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Offline Homiezoned

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[IC] Gameboy Titanium Artisan Keycap
« on: Fri, 30 August 2024, 09:32:12 »
Gameboy Titanium Artisan Keycap

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Hi y'all, it's Homiezoned ✧٩(ˊωˋ*)و✧

I'm thrilled to introduce our very first artisan keycap – the Game Boy-themed titanium keycap manufactured by BeeDog Studio.




01 Inspiration:

This keycap is inspired by the joy many of us felt as kids playing with a handheld console.
We wanted to capture that feeling and bring it to your keyboard.
We chose titanium because it’s incredibly tough and durable, just like the memories of those days.
Feel the titanium as the classic comes to life at your fingertips.



02 Product Information:

Manufacturer: BeeDog Studio
Keycap Profile: R4 1U
Material: Titanium
Finishing: Polished + Anod for Standard's colored parts
Price: Standard around $75 | Raw around $65


03 Offerings:

This group buy features two special versions: the Standard Edition and the Raw Edition. Both models are polished and show the original titanium color. The Standard Edition adds anodized buttons and a screen for a refined look. The Raw Edition retains its original polished look, allowing you to unleash creativity and DIY your unique, personalized style.


Standard:


Raw: (Color it Yourself!)



04 GB Details:

Sale Dates: Mid-september
Estimated Shipping: Within Q4 2024
MOQ: Negotiating


05 Vendors:

US: TBD
Canada: PurgoKeys
Asia: TBD
EU: TBD
OCE: TBD


06 Proto Pics:







If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to comment below or message Dr.Clean in Discord.

Offline culain

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Re: [IC] Gameboy Titanium Artisan Keycap
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 30 August 2024, 16:16:59 »
This is incredible!  How much did it cost to get the license for Nintendo for this?!?

Offline Trackpoint

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Re: [IC] Gameboy Titanium Artisan Keycap
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 30 August 2024, 17:40:43 »
Yeah this looks cool but... I mean, maybe you don't care about IP, but if so it should at least have the original Game Boy logo on the front, not the Game Boy Color.

Offline Bobatype

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Re: [IC] Gameboy Titanium Artisan Keycap
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 30 August 2024, 23:56:50 »
Consider doing a beige/DMG colourway. I think that would be popular. Raw is a nice idea /cheaper option to keep included too, but I wonder how much actual interest there would be in it. Is there a MOQ?

Note that with the slanted start/select buttons and diagonal indents on the bottom right corner you have, this design is a clear reference to the original Gameboy DMG, not the next Color generation.
So having the 'Color' text on the front face is inaccurate and should be removed. It would also look a bit cleaner too without it there.

There have been previous similar Artisan designs (i.e. ZMKC pocket artisan) that exist already, but I guess it being titanium and offering different colourways is a way to keep it different.
« Last Edit: Fri, 06 September 2024, 02:01:58 by Bobatype »