[IC] GMK Spark - GB Dates, Pricing, Kitting Updated!

[Kaptain Mike]

GB May 22 to June 21




I would like to present: Spark

GMK Spark delivers a burst of energy and nostalgia through electric color, playful accents, and a shockingly familiar identity.
Designed for flexibility, Spark can shift between two distinct looks.
Go bold with accent-driven configurations that bring out its personality, or keep it clean with a balanced approach that pairs vibrant alphas with deeper modifier keys for a timeless, everyday setup.


UPDATE May 6

Removed Alphas Kit, not enough demand. Trimmed some custom keys to reduce cost. Base now includes 6-key 40’s keys. Base now includes both core yellow keys and essential accents/novelties. Extension has even more accent keys and niche layout support. Deskmat ready to show. Artisan samples completed.

IC feedback and market conditions drove these changes with the goal to make as many people happy without breaking the bank.
I spent countless hours fine-tuning the kits; if I’d gone purely off my own preference, you’d be looking at another WKL TKL Tsangan only kit like my previous DCS runs lol.
Thanks for understanding and for all your support. Love you all <3



FINAL KITS

Surging Base Kit $145USD

$145 during the GB period. Comprehensive base kit to future proof. Provides core coverage and essential accents!

Charged Extension Kit $32USD

$32 during the GB period. This kit expands on the accents and provides additional layout support for those really cool, niche layouts.


Why no international kit? There simply wasn't enough demand.
Maybe if enough people ask GMK, they might consider offering it on their webstore at some point.

COLORS & SPECS
Light Yellow - CV
Dark Yellow - N6
Black Accents - CR     
Red Accents - P3
Legends - Cosmos
Accent Legends - Custom Metallic CV
Arrows Legends - BR1
Manufacturer - GMK
Material - ABS plastic
Profile - Cherry (CYL)
Legends - Doubleshot (including novelties)
OG text-icon modifiers.


DESKMAT and ARTISANS

Electric Skies by Stellaidoscope

$20usd during GB 900x400x4mm Rough top texture

Signature Spark Artisans by Craftkey

$35USD/each during GB period R1 Cherry/Esc Cherry MX Stem Cast with 100% multi-layer colored resin Color matched to the dark yellow and Cosmos black

RENDERS
Disclaimer: These renders attempt to convey the real life colors/textures. See sample pics below too.


SEAL80 by Sensy


Sessanta by Merisi


Machida by FruityKeeb

Disclaimer: Enter key should be the red R3 1.75u “Charged” cap included in the base kit.


Ocho Cuatro 2 XL by daji


SEAL100 by Sensy




As always, and sincerely, special thanks for the renders to @pontus




COLOR SAMPLES

Mostly approved! GMK is working on a custom, metallic CV Yellow to enhance those accent keys.
The idea is that the flow marks will look like lightning bolts so it’s going to be pretty cool.
This is only used on the legends, keeping the overall look clean while adding a subtle, almost hidden effect that comes to life under the right lighting.  <3


You can order GMK samples from regional vendors or directly from GMK, so you can see the stock colors in person.



VENDORS

United States: CannonKeys Canada: Desk Hero Europe: Eloquent Clicks United Kingdom: ProtoTypist Oceania: KeebzNCables Southeast Asia: iLumkb China: KBDfans Japan: Yushakobo

PRICING

Surging Base Kit - $145.00 USD Charged Extension Kit - $32.00 USD Electric Skies Deskmat - $20.00 USD Signature Artisan - $35.00 USD /ea All vendors will have listings up soon.

COLLABORATIONS

There will be some fun artisan keycap collabs with amazing makers in the community. I will post sales on my discord and IG.

Want to collab? Message me via Discord, IG, or geekhack. I’ve got resources for you.




THANKS TO <3

The community for all the support! Joining my projects means so much. My friends for all the honest feedback, criticism, and support. For the amazing artwork, logo, and novelties:@roksow

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[Kaptain Mike]

Reserved

[madmax13]

GLWIC!

[bayernlad]

I wish the base is completely light yellow including the accent and modifiers just like the alphas.

[Guuuf]

Hope there won’t be any confusion with biip’s PBTFans Spark.
Both sets are fire imo, and I still don’t own a yellow set yet.
GMK Spark is easily the best take on this colorway so far.

I know I’m definitely in a very small minority, but fingers crossed for an International kit.
If that happens, I’m 100% in.

GLWIC!

[VXQN]

I wish the base is completely light yellow including the accent and modifiers just like the alphas.

I sorta agree with this. The main inspiration is one flat colour. I also think the two colours you've chosen clash a little. Also not super keen on the forced accents. BUT I like the theme!

[Kaptain Mike]

I wish the base is completely light yellow including the accent and modifiers just like the alphas.

You're saying you prefer the lighter yellow as the only base color? I don't think I would do that.

[MartinThePolarBear]

Ah sweet a Pikachu set. Now we just need a Totodile set and I can die happy

[mikademus]

You need yellow F5--F8 and the orange ANSI enter and caps locks should be part of the base set.

[FlashBombGod]

INSTANTLY RESERVED. GLWIC, I NEED this set for my Pikachu-themed keyboard!

[Anthixious]

PIKA PIKA! Could interested for this. 

[Kaptain Mike]

Looks like we are going to try for traditional GB! Please share and fill out IC so I can make the proper changes and make more people happy.

[Kaptain Mike]

Reminder to please fill the IC if you want to influence any kitting changes etc. I really appreciate your support!

[KimJongUwU]

Roughly in what window do you plan on making the GB live?

[Kaptain Mike]

Roughly in what window do you plan on making the GB live?

Aiming for Q2 this year.

[dvorcol]

The black R2 backspace in the Base kit is labeled 1.5u but is shown as 1.75u

[skwrl]

This is so awesome. Any chance for more 40s support? 2u shift, 1u shift, 1u r1 BS?

[Kaptain Mike]

The black R2 backspace in the Base kit is labeled 1.5u but is shown as 1.75u

You right. Thank you. My renderman will be punished even though I greenlit. I don't make the rules.

This is so awesome. Any chance for more 40s support? 2u shift, 1u shift, 1u r1 BS?

Please fill the IC form so I can track this feedback. I will try my best to add as much support as possible!

[Kaptain Mike]

Quick update:

Deskmat design is finished, excited to share during GB!
Kitting is nearly finalized; IC feedback is leaning heavily toward novelties.
Samples expected by end of April (most colors are already approved).
Regional vendors are almost fully locked in.
GB dates tbd but it's coming very soon.

[bluntkrayon]

Any decision on the windowed keys for Stepped Caps, scroll and num lock?

[Kaptain Mike]

Any decision on the windowed keys for Stepped Caps, scroll and num lock?

There will be no windowed keys for a few reasons.
1. I do not like the current print GMK is using. It's raised and stands out compared to the rest of the double shot legends.
2. The legends are using Cosmos plastic which cannot be printed, so it's not possible either way.
3. I could offer windowed blanks but they would look out of place, and increase the overall cost.

[baucts]

gotta pray nintendo doesnt see this

[kenny_25]

really hope this dont go c&d. looking very good

[Kaptain Mike]

Big update, let me know if you have any questions or comments