhu cap here I come! Dream finally realized... wait, am I dreaming?

Maaan, there have been a lot of people asking about a cthulu cap. Is there some secret underground cult around here that is about to take over GH or something?

(http://i.imgur.com/4KlNF.png)

#CTHULHU #2016
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: NikoGasm on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:46:42
Maaan, there have been a lot of people asking about a cthulu cap. Is there some secret underground cult around here that is about to take over GH or something?

What makes you think they haven't already?
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: alaricljs on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:48:03
So what would stand out more, erasing Niko's post, or not?
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: NikoGasm on Fri, 04 January 2013, 19:49:27
So what would stand out more, erasing Niko's post, or not?

That actually made me laugh for a good few minutes.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Game Theory on Fri, 04 January 2013, 20:10:23
1. Yes
2. Hopefully something like the Wingnut CCs.  See
http://deskthority.net/deskthority-awards-2012-f34/the-dta-cf-wingnuts-trophkey-t4414.html
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: BlindRAGE606 on Fri, 04 January 2013, 21:12:55
sheep....


answer: NO

Sheep or not, they look freakin cool. Plus, one would only be considered a CC-Sheep if they did not genuinely like the caps yet still collected them to fit in with the craze.

That or you're bitter that you don't have any.  :))
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: rek55 on Fri, 04 January 2013, 21:58:41
sheep....


answer: NO

Sheep or not, they look freakin cool. Plus, one would only be considered a CC-Sheep if they did not genuinely like the caps yet still collected them to fit in with the craze.

That or you're bitter that you don't have any.  :))
I was confused while reading this and thought you meant you wanted a CC-Sheep keycap.
Title: Re: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: jcrouse on Fri, 04 January 2013, 22:31:40
Isn't that what the Oktoberfest is? I kid.
Haha, maybe a Julysicle with German Flag Colors-
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cKVES.png)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LxA1e.png)


Hey that's a cool idea! Call it the autobahn or something.

How about roho, verde y blanco (both Mexico and Italy) And call it clacko de Mayo.
Title: Re: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: razorsharpgears on Sat, 05 January 2013, 01:05:06
Isn't that what the Oktoberfest is? I kid.
Haha, maybe a Julysicle with German Flag Colors-
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cKVES.png)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LxA1e.png)


Hey that's a cool idea! Call it the autobahn or something.

How about roho, verde y blanco (both Mexico and Italy) And call it clacko de Mayo.
The Clackth of May? :O
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: rek55 on Sat, 05 January 2013, 07:37:30
sheep....


answer: NO

Sheep or not, they look freakin cool. Plus, one would only be considered a CC-Sheep if they did not genuinely like the caps yet still collected them to fit in with the craze.

That or you're bitter that you don't have any.  :))
I was confused while reading this and thought you meant you wanted a CC-Sheep keycap.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/98668/cc-sheep.png)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: rowdy on Sat, 05 January 2013, 17:01:29
Isn't that what the Oktoberfest is? I kid.
Haha, maybe a Julysicle with German Flag Colors-
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/cKVES.png)
Show Image
(http://i.imgur.com/LxA1e.png)


Hey that's a cool idea! Call it the autobahn or something.

How about roho, verde y blanco (both Mexico and Italy) And call it clacko de Mayo.
The Clackth of May? :O

The Clack of Mayonnaise?
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: jcrouse on Sat, 05 January 2013, 17:17:55
Red, green and white (roho, verde y blanco) are the colors of the Mexican flag.

I was actually trying to make a play on words, cinco de mayo / clacko de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo being a day for gringos to get drunk thinking it is some sort of major Mexican holiday.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: razorsharpgears on Sat, 05 January 2013, 17:31:12
Cinco de Mayo = The Fifth of May
Clacko de Mayo = The Clackth of May
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Paddywagon on Sun, 06 January 2013, 18:22:54
Nope, would rather buy a large set of key caps or more keyboards.
This.
Some of these clacks sell for $100? I'd much rather buy a new keyboard or a set (or two) of keycaps.

Doesn't sound like you're earning your name then.  :D

Looks to me like there are a few people in this thread that will be happy at some point.

1. Yes!
2. I want a pony (a real one) but I'm not sure how that would work.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: DanGWanG on Sun, 06 January 2013, 18:35:22
They got mini ponies now paddy ;)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: FabsSpeed on Fri, 11 January 2013, 00:37:54
I would be in for a German "Autobahn" Key,..... On Top it needs this sign - meaning as from here no Speed limit.

(http://blog.digitaldevils.de/wp-content/uploads/verboteaufgehoben.png)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 11 January 2013, 01:27:34
1.) Yes

2.) The "Reparto Corse" Skull inspired by some of the amazing classic Bianchi bikes that came from this group and sadly the one I no longer have.
-BODY = Classic Bianchi Celeste color, so well used that the blue primer is showing through
-FACE = shinny chrome or silver color for that old school bling bling
-EYES = purple as your eyes pop out of your head while you push the big ring
 (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: razorsharpgears on Fri, 11 January 2013, 01:33:18
I would be in for a German "Autobahn" Key,..... On Top it needs this sign - meaning as from here no Speed limit.

Show Image
(http://blog.digitaldevils.de/wp-content/uploads/verboteaufgehoben.png)

Yes! Perfect for the Escape key :D

1.) Yes

2.) The "Reparto Corse" Skull inspired by some of the amazing classic Bianchi bikes that came from this group and sadly the one I no longer have.
-BODY = Classic Bianchi Celeste color, so well used that the blue primer is showing through
-FACE = shinny chrome or silver color for that old school bling bling
-EYES = purple as your eyes pop out of your head while you push the big ring
 (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg)
Woah... :drools: Nice mock up  :))
|This actually looks pretty cool, I like the color combos, and would definitely buy one|
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: rek55 on Fri, 11 January 2013, 13:16:21
1.) Yes

2.) The "Reparto Corse" Skull inspired by some of the amazing classic Bianchi bikes that came from this group and sadly the one I no longer have.
-BODY = Classic Bianchi Celeste color, so well used that the blue primer is showing through
-FACE = shinny chrome or silver color for that old school bling bling
-EYES = purple as your eyes pop out of your head while you push the big ring
 (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg)
This would be the third CC I am very attracted to. :)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: whiskerBox on Fri, 11 January 2013, 15:39:22
1.) Yes

2.) The "Reparto Corse" Skull inspired by some of the amazing classic Bianchi bikes that came from this group and sadly the one I no longer have.
-BODY = Classic Bianchi Celeste color, so well used that the blue primer is showing through
-FACE = shinny chrome or silver color for that old school bling bling
-EYES = purple as your eyes pop out of your head while you push the big ring
 (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg) (http://i.imgur.com/PqRTt.jpg)

*****in! Would look sick with the miami set.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Acetrak on Fri, 11 January 2013, 15:49:29
That goes perfect with Miami set O.O

Imagine some UV LED under it...

EDIT: Post 666 satan power
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: inlikeflynn on Fri, 11 January 2013, 15:59:26
lol. didn't even think about the possibility of it matching Miami  :-X

.....takes out the green color key that Miami was going to be and walks to garage.....compares to real Celeste color on bike.....not a match, the Miami green is too fluorescent. It probably is the closest SP has though to Celeste in its standard color list though  ::)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: baldgye on Fri, 11 January 2013, 18:03:26
1. Yes
2. CC cap, but with shades
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: linkz on Sat, 12 January 2013, 09:20:15
Yes. Maybe something new, like a wrinkled nipple with some hairs at the side would be awesome
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: whiskerBox on Sun, 13 January 2013, 14:36:08
Yes. Maybe something new, like a wrinkled nipple with some hairs at the side would be awesome

Ummm.......
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aOZmyq3KyOI/Tjab9kDb9fI/AAAAAAAACUw/V0Mzo5Uk_oQ/s400/Hairy+Nipple.jpg)

OK
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: razorsharpgears on Sun, 13 January 2013, 14:56:51
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff139/cybersynaptics/stewie-barf.gif)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Soarer on Sun, 13 January 2013, 15:24:26
(http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/958/stewie2218814qr.gif)
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: SmallFry on Sun, 13 January 2013, 15:25:36
Is the guy Click Clack and Stewie is linkz? :))
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: linkz on Mon, 14 January 2013, 01:41:35
Lol, ok I really want it now  ;D
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 18 April 2013, 21:53:05
I say we bump this one, since the Clack sale is upon us.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 18 April 2013, 21:57:23
I say we bump this one, since the Clack sale is upon us.

STOP TALKING
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: CPTBadAss on Thu, 18 April 2013, 22:00:40
Octopink cap body with P1 Purple skull face and white eyes.
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: noisyturtle on Sat, 20 April 2013, 00:16:43
I'd have my Cthulhu Clack by now. :(
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: leesofi on Sat, 20 April 2013, 03:49:08
hhhh
Title: Re: NOT REAL: what if CC took custom orders
Post by: phetto on Sat, 20 April 2013, 04:00:22
hehehe nice lee