Check Out These Zelda-Inspired Keyboard Keycaps and Deskmaps
Posted on March 13 2020 by Alexandria Weber
With all sorts of Zelda merchandise available, from book bags to calendars to notebooks, it’s easy to represent the fandom in everyday life. Recently, geekhack users mkljfox44 and ogWalker have taken this concept to the fingertips, creating a set of keycaps and deskmats inspired by the Zelda series. And these unique items are available for pre-order now!
This “GMK Hero” keycap set, produced by German manufacturer GMK, is made up of three different kits. The “Base Kit” features all standard keys in green, gold, and black — all colors attributed to the Zelda series. Additionally,the “Novelty Pack” features unique keys with familiar Zelda symbols, such as hearts, bombs, and swords. Lastly, the “Spacebar Kit” features nine blank keys in green and gold, which seem perfect for users who like to customize their keyboards.
All three kits are available for pre-order to customers in the US right here; the Base Kit costs $159.99 USD, the Novelty Kit costs $79.99 USD, and the Spacebar Kit costs $34.99 USD. All three kits are available for pre-order to customers in Australia right here; the Base Kit costs $208.00 AUD, the Novelty Kit costs $104.00 AUD, and the Spacebar Kit costs $37.00 AUD. The Base Kit is available for pre-order to customers in Europe right here; it costs €139.00.
Fans who want to express their Zelda love beyond the keyboard can also look into mkljfox44 and ogWalker’s Zelda-themed deskmats. The “Emblem” deskmat features a green and gold Triforce design, while the “Pattern” deskmat features a black and grey design made up of familiar Zelda symbols.
The Emblem deskmat is available for pre-order to customers in the US right here, and the Pattern deskmat is available here; each costs $19.99 USD. The Emblem deskmat is available for pre-order to customers in Australia right here, and the Pattern deskmat is available here; each costs $27.00 AUD.
A Group Buy campaign for the GMK Hero set recently concluded, with production underway and expected to be completed in September 2020. Customers who participated in the Group Buy should expect their products to ship around that time. Those who pre-order now will be claiming any items left over after Group Buy shipments are fulfilled.
Whatever you use your computer for, these keys will surely make it that much more legendary. What do you think? Do you want Zelda-inspired keys? What other ways do you show that you are part of the fandom? Let us know in the comments below!
Source: geekhack
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Alexandria Weber is a Senior Editor and an aspiring creative writer. Her favorite food is apple pie and she loves her cat Galadriel. Ask her for pictures!
