nice! and here is a link for the Cherry MX one(you just linked topre). rules state you CAN enter for both.
http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,cherrymxkeys&pid=cf_5c_now
Oh hey I didn't notice there was one for both switches. Thanks for the heads up :)
can't people just keep quiet? this is why I can''t have nice things >:(
can't people just keep quiet? this is why I can''t have nice things >:(
I probably would have waited to make my own purchase if it weren't a week long drawing. :)
can't people just keep quiet? this is why I can''t have nice things >:(
I probably would have waited to make my own purchase if it weren't a week long drawing. :)
I didn't even see that. A week? Good god Lemon.
Only two different clacks this time... I wonder if they have a higher quantity then the ones in the last ek drawing, respectively if ek has overall the same quantity of clacks like last time or more/less
can't people just keep quiet? this is why I can''t have nice things >:(
I only registered for the Topre Night Owl for my 660C.
If I'm lucky then I'll get one with the single entry :D
This will be my first EK drawing! :P
This will be my first EK drawing! :P
Same here. Doubtful ill be able to get a clack
I wonder how many people enter these drawings. 200? 300? And probably for 10 clacks or less?
I didn't think we'd see the Night Owl again, awesome! Also, didn't Melt just buy one of these for god knows how much? :DNah he got a Terminator. I don't think I've ever seen a Night Owl before, who else owns one?
Me too! I wonder if beginner's luck applies to these draws?
This will be my first EK drawing! :P
Only two different clacks this time... I wonder if they have a higher quantity then the ones in the last ek drawing, respectively if ek has overall the same quantity of clacks like last time or more/less
probably the same (6 ea)
6 each.Only two different clacks this time... I wonder if they have a higher quantity then the ones in the last ek drawing, respectively if ek has overall the same quantity of clacks like last time or more/less
probably the same (6 ea)
Only 6 won the last EK drawing? The Depth Black, Oktoberfest, (Candy Corn too?) one?
That will also include multiple entries from many individuals.Here's to hoping he reviews suspicious entries, not hard if you look at physical addresses, IP, etc...
I didn't think we'd see the Night Owl again, awesome! Also, didn't Melt just buy one of these for god knows how much? :DNah he got a Terminator. I don't think I've ever seen a Night Owl before, who else owns one?
Night Owl would look so awesome on my black hhkb ;D
What's the 'depth' in 'depth black' all about? Is the shape of the key different in some way?
6 each.Only two different clacks this time... I wonder if they have a higher quantity then the ones in the last ek drawing, respectively if ek has overall the same quantity of clacks like last time or more/less
probably the same (6 ea)
Only 6 won the last EK drawing? The Depth Black, Oktoberfest, (Candy Corn too?) one?
6 each.Only two different clacks this time... I wonder if they have a higher quantity then the ones in the last ek drawing, respectively if ek has overall the same quantity of clacks like last time or more/less
probably the same (6 ea)
Only 6 won the last EK drawing? The Depth Black, Oktoberfest, (Candy Corn too?) one?
Well damn, didn't realize how lucky I was! Good luck to everyone entering!
I would love to see the final statistics on how many people enter.
Here is my Nightowl. Before this sale, it was the only one. But now there will be more ppl who can join the Nightowl club. :thumb:
(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o580/eth0sz/TricolorClacks.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/eth0sz/media/TricolorClacks.jpg.html)
There was a question about Depth Black, and Depth Black is the only black for skulls. There are other names for black used for Clacks, but they are so rare that I have never seen one (and I have seen a lot of Clacks). There was Sinter Black, Pasties Black, Exxxon Black, and Stardust Black. However, some Clack collectors have told me that there was only one color black ever made, even though it was called different names. But only CC can confirm this for sure. I don't know of any other blacks.
On Nightowl, the eyes are Revenge Red. It is part of the "Bloodshot Series", the other members if the series are Mr. Friday, Terminator, Sacrifice (not shown), and if there are other members of the series, they are unknown to me. AFAIK, Salute and OG Tricolor are not part of the Bloodshot Series.
:thumb:
(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o580/eth0sz/TricolorClacks.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/eth0sz/media/TricolorClacks.jpg.html)
:thumb:
(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o580/eth0sz/TricolorClacks.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/eth0sz/media/TricolorClacks.jpg.html)
Drool. Do they ever get any finger action or do you keep them just for show?
Here is my Nightowl. Before this sale, it was the only one. But now there will be more ppl who can join the Nightowl club. :thumb:I'm pretty sure boost has a Night Owl, unless you bought it off him?
(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o580/eth0sz/TricolorClacks.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/eth0sz/media/TricolorClacks.jpg.html)
There was a question about Depth Black, and Depth Black is the only black for skulls. There are other names for black used for Clacks, but they are so rare that I have never seen one (and I have seen a lot of Clacks). There was Sinter Black, Pasties Black, Exxxon Black, and Stardust Black. However, some Clack collectors have told me that there was only one color black ever made, even though it was called different names. But only CC can confirm this for sure. I don't know of any other blacks.
On Nightowl, the eyes are Revenge Red. It is part of the "Bloodshot Series", the other members if the series are Mr. Friday, Terminator, Sacrifice (not shown), and if there are other members of the series, they are unknown to me. AFAIK, Salute and OG Tricolor are not part of the Bloodshot Series.
I'm pretty sure boost has a Night Owl, unless you bought it off him?hahahahahahahahahahahaha, good one!
No I'm serious he posted a picture of it.I'm pretty sure boost has a Night Owl, unless you bought it off him?hahahahahahahahahahahaha, good one!
(http://i1148.photobucket.com/albums/o580/eth0sz/TricolorClacks.jpg) (http://s1148.photobucket.com/user/eth0sz/media/TricolorClacks.jpg.html)
Beast I believe that was just answered above... which would be yes, and yes.
I'm pretty sure boost has a Night Owl, unless you bought it off him?hahahahahahahahahahahaha, good one!
Impossible Recreational Tasks # 3: Gather a full catalog of all Clack Factory keycaps that have ever been made, including correct name and current ownership.
Impossible Recreational Tasks # 3: Gather a full catalog of all Clack Factory keycaps that have ever been made, including correct name and current ownership.
Clacks are traded in PMs so often, I couldn't even think of the update maintenance on that. And that's even if people want to disclose that info.
I disagree. While maybe impossible to track their ownership, there are pictures of about everyone floating around and certainly very few, except those in CC's posession that have never been released nor seen. I am not saying private trading is not a big thing, it is, but simply that most are out there in picture form, somewhere. Personally, I think the difficulty would be assigning the proper name to some of the older single color skulls, without the help of CC himself. I have a couple I can't even identify.
Jusy my 2 cents,
John
Personally, I think the difficulty would be assigning the proper name to some of the older single color skulls, without the help of CC himself. I have a couple I can't even identify.
^^ and ^^^ ... my point exactly. :)
What Halvie said.^^ and ^^^ ... my point exactly. :)
Get John every clack, problem solved!
John has bad eyes. Send them to me.Can't trust a moose. Send em to me.
^^ and ^^^ ... my point exactly. :)
Get John every clack, problem solved!
But eth0s, I liked the chip dip bowl filled with clacks!
What exactly makes these so extremely desirable over other "lesser" key caps?
What exactly makes these so extremely desirable over other "lesser" key caps?
Aside from the fact that not many are made, nothing. Things are valuable because people say they are. No other reason.
What exactly makes these so extremely desirable over other "lesser" key caps?
Aside from the fact that not many are made, nothing. Things are valuable because people say they are. No other reason.
And that they're some of the most well made caps there are.
What exactly makes these so extremely desirable over other "lesser" key caps?
Aside from the fact that not many are made, nothing. Things are valuable because people say they are. No other reason.
And that they're some of the most well made caps there are.
Sorry, but you can only make plastic so well before a $200 price means more than just build quality.
That purple I have. You and eth0s couldn't id it...
So it's since been renamed to "Kirkle Purple" :D
Its about the novelty. Owning a clack here, especially a rare one, is a status symbol.What exactly makes these so extremely desirable over other "lesser" key caps?
Aside from the fact that not many are made, nothing. Things are valuable because people say they are. No other reason.
And that they're some of the most well made caps there are.
Sorry, but you can only make plastic so well before a $200 price means more than just build quality.
And that they're some of the most well made caps there are.
that is a nice looking key. different color eyes could be even better though in my opinion
That purple I have. You and eth0s couldn't id it...
So it's since been renamed to "Kirkle Purple" :D
The purples are actually the hardest Clacks to identify. I have 5 purple Clacks, and they are all different shades of purple. I'm pretty sure I know what 3 of them are, but the other 2, I can't identify. I have even consulted two other Clack "experts", and they can't identify them either. So here is my opinion, for what it's worth: I think that since the purples were some of the earliest Clacks produced, that there was greater color variability among production batches of those early Clacks. I think some of the different shades of purple are actually all supposed to be P1 purples. Later CC perfected his technique, so that all of the Hack Oranges are exactly the same. But in the early days there was more variability, especially among purples. The other possibility is that CC just made a lot of different purples. Either way, it's hard to identify purple Clacks.
You guys aren't helping my thoughts of trying to own a Milk Purple
Can someone enlighten me? Does ClackFactory have a special relationship with Topre (permission to produce Topre keycaps)? If so, why aren't there others producing Topre keycaps. For example, even getting a production set of colored Topre keycaps outside of Japan Korea is extremely difficult because resellers are constantly out of stock (e.g. Elite and Taobao). If Topre can't produce enough keycaps for the international market, why haven't they found someone to produce more?
Can someone enlighten me? Does ClackFactory have a special relationship with Topre (permission to produce Topre keycaps)? If so, why aren't there others producing Topre keycaps. For example, even getting a production set of colored Topre keycaps outside of Japan Korea is extremely difficult because resellers are constantly out of stock (e.g. Elite and Taobao). If Topre can't produce enough keycaps for the international market, why haven't they found someone to produce more?
Licencing?
Lack of demand?
A more expensive keyboard with less options will have less marketplace presence.
It is not in their interest to cater for such a small market.
And very few others would want to pay the fairly significant cost of setting up machines necessary to do large-scale production of Topre keycaps.
We are lucky that CC does :)
no mail for me
don't forget when you guys need a shoulder to cry on go here
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45955.0
I got an email! WOooOOoOoOO00000OOo0O0o0o0ooo....
I got an email! WOooOOoOoOO00000OOo0O0o0o0ooo....
I got an email.....
from ebay
Bah. I was really hoping for my first clack. Oh well.I don't think anyone has been emailed yet, so don't fret.
Bah. I was really hoping for my first clack. Oh well.I don't think anyone has been emailed yet, so don't fret.
oh.. that rhymes.
This is why I'm not a professional rapper:Bah. I was really hoping for my first clack. Oh well.I don't think anyone has been emailed yet, so don't fret.
oh.. that rhymes.
just start another clack rap
I got a cool HHKB Pro
And wanted to dress it up, yo
I heard Clacks would add some spice
But I balked because of the price
EK said they'd give me a chance
So I signed up for the dance
I got a cool HHKB Pro
And wanted to dress it up, yo
I heard Clacks would add some spice
But I balked because of the price
EK said they'd give me a chance
So I signed up for the dance
You deserve a night owl
Can someone enlighten me? Does ClackFactory have a special relationship with Topre (permission to produce Topre keycaps)? If so, why aren't there others producing Topre keycaps. For example, even getting a production set of colored Topre keycaps outside of Japan Korea is extremely difficult because resellers are constantly out of stock (e.g. Elite and Taobao). If Topre can't produce enough keycaps for the international market, why haven't they found someone to produce more?
Licencing?
Lack of demand?
A more expensive keyboard with less options will have less marketplace presence.
It is not in their interest to cater for such a small market.
And very few others would want to pay the fairly significant cost of setting up machines necessary to do large-scale production of Topre keycaps.
We are lucky that CC does :)
I understand these factors, but I'm still at a loss as to why, if I live in Japan or Korea, I can get any color ascii Topre keycap set that I want, at any time that I want it, but elsewhere this is a challenge. And I would wager that Topre sells close to as many total ascii boards outside those two countries as inside. And, ascii supply is so bad that places that sell through Amazon are offering Topre Japanese keycap sets to markets that don't even sell the Japanese Topre keyboards.
Can someone enlighten me? Does ClackFactory have a special relationship with Topre (permission to produce Topre keycaps)? If so, why aren't there others producing Topre keycaps. For example, even getting a production set of colored Topre keycaps outside of Japan Korea is extremely difficult because resellers are constantly out of stock (e.g. Elite and Taobao). If Topre can't produce enough keycaps for the international market, why haven't they found someone to produce more?
Licencing?
Lack of demand?
A more expensive keyboard with less options will have less marketplace presence.
It is not in their interest to cater for such a small market.
And very few others would want to pay the fairly significant cost of setting up machines necessary to do large-scale production of Topre keycaps.
We are lucky that CC does :)
I understand these factors, but I'm still at a loss as to why, if I live in Japan or Korea, I can get any color ascii Topre keycap set that I want, at any time that I want it, but elsewhere this is a challenge. And I would wager that Topre sells close to as many total ascii boards outside those two countries as inside. And, ascii supply is so bad that places that sell through Amazon are offering Topre Japanese keycap sets to markets that don't even sell the Japanese Topre keyboards.
I make topre caps. just sayinShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/O9lIThVh.jpg)
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/O9lIThVh.jpg)
Can someone enlighten me? Does ClackFactory have a special relationship with Topre (permission to produce Topre keycaps)? If so, why aren't there others producing Topre keycaps. For example, even getting a production set of colored Topre keycaps outside of Japan Korea is extremely difficult because resellers are constantly out of stock (e.g. Elite and Taobao). If Topre can't produce enough keycaps for the international market, why haven't they found someone to produce more?
Licencing?
Lack of demand?
A more expensive keyboard with less options will have less marketplace presence.
It is not in their interest to cater for such a small market.
And very few others would want to pay the fairly significant cost of setting up machines necessary to do large-scale production of Topre keycaps.
We are lucky that CC does :)
I understand these factors, but I'm still at a loss as to why, if I live in Japan or Korea, I can get any color ascii Topre keycap set that I want, at any time that I want it, but elsewhere this is a challenge. And I would wager that Topre sells close to as many total ascii boards outside those two countries as inside. And, ascii supply is so bad that places that sell through Amazon are offering Topre Japanese keycap sets to markets that don't even sell the Japanese Topre keyboards.
I make topre caps. just sayinShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/O9lIThVh.jpg)
But your caps are so scary :'(
what bout the Grizzle-key Bear? D: He's lovable!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/L8veXffh.jpg)
what bout the Grizzle-key Bear? D: He's lovable!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/L8veXffh.jpg)
what bout the Grizzle-key Bear? D: He's lovable!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/L8veXffh.jpg)
I still want to know why it wasn't called the Grizz-key Bear. That makes more sense to me. The pink is interested looking, but I'm still holding out for a dinosaur Binge cap.
what bout the Grizzle-key Bear? D: He's lovable!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/L8veXffh.jpg)
I still want to know why it wasn't called the Grizz-key Bear. That makes more sense to me. The pink is interested looking, but I'm still holding out for a dinosaur Binge cap.
Key-rex?
If I win I really might hafta just buy myself one of the EK edition Topre's so that the eyes of the skull will match :D
...
I'm not kidding. :eek:
what bout the Grizzle-key Bear? D: He's lovable!Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/L8veXffh.jpg)
I still want to know why it wasn't called the Grizz-key Bear. That makes more sense to me. The pink is interested looking, but I'm still holding out for a dinosaur Binge cap.
If I win I really might hafta just buy myself one of the EK edition Topre's so that the eyes of the skull will match :D
...
I'm not kidding. :eek:
So who won?
Anyone got email from EK ?i didn't :(
Anyone got email from EK ?
i clicked on the links in the original confirmation email. won a topre but didnt win a mx
i clicked on the links in the original confirmation email. won a topre but didnt win a mx
i clicked on the links in the original confirmation email. won a topre but didnt win a mx
i clicked on the links in the original confirmation email. won a topre but didnt win a mx
Congratulation, i was failed ;(
i clicked on the links in the original confirmation email. won a topre but didnt win a mxGratz :)
He is correct ^^^. Click on your links for your drawing status.
John
He is correct ^^^. Click on your links for your drawing status.
John
Don't troll me more John :(, i want to get it for my Cheat :(
He is correct ^^^. Click on your links for your drawing status.
John
Don't troll me more John :(, i want to get it for my Cheat :(
How is he trolling you? What he said is correct, checking your entry confirmation seems to tell you if you've won or lost.
my hhkb will have a 3rd clack now ;)
Damn. Didn't win nothing! :(
Still_clackless
Stupid MX...I don;t even have any Cherry boards :l
Stupid MX...I don;t even have any Cherry boards :l
[/quoteStupid MX...I don;t even have any Cherry boards :lStupid MX...I don;t even have any Cherry boards :l
Trade for me pls :D
Show Image(http://www.dca.org.uk/uploads/lg_Platoon.jpg)
I just got an email, beginner's luck I guess.
Any mx winners willing to trade for topre?
Does the email take a while to arrive? The site says I got one (yay!), but I haven't received an email :(
EK was sent confirm and invoice for the winner, please check your mail if you were winner :)Yep got mine, and paid.
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6aYv9X4.gif)
That's a crazy smile...he's going to hunt down the winners. :(
That's a crazy smile...he's going to hunt down the winners. :(
or maybe he won :o
That's a crazy smile...he's going to hunt down the winners. :(
or maybe he won :oShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/BZtq6ET.gif)
Just paid for my Cherry MX Night Owl :P
Just paid for my Cherry MX Night Owl :P
Congrats, dood. Get ready to be bombarded by PMs :))
Just paid for my Cherry MX Night Owl :P
Congrats, dood. Get ready to be bombarded by PMs :))
Maybe I should delete that post...
Just paid for my Cherry MX Night Owl :P
Congrats, dood. Get ready to be bombarded by PMs :))
Maybe I should delete that post...
It's too late, bro. The regulars have already seen it, and those who are looking for it will somehow end up finding out :))
So anyone keeping a tab on the ones that have been made public?Being new to this, is it normally the case that people know who has what, or do the CCs just randomly turn up in different places constantly?
Do there seem to be more topre than mx?
So anyone keeping a tab on the ones that have been made public?Being new to this, is it normally the case that people know who has what, or do the CCs just randomly turn up in different places constantly?
Do there seem to be more topre than mx?