TapCaps is the business venture from content creators Clix and Lacy, which received mixed reactions upon its reveal.
Content creators Nicholas "Lacy" Fosco and Cody "Clix" Conrod unveiled TapCap, keycaps that also function as a fidget toy. Thanks to its hefty price tag and the mystery box aspect, their fans were not exactly overjoyed at the announcement.
TapCap by Lacy and Clix
The pair announced it through a short 30-minute livestream and a stylized ad.
Right off the bat, Lacy revealed the price: "It's gonna be $11.99, it's not gonna be a crazy price — we're not dropping some 40, 50 dollar product." The chat was divided, with some calling it a "scam" and others saying the price point is cheap.
This being a mystery box means that you won't know what's inside until you open it. TapCaps come in seven different designs, with the rarest one (at 1/102 chance) being Slime Guy. However, there is also a chance you get one you already have, especially for the more common or, as the site puts it, "core" designs.
Is TapCap really overpriced?
Compared to normal keycaps, then yes, TapCap is overpriced. You can grab a decent keycap set for as low as USD$30, and that would include more than 100 pieces to accommodate your keyboard's configuration. TapCaps being sold at USD$12 apiece means that for the price of three of these, you can get an entire new keycap set.
However, when compared to artisanal and special keycaps, TapCap is actually on the cheaper end. They also have the added benefit of being able to stand on their own, as opposed to needing to be installed onto a keyboard.
The mystery box aspect could be a huge con for many, though. Getting more than one means you run the risk of getting a TapCap you already have. This also encourages aftermarket sales, but that might be part of Clix and Lacy's strategy. TapCaps being mass-produced may also lower their value in some people's eyes when pitted against artisanal ones.
As of the time of writing, TapCaps are still sold out on the official website.
