GMK Noel Round 2 group buy returns pastel anime keycaps

GMK Noel Round 2 is actively running as a group buy, with the first community week update posted on January 6, 2026. The run revives the pastel, anime-inspired colorway with refreshed alphas and several new novelty designs, giving collectors and builders another chance to lock in a set that has become a staple for pink-and-pastel keyboard builds.

Vendors listed in the group buy span most regions, making regional ordering possible: Cannon Keys for North America, Deskhero for Canada, Delta Key Co. in the European Union, Proto[Typist] in Great Britain, KBDfans in China, GEONWORKS in Korea, PantheonKeys for Southeast Asia, and Daily Clack for Oceania. Kit pricing examples shared in community posts show the base kit at roughly $139, a Hiragana kit around $66, and novelties near $35, though vendor prices and shipping will vary by region.

The window runs through January 26, 2026. Manufacturing and delivery follow typical GMK lead times, with an estimated arrival in Q2 to Q3 2026. That timeline means you will likely be waiting several months after the window closes, so account for that when planning builds and keycap compatibility.

This run matters because Noel’s pastel palette pairs well with a wide range of custom board aesthetics, and the updated alphas plus added novelties make it a flexible choice for both TKL and 65 percent layouts. If you missed the first run, this is a practical chance to secure keycaps that can finish a themed build or refresh an existing board. Given pricing and regional vendor options, you can reduce import fees and shipping times by choosing the closest vendor, or use a proxy service if a local vendor is not available.

Verify vendor kit lists against your layout before committing, and double check return, cancelation, and split policies. Expect the usual group buy commitments: non-instant delivery, potential schedule shifts, and the need to plan around lead times. Community threads provide renders, pricing breakdowns, and group buy updates, which help with fit checks and aesthetic decisions.

Our two cents? If Noel’s pastel vibe hits your GAS, budget for the base plus any novelty or Hiragana add-ons now, pick the regional vendor that minimizes shipping and duties, and treat this as a patient buy-and-wait project rather than instant gratification.