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Title: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING re-opened)
Post by: norbauer on Fri, 23 January 2015, 14:16:32
Galaxy Class Round 2 was extended for a second go by MassDrop (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/galaxy-keycaps-set)! As of 6/7/15, there are 9 days left..

MassDrop reached out to me recently to do a second round of the Galaxy Class set, and I was happy to help out. I've heard from many folks who were sad they missed out on the first round, so I'm excited that the people who missed out on the first one will have a chance to get a set now. I for one am super happy with mine, and so glad this set got made. I've never made any money off of this set and have just been happy to help facilitate. :) There were a couple of tiny mods from Round 1, which is what makes this Round 2. However, we're currently in a second installment of the "Round 2" design.

You'll need to be a MassDrop member to see the listing and sign up for this group buy. If you're interested, try to join the buy early to help build momentum and make it more likely that we hit our price target. The goal is to better the prices offered last time, which MassDrop already seems poised to do.

There are a few improvements based on GeekHack member feedback from Round 1:


The same ground-breaking screenprint dyesublimation process ensures ultra-high quality, ultra-durable legends. The same color codes as last time, including the custom Patone yellow that matches the screen-used original prop I have.

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This has been mostly a MassDrop effort, but I'm happy to answer any questions I can or to pass any questions anybody has along to my contact at MassDrop.

Thanks again everyone for supporting this fan-driven enthusiast project. The creator of the LCARS design even made an admiring post on his Facebook wall about the first round. :D

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Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: JinDesu on Fri, 23 January 2015, 15:36:58
I am so down for this, I might just get two sets. Because set #1 is going to my fiance who desperately wants one and will murder me otherwise.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: norbauer on Fri, 23 January 2015, 16:14:15
Quote from: JinDesu on Fri, 23 January 2015, 15:36:58
I am so down for this, I might just get two sets. Because set #1 is going to my fiance who desperately wants one and will murder me otherwise.

Excellent! I'm so glad you like the set.

Please try to spread the word on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Reddit, etc if you can. We want to make sure we hit the minimum. :)
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Liar on Fri, 23 January 2015, 16:21:04
An amazing set, I cancelled two other keycap sets I had ordered so that I may acquire this one  :cool:

The word, it will be spread!
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Flyersfan1 on Fri, 23 January 2015, 16:21:38
This set was very well thought out and cool.  I hope it does just as well on Massdrop as it did on PMK!  ;D
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: norbauer on Fri, 23 January 2015, 16:22:15
Here is pricing for the main tier, btw:

Printed dyesub legends
Core: $74.99
Numpad: $24.99
Battle bridge: $14.99

Blank
Core: $39.99
Numpad: $14.99
Battle Bridge (not that this set's existence makes much sense): $8.99

There are ISO, Tsangan, non-standard layouts, etc. For those, check out MassDrop's page. :)

I'm not sure if lower tiers will unlock if more people sign up or not.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: DanielT on Fri, 23 January 2015, 20:12:08
This set is my favorite set EVER, SP did a great job in R1 and each cap was flawless !
I'm glad it is made available for Round 2 because a lot of people missed on a really special set  :thumb:
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Data on Sat, 24 January 2015, 00:36:36
I might jump on this.

I hope it's run better than Granite R2 was.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Elrick on Sat, 24 January 2015, 01:16:48
Quote from: DanielT on Fri, 23 January 2015, 20:12:08
This set is my favorite set EVER, SP did a great job in R1 and each cap was flawless !
I'm glad it is made available for Round 2 because a lot of people missed on a really special set  :thumb:

Fvck Oath, I missed the first version but not this one.

They look brilliant in quality as well, looks like SP has picked up their game with this version.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Data on Sat, 24 January 2015, 17:21:09
I wondered what this might look like with the Atomic layout...

(http://i.imgur.com/reLf5fl.png)

Only 3 blanks from the num pad kit are required.  I'll order a black 2x spacebar from SP separately.  This one's a winner.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: norbauer on Wed, 28 January 2015, 20:55:19
Wow. We're just a few days into the buy and already 255 sets have sold. I'm impressed by MassDrop's handling of this—and glad to see more folks who wanted it are going to be able to get a set this time.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Liar on Thu, 29 January 2015, 01:10:10
Quote from: norbauer on Wed, 28 January 2015, 20:55:19
Wow. We're just a few days into the buy and already 255 sets have sold. I'm impressed by MassDrop's handling of this—and glad to see more folks who wanted it are going to be able to get a set this time.

Is there a point at which the number of buyers will dramatically impact production times?

Not that I care, I'd wait a year to have these  :D
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: i3oilermaker on Thu, 29 January 2015, 10:02:16
Numbers will not impact production times.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Liar on Thu, 29 January 2015, 11:45:30
Quote from: i3oilermaker on Thu, 29 January 2015, 10:02:16
Numbers will not impact production times.

Exceptionally definitive - thank you for the response
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Hull on Tue, 03 February 2015, 15:50:37
Maybe it is time for a Klingon set too. I'm thinking black/grey with Red legends.

What about a Romulan set? I'm thinking black/blue with Green legends.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: norbauer on Fri, 06 February 2015, 20:44:32
Only a few hours left on this buy. Don't forget to sign up if you ever wanted or want a copy of this set. :)

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/galaxy-keycaps-set
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Data on Thu, 16 April 2015, 11:09:25
Received my Massdrop order yesterday and immediately put Galaxy Class on my unfinished Atomic board.  It looks positively logical.  I'll try to get some pics tonight or maybe this weekend if I have good light.
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: Data on Sun, 19 April 2015, 15:58:19
I doubt anyone will see it in here, but here's Galaxy Class on my 75% complete Atomic board.

Thanks for putting this together, norbauer.

(http://i.imgur.com/KAMsgnW.jpg)
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(http://i.imgur.com/KreHMr9.jpg)
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING open for two weeks only)
Post by: norbauer on Sun, 19 April 2015, 16:01:16
That is an unusual and excellent configuration. Thanks for sharing, Data!
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING re-opened)
Post by: norbauer on Sun, 07 June 2015, 15:36:32
MassDrop is making a second go at Round 2! If anybody missed out, here is your chance (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/galaxy-keycaps-set?s=galaxy). :)

(You need to sign up for a free MassDrop account to see the listing linked above if you don't already have one.)
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING re-opened)
Post by: norbauer on Mon, 07 September 2015, 17:40:28
MassDrop is at it again with Galaxy Class (https://www.massdrop.com/buy/galaxy-keycaps-set).  :eek: Four days left (as of this posting on 9/7/15).
Title: Re: Galaxy Class Round 2 (ORDERING re-opened)
Post by: Hypersphere on Mon, 07 September 2015, 18:07:09
Nice set. Glad to see dye-sub PBT. My only misgiving is that it is DSA profile.

Of course not for the Galaxy Class set, but for future keycap sets would anyone happen to know if SP could be persuaded to do dye-sub PBT in a sculpted (i.e., not flat) profile, with either spherical or cylindrical tops?

Thanks, norbauer, for your splendid efforts on the Galaxy Class set.