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Massdrop x MiTo Laserwave GMK Translucent Keycaps
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Massdrop x MiTo Laserwave GMK Translucent Keycaps
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Styled in the official colors of GMK Laser, these keycaps are a great complement to the futuristic cyberpunk set—or a cool addition to other colorways. Made in Germany by GMK, they’re Cherry MX compatible and made from 1.5-millimeter doubleshot ABS plastic for durability Read More
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Jun 21, 2018
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Recommends this product? Yes
InvaderSim
7
Jun 19, 2018
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Contrary to the other reviews so far I like the rough look of the grids. I followed the production of this drop and the laser set closely so I knew what to expect.
My only complaint is that the dusk set is way more translucent than in the pictures on the drop page, making them look much brighter. It's more of a mix between what the pictures suggested and the legend color.
ChemicalHalo
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Jun 28, 2018
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When I initially got this set, I was a little perturbed. The irregular grid pattern lending a 'melted' look turned me off, as did the colors of the dusk set appearing more 'grape' than 'dusk'. The dawn set is a little difficult for me to read, although that may well just be my eyes.
I did, however, warm to them.
After some time, I recognized the 'grape-ness' was less of an issue. The keycaps are meant to be an accent rather than any design-incorporated highlight. This lends a bit more leeway, and the melty character of the keys is a byproduct of using the classic double shot-cherry process, and there is not much one can do about it. For shine-throughs, I think I prefer how exterior lights bounce off the backing material through the translucent shell rather than actual backlights.
I think that the original images should be amended with product shots if this is to ever run again, as that would avoid much of the heartburn some people are feeling right now over the state of the keys.
My 3/5 is an average of the 2/5 I had from when I had just received the set, and the 4/5 I feel about it now.
It's not a perfect set - but it is distinct, well proportioned, and unique. I am glad I bought it. Your mileage, however, may vary.
I did, however, warm to them.
After some time, I recognized the 'grape-ness' was less of an issue. The keycaps are meant to be an accent rather than any design-incorporated highlight. This lends a bit more leeway, and the melty character of the keys is a byproduct of using the classic double shot-cherry process, and there is not much one can do about it. For shine-throughs, I think I prefer how exterior lights bounce off the backing material through the translucent shell rather than actual backlights.
I think that the original images should be amended with product shots if this is to ever run again, as that would avoid much of the heartburn some people are feeling right now over the state of the keys.
My 3/5 is an average of the 2/5 I had from when I had just received the set, and the 4/5 I feel about it now.
It's not a perfect set - but it is distinct, well proportioned, and unique. I am glad I bought it. Your mileage, however, may vary.
Bubblez009
44
Jun 21, 2018
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Wow, yikes. Actual product does not look like the pictures at all. I had thought they sent the wrong set of caps at first. These are too embarrassing to put with the rest of my Laser stuff so I will probably be selling. MiTo/Massdrop is seemingly getting super defensive too, and blaming us for not "understanding what we're buying." I just wanted the caps in the pictures. Overall they weren't incredibly expensive so if I take a loss on these it's not a huge deal, but I will definitely be wary of buying from MiTo/Massdrop in the future.
Herp_McDerp
311
Jun 26, 2018
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Not what I signed up for. I've read through the explanation provided by MiTO and while I do understand the reasoning behind the caps turning out the way they did there is no way I would have plumped for them had I known they'd look like this and not like the rendered images we were shown.
Delmonddi
6
Jun 21, 2018
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very very bad quality.
but very expensive lol
I hate giving this products a 1 star.
ITS 0 STAR PRODUCT.
but very expensive lol
I hate giving this products a 1 star.
ITS 0 STAR PRODUCT.
xen0blade
42
Jun 21, 2018
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So...Here we go. My immediate first impression was...not good. I could immediately tell that the color was off on the Dusk set. Considering I'm colorblind, I was kind of annoyed by that. I was expecting a much more purplish hue. Wifey (damn her perfect color acuity) showed up a few minutes after I unboxed them and confirmed that while the Dawn was the color shown, the dusk was not. "But wait, xen0blade? If they're so terrible, then why'd you give four stars?" Well, because they're a) actually awesome, and b) they're every bit as cyberpunk as I HOPED they'd be. Cyberpunk isn't about clean lines and pixel-perfect precision. It's about dirt, neon, pain, blood, and terrible people doing the right thing for all of the wrong reasons. It's about grifters, joeboys, hackers, and street samurai. It's nasty enough to embarrass a Class A Sewer Gator. And these keys reflect that perfectly. The only reason @MiTo has lost a star on this is because the original description could have been a bit better. Honestly, I'd give these 4.5 stars.
KM1337
1881
Jun 20, 2018
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These keycaps are a one of a kind cherry profile shine through set, made specifically to pair with the MiTo x GMK Laser Keycap set. As such, I think these are an amazing addition to the set. My particular colorway is Dusk.
The transparent shell diffuses light nicely, creates a soft glow around the keys and accents backlight or non backlit sets nicely. Very unique design and execution on these. The keys feel nice and as far as doubleshot keycaps go, it's GMK, its some quality cap.
These caps were made using doubleshot moldings that are used to make many other keycap sets, and make them well. None of them however, being shine-through. This is a first. From looking at the caps, it's clear that while these molds used are the best to make doubleshot keycaps, they are maybe not as well refined for shine-through application, such as this. Yet. The W keycap in particular, due to the current molding process, is prone to some plastic/color pooling? which diminishes the aesthetic of that cap, for me at least. It's sadly something that can not be fixed. My only other gripe with these, is that the purple color these shipped as seem to be different from the drop page... but this could be due to many other factors than outright wrong colors being picked (screen settings, method of photography, etc. )
The artist/creator, MiTo, had intended these keycaps to fill a role in the GMK Laser universe, showing off the internal structure, inner-workings and perhaps a more gruesome side of the DIY bit of cybernetics. He succeeded, perhaps a little too well. I wasn't quite prepared for the possibility that this is what they caps had the potential to come out like, based off the renders and product sample images:
The transparent shell diffuses light nicely, creates a soft glow around the keys and accents backlight or non backlit sets nicely. Very unique design and execution on these. The keys feel nice and as far as doubleshot keycaps go, it's GMK, its some quality cap.
These caps were made using doubleshot moldings that are used to make many other keycap sets, and make them well. None of them however, being shine-through. This is a first. From looking at the caps, it's clear that while these molds used are the best to make doubleshot keycaps, they are maybe not as well refined for shine-through application, such as this. Yet. The W keycap in particular, due to the current molding process, is prone to some plastic/color pooling? which diminishes the aesthetic of that cap, for me at least. It's sadly something that can not be fixed. My only other gripe with these, is that the purple color these shipped as seem to be different from the drop page... but this could be due to many other factors than outright wrong colors being picked (screen settings, method of photography, etc. )
The artist/creator, MiTo, had intended these keycaps to fill a role in the GMK Laser universe, showing off the internal structure, inner-workings and perhaps a more gruesome side of the DIY bit of cybernetics. He succeeded, perhaps a little too well. I wasn't quite prepared for the possibility that this is what they caps had the potential to come out like, based off the renders and product sample images:
LunarCheddar
6
Jun 18, 2018
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Great idea but...
Don't be fooled by the picture. In person, these look like garbage. Total waste of money.
Don't be fooled by the picture. In person, these look like garbage. Total waste of money.
MiTo
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MiTo
Jan 10, 2019
If you look at the numbers on the main page, we sold 822 kits and had a very small share of complaints/refunds on the backend according to the CS team. Another thing worth mentioning is that 21 people reviewed the kits, so contrary to intuition the reviews are not exactly representative of overall satisfaction with a product, given that less than 3% of participants expressed their thoughts. I already explained to you why the final product don't look exactly like the rendered images, why in this case they were less representative (than renders normally are) and also took accountability for that. I guess the final take from your message is that I should work more on conveying my thoughts and public relations - which is a very long and complex road, a challenge that I am willing to take, I am evolving the design aspect but I am not forgetting about the communications side, this is why I previously told you that I value criticism in all its forms so much. Another thing worth mentioning is that this isn't an excuse but also take into consideration that I am not a fluent english speaker (I am from Brazil).
baekworthy
4
Jul 27, 2018
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Initially slightly concerned when I opened the box, but warmed to them shortly after. In the end, I do like the caps, though the images should be updated for a future drop.
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