Dude, awesome. I thought we didn't have enough votes in the IC...?
Dude, awesome. I thought we didn't have enough votes in the IC...?
We didn't, but I really wanted to make this happen, so I contacted Melissa at SP and we're doing the Group Buy the old fashioned way (sans PMK).
Any way I can specify "commit @ 25" ? I'd love to get set II, but will have to wait. And just to make it complicated, if set-II makes it to the 25 mark, I'm getting a copy of set III (3) also, wherever within it's MOQ it is.
Your form doesn't have a comment field or I'd submit my bid that way.
Update: Added Commit When Price Reaches drop down for each set. I may regret this, but lets give it a whirl.
I want the rub "one" out key.
I put my order in!
Something tells me Set 2 might have trouble tipping.
I put my order in!
Something tells me Set 2 might have trouble tipping.
Most people seem to be looking for the $25 price point, which is 25 sets, so its not out of the question.
engicoder added "commit to buy" options for each set, so you can kinda set your minimum price expectation. If anyone is still waffling about orders, go fill out the survey. You've got a lot more options now.
we're doing the Group Buy the old fashioned way
What is the width of the keys in Set 2?
Rad Hard is such a great name. :D Every time I see it I have to read it out loud in my movie trailer voice.
Very nice.. Ordered. I'll also be picking up an SA profile red "Panic" key from SP ;) Lot of interesting combinations possible then.
Very nice.. Ordered. I'll also be picking up an SA profile red "Panic" key from SP ;) Lot of interesting combinations possible then.
Very nice.. Ordered. I'll also be picking up an SA profile red "Panic" key from SP ;) Lot of interesting combinations possible then.
Thanks for ordering!! One step closer!! Elrick had suggested adding a few white on red caps to this set. I will contact Melissa and see what the cost delta would be to add a few to the existing sets, or maybe add a 4th set all white on red.
Elrick suggest "EXECUTE", "ESC", "FAT MAN" and "MSL ARM"...
What would everyone like to see?
Here is a preliminary idea for the white on red Set 4:
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Pending feedback, I will contact SP and see about cost on Monday.
Could you add sizes to this image as well?
Here is a preliminary idea for the white on red Set 4:
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Pending feedback, I will contact SP and see about cost on Monday.
OKAY that does it, when is this baby going to 'really' launch? I want multiple sets ASAP :thumb: .
Here is a preliminary idea for the white on red Set 4:
Color will be ABS color code RR.
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Pending feedback, I will contact SP and see about cost on Monday.
In order to represent those damn Commies, a set of white on Ruskie red keycaps has been added to the group buy!!!
This is really going to round out my Nuclear set. Vault 13 key, Panic key, these kits and of course the Nuclear Data Green base set and novelties. Soooo many options :D
How are we looking on orders? I really want these add-ons. :thumb:
Totals in the first post haven't been updated for more than a week, but most are in the second tier already.Updated!
I have been thinking about cross posting on Deskthority to see if we can pick up a few more orders, but not sure how many DT folks picked up the Nuclear Data Green set.
My first "unicorn vomit" board, but I hope it will be more tasteful than most.
Somehow SA profile seems to handle colour mixing better than other profiles:Show Image(http://oi39.tinypic.com/2lx9xch.jpg)Show Image(http://www.decadecounter.com/vta/pict15/ugc129_2.jpg)
Perhaps it has to do with the concept of each of the specially coloured keys doing a really unique function different to the main board section and with terminal boards, often unique to the piece of equipment the board is attached to and SA being very "old skool terminal"-esque. Love it.
This is just a suggestion for you instead of collecting all the moolah and then sending it over to Melissa's Company, why not let them run the whole show? Let PMK collect all payments and then send out everyone's orders quickly without any slow downs at all.
Somehow SA profile seems to handle colour mixing better than other profiles:MoreShow Image(http://oi39.tinypic.com/2lx9xch.jpg)MoreShow Image(http://www.decadecounter.com/vta/pict15/ugc129_2.jpg)
Perhaps it has to do with the concept of each of the specially coloured keys doing a really unique function different to the main board section and with terminal boards, often unique to the piece of equipment the board is attached to and SA being very "old skool terminal"-esque. Love it.
. . . Am I the only one who thinks the ASCII control codes like BEL on the keys is wicked sexy?No, no, you're not!
With this PMK GB system going now, I'd forgotten how nice it is to see your name in the order list. Like in the old days ;D
With this PMK GB system going now, I'd forgotten how nice it is to see your name in the order list. Like in the old days ;D
Maybe instead of "Bringing the Cold War to Nuclear Data Green" I should have made the tag line for the Rad Hard GB be: "Bringing the romance back to Group Buys" ;D
Ordered!!Me after every group buy.
I really think people are going to wish they bought these later!
With this PMK GB system going now, I'd forgotten how nice it is to see your name in the order list. Like in the old days ;D
Maybe instead of "Bringing the Cold War to Nuclear Data Green" I should have made the tag line for the Rad Hard GB be: "Bringing the romance back to Group Buys" ;D
Nah, it might just be me :p
A fair few of those in the list probably wouldn't remember how GBs used to be run.
good luck sir, great to see people actually doing stuff like this
we're doing the Group Buy the old fashioned way
I love this. Glad to see you doing it this way, and having success with it. :thumb:
Ordered!!
I really think people are going to wish they bought these later!
Updated my order to include a set 4. Hope it reaches the 25 mark!
Okay, I can no longer resist. I'll place an order once I'm home (company restricts access to Google docs...), one of each set.
I'll bite.
I'll bite.
Thank you sir! And with your order, we officially hit 25 for Set 4! Once "the ape man" places his order, we will be over 25 for all sets. Keep those orders coming!!
Only two days left to place your orders for the controversy free group buy ;D
Hi, I made an order of 2 set2 at the lowest tier, but I'd like to change it to the second lowest as it doesn't seem to hit 50.
Can I do that through the update form, or will it just add an additional 2 at the lower tier?
Thanks to everyone who placed orders and made Rad Hard possible!!
I am reviewing the orders and allowing some time for those who placed orders with "Commit if" prices that were not met a chance to convert their orders to the final price. I am also getting estimates on shipping for each order. Once this has been completed, I will begin sending invoices via PayPal.
I am reviewing the orders and allowing some time for those who placed orders with "Commit if" prices that were not met a chance to convert their orders to the final price. I am also getting estimates on shipping for each order. Once this has been completed, I will begin sending invoices via PayPal.
This is my first one of these. Do I need to do anything else to confirm, or do I just hold onto my hat and wait?
This is my first one of these. Do I need to do anything else to confirm, or do I just hold onto my hat and wait?
Hold on to your hat and wait. Soon an invoice will appear in your inbox - pay it as soon as possible. Then once all the money is collected the order will be placed with SP. Then we wait for the keycaps to be manufactured and sent out to engicoder (probably, unless he has alternative arrangements for distribution). Then it is just up to engicoder to sort, package and post them.
Hold on to your hat and wait. Soon an invoice will appear in your inbox - pay it as soon as possible. Then once all the money is collected the order will be placed with SP. Then we wait for the keycaps to be manufactured and sent out to engicoder (probably, unless he has alternative arrangements for distribution). Then it is just up to engicoder to sort, package and post them.
Hold on to your hat and wait. Soon an invoice will appear in your inbox - pay it as soon as possible. Then once all the money is collected the order will be placed with SP. Then we wait for the keycaps to be manufactured and sent out to engicoder (probably, unless he has alternative arrangements for distribution). Then it is just up to engicoder to sort, package and post them.
Yes...Rowdy summed it up well. Once produced they will be shipped to me and then I will sort and ship to everyone. This turned out to be quite international with as many folks from overseas as those from North America. The Australians are heavily represented. Did the Cold War have large impact on the Australian psyche? ;D
PayPal invoices have been sent. I will collect payments until 10/31 or all payments have been received, which ever comes first.
Thanks again to everyone who ordered and made this deal possible!
PayPal invoices have been sent. I will collect payments until 10/31 or all payments have been received, which ever comes first.
Thanks again to everyone who ordered and made this deal possible!
Please set the value of the shipment to ~$20, or the customs will rob me :eek:
PayPal invoices have been sent. I will collect payments until 10/31 or all payments have been received, which ever comes first.
Thanks again to everyone who ordered and made this deal possible!
Paid
Please set the value of the shipment to ~$20, or the customs will rob me :eek:
Paid, I could have bought pizza and beer with that money. Don't disappoint me.
I'm a little surprised how few people have ordered, considering hype around these recent SA GBs.
Still, the system is working, there is a tick next to my name in the list. More warm fuzzy feelings :)
Next up will be the "shipped" column ;D
hmm... still no check next to my name, or do I need to reply here to get one even if I paid yesterday after getting the invoice?
If you're really worried, PM the OP. Sometimes systems can get a little funky.
I didn't see my name listed. Did you get my reply to your emails?
Just got back into town and saw your Paypal invoice, which has just been paid in full :thumb: .
Sorry for not paying any sooner, was way off site in the desert and only had the company's ancient Nokia to communicate with head office (I know it's no excuse but delayed payments can happen in my world too).
Hope everything is up to date with my order situation.......... ?
So... still 3 people to pay? I wants my swag! Come on, guys.
So... still 3 people to pay? I wants my swag! Come on, guys.
Only 2 left now. Collection drones will be dispatched shortly.
Go get 'im.Show Image(http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080707170317/starwars/images/1/12/I'llNeverTell.jpg)
Waiting?
No. I'll just forget I ordered anything until I get a mysterious email from "Customer Service" about a package. :D
That's the best sort of surprise.
^^ me everytime! And it usually works fine until like 3 things show up the same day then wife gets nosy. :-\
^^ me everytime! And it usually works fine until like 3 things show up the same day then wife gets nosy. :-\
I'll mark your shipment "Prostate supplements". That should keep the wife off your back :D
Given the number of GBs going through PMK recently, plus considering their usual non-GH business, this is not really surprising!
SA molds are seeing good use nowadays which is awesome :)
Good news! SP has finished production of the Rad Hard sets. They will be shipping them to me soon. I hope to have them in hand by the end of the week.
Good news! SP has finished production of the Rad Hard sets. They will be shipping them to me soon. I hope to have them in hand by the end of the week.
SP finished early?! Wonders never cease! Thank you for the update and for all of the work you have put into this.
Good news! SP has finished production of the Rad Hard sets. They will be shipping them to me soon. I hope to have them in hand by the end of the week.
How in the world does SP mess up that bad :))
Having said that I'm fine with the way these look. 8)
Did the red come out ok?
I dunno, it still looks pretty good to me. The yellow is sufficiently pale on its own, I'd almost say ship them out and let's be done with it.
It amazes me how incredibly poor SP's Quality Control is. It must be costing them a fortune to fix all these errors in every group buy. They're quick about it (a testament to their outstanding customer service) but it definitely shouldn't be this frequent. I dunno, maybe making key caps is much, much harder than I imagine.
I dunno, it still looks pretty good to me. The yellow is sufficiently pale on its own, I'd almost say ship them out and let's be done with it.
It amazes me how incredibly poor SP's Quality Control is. It must be costing them a fortune to fix all these errors in every group buy. They're quick about it (a testament to their outstanding customer service) but it definitely shouldn't be this frequent. I dunno, maybe making key caps is much, much harder than I imagine.
Perhaps they are making so much money it isn't a big deal? :o
Please read the entire message:
Today I received all the Rad Hard keycaps from SP. They look great, but there is a problem. SP made a mistake with the Yellow color. Instead of using the YCE color, YY was used. As a result we have a choice to make. We can either accept these caps, or request that SP re-run them with the proper color.
Here is a comparison of the two colors:
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Here are a few photos of a few of thecaps with a few of the Nuclear Data Green caps. I am a terrible photographer and my camera stinks, but I did my best.
Direct winter sun (high angle)
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Indirect sunlight (no artificial light)
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Personally, I think they look pretty nice and the slightly darker color may actually go better with the Green, giving it more of a vintage look. But I can understand if you may prefer the brighter yellow.
Tell me what you think.
Here is form to poll peoples opinion:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ow4ONs-tCD4PT1fHh8a48Nf08rigSp3pRCa6LZD_-J4/viewform?usp=send_form#start=invite (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ow4ONs-tCD4PT1fHh8a48Nf08rigSp3pRCa6LZD_-J4/viewform?usp=send_form#start=invite)
Wait...stop the presses...should my Out of the Vault Rad Hard set (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/rad-hard-yellow-sa-row-3-double-shot-set-vault-101-vault-13-nuka-cola/) tip, it may be off depending on this choice, unless I can tell them to choose the color to match...something must be done...(still...I do like the YY, but that is a personal bias because of how lovely it matches the YY in the Vaultdweller Vault 13, and 101 legends)
Wait...stop the presses...should my Out of the Vault Rad Hard set (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/rad-hard-yellow-sa-row-3-double-shot-set-vault-101-vault-13-nuka-cola/) tip, it may be off depending on this choice, unless I can tell them to choose the color to match...something must be done...(still...I do like the YY, but that is a personal bias because of how lovely it matches the YY in the Vaultdweller Vault 13, and 101 legends)
Considering this was their goof, I would be surprised if they did not allow a change to your set to match.
Wait...stop the presses...should my Out of the Vault Rad Hard set (http://www.pimpmykeyboard.com/deals/rad-hard-yellow-sa-row-3-double-shot-set-vault-101-vault-13-nuka-cola/) tip, it may be off depending on this choice, unless I can tell them to choose the color to match...something must be done...(still...I do like the YY, but that is a personal bias because of how lovely it matches the YY in the Vaultdweller Vault 13, and 101 legends)
Considering this was their goof, I would be surprised if they did not allow a change to your set to match.
Really I don't see why it would be a big deal to change that one it's only halfway to tipping anyway :P
I think I would prefer the bolder yellow that was originally promised, but I wouldn't be upset if the group decides to take the easier route and keeping the pale version. It isn't awful, and I would be happy with it.
Tell me what you think.
I keep going back to this image. I don't even remember which kits I bought but all of these look amazing. Whatever happens I think everyone will be pleased with the results.Did the red come out ok?
Reds are fine. Here is a picture of all kits.
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It seems like most people who have responded are ok with the color change, but that is based on my pictures. I think the best thing to do may be to just ship the kits and then let people judge for themselves in person, and then address a re-run with SP (if needed) once everyone has a chance to see them in person. Do this sound like a good plan?
I am having hip surgery on the 13th. I will try to ship as many as I can before then, but if I don't get to them all, there may be a short delay before getting the remaining shipments. I was hoping to get them all out before my surgery, but wasn't expecting this color issue.
It seems like most people who have responded are ok with the color change, but that is based on my pictures. I think the best thing to do may be to just ship the kits and then let people judge for themselves in person, and then address a re-run with SP (if needed) once everyone has a chance to see them in person. Do this sound like a good plan?
I am having hip surgery on the 13th. I will try to ship as many as I can before then, but if I don't get to them all, there may be a short delay before getting the remaining shipments. I was hoping to get them all out before my surgery, but wasn't expecting this color issue.
I am having hip surgery on the 13th. I will try to ship as many as I can before then, but if I don't get to them all, there may be a short delay before getting the remaining shipments. I was hoping to get them all out before my surgery, but wasn't expecting this color issue.
Hey everyone,
Had my hip replacement and all went well. I am burning up the sidewalks with my rolling walker.
With a little help from my sister, I got all the orders packed up and will be shipping them out on Monday. They are being sent by US Postal Service.
Thanks to everyone who ordered an made this deal possible!!
Hey everyone,
Had my hip replacement and all went well. I am burning up the sidewalks with my rolling walker.
With a little help from my sister, I got all the orders packed up and will be shipping them out on Monday. They are being sent by US Postal Service.
Thanks to everyone who ordered an made this deal possible!!
Had my hip replacement and all went well. I am burning up the sidewalks with my rolling walker.
With a little help from my sister, I got all the orders packed up and will be shipping them out on Monday. They are being sent by US Postal Service.
Just got a prezzie in the mail. Thanks! They look great.
Have these all been shipped now?
I've taken my QFS with Nuclear Green on it back to all green (removed the orange highlights) in anticipation of receiving these ;D
Thanks Engicoder for the great work on putting this all together, I just got mine today too, they look great and are a nice mustard yellow in person.
Though to everyone who has received them so far, does it look like the font on the "ABORT" key is a different size than on all the other >1u keys? I have been following round5 on DT and there was talk about font sizes on some keys, so using the terminology from there, it looks like "ABORT" has the normal font size, and all the other keys have the bigass font size.
In all the worry about the color, I didn't notice this, but now that I look at it, it does look smaller...odd.
Quick and dirty shot with a few of the caps on my Novatouch. :)Show Image(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/16266203970_d552b0daad_k.jpg)
Nuclear Data + Rad Hard (https://flic.kr/p/qMoxJA) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/people/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
Quick and dirty shot with a few of the caps on my Novatouch. :)Show Image(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/16266203970_d552b0daad_k.jpg)
Nuclear Data + Rad Hard (https://flic.kr/p/qMoxJA) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/people/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
Here are a couple overly-bright photos with Pulse:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ptn2NIj.jpg)
Bit o' yellow:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RfU4Yfi.jpg)
Here are a couple overly-bright photos with Pulse:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/ptn2NIj.jpg)
Bit o' yellow:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/RfU4Yfi.jpg)
Didn't think of using them with pulse, but they seem to work. Thanks for sharing them.
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/7R6JEXw.jpg)
That is a ducky premiere.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/7R6JEXw.jpg)
Looks great! What board is that with the extras keys over the numpad?
Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/7R6JEXw.jpg)
And I forgot (or maybe never realised) there was a FAT MAN key :))
Quick and dirty shot with a few of the caps on my Novatouch. :)Sploosh. I missed out on this one and you're making me want a set of the extras, stop it. :))Show Image(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/16266203970_d552b0daad_k.jpg)
Nuclear Data + Rad Hard (https://flic.kr/p/qMoxJA) by HoffmanMyster (https://www.flickr.com/people/99522542@N03/), on Flickr
Mine have arrived... It's time to put together my "stylish unicorn vomit" (red, blue, yellow, green and orange) Nuclear Data set ;) Pics will be posted when complete.
I missed out on the second set of out of the vault caps, though (should have bought a base set and irradiated vaults) :(
Will partially make up for it with some more relegendables.
According to my wife, two boxes from you have arrived :thumb: .
She had a devil of a time separating them from each other, you package taped them to death, so she had to use a slim razor to slice through all that tape to finally get at the boxes.
Opened them up and said a whole lot of BIG, fat Yellow plastic keys with a small amount of Red coloured keys inside the boxes hence it has to be your RAD sets that's arrived.
Looking forward to adding them to a few keyboards that re-capture that unique "End-Of-Days" sentiment which has now returned in the 21st Century 8) .
According to my wife, two boxes from you have arrived :thumb: .
She had a devil of a time separating them from each other, you package taped them to death, so she had to use a slim razor to slice through all that tape to finally get at the boxes.
Opened them up and said a whole lot of BIG, fat Yellow plastic keys with a small amount of Red coloured keys inside the boxes hence it has to be your RAD sets that's arrived.
Looking forward to adding them to a few keyboards that re-capture that unique "End-Of-Days" sentiment which has now returned in the 21st Century 8) .
According to my wife, two boxes from you have arrived :thumb: .
She had a devil of a time separating them from each other, you package taped them to death, so she had to use a slim razor to slice through all that tape to finally get at the boxes.
Opened them up and said a whole lot of BIG, fat Yellow plastic keys with a small amount of Red coloured keys inside the boxes hence it has to be your RAD sets that's arrived.
Looking forward to adding them to a few keyboards that re-capture that unique "End-Of-Days" sentiment which has now returned in the 21st Century 8) .
According to my wife, two boxes from you have arrived :thumb: .
She had a devil of a time separating them from each other, you package taped them to death, so she had to use a slim razor to slice through all that tape to finally get at the boxes.
Opened them up and said a whole lot of BIG, fat Yellow plastic keys with a small amount of Red coloured keys inside the boxes hence it has to be your RAD sets that's arrived.
Looking forward to adding them to a few keyboards that re-capture that unique "End-Of-Days" sentiment which has now returned in the 21st Century 8) .
Elrick, what's wrong? There's no sexual innuendo in this post... :confused:
:p :-*
According to my wife, two boxes from you have arrived :thumb: .
She had a devil of a time separating them from each other, you package taped them to death, so she had to use a slim razor to slice through all that tape to finally get at the boxes.
Opened them up and said a whole lot of BIG, fat Yellow plastic keys with a small amount of Red coloured keys inside the boxes hence it has to be your RAD sets that's arrived.
Looking forward to adding them to a few keyboards that re-capture that unique "End-Of-Days" sentiment which has now returned in the 21st Century 8) .
That means mine should not be far behind! Yay! :)
According to my wife, two boxes from you have arrived :thumb: .
She had a devil of a time separating them from each other, you package taped them to death, so she had to use a slim razor to slice through all that tape to finally get at the boxes.
Opened them up and said a whole lot of BIG, fat Yellow plastic keys with a small amount of Red coloured keys inside the boxes hence it has to be your RAD sets that's arrived.
Looking forward to adding them to a few keyboards that re-capture that unique "End-Of-Days" sentiment which has now returned in the 21st Century 8) .
That means mine should not be far behind! Yay! :)
Oh...yours was taped to Elrick's....I figured I'd save on shipping that way. Australia isn't that big you guys can get together and sort it out. :p
His wife deftly wielding a slim razor is kinda kinky ...
Mine have arrived... It's time to put together my "stylish unicorn vomit" (red, blue, yellow, green and orange) Nuclear Data set ;) Pics will be posted when complete.
I missed out on the second set of out of the vault caps, though (should have bought a base set and irradiated vaults) :(
Will partially make up for it with some more relegendables.
Glad to hear one of the international shipments made it through. Out of curiosity, what condition was it in? To save cost for you guys, I sent them USPS First Class International, but this (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68637) recent thread had me a bit concerned.
Mine have arrived... It's time to put together my "stylish unicorn vomit" (red, blue, yellow, green and orange) Nuclear Data set ;) Pics will be posted when complete.
I missed out on the second set of out of the vault caps, though (should have bought a base set and irradiated vaults) :(
Will partially make up for it with some more relegendables.
Glad to hear one of the international shipments made it through. Out of curiosity, what condition was it in? To save cost for you guys, I sent them USPS First Class International, but this (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68637) recent thread had me a bit concerned.
The box had a very mild pressure mark on the top left edge and that's it. Seems to have been very well treated in transit.
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And the caps are perfect :D
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Thank you!
Mine have arrived... It's time to put together my "stylish unicorn vomit" (red, blue, yellow, green and orange) Nuclear Data set ;) Pics will be posted when complete.
I missed out on the second set of out of the vault caps, though (should have bought a base set and irradiated vaults) :(
Will partially make up for it with some more relegendables.
Glad to hear one of the international shipments made it through. Out of curiosity, what condition was it in? To save cost for you guys, I sent them USPS First Class International, but this (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=68637) recent thread had me a bit concerned.
The box had a very mild pressure mark on the top left edge and that's it. Seems to have been very well treated in transit.
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And the caps are perfect :D
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Thank you!
Pics of my set on a WASD Code. The white back lighting reflects white from under the green keys and yellow from under the Rad Hard keys. I'm digging them.
Sorry for the iPhone pics. Can't find the DSLR at the moment.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/6SSZSuP.jpg)Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/aBLXbP5.jpg)
Mine haz arrivedd!!1!1
Many thank your for this GB - the yellow is fantastic :)
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Mine haz arrivedd!!1!1
Many thank your for this GB - the yellow is fantastic :)
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Fantastic...I was becoming a bit concerned that yours might have been lost somewhere!!