GMK Noel Round 2 Returns with Anime-Inspired Pastel Cherry-Profile Kits

GMK Noel R2 has reappeared for a Round 2 run as a group buy and pre-order offering across the usual regional proxies, with CannonKeys listing a live pre-order at $145.00 and SKU TP5679-1 while vendors publish a shared ETA of Q2-Q3 2026. CannonKeys labels the profile as "Cylindrical Cherry Profile" while PantheonKeys and KBDfans list it as "Cherry Profile," and the original brief refers to "GMK CYL / Cherry profile variants," leaving profile terminology the one technical detail to confirm before purchase.

The set is billed as an anime-inspired pastel keycap run designed by Agilr; vendor copy repeats the exact line: "Inspired by a favorite anime character Noel, this set aims to bring the cute and endearing theme onto GMK keycaps through light pastel colours and adorable NEW novelty designs." Multiple vendor pages also preserve the promotion: "Designed by new keycap designer Agilr, this set is sure to please!" Production specs listed across CannonKeys, PantheonKeys, and KBDfans state ABS material, doubleshot production, and manufacture by GMK in Germany, with compatibility noted for Cherry MX switches and MX-style clones and the explicit inclusion note "Only base keycaps included, no keyboard."

Vendors show a shared group buy window tied to the run: Dec 26, 2025 to Jan 26, 2026, presented variously as "26th Dec - 26th Jan 2026" and "Dec 26th, 2025 - Jan 26th, 2026." Regional vendor mapping in the product pages names Cannon Keys for North America, Deskhero for Canada, Delta Key Co. for EU, Proto[Typist] for GB, KBDfans for China, GEONWORKS for Korea, PantheonKeys for Southeast Asia, and Daily Clack for Oceania. KBDfans also shows a waitlist snapshot in the supplied excerpt: "There are 11 people on the waiting list, click the button below to join! We will notify you by email when the product available."

Buyers should note vendor terms and render disclaimers preserved verbatim on the pages. CannonKeys states: "This is a group buy, which means our group buy terms and conditions apply. The estimated date of delivery is just that - an estimate. Delays and setbacks may occur. Upon purchase, you will be charged immediately. And by purchasing this item, you acknowledge everything stated above. For cancellation and refund policies on this order, please refer to our policies and FAQ." PantheonKeys warns: "This is a pre-order item, please do not add other in stock items to your cart when ordering or your order will be cancelled." Deskhero repeats a render caution: "The images shown are renders of the product and are only used to estimate the final product. The end product may vary in color from the renders as they are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate to the end product."

One explicit content change for R2 is that a previously shown novelty will not return: "Note: Cushion R4 Novelty is not included in Round 2." Pricing beyond CannonKeys' $145.00 and any "pre-order extras" mentioned in the original brief are not enumerated in the provided vendor excerpts, so confirm kit lists and any extras with your regional proxy. Expect fulfillment in the Q2-Q3 2026 window and check vendor updates pages for any schedule or profile clarifications before committing to a purchase.