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AlexPk
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Jan 14, 2022
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The red alphas usually sell about 4 to 1 vs the brown ones based on the previous versions of this keycap set, so for the sake of simplicity we're just doing the one version of brown alphas and red mods. That said, definitely open to doing additional mod kits in future runs if the support is there.
Sorigami
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Jan 14, 2022
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AlexPkHow much support would be needed roughly to run brown mods and fkeys or even grey fkeys that match the breadbin C64s? I really really wanted to have the full set in brown, alpha's, mods and all.
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DeadeyeDave
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Jan 15, 2022
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AlexPkAh, well - that's understandable. If they show up in future runs, I'll be down for at least two sets.
somecarlosguy
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AlexPk
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Jan 17, 2022
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somecarlosguyGet Brown mods gang together to upvote this post which I will use as a mini interest check.
edit: talking with Yanbo about getting brown added in. I don't know if there will be a minimum buyers caveat or anything, but keep you posted.
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Jan 17, 2022
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AlexPkI hope people see this, stuff gets lost in the feed so easily. Brown would be my dream set; I got into mechanical keyboards wanting to build a C64 replica! Susuwatari or MT3 WOB have been the closest I've found so far.
jcook793
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Jan 17, 2022
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AlexPkDefinitely interested in brown mods, and as @Sorigami says, grey (or tan) fkeys like the breadbin 64 had
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PixelPusherXX
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Jan 18, 2022
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AlexPkYeah I’m just not understanding the 4 to 1 number. I’d like to see the source of that data, honestly. I’m looking here and on Geekhack and Keebtalk, and not a single person wants red mods. What “other” sets are you comparing this to? You don’t have data for the SA or DSA versions that ran before Drop existed. The GMK version didn’t make it to MOQ and simply wasn’t a good fit for this colorway. Is there some other set I’m unaware of that you’re getting data from.
I highly recommend you reconsider.
GeekLevelAsian
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Jan 19, 2022
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AlexPk35 upvotes, how many are needed for it to happen? I'd love to buy this but the reds wouldn't match the look of what I'm doing.
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Jan 19, 2022
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GeekLevelAsianAnd lots more across other comments and posts. Matt3o did say that Drop had inquired about alternate color codes, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
AlexPk
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Jan 19, 2022
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GeekLevelAsianedited my comment earlier, but we're looking into it now
AlexPk
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Jan 20, 2022
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phinixI think it's pretty clear at this point that there's interest so we're already looking into it, but you're right and in the future I'll do that.
GeekLevelAsian
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Feb 7, 2022
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AlexPkHey Alex, with only a few weeks left...would I have to purchase the Brown alphas and then buy Brown modifiers? Or will it all be available in one Brown-only set?
somecarlosguy
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AlexPk
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somecarlosguyLet me check on that
edit: Looks like we're just waiting on a quote from the factory. Should hopefully get that back this week/next week as the factories open back up after CNY
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GeekLevelAsian
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Feb 14, 2022
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AlexPkSweet thanks Alex...because if they're coming out, I have money for you guys lol
GeekLevelAsian
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Feb 17, 2022
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AlexPkI think it's the last day to preorder these, will I need to preorder these now and wait on modifiers or will it be available as one single set?
AlexPk
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Feb 17, 2022
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GeekLevelAsianIt'll be a modifier addon kit. I'm talking with Yanbo about the best way to do this because I know a number of people are waiting to see the brown mods before they get the base kit. The problem is there are no renders to share or put on the page so it's mostly just a logistical issue at this point.
GeekLevelAsian
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Feb 17, 2022
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AlexPkOk so that's good to know though. Because I'm trying to do this in the most affordable way possible. So if I do the $95 base kit, the modifiers will come out later. I just didn't want a full brown set to come out for like $110 and then I just screwed myself over because I didn't wait.
PixelPusherXX
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Feb 18, 2022
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AlexPkI'd purchase with only seeing a crude 2d drawing of the caps as long as I know they're coming and will match the alphas.
Heck, I'd buy if there was a link to purchase with an "image coming soon" placeholder saying it's a brown modifier kit to replace all burgundy will the same brown as the alphas.
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AlexPk
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Feb 19, 2022
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GeekLevelAsianI hear ya. Hopefully the brown mods will launch here shortly, and you can always cancel or move things around as needed for the next few months too.
@PixelPusherXX I'm of the same mind, but I can also see there being confusion due to the fact that the 2d images might look wildly different in color from the renders or otherwise. I think everyone involved just wants things buttoned down to minimize confusion and the risk of any errors.
GeekLevelAsian
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Apr 25, 2022
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AlexPkI saw this on Matt3o's blog..."So no Dark Speech Tolkien keycaps, no Elven dices, no full brown Retro, no MT2 set designed by me (in contrast to what I announced few hours ago)."
So there will be no full brown set?
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