[IC] DSS LightCycle R3VIVAL

[Dingo_Seven]

DSS LightCycle R3VIVAL
FLYNN LIVES
A rerun with blessings from evangs AKA Trash Man.

Greetings, User_

The TLDR
Signature Plastics DSS LightCycle rerun with kitting changes:
Forced text novelties on base because most molds already exist
Introduced new icon novelties inspired by some DJs seen at the End of Line Club in Legacy
'End of Line' enter legends are to be made publicly available for anyone to use after GB runs

Base Kit speculatively priced at USD $113.42 $181.31 at 50 MOQ based on SP Quotes, inclusive of new legends
Looking for feedback (IC Form Here) from the wider community on kitting, especially text/icon novelty choices to help optimize child kits
Actively seeking vendors

Update 12 Sept. 2025
Kitting renders and pricing have been updated according to collected community feedback, will continue to take in feedback
Sweeping changes will likely have to be made on kitting due to an error made by SP when providing quotes


Current Kits and Quotes
Currently based on speculative pricing at 50 MOQ using quotes from SP, inclusive of new legends
Subject to change with vendors/feedback
Renders by madmax13 and Legends by Piperaceae

END_USER (Base Kit) - USD $113.42 $181.31

Update 12 Sept. 2025
So SP happened to make a substantial mistake when creating the original quotes,
and this mistake was caught and unfortunately the price has significantly increased after the correction was made.

I will be looking into the options to bring down the pricing to be closer to USD 150 when purchasing both base kit and icon novelties,
but this was really discouraging to find out and making sweeping kitting changes may push the timetable for the GB to occur in Q1 2026 as opposed to Oct 2025

I apologize for this, and I will do my best in these coming weeks to see if I can make changes in a timely manner.
If not, I am still committed to making this set happen, so be on the lookout.
Thank you for your support up until now, it has most certainly softened the blow.

PROGRAM (Alt Alphas) - USD $64.50 $69.88

Update 12 Sept. 2025
Pricing updated to closer estimate to retail price

IS0 - USD $18.29 $17.11

My question is whether folks would want the forced novelty, or just slap a RETURN on it
Update 12 Sept. 2025
END OF LINE is here to stay
Added R3 pipe key
Pricing estimate updated to closer estimate to retail price

40S_ORTHO_EXT - USD $68.22 $87.13

Update 1 Sept. 2025
Forgot to include 2 2u bars in render, updated render to match the original quote
Will include LightCycle icon novelty in kit, adjacent key(s) will be removed from icon novelties set,
to be documented in next round with updated quotes

Update 12 Sept. 2025
Removed some new text legends and replaced with either already-existing text or icon nov legends
Current kitting warrants exploration of having a split MOQ base kit between 40s/ortho and more conventional layouts
Pricing estimate updated to be closer to retail price


ICON_NOVS - Novelties - USD $64.21 $47.19

New Icons by Flabby
Some keys will most definitely be removed to tame cost, please fill out the IC Form
New icons are subject to change for legal distinction and lines optimization for fabrication

Update 12 Sept. 2025
New icons are approved by SP, only line optimization is left to do
Keys have been removed to integrate most popular LightCycle novelty placements
Some keys have been moved to 40s/ortho kit to tame pricing
Pricing estimate updated to be closer to retail pricing


ACCENT_BARS - USD $28.06 $30.40


For a Light Ribbon effect on LightCycle Alt keys
Liable to be removed, as per IC Form
If removed, 3u bars will likely be moved onto the 40s/ortho child kit


Update 12 Sept. 2025
Blue bars are here to stay, overwhelmingly voted to stay in
Pricing estimate updated to be closer to retail pricing


Pricing

Update 02 Sept. 2025
Had to redo a little bit of the math on the pricing because I initially got the numbers wrong when I first got the quote from Signature Plastics,
the updated numbers will be closer to the final result but are still subject to change based on further kitting changes, vendors, and extraneous economic conditions[/size]

Update 12 Sept. 2025
The above pricing breakdown is no longer accurate;
pricing breakdowns will no longer be provided due to circumstances mentioned regarding the 12 Sept. comment on base kit 



Photos of the Real Thing
In lieu of keyboard renders, I have decided to use photos of the real thing from DSS LightCycle 2021, in various layouts

Photos by Bluranerd
TKD Cycle8


Nuxros Krush65


LazyDesigners TK40x

The color chips are very deliberate, consider the possibility for future runs with different colorways

Full Photo Album


Deskmat
To be added on GB post, still under development
Artwork to be done by Flabby
For now, here is a leek for the main inspiration for Flabby's rendition


Colors

Alphas	SP GY
Alpha Legends	SP BFQ
Mods	SP GX
Accent	SP BFQ
Accent Legends	SP GX

Thanks to
Those that came before me,
Trash Man and Alas
For running the set in the past,
and for Trash Man's continued advice throughout the design process

Bluranerd
For helping me immensely with IRL photos

Flabby
For helping me create the new novelties in this set as well as the deskmat
For the obligatory Rick Rolls

MadMax13 and Piperaceae
For helping me create kitting renders
(I am a muppet with Blender and there is still much to learn)

LiZard
For offering help throughout the process and proofreading this very post

The Good Keyboard Friends
For helping me believe in my projects

Breaktime Tea
For allowing Blur and I to take photos of the keyset under natural lighting as shown in the full photo album
And for many memories during my antics at university

The Retro Fix II TURBO Arcade
For allowing Blur and I to take photos of the keyset under natural lighting as shown in the full photo album
For many memories with my friends

END OF LINE

[HoffmanMyster]

Approval

[Piperaceae]

YES! GLWIC! Insta-buy for me when it's ready.

[anson42]

Love seeing the TK40x used in a render but one complaint: should have used the 1.25u R2 derezz key at top right instead of R4 mcp key!

Anyways love the set, GLWIC

[bluranerd]

LET’S GOOOOO 

[Jae-3soteric]

yes one of my all time fave sets. Really glad to have this back

[madmax13]

Love seeing the TK40x used in a render but one complaint: should have used the 1.25u R2 derezz key at top right instead of R4 mcp key!

Anyways love the set, GLWIC

It's a photo of a previous run and not a render. Some renders are forthcoming.

GLWIC!

[ObsessiveCaps]

I'd love to see a render with the END_USER mods and the PROGRAM alphas! Love me some mono sets.

[kennnyshiwa]

Instant buy from me!

[MartinThePolarBear]

Yes! Another DSS Set!

[dvorcol]

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Edit: see revised pricing below

[Dingo_Seven]

I'd love to see a render with the END_USER mods and the PROGRAM alphas! Love me some mono sets.

Howdy, so I can see about getting an irl photo of the 2021/2022 rendition on the Cycle8 and Krush65 if you're looking to get a sense of the colors. The only thing is that the mod legends will not entirely match this current run, but I will do my best where I can. I also do not have immediate access to blur, so I'll have to make do with my phone.

If you prefer a render, just let me know.

[Dingo_Seven]

So I'm taking a look at the feedback on the IC form, there will be some updates made.

First, I will have to redo a little bit of the math on the pricing because I initially got the numbers wrong when I first got the quote from Signature Plastics, I will update pricing shortly. The updated numbers will be closer to the final result but will still be subject to change based on further kitting changes, vendors, and extraneous economic conditions.

Next, I will be updating renders to correct some mistakes on the 40s/ortho to match the original quote. The R2 1.75u LightCycle novelty will be put into that kit after some feedback, but will not be placed in the render update so that it matches the quote originally given by Signature Plastics. The next round of renders will feature that change.

[dvorcol]

So I'm taking a look at the feedback on the IC form, there will be some updates made.

First, I will have to redo a little bit of the math on the pricing because I initially got the numbers wrong when I first got the quote from Signature Plastics, I will update pricing shortly. The updated numbers will be closer to the final result but will still be subject to change based on further kitting changes, vendors, and extraneous economic conditions.

Next, I will be updating renders to correct some mistakes on the 40s/ortho to match the original quote. The R2 1.75u LightCycle novelty will be put into that kit after some feedback, but will not be placed in the render update so that it matches the quote originally given by Signature Plastics. The next round of renders will feature that change.

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[pixelpusher]

Definitely interested in the base and alt alphas.  I own the DSA set in Alps and MX.  Love it.  Would really like to see the "Control the System" colorway come back as well

[HubertThemad]

I've never had a DSS set, but I would gladly try this!

[Rob27shred]

Definitely interested in the base and alt alphas.  I own the DSA set in Alps and MX.  Love it.  Would really like to see the "Control the System" colorway come back as well

I 2nd this! I'd also love to see either colorway in DCS someday too!

[Dingo_Seven]

Definitely interested in the base and alt alphas.  I own the DSA set in Alps and MX.  Love it.  Would really like to see the "Control the System" colorway come back as well

Definitely interested in the base and alt alphas.  I own the DSA set in Alps and MX.  Love it.  Would really like to see the "Control the System" colorway come back as well

I 2nd this! I'd also love to see either colorway in DCS someday too!

Howdy folks, so there are plans to make a DSS Rendition of that classic orange colorway in the future. Though, I'd probably venture to call the base kit for that "PERFECT_SYSTEM"

If you want that colorway here and now, I am happy to say that there is another designer who is currently making a similar set in GMK

Who knows? Maybe we could work together and get a set made for DCS, so long as Trash Man is fine with it.

[Dingo_Seven]

I'd love to see a render with the END_USER mods and the PROGRAM alphas! Love me some mono sets.

Howdy, so I can see about getting an irl photo of the 2021/2022 rendition on the Cycle8 and Krush65 if you're looking to get a sense of the colors. The only thing is that the mod legends will not entirely match this current run, but I will do my best where I can. I also do not have immediate access to blur, so I'll have to make do with my phone.

If you prefer a render, just let me know.

Just following up on this, I have some pictures for you here. I have added them to the master album as well. These are not taken with the nice DSLR that Blur has, but with my phone.

It's the best I can manage at this time. Will see about getting some nicer pics with black alphas for GB post.

Basic specs of the cameras on the HMD Skyline:
108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom
13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm
 

TKD Cycle8



Nuxros Krush65



Some Pictures of 1.5u LightCycle with Accent Bar

This was my inspiration to try out having an R3 1.5u LightCycle with an accent bar. In the physical picture, this is an R2 1.5u LightCycle.

Let me know if you need anything more

[Dingo_Seven]

Alrighty lads, here is another update on the post. I have some good news and some brutal news to share...

The good news:

• Icons approved by SP in terms of legal distinction, remeasuring line widths to ensure compliance with manufacturing capabilities
  
• Kitting has been updated according to community feedback, and renders have been updated to match,
  • Only thing that is left to be updated is changing META/FN/FUNCTION to PRGM/PROGRAM on both base kit and 40s/ortho kit because the molds already exist
The bad news:
Signature Plastics happened to make an error when making quotes for the kits at 50 MOQ, especially for the base kit, which has significantly increased costs. This is quite disheartening, but I am working to see what solutions are possible to bring the set to fruition, though I would have to communicate with SP and fellow designers that are more familiar with DSS to see about making sweeping changes to the kits.

Regardless, thank you for your support and interest up to this point, it has most certainly softened the blow.