[IC] GMK Pyro (11-25-16 GMK Mockup added)

[jchan94]

Novelties almost done.

Maybe sometime next week I'll post them .

[romevi]

Novelties almost done.

Maybe sometime next week I'll post them .

 

[chuckdee]

I've abandoned SA for GMK, so really looking for sets, and this one is fire!

[Auxo]

Hey man,


Is this still going to be a thing? I just decided that this would be the one that will go on my E8-V1 if it does go through :v

edit: oops didnt see that u updated the OP. woot hope this goes through when Hydro is all done and over with!!!!

[hanoipho]

Colorway looks great! 

[jchan94]

Hi everyone,

I'm updating the kit for this set . I've already asked GMK for it already, and here are the changes from the current GMK render:

1) All Legends: RO2
2) Change Caps Lock to Caps Lock w/ LED.
3) Change 1x Alt (for each size) to Alt Gr
4) Add Stepped Control Cap.

Have a good one!

This may be soon^Soon^SOOON^TM

[duynguyenle]

Hi everyone,

I'm updating the kit for this set . I've already asked GMK for it already, and here are the changes from the current GMK render:

1) All Legends: RO2
2) Change Caps Lock to Caps Lock w/ LED.
3) Change 1x Alt (for each size) to Alt Gr
4) Add Stepped Control Cap.

Have a good one!

This may be soon^Soon^SOOON^TM

All excellent changes!

[ClearKeys]

I'm excited for this set! Colors actually look very similar to an original NES.

[jchan94]

Hi Everyone!

Here are the novelties for GMK Pyro.

We'll have a much smaller novelty pack this time around.

We will not be going with the dragon, and the Chinese lantern. Still looking to see which ones I'm going to go with other than that.

I'm thinking the chinese character of fire + Volcano + bottom right fire. Thoughts?

[Overchecken8]

Thought for sure this was a Pokémon set like Hydro. Novelties still look pretty awesome though!

[jchan94]

Thought for sure this was a Pokémon set like Hydro. Novelties still look pretty awesome though!

Tried to do it! But it was very difficult.

[zoomwalt]

We need charmander!!!

Either way, I'm probably in for 2 sets again, similar to Hydro.

[Rak8886]

I like volcano+Phoenix+fire on bottom right

[jchan94]

I like volcano+Phoenix+fire on bottom right

Yeah I think those + the fire symbol will make the cut!

[anthonyooiszewen]

火 for sure.

[Overchecken8]

Thought for sure this was a Pokémon set like Hydro. Novelties still look pretty awesome though!

Tried to do it! But it was very difficult.

No complaints here man. Love the volcano and the Phoenix. It's a surprisingly nice looking colorway for me. I'm usually a blue all the way guy but the red looks nice.

[poolside]

Hi Everyone!

Here are the novelties for GMK Pyro.

We'll have a much smaller novelty pack this time around.

We will not be going with the dragon, and the Chinese lantern. Still looking to see which ones I'm going to go with other than that.

I'm thinking the chinese character of fire + Volcano + bottom right fire. Thoughts?

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How about a zippo lighter flame, lit match or the fire/flammable material warning pictograms?

[Sensorium]

Don't know if it's too late, but a fire hazard novelty might look cool. Something like this:


There's also potential in a very simplified version of the Fire Department crest:


I like this set. The orange legends on the alphas definitely set it apart from the rest!

[HerrGartenzwerg]

Is it planned to have an international kit as well?
Like the one from the "plum" set?

[jchan94]

Is it planned to have an international kit as well?
Like the one from the "plum" set?

Sorry, but no! D:

Just updated the layout with a render from GMK.

[pon10]

Jchan you are putting so much good stuff out. I am just to sad that i can get any sets to put on a board for a good real use since this F****** norde MOQ never ending problem..

[poolside]

Is it planned to have an international kit as well?
Like the one from the "plum" set?

Sorry, but no! D:

Just updated the layout with a render from GMK.

RO2 looks flashier than P3 on the alphas. It feels more Pyro! 

Two icon menu caps (1u and 1.25u) have been added. I understand these go with the Windows 95 caps but wouldn't the text version "Menu" look nicer? It would also be double-shot instead of pad-printed. I don't know if GMK already has a mold for it.

[aznreaper]

Is it planned to have an international kit as well?
Like the one from the "plum" set?

With plum selling over 1000 sets, they are below 40 kits right now for the international set, it's unfortunate but the sad reality is those kits seem to be pretty much impossible with GMK unless the kit is specifically made for that one international setup like that one German GB run.

[DuFF]

Is it planned to have an international kit as well?
Like the one from the "plum" set?

With plum selling over 1000 sets, they are below 40 kits right now for the international set, it's unfortunate but the sad reality is those kits seem to be pretty much impossible with GMK unless the kit is specifically made for that one international setup like that one German GB run.

the biggest problem is double import fees + shipping probably
the german gb was 135€ while plum currently runs at about 220€ for base + international addon with tax + import duty included for me (probably even worse for others)
i would still pay it but unfortunatly and also understandably most dont 

it would be more likely to hit moq if it was shipped directly from a european outlet

[HerrGartenzwerg]

Damn, I wasnt aware that the sales for the int. kit where this low :/

The double import fees is the main reason I didnt try to buy GMK sets in the past.
I live about 100Km from the GMK Headquaters and have the keycaps shipped thousands of kilometers.. that just seems stupid.

I noticed a German Vendor trying to establish a european keyboard/keycaps shop, but unfortunately I dindnt save the page. Does anyone know which shop that might have been? He was based in Munich I believe.

[Vigrith]

it would be more likely to hit moq if it was shipped directly from a european outlet

Except you would still have to pay VAT regardless of where it is being shipped from, only difference being shipping costs and handling/storage fees where applicable and the fact that Germany (where GMK is located) may potentially have lower taxing than your country (19% as opposed to our 23% for example).

The $100 + whatever the int. kit costs you're paying on Massdrop is the US price aka not paying tax at all, if you were to buy it within Germany you'd still get taxed - if you're aware of how things are handled elsewhere, for example audio equipment which is what I am familiar with, European stores that resell American brands include VAT for EU customers, however if someone is buying off of them from outside the EU (a country where VAT is not applicable, for example the US for whatever reason) the VAT is deducted off of the base price for Europe and they pay less.

[pomk]

Is it planned to have an international kit as well?
Like the one from the "plum" set?

With plum selling over 1000 sets, they are below 40 kits right now for the international set, it's unfortunate but the sad reality is those kits seem to be pretty much impossible with GMK unless the kit is specifically made for that one international setup like that one German GB run.

the biggest problem is double import fees + shipping probably
the german gb was 135€ while plum currently runs at about 220€ for base + international addon with tax + import duty included for me (probably even worse for others)
i would still pay it but unfortunatly and also understandably most dont 

it would be more likely to hit moq if it was shipped directly from a european outlet

The 'problem' here is that you are comparing non-profit and for-profit group buys. If you think that the prices are too high consider running a non-profit buy yourself. The import fees from ETA to USA are minimal and MD, keyclack et al do not charge VAT for international orders.

[DuFF]

Is it planned to have an international kit as well?
Like the one from the "plum" set?

With plum selling over 1000 sets, they are below 40 kits right now for the international set, it's unfortunate but the sad reality is those kits seem to be pretty much impossible with GMK unless the kit is specifically made for that one international setup like that one German GB run.

the biggest problem is double import fees + shipping probably
the german gb was 135€ while plum currently runs at about 220€ for base + international addon with tax + import duty included for me (probably even worse for others)
i would still pay it but unfortunatly and also understandably most dont 

it would be more likely to hit moq if it was shipped directly from a european outlet

The 'problem' here is that you are comparing non-profit and for-profit group buys. If you think that the prices are too high consider running a non-profit buy yourself. The import fees from ETA to USA are minimal and MD, keyclack et al do not charge VAT for international orders.

while you are right, the price point could maybe stay closer to the 190-195 mark instead of 220. massdrop is certainly cheap on shipping costs too, while this is not always an option at other vendors + alot less hassle in general (customs department taking weeks to process, ...)
while that is not a real concern for me (i bought plum base + both addons, unfortunatly needing to cancle since the int addon probably wont reach moq) it might be for some other people. especially when reading german forums.

im thinking about running a non profit group buy for some time, since its seems almost impossible to get gmk sets i like  )

Damn, I wasnt aware that the sales for the int. kit where this low :/

The double import fees is the main reason I didnt try to buy GMK sets in the past.
I live about 100Km from the GMK Headquaters and have the keycaps shipped thousands of kilometers.. that just seems stupid.

I noticed a German Vendor trying to establish a european keyboard/keycaps shop, but unfortunately I dindnt save the page. Does anyone know which shop that might have been? He was based in Munich I believe.

i think you mean candykeys

[Vigrith]

The import fees from ETA to USA are minimal and MD, keyclack et al do not charge VAT for international orders.

Yea that always helps, however it is not really an option for larger companies such as MD for understandable reasons - it's really the only way around being hit, the amount one would save by having the sets ship directly from Germany would be around like $20 at most (the handling fees + 3-5%~ difference between German VAT and most other countries').

While it is hard to blame the minuscule numbers international kits bring in on that alone it is a common misconception that I believe does affect it in a meaningful way; if everyone understood how VAT is applied there'd be much less of a "wow MD is fkn us up by shipping the GMK sets to the US only to ship them back and make us pay taxes" ordeal going on and orders would go up accordingly.

Now what does suck massively is how long it takes for customs to release packages over here - where I live at least it takes at LEAST a month unless you go down to their offices which is what I need to do every time I get something I don't want to wait for. That I could definitely do without.

[aznreaper]

GMK only allows shipping to one address as well iirc, so you can't start a buy and split the shipments between various proxies directly from GMK anyways, tough reality of group buys

[ns90]

GMK only allows shipping to one address as well iirc, so you can't start a buy and split the shipments between various proxies directly from GMK anyways, tough reality of group buys

I think GMK actually allows you to ship out to multiple addresses, although maybe that's only for certain instances. I believe that's how jchan handled shipments of European orders for GMK Hydro. I believe he had someone in Europe act as a proxy.

[jchan94]

GMK only allows shipping to one address as well iirc, so you can't start a buy and split the shipments between various proxies directly from GMK anyways, tough reality of group buys

I think GMK actually allows you to ship out to multiple addresses, although maybe that's only for certain instances. I believe that's how jchan handled shipments of European orders for GMK Hydro. I believe he had someone in Europe act as a proxy.

The person receiving, even if multiple shipments, must have paid for those sets, if that makes sense.

[ns90]

GMK only allows shipping to one address as well iirc, so you can't start a buy and split the shipments between various proxies directly from GMK anyways, tough reality of group buys

I think GMK actually allows you to ship out to multiple addresses, although maybe that's only for certain instances. I believe that's how jchan handled shipments of European orders for GMK Hydro. I believe he had someone in Europe act as a proxy.

The person receiving, even if multiple shipments, must have paid for those sets, if that makes sense.

So if two people will be receiving, each person has to have paid for their respective allocation?

[jchan94]

GMK only allows shipping to one address as well iirc, so you can't start a buy and split the shipments between various proxies directly from GMK anyways, tough reality of group buys

I think GMK actually allows you to ship out to multiple addresses, although maybe that's only for certain instances. I believe that's how jchan handled shipments of European orders for GMK Hydro. I believe he had someone in Europe act as a proxy.

The person receiving, even if multiple shipments, must have paid for those sets, if that makes sense.

So if two people will be receiving, each person has to have paid for their respective allocation?

Correct.

Lastly, thank you all for your interest in this project. It should come live very soon once we get finalized details from GMK.

[jchan94]

Newest renders by Zambumon. Leaning towards white legends on the accents

[thad]

The white legends give it to much white in my opinion.

[smittysteve]

Love this set, it's a must buy for me... and it's must buy with white or N9 legends on the accents, but I really like the N9. To my eye, it blends better with the set. The white is a bit sharp but I would dig it either way.

Nicely done, as usual.

[blighty]

I think that N6 as the legends would look good on the accent keys.  Any takers?

[aznreaper]

I prefer the darker novelties as well, white is a little too bright to my eyes

[ClearKeys]

I like the white legends better. I generally prefer white when possible because it only helps to accent and pop the actual colors. This is def the next keycap set I pick up. It will match great with the silver Exent that I have coming - its gonna be hot! (pun intended?)

[inosint]

Personally more interested in and excited to see novelties/renders for gmk electric

[poolside]

Both white and N9 look good. However, white adds that extra bit of pop and gives the set the fire extinguisher feel! 

Also, I think that the bottom row novelties and the rest of the accented keycaps (including the Esc novelty) should have their respective legends be distinct colors. Having the three bottom row novelties with the same white legends as the other red caps feels weird on these renders.

A mix of N9 legends on the bottom row novelties and white legends on all the other accented caps would look pretty good, IMO.

[Captainbuttmonkey]

I personally prefer the white. It makes it pop really nicely imo, I think the 'sharpness' that some people dislike is more present on a render than it would be irl? I might be wrong but just a thought.

[sethbc]

not as much of a fan of the white legends on the accent keys, but looks good either way

[skitty]

I prefer white legends but I think it looks good either way.

[HerrGartenzwerg]

I like the darker legends more.

Totaly unrelated, does anyone know anything about this render?

I found through google image search and have no idea if anything like it exists.

[poolside]

I like the darker legends more.

Totaly unrelated, does anyone know anything about this render?
(Attachment Link)
I found through google image search and have no idea if anything like it exists.

This is a thesiscamper render. That's all I know.

The source is:
http://www.keyrenders.com/0hg1u6gqycs2tj8dyb3y78suvumf4g
http://www.keyrenders.com/2enqjjqmnk4915jiea6fsz4vhnhyfe

Edit: real source
https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ0XSN3AIGq/

[sethbc]

I like the darker legends more.

Totaly unrelated, does anyone know anything about this render?
(Attachment Link)
I found through google image search and have no idea if anything like it exists.

The IC is on http://www.keyrenders.com/interest-checks/ I believe. 

[le_wraith]

 >:DI'm feeling the white legends. 

[ChitownM2]

Interested