MTG - Deck Boxes 14 - A Review of KakaPopo TCG for Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon and more!

[@Hackasherpasherpa]

The U1 is great for attempting to buy a Blue-Eyes White Dragon card from an old man.

[@BigBoii1369]

Just 3 more Blue-Eyes to go + rip one up later hahahaha

[@Atanar89]

Hardware shop have the large cases like U1 for 15€ (among the tool boxes) , just put a layer on foam sponge into the top to adjust for size. You don't need this reseller company to add 350% to the price.. It's the perfect storage for my decks and cube and even the archenemy deck, and they even have a lock.

[@douglochery8641]

+Atanar89 Here in the UK those same tool boxes can retail for £24.99 - £39.99 (USD 35.96 - 57.54). I've been using two of these for my card collection for over a year now and the flexibility and protection is great, although those insert walls are universally awful (card or 3-plyboard surrounded by cheap foam). Not perfect but certainly worth a go if you need bigger storage. Oh, and on the toolboxes the lid hinges are typically better on the more expensive models. Don't like the hinge? Go get a toolbox instead.

[@xBeauGaming]

3:03 oh helll no.

[@Lumowolf]

I had to look away at that part.

[@Ecktor]

Melodically

[@ResidentEyebrowAppreciator]

prof, have you ever thought of starting(or at least collaborating with a creator) a product line? you seem like you would be a good designer.

[@raky76]

+dinglebatmc macatron I would love to see TCC Branded Deckbox line, ofc he would have to team up with the right manufacturer so they were all A quality Items

[@WhoniverseReview]

as long as it would be a TCC line, and not MTACast...

[@ResidentEyebrowAppreciator]

Thats your opinion and we're all entitled to them. congratulations!!

[@raky76]

John, not everything has to resort to name-calling, I suggest you grow up. Also I believe "The Professor" has enough integrity to not endorse items of inferior quality.

[@iraydiaz5888]

I actually like the naming convention, it makes it easier to buy and search for online and store. Its very simple and logical. I say this for one reason, when buying online and searching for specific products some companies use names then try to add on words like 'premium', 'hyper', 'gold', 'silver', etc when the products themselves do not change much among the line of products; making it harder to find and purchase good quality items. Thank you again prof. always love the videos.

[@twincast2005]

If they fixed the hinges, I'd be positivly salivating over the silver S01s for my YGO Blue-Eyes deck to be - both pretty and secure. For MTG, however, I ended up deciding on style over substance when it came to my mono green deck box, and I don't regret it at all. Unlike the professor, I adore the design of Ultra-Pro's faux leather line, and while it does pop open with a single hard shake, minor rumblings pose no problem at all, which suffices for my rather limited personal needs.

[@AriosQarsute]

Necroposting pretty seriously, but do I have some great news for you! Went to their website and not only do the hinges on those deck boxes go all the way now, there's also a cover around the cards to prevent the potential damage.

[@onewholeegg]

15:14 I think even the Prof was surprised when he caught that lol

[@ArgenCR]

I have the small one for 2 commander decks and I really haven't run into any problems. I agree on the points that the professor made, you can feel that the plastic is not the best there is, but if you are careful, and close the box after getting your deck out, you shouldn't have any problems with it. In case that someone is on the fence of buying one :)

[@dallan1944]

Finally. My parents got me the L01 for Christmas a few years ago and there was no distinct packaging or branding to identify who made it. I love it and still use it to this day, but I've never seen it in my life until watching this. Thanks Professor

[@seryntheon8195]

Kiwii Dove Hawk Eagle Pelican Condor Albatross

[@BigBoii1369]

California Condor Ostrich Flamingo Penguin Tucan Sam Bird of Paradise Parrot Raven Seagull Hummingbird There were probably some copyright infringements they were worried about... lol jk :D

[@TheOriginalBoman]

I personally own an L01 and it didn't take long for the glue that holds the divider in place to stop keeping hold of the divider. Fortunately the divider falling out wasn't much of an issue for me, as I personally would've preferred there to be no divider/a removable divider rather than one that was glued down, but it does show a certain lack of quality control

[@TheFleeingPhoenix]

Elegant and real, investigative reviews of products are like a fresh drink of cool water at this point. I almost wish you reviewed everything in my life! Hmm...If I become a millionaire, I may just hire you to do just that! Keep it up.

[@shawnbradleyfairweat]

Professor which soup should I order? Which girl should I date?

[@LeeLee94TV]

Wow! I recommended the professor look into these deck boxes while he was playing mono blue merfolk on stream about 3 months back!! Very glad he did review not just the duel deck box but the whole bunch! Thanks for not only responding but actually doing my request and on a video too :D

[@sankethbhaskar4236]

Can B2 hold poker chips effectively?

[@lukasperuzovic1429]

I can see a few motivated people drilling out the rivets to the hinges and replacing the rivets with better made hinges. For the smaller cases, regular small size cabinet hinges would work but for the U1 I would look around McMaster-Carr for those heavy duty hinges that would hold in place where you place the lid but will still allow the case lid to open completely.

[@jacobyspurnger8488]

new company, I'm excited to see future reviews with higher quality products

[@balisticjoe]

I use a tool suitcase from harbor freight to carry my decks and binders. Have been for years. For $25-30 you get more space, the dividers, robust handle, locking latches, hooks for a carry strap, and better hinges than the best ones these offer. You only lose the synthetic leather liner, replaced with foam. For your consideration.

[@douglochery8641]

+balisticjoe I do pretty much the same thing but here in the UK we pay a lot more for that honour from our usual DIY hardware suppliers. In the UK those same tool boxes can retail for GBP24.99 - 39.99 (USD 35.96 - 57.54). The flexibility and protection is great, although those insert walls are universally awful (card or 3-plyboard surrounded by cheap foam depending on how much you pay).  Depth can be an issue (as not designed around deckbox dimensions) but some foam sorts that out. Usually better hinges on the more expensive models.

[@Ghostwheel22]

A possible superior alternative to the D2 would be the discontinued Rook cases. Came in a few different sizes and the best one was like the Legion lunch box only better built with a metal divider to easily store toploaders as well as being built like a tank. I believe Rook also made steel toploaders which looked pretty shnazzy but loading/unloading sleeved decks wasn't the best.

[@kefkarothsephka7708]

hope they make a bigger one that holds like over 5,000 or 6,000 cards and thats sleeved which would make like 7,500-9,000 unsleeved. i got two of the cases that holds over 3000 cards unsleeved

[@LaserfaceJones]

I've been using one of those last briefcases to carry my boxes for almost a decade, I got it as a gift to hold bits for Warhammer when I was a teenager. Has held up, can recommend if you need something like that.

[@salimarassiwalla9104]

The D2 sort of resemble's a pencil box with a handle.

[@neindanke1427]

had a mtg meeting this weekend. now 4 people ordered the b2. great product

[@ProtagonistOfficial]

13:25 What happened to the two extra pluses?

[@BigBoii1369]

That bugged me to lol

[@Dannyrevv]

If it weren't for the weaker hinges I'd totally grab a few of these! Especially for an artifact based deck

[@littlebaguette4431]

Finally spend so long trying to find one of these

[@deathpyre42]

So, for the later series of deck boxes, they need to make the card compartment signifigantly narrower than the interior of the lid so the inside of the lid isn't flush with inside of the card compartment. Other than that, seems a well constructed deckbox.

[@joevonpoison834]

I would like to see a spot to add a small pad lock or other security feature. As you noted at the end of your video, these are great for plane travel, but I would still like more security when I travel with thousands of dollars worth of cards. Be it to a GP, SCG Open etc..

[@junkyardrat2122]

I just bought a so1 case from them they definitely upgrade there boxs, there full open know and a thick plastic deck holder insert that is removable case no longer touches the card unless you turn the box upside down

[@goodsdistributing]

my awesome wife got me the Ratchet grenade deck holder for Christmas and it is such a conversation piece

[@jordanmcneal2088]

What would you recommend for storing a 720 double sleeved cube with an additional 250 double sleeved lands? Would the U2 be good for this? Or would the cards move around too much and the dividers come loose? Have you reviewed a better product for these needs?

[@JivanPal]

6:54 "This comes with 3 dividers," but the shot shows 4. Just to confirm, are 3 or 4 included?

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

+Navjivan Pal 3

[@tha7ch]

3.5 :)

[@ThePhoenixPaladin]

+Tolarian Community College english major detected ;P

[@simonarcay]

+Tolarian Community College Can I use the B2 for holding a 360 card cube and 150 lands? Because the website states it only holds 500 cards. Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work professor. I Really admire your work. Greetings from Antwerp, Belgium.

[@CrimsonFox36]

i use to use a backpack, but it was falling apart. then i switched to a wide satchel i got for christmas. i could only fit two fatpacks and a playmat in it. then i found an old briefcase at a yardsale. it was the Perfect size! it could hold four fatpacks, two playmats, AND a little wiggle room left over for dice and counters. i always use it! i will never not use it. it's light brown, and i painted a lotus on the front. :3

[@tmcdon]

I just LOVE these product reviews! More please!

[@haxpet]

I think these boxes are a very good option as they should be very protectiv of your cards when you transport them. Ofcourse are there small things like the hinges and the handle, but I think that are very small things in whole aspect of the boxes. I would buy these as I think they do a very good jobb.

[@Yakkosprite]

At 7:12 I thought I was going to see the title "I HATE DECK BOXES" appear and have IHE make a cameo xD

[@Ben-xx7zv]

lol

[@matthoward8296]

+Tolarian Community College Are the hinges on the S01 riveted in or screwed in? If screwed in, you could replace the hinges with a piano hinge and that should fix the problem (though, of course, it would be better if it came that way)

[@JordansLifeXD]

I wonder if you could remove the hinges it comes with and put on your own that freely let the sides hang when opened.

[@nerdtvch5]

There's no lining on the inside of these single and duel deck boxes? Normally for something like this there's some type of inside felt, or velvet to protect the cards. I'd also recammend perhaps a removable tray for the deck it's self even a light plastic one would help. Sometype of inner protection :(

[@joeyboucree]

you can get a case from harbor freight tools similar to the u1 for like half the cost. i personally havent tried it for magic cards, but have used it for warhammer figures which it does a pretty good job of protecting.

[@thegamingillustrator]

I'm looking at these for a reference to a deck box I'm making for myself that holds around 94 decks and 7 extra slots for dice and counters using the duel lid method BUT part of the compartments are part of the lids.

[@justinrhoades2556]

The brief case style is what I've been after! Thank you very much Professor! Must save up for one. :D

[@sleepingdog588]

Hey Professor, It seems that one can't patent a deck box design as BCW have changed their Deck Locker to be identical to the Ultimate Guard Flip'N'Tray. It now has trays for both dice and deck as well as a faux suede interior lining. The outer shell is still the same faux leather and only comes in 80 sleeved (single? doesn't specify) card sizes. Available in the 5 colors of magic and brown which I suppose is meant to resemble natural leather. Their web site lists them a new higher price of $21.45. I wonder If the quality has improved? I bought the 100+ Ultimate Guard Flip'N'Tray off your recommendation and it's everything you said it was plus more. The "more" being that you can't get the physical feeling of quality through the video, not to mention that awesome Xenoskin. I love your channel and all the wonderful content. I'm looking forward to more great reviews, information and fun in the future. Speaking of which, what happen to the podcasts between you and Wedge from TheManaSource? Also, will you be doing an Office Hours for the exceptional beauty that is Liliana? Happy Magic Professor :-)

[@alexandercaedmonbranum8801]

I don't know about anybody else but I tend to knock my deck boxes off of tables so can you show a test of you throwing it on the ground from table height to see hoe it holds up

[@GlutzahnLP]

I use an A6 for my binding of Isaac Four Souls Cards and I never ran into any problems with it. No breaking of hinges or handle and the deck has over 400 cards atm and is double sleeved.

[@tommy-leebarney7708]

If u update this I recommend the "mac allister aluminium organiser". Good for boulders, satin tower sidewinder or two and even a binder if you get the right size fits nicely into the document pouch. Hope this helps

[@billycyph]

they shoul make it double hinged. attach a hinge to a bar that attaches to the top of the lid so it can flip 540 degrees and make some sort of sleeve for it to slide into place to protect the cards. or just make it so the sides that are sliding against the cards are part of the bottom piece and no the lid. they cant brush against the side if the never move.

[@tcgbattlingmaster925]

so I need a box that can hold like 20 normal decks and 2 commander decks, would I be better off buying multiple boxes or trying to build my own

[@thebearistheish]

Would you say the B2 can fit one or two fatpack boxes? They've become my go-to cases for Commander decks, and I'm in need of a reliable carrying case for a few.

[@antoniocalabrese5509]

What do you recommend? The Legion Dragon Hide or DEX 9? Which one has stronger covers and which one would YOU personally rather purchase?

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

+Antonio Calabrese Tough call. They are both excellent. Gun to my head? The Dex.

[@antoniocalabrese5509]

+Tolarian Community College Thanks man! BTW, do you know of any other place, besides DEX that carries them?

[@159kira]

Amazon sells both I believe

[@antoniocalabrese5509]

+aboringblackcat Dude. DUDE! You are a hero!

[@159kira]

I live to serve

[@puttputt524]

If you are getting a hard case: Pelican is premium. Apache at harbor freight makes budget hard cases.

[@Brawler_1337]

The A1 is the same case I mentioned in the Cube video, though without the logo. I've used it for my cube without trouble for almost a year now, though I do agree that the hinges are worryingly thin. Maybe I might want to look into the U1 if I want to improve, but I did get my A1 for about $30, so I don't have to rush.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

+Brawler_1337 I've since been speaking to a lot of folks (crafters, engineers) about hinges and they agree that Kakapopo really should have used better quality hinges. I should not have been able to bend them like I did. It's too bad, because the overall design of all these items is really neat and clever. Maybe they will upgrade materials int he next production.

[@Brawler_1337]

+Tolarian Community College Indeed. It's really the hinges. (I don't mind the latches and the handle as much.) On the bright side, these cases are really good at looking really baller. I mean, come on! You look like freaking Seto Kaiba!

[@robwindsor7016]

Professor, what style lapel do you prefer on suits, notched or peaked?

[@trondragon44]

You Professor I have this same problem. I mean I am always trying to find the best way to transport my cards for my weekly MTG night with my friends. Although some of these look nice and might do the trick, I think I just may end up making my own traveling case so I have exactly what I am needing.

[@ozg89]

Near the end of the video you mention the cube vault but I don't think you have reviewed the cube vault in your videos. Is there ever a plan to review it in a video? If not what grade would you give it?

[@chrisiver8506]

Reviews are still the best thing you do, that was a great video.

[@reap--ent4434]

These look similar to instrument cases imo. The U1 reminds me most of a clarinet case, which usually have leather handles and full range of motion on the hinges. Instrument cases last a while considering the borderline abuse they endure from generation to generation in a school setting.

[@jestersage44]

Would you recommend these for decks of playing cards?

[@magicguy1988]

What metal are the hinges made of, if they're so easily bendable?

[@idodo32]

i have a case simillar to the U1 i purchused in an hardware store, pretty sure its the same latch at the very least... i recommand checking hardware stores especially if your lgs doesnt have great variety...

[@VTyugiohGUY]

I know this isn't something you should have to do/think about. Couldn't you replace the hinges with something stronger and more durable from your local hardware store?

[@OblivionKisame]

I also collect sports cards and B2 and A1 case would beperfect for storing my more expensive and favorite cards while the U1 would be great for both the top loader and graded cards so thanks for this video cause I have wanted a way to better protect my sports cards as well not just my mtg cards.

[@killjoy6391]

I cant find the S01 aannnywheere. Is it cuz ppl don’t buy it? I don’t mind if my playing cards get wrinkled, the box looks nice.

[@hannahsantamaria4017]

I use a fatpack. It stores cards well, has a nice feel and art to it. It holds in other deckboxes too c:

[@TheMonyarm]

I love how these look.

[@jordangarner87]

Great cases I swear I have seen the A2 and U2 at Harbor Freight tools or something similar. None the less great cases.

[@Firevine]

+Jordan Garner I was looking at the ammo cases they have. There's some pretty neat stuff there at reasonable prices that might be a decent option. I just want something that will hold these Satin Towers, keep them from rubbing together, and have them nice and neat in the case without a bunch of wasted space around them.

[@AllenSorensen]

m.harborfreight.com/tool-storage/tool-boxes/18-in-x-6-in-x-13-in-silver-aluminum-case-62272.html

[@isuzuoasis]

The U1 looks like a box i purchased from Harbor Freight Tools. But my boxes only cost me $30. They have taken extreme beating in the trunk of my car and both have the dividers and locks. Haven't noticed any hinge issues. One of mine came with foam inserts, so it is able to be customized to my liking. you should try to do a video on generic cases that will work as a budget case.

[@dominicsevilla1189]

The moveable walls are standard dividers for stuff like that. I use the same stuff for my paintball equipment I don't think they could get better ones in that style

[@mohammedsarker5756]

Hey Professor, bought one of these cases based on this video and i love it for my Yugioh cards!

[@ThePurpleGM]

I'm considering building a cube and I wanted to know what would you recommend among these would be best to contain the cards? I have heard about the Cube Vault but haven't researched it so I don't know if it actually is viable for holding a small cube to medium sized cube. If you have any recommendations beyond these then I'd love to hear them.

[@jylichan]

I believe I bought one of the prototypes of these from Etsy about a year ago. They're certainly nifty, but the hinges and the tendency of the lids to catch on the corners were a huge turn-off. I ignored the problem at first because the box certainly looked good, but eventually I grew tired of being too careful with it. Such a shame because I thought it was just a prototype issue that they'd fixed since.

[@DarthSmirnoff]

Professor, is there somewhere you have a listing of all the deck boxes you've reviewed with the grades? I seem to remember you doing that at the end of your videos for the sleeves.

[@WindchaserX]

But then, the larger the briefcase, although cheaper, and better quality, but it's so large sometimes and u might not want to carry the entire thing. And sometimes u might want to fit in your backpack. My personal view is the long rectangle one the best. Wouldn't you agree, professor?

[@Ratchetfan321]

+Tolarian Community College would you recommend these cases to someone who already uses a Pirate Lab care in conjunction with Satin Towers. Or are the benefits not their.

[@dragonmk123]

The U1 looks good can it fit a play-mat tube on the inside of it?

[@naruto4lyfe728]

PROFESSOR. I am just starting Magic: The Gathering please help me. What do buy to start my deck ?

[@matthewtansley453]

I'm a New Zealander btw, did the company intentionally name it KakaPopo, because the name of the bird is Kakapo.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

+Matthew Tansley They did name it after the bird, yes. They had to add an extra po for copyright reasons.

[@stuartramsey5490]

+Tolarian Community College Dum dum tiss

[@matthewtansley453]

+Tolarian Community College But none the less, great review, and keep up the fantastic work.

[@can10k]

kakapopo means childish pooppoopassass in german

[@godbelow]

+Matthew Tansley He says it at only 1:20 into the video.

[@griffinriley3675]

Can the D2 box hold a Ultra Pro Satin Tower deck box along with other cards?

[@Yukiba_ice]

professor you missed the deck box which is like S01 but with a extra compartment for dice

[@demetrisgavrielides8878]

That burn at the end though!

[@loschain2224]

I think what would be nice for every manufacturer is to copy what Canadian military rations do and include a feedback sheet that you can send back to the company.

[@Minervastouch]

What video do you review the cube vault in you refer to in this video?

[@Yakkosprite]

The U1 looks like Kaiba's card storage case

[@tante8074]

James Wright they actually made a kaiba storage case, which does really look like his.

[@kehmsen8022]

Please professor! Would you review/look at the block constructed format?

[@benjones2514]

Great video! I am curious though, maybe a video for the future, for the protection and storage of expensive and collection cards like a black lotus, how would you store it? Sleeves, boxes, cases, locks etc. I wanna know your recommendation!

[@sphiedd]

Not sure yet, but I have not found the video. Have you ever reviewed inked gaming custom sleeves? i would like to know how the quality is before buying some.

[@TolarianCommunityCollege]

+sphiedd I have! The review is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXvLmot9fJ5om9k

[@sphiedd]

Tolarian Community College Thanks :D

[@warmachineacc]

Reminds me of Seto Kaiba and his brief case full of cards.

[@WesBWhitacreIII]

I'm surprised that they didn't use hinges with a metal bracket stoppers, even most cheapo non-MTG specific metal case manufacturers use them. Example: i.imgur.com/wwJcGuE.png I feel like with this simple modification they would be instantly more awesome.

[@MynameSlinky]

You can buy the cases they use for much cheaper, and higher quality. These are in the style of popular poker gaming cases.

[@jamesakeson2079]

Can the D2 and B2 fit the S01 and L01? I was thinking of dropping by the hardware store and replacing the hinges with 360 hinges (allowing it to rest down like you recommended) ill give specs for the hinges I use if it works out

[@Nejiron]

Hello professor, I'm a really big fan and I have a question for you: What do you think is the most fun and balanced duel deck/clash pack to help introducing my significant other to Magic? Thanks in advance and greetings from Italy!

[@douglochery8641]

+Nejiron I'm no professor but as a filthy casual myself I can tell you what my experience has been if that helps? Out of the Duel Decks we have (as we use these exactly like you suggest) I always like the Kiora vs Elspeth deck - it seems reasonably balanced and both decks work well as-is with no modification. Although, frankly, having the Anthology provides us hours of pick-up-and-play fun and was the basis of us teaching our group about deck roles and construction as it served as a great how-to on what to do, and in some cases, what not to do :) Unless you're paying practically nothing for it try to avoid Speed vs Cunning. WORST. DUEL-DECK. EVER.

[@douglochery8641]

+Nejiron I'll add to my comments that Elves vs goblins showcases some of the tribal strategies quite well, too, and gives a solid base to start tweaking from. You'll not make a Tier2 deck from these humble beginnings but for kitchen table magic you could do worse.

[@Nejiron]

+Doug Lochery Thanks for the tips man! Really appreciated! (:

[@douglochery8641]

Happy to help

[@MythosMagic]

What I don't like about these is that, with the exception of the A2 and U1, cases EXACTLY like those are sold at truck stops for a fraction of the price. I'd imagine they're the same thing except with a logo 'riveted' onto it.

[@OutOfOuts1]

I was trying to guess your decks based on the boxes, so what all modern decks do you have?

[@Mrbigmike311]

I will wait for the second line of product where they will improve all the point to get one, to be honest the A02 is my personal favorite

[@bdawg8877]

looking for something sturdy to hold 20+ casual 60 card decks, and 5+ commander decks. currently employed a bcw and a box from the resident evil deckbuilding game but want something different. nothing flashy, but better than cardboard. any ideas?

[@phoxhole]

Hopefully we'll see an S02 / L02. I really like the concept.

[@Adam_Stormrage]

Do you have to buy all these products to test or do the companies send you them for reviews?

[@Sapientiaa]

Have you seen the Kaiba corp briefcase.

[@slightlysavvy]

that u1 looks good. I found a birthday present for my boyfriend. thanks!

[@Frostman1255]

You should review the new version of these, they have a card holder and the lids open the way you recommend now

[@JosephFitts]

Thank you so much for finding one for top loaders! Any estimate on how many top loaders the B02 and D02 will hold?