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Okay did you take the wider compartments and replace them with ones from another of the Stanley kits that you bought? I see twelve in your video, but there are ten in the product it seems, and two of them are twice the width.
Definitely. If only I could have the Prof teach me everything in life. “Many US citizens are asking the question: how do we choose the right healthcare?”
I agree so much with this! I just came back to MtG from the late 90's and have found the Prof to be extremely helpful with weeding out what I need and the things I can bypass!! Thanks TCC and Prof! Much
@Tolarian Community College This might be your single best video. It’s the type of video I wish was around when I started playing 10 years ago but am also grateful is around now. Going to order some Boulders for Christmas using your link! My Gf got me the PirateLab bag after watching your video and it’s my favorite carrier ever.
I recently went through airport security with two Satin Towers, and there was almost a security issue because the TSA couldn't open them! They eventually did get them open (they wouldn't let me touch them), but I was pleased at how well they stayed shut!
I had a similar issue, as everytime the cards went through the xray machine they stopped me because the cards are so dense they cant see through them with all the foils I had :P
Had a similar issue happen to me last year. TSA was trying to open it upside down and I was trying to explain it to them, then they lifted the dice tray off and dice went absolutely everywhere. They made me pick it all up.
TSA is really just got to be a joke by now. Because really, when was the last time anyone heard any news about them stopping any sort of actual threat?
Funny- similar story but they were reading as these textured long bricks- triggered a security screening with two armed guards. Dude on the right burst out laughing when he realized they were MTG cards.
How are people finding that tool organizer? I see all kinds of stanley boxes except this one with the removable boxes. I have 9 double sleeved commander decks. The one shown in this video would be perfect!
That last item really is a workhorse. I have about ten EDH decks in mine, each in their own cheaper deck box. And a dedicated tray for my commanders in their toploaders w/ enough room for a handful of dice and the 0-99 spindown life counter from the Commander Anthology. It's a beast to carry when fully loaded, but it's solid and carries everything I need to have on the go for the game I love. I love this product to the point that I'm trying to find another one for my nascent Pauper Battle Box.
William Franklin I bought two of them, which had two of the double-sized containers. One of those double-sized slots now holds my full Planechase deck, my Archenemy deck, two dice containers, four Anthology life counters, and four coins. Again, that’s all in ONE of the double-sized bins! I freaking love these things.
@@irregularassassin6380 The 60 card ones would likely fit, but I've found the 100 card deck boxes from ultra pro are slightly too big. I have found the 100 card ultimate guard deck boxes (not the boulders though) do fit very well.
I 100% agree that the Stanley case is one of the nicest products I've gotten for Magic. I only could find the 10 compartment one (the one with two double compartments) but that was okay because the larger pockets fit two Boulders in them!
This is a bit of an issue with the product. As far as I can tell they are only made as a 10 compartment version with 8 of the smaller modules that are shown in the video and 2 larger modules. You can order additional modules from Stanley directly as far as I can tell, but I just went ahead and purchased a second 10 compartment and swapped the 2 larger modules from 1 with 4 small ones from the other.
I love how many players are getting the stanley toolkit for their cards, im wondering if its made a notable impact on that item's sales. It would be dope if stanley took notice and partnered with wizards to make an mtg art-laden version
Started using Dragon Shield products because of your channel, and I'm proud to say that they have survived the test of time, and the countless hard miles I've put them through! Thanks for the recommendations, Prof!
Eh, Dragon Shield has the best sleeves and great binders/pages,, but their deck boxes (while good) are outclassed by Ultimate Guard and Dex, and they don’t offer a carrying case/backpack. Prof didn’t include playmats here but pretty sure he gave Ultra Pro and Ink playmats better grades than DS’s.
@@elliottselman6746 I mean he said that there only should be dragon shield product, but I argue hat some of the ultra pro product are better then dragon shield by a mile.
@@nocoffeenofun I'm just replying to your comment about Ultra Pro boxes. It's mostly preference, and those brands are what I prefer for each item. That's all😊
I look for a TCC video on any TCG products before I go looking anywhere else. Thank you for your in-depth analysis on such a wide array of products for this hobby, it really is a great help.
I wish WOTC would give the use of their properties to Dragon Shield, Ultra Pro isn't doing it justice. Dragon Shield is my favorite sleeves and Dragonhide binders from Legion are my favorite in that category.
I agree, but I feel it's all bundled together with their deal on playmats, which UltraPro does fine with. I'd be optimistic about a partnership between Dragonshield and WotC though.
I really don't understand the love for Dragonshield sleeves, i have 1 deck sleeves with them and the corners get all bend and stuck in eachother while shuffling. I prefer Ultimate Guards Katana sleeves. Is anybody having the same issues with Dragonshields?
@@Zerenty I have 10 different commander decks sleeved in various Dragon Shield Matte sleeves some i've used almost every Friday for 4years now and none have split or had an issue. I've used other sleeves over the years because i thought maybe a design they had was cool looking but those end up splitting and usually don't last a year, most other companies sleeves just don't stand the durability test in my experience so i use Dragon Shields as they haven't failed me so far.
@@Zerenty Which Dragon Shields are you using? I know that issue has come up for the Dragon Shield "Classic" type. The praise is usually for the Dragon Shield "Matte" ones, which are better. I personally like both. Dragon Shield double sleeved for EDH, but I do drafts with Katanas.
All of your product rating videos are amazing to watch. The honest opinions and "show me the money" stress tests really drive home the legitimacy of your reviews in an age where a lot of youtube reviews are at best uninformed opinion or at worst paid advertising. You helped me pick my hands down favorite deck box in the Satin Tower and it's comforting to know (and vindicating for your review) years later that its still the cream of the crop. Don't ever stop prof!
I started playing commander last year and bought a couple of sleeve boxes from Dragon Shield, they are unbelievable, tough as a tank as prof said, and have, after almost two years of me playing every week, still an amazing shuffle feel, absolutely worth it!
Luv these videos proff does on the boxes, sleeves, and binders, he's saved me a lot time and money. Glad the Magic community has someone like the Professor
So many of these on this list are items I use myself because of the prof's earlier reviews, and I'm extremely happy with every choice. Helping customers make smart and informed purchasing decisions that they're genuinely happy with is often a time consuming and thankless task but I for one really appreciate the time, effort and quality that prof puts into all of his product review videos.
A++ for the Stanley Bins. I got one, and it serves as my "portable game case". Just toss it in the car, and I've got a game night. 4 commander decks and about a dozen compact games in one easy package (exploding kittens, tiny epic galaxies, sushi go, Fantasy Realms, etc). Easily the best recommendation I've had from you. (second would be the Garage, which I have two of to hold all of my commander decks)
I imagine by "toss" you straight up yeet them into your car. And you totally could and nothing would happen since it's made to be thrown around in a truck bed.
@@elliottselman6746 You just know that your cards will be safe in them. I wasn't a believer until I bought some cards from a seller and he sent them in Dragon Shield mattes and I didn't know what sleeves they were. I sent him a message and he said they were Dragon Shield Mattes and my eyes were opened. I was like, "If these are only 2 sleeved cards...imagine what a whole sleeved deck would be like..."
Professor, you're awesome. I just got into MTG EDH and have been researching for quality accessories and this video was answered all of my questions. I bought me an Ultimate Guard Boulder 100+ and I am completely overjoyed with it. Even your other video recommending playmats, I settled for Inked Gaming and have but just as satisfied as well. Thanks for taking the time to guide others. You truly are an MTG staple.
I barely play MTG but I watch the Prof's videos on accessories all the time because he gives the best feedback and delivers it with style! My card collection thanks you sir!
I bought the Stanley small parts organizer after you first reviewed it and I love it. I am a commander player and being able to hold so many decks in one carrying case has been great. Thanks, Prof!
I bought the dragon shield binder after watching your review. Impresive quality, great binder with absolutely no drawback. All people that have handled my binder have asked for it, it’s great, and it’s all because of your review. Thanks for doing our hobby better profesor
The Quiver has been great for me, boulders fit perfectly, the 4.5 boogie board fits in the lid mesh, and you can tie the wrist carrying loop around the Ultimate Guard mat tube and clip it to the shoulder strap ring to carry everything you need.
Good Evening Professor! I would like to thank you for coming to Commander Fest DC. I met you outside the event on Saturday (You commented on my pristine TCC shirt, I hope you remember me!) I would like to thank you for your gracefulness, and accessibility during the event. It seems awkward meeting people in public that you do not know, but you seemed to handle it effortlessly and with aplomb. My only regret is I did not have a Sharpie on me when we met! I assure you, that you were the talk of every table I was fortunate enough to play at. Thank you for your support of the community, and know that we love you! Barry
Hey prof! Thank you so much for this condensed version. I was glad to confirm that I already followed your suggestions both on sleeves as in deckboxes, which I switched to after seeing some of your old videos :) Watching your channel pays off immensely and I honestly believe you are one of the best more valuable content creators for this wonderful game. Definitely the most well-rounded! Your are extremely wholesome to watch and make me feel part of a true community. Carry on and have a happy holiday season!
The Stanley tool kit brings envy to my friends every time I go to my LGS, it started with just 1 commander deck, now it has 8 decks and growing! I can't thank you enough for the recommendation
I got my 1st satin dark tower from my local game store and after put my 1st cammander deck in it, I fell in love instantly. Out side of just it's function, it just fill right in the hand.
For me its Eclipse Sleeves, the Ultimate guard side Winder box for commander, ultimate guard flip n tray for boxes that store counters and the dragon hide binder for displaying my portfolio. Glorious recommendations from this very channel.
I have two Aaron Caine deck boxes and I adore them both. By far the best deck box on the market. I appreciated your recommendation on it several years ago, and I appreciate it now. Style, class and function. -mM
This might be your single best video. It’s the type of video I wish was around when I started playing 10 years ago but am also grateful is around now. The honorable mention PirateLab Carrier is my go to bag! Going to order some Boulders for Christmas.
I got some ultra pro art sleeves a little while ago because I wanted something with art, I'd only ever bought dragon shield matte sleeves before (which was simply because that's what they sold at my LGS). I wouldn't say I was disappointed or upset with the ultra pro sleeves but the difference in quality was apparent and I won't be buying anything but dragon shield sleeves again. I really like the art and for the specific deck I'm happy with them because I want it to have art sleeves but without question, the dragon shield sleeves are of superior quality.
My kit is and probably always will be : Dragon Shield Matte with Dragon Shield Inner, Ultimate Guard Deck Case and a Stanley Fat Max (thank you so much for that recommendation, Professor!!). The Fat Max totally counters the "flimsiness" of the deck cases, since the yellow compartments add extra protection. It also allows me to carry 11 decks + dice, tokens and 2 playmats (1 from UltraPro and 1 from CardMarket) ^^
I can't thank you enough for getting me into the ultimate guard boulders and dragon shields! They are the only ones I accept to protect my card. Your reviews have helped me so much and can't express my gratitude. If I find a need I will definitely get the satin towers since there' nothing you love that I haven't agreed with!
I have the exact satin tower you use in your demonstration (same color even), and after two years of lugging it around in my backpack, traveling across the country, and great use & abuse at any number of events, its held up perfectly with hardly a scratch. It gets my coveted *chef's kiss* award.
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the Stanley toolbox. I think I got it that toolbox a little over 3 years ago from one of your videos. I primarily play EDH and I have several friends who play, but don't have decks and I love having this thing to take 10 EDH decks to a friends house with dice and tokens. Literally no one else needs to have any of their own cards and I can host two 4-man pods out of my toolbox. I have dropped it and dropped things on it, and despite my immediate concern it was unnecessary as the box looked untouched.
I still use my Stanley's after your video review for them. There is also one that is half as tall that I use for Keyforge. I have one for Ascension, another regular size one for all my extra keyforge decks, and actually had another left over that I use for nails and screws. They are really great. Someone asked me what I did about the nub that is in the bottom of each container, and I didn't even realize they had one until it was pointed out. They said they just ground it down, but it isn't much of an issue. They can even hold a double sleeved commander deck in a single part if you put lay the tokens and commander on top of the deck.
DeWalt also makes a tool organizer that's quality is amazing. Water resistant and rugged. When i started playing Magic i bought one for my storage needs and i now own 3. They are stackable and will lock together. For the price point of anywhere from 10-15 dollars they have been my go to for home storage.
My favorite non-Magic intended product is the Amazon Basic (Large) DSLR Camera bag. Roughly $25 It's tall enough to hold 2 deck boxes vertically or like 4 horizontally, wide enough for 2 commander boxes, and long enough for 3. Plus it has a flap I use to hold generals or tokens, 3 pockets for cards or sleeves, and a zipper pocket for dice, cards, etc. I generally hold 4 commander decks, 2 Pauper decks, and my mimic chest full of dice and the generals in the main pouch. And I hold basically all of my sleeves in the 3 outer pockets and use the zipper pocket for counters and dice that don't look good in my mimic chest. Best of all, it has 2 loops dedicated for a collapsible camera stand that I use to hold my mat. Other than a binder, it holds every single thing I need and is worth checking out. Comes in orange or gray interior.
I got a stanley toolcase, it had 2 doublewidth boxes with it, which are pretty useful in itself.really good for storing your collection, decks, or just organizing.
Just went to home depot and bought a stanley deep pro 10 section case- it is WONDERFUL! I took out a row of compartments and it holds 4 playmats:) even my secret lair drop box fits in a big compartment! Prof, this is a really nice recommendation and i agree with you on its worthiness, only 18$ as well:)
I wish I could really like the dragon shields, but I will always stand by the Ultra Pro Eclipse sleeves, they’ve always just felt better to me. I LOVE my boulders though, there really just isn’t a better deal since I carry my dice in a bag
I bought the Stanley tool case after you made your initial video about it and i absolutely love it. I cant imagine using anything else to store my decks in, and i even bought multiple so i can swap out the containers to take just what i need at any moment
I absolutely love your haircut in this video. You look so nice and professional. It looks really good on you. I absolutely love your thorough reviews and how professional you are. Thank you. I use your advice often.
I work construction, I use those Stanley tool kits every day, never thought about using that for my decks, that's pure genius!!! Could have saved some money if I watched this sooner 👍
just want to say that the honorable mention of the Stanley tool box is hands down one of my favorite products for deck holding ^^ So nice! great purchase and because i have a "few" decks I will be getting another and do suggest it as well I listen to this man about all of it after testing all the products that he has mentioned as best.... although still haven't purchased a Boulder unfortunately...
I struggle to shuffle Dragon Shields for some reason, but if I had an expensive deck, I would absolutely armor them up with those! The matte art shields are stunning, as well - ALMOST as stunning as the prof with this haircut!
Got a Stanley FatMax case here in the UK a few years ago, which is a 16 tray version in a heavier construction site build with massive hinges and solid metal clips. Maybe you want to put a bit of foamcard in the bottom of each compartment as they're dimpled is all. It's also quite heavy! And large! But absolutely recommended.
Regarding the Stanley tool box, you could cut out some custom foam inserts for each compartment to reduce the space between the cards and the lid. That would keep cards from jostling around so much.
I love that the Stanley took a high place in the list. I had one, full of screws, and after your review it is now officially repurposed to MTG needs :) Best 20 bucks investment ever.
Thanks for bringing the information on these products helps when deciding on what to spend on an not get ripped off or disappointed. That honorable mention was absolutely great I will be using it. Thanks for great tips before Xmas.
Great review! I personally use most of these items. For my collection I use UltraPro Platinum (9 pockets, 11 binder holes). For my decks I use UltraPro Satin tower and Dragon Shield Matte - even when they get old, they are still good. As for perfect fit sleeves, I use KMC Perfect Size. Thanks!
Hey Prof, Love the video. I've got a bit of an odd question. I buy a LOT of sleeves because my hands sweat a lot. I have known a few others that have similar issues and because of it sleeves get dirty unnaturally quickly. Have you ever seen products out there that are dirt resistant or gloves that work well when you are playing Mtg? I have some research without much luck but you are quite savvy in the area of accessories so I would love to hear from you or anyone else on this.
In the past, the biggest difference between the two leading quality card sleeve makers, Dragon Shield and KMC was how dirty they would get. Dragon Shields would get dirty really quickly, while KMC would not. However this applied to Dragon Shield glossy sleeves and not matte, and KMC has had a reduction in quality in the past, but their new 100 card USA limited tournament specification sleeves have returned to their original quality. In short, anything matte should do. There is a double matte sleeve that could be what you are looking for, but they are quite slippery to shuffle. I'm not too sure who makes them but the prof reviewed them at one time so go through the reviews and see if you can find it.
About the Ultra Pro Platinum Series 9-pocket pages: they can *easily* fit two double-sleeved cards (card in a pro-fit, in a standard sleeve) in each pocket. That's how I store them. Keeps the cards nice and snug so they don't fall out if it goes upside-down.
a few weeks ago i was out christmas shopping for my cousins who are really into magic, and i made my decision purely based off "hey, dragons are cool, let's get these Dragon Shield card sleeves. and these Boulder deck cases match the colors, let's get those too!" glad to see i accidentally made a great choice XD
I personally don't play magic but I know my boyfriend does and I want to be able to get him amazing gears for his collections. Your videos truly helps with providing the right gear. Thank you! He doesn't know that I'm researching ahaha :D
Prof, I double sleeve all my 75 card decks with Dragon Sleeves and they fit just fine in an 80 Boulder (even room for a dividers). I find the snug fit does a great job a pressing out air pockets after sleeving.
Thank you for another great video to go with the myriad of great videos, you've already made. Even though I play less magic these days than I did a few years ago, this channel most definitely still has value and worth to me! Also, I think your picks here are ace (I personally like the Nest for deck boxes, but the satin tower is good too). So, an early merry Christmas from Denmark, and thank you for all the videos and many more to come :)
I bought two satin towers 4 years ago when I saw your review and they're the only deck boxes that survived my trip to and from Japan. All my other ones were replaced, unfortunately not by satins since they aren't sold in Brazil for an affordable price.
Something I really like about Dragon Shield is the stories they have on the back of their products. I routinely use the dragons and the stories associated with them for idea for my D&D and other role playing stuff.
I like to build all my own stuff, but love seeing other products to get ideas from. Also, I've used Dragon Shield sleeves for awhile now and love them!!!
as an electrician with a lot of experience in which of the tool cases are the most durable and best built, i have to say that i would go with ridgid's boxes, which are still removable, probably 3 times as thick, and stackable/connectable if thats your bag. and if youre really serious, ridgid sells a dolly/rolling cart type thing that said seperation cases can lock onto, if youre bringing your whole collection somewhere.
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Okay did you take the wider compartments and replace them with ones from another of the Stanley kits that you bought? I see twelve in your video, but there are ten in the product it seems, and two of them are twice the width.
Can you put a Boulder in one of those Stanley Professional Organizer?
Hey prof, how about a 2022 version?
As someone who is new to magic, these videos are an absolute treasure. Thanks, Prof!
Definitely. If only I could have the Prof teach me everything in life.
“Many US citizens are asking the question: how do we choose the right healthcare?”
I agree so much with this! I just came back to MtG from the late 90's and have found the Prof to be extremely helpful with weeding out what I need and the things I can bypass!! Thanks TCC and Prof! Much
@Tolarian Community College This might be your single best video. It’s the type of video I wish was around when I started playing 10 years ago but am also grateful is around now. Going to order some Boulders for Christmas using your link! My Gf got me the PirateLab bag after watching your video and it’s my favorite carrier ever.
@@TolarianCommunityCollege Hi, could you have a look at my comment above? (Sorry, I don't know any other way to tag you directly)
I recently went through airport security with two Satin Towers, and there was almost a security issue because the TSA couldn't open them! They eventually did get them open (they wouldn't let me touch them), but I was pleased at how well they stayed shut!
I had a similar issue, as everytime the cards went through the xray machine they stopped me because the cards are so dense they cant see through them with all the foils I had :P
Had a similar issue happen to me last year. TSA was trying to open it upside down and I was trying to explain it to them, then they lifted the dice tray off and dice went absolutely everywhere. They made me pick it all up.
TSA is really just got to be a joke by now. Because really, when was the last time anyone heard any news about them stopping any sort of actual threat?
Funny- similar story but they were reading as these textured long bricks- triggered a security screening with two armed guards. Dude on the right burst out laughing when he realized they were MTG cards.
I had the same thing happen!
I'm glad to see the Stanley tool kit on here. I bought one after watching the original review that you did.
And I'm searching for one but can't find one in Sweden ;-) Similar but not with the same set of boxes.
I used it and LOVED it right up until I sold out of EDH.
Me, too. I bought two based on the Professor’s review, and I’m so happy with them, my wife actually knew I wanted a third ahead of my saying so.
I kind of want one now too but I'm not sure if I want it for magic cards or its intended purpose...
How are people finding that tool organizer? I see all kinds of stanley boxes except this one with the removable boxes. I have 9 double sleeved commander decks. The one shown in this video would be perfect!
That last item really is a workhorse. I have about ten EDH decks in mine, each in their own cheaper deck box. And a dedicated tray for my commanders in their toploaders w/ enough room for a handful of dice and the 0-99 spindown life counter from the Commander Anthology. It's a beast to carry when fully loaded, but it's solid and carries everything I need to have on the go for the game I love.
I love this product to the point that I'm trying to find another one for my nascent Pauper Battle Box.
William Franklin I bought two of them, which had two of the double-sized containers. One of those double-sized slots now holds my full Planechase deck, my Archenemy deck, two dice containers, four Anthology life counters, and four coins. Again, that’s all in ONE of the double-sized bins! I freaking love these things.
I have one of those for my dice and a double sized one for all my tokens. I always bring 9 commander decks to a magic night
They look great, i think I’ll save up to get it
For clarification, those who have the Stanley, can the yellow part containers hold the baseline plastic deck boxes like the kind Ultra Pro makes?
@@irregularassassin6380 The 60 card ones would likely fit, but I've found the 100 card deck boxes from ultra pro are slightly too big. I have found the 100 card ultimate guard deck boxes (not the boulders though) do fit very well.
Moral of the video: Buy Dragonshield products. No seriously, they're awesome.
Bought original once and was extremely disappointed. Never will buy the gloss ever again. Sleeves stick together and damage very easily
@@TheKhorgor Honestly, when people talk about Dragon Shield, they really mostly meant the Matte Card Sleeves.
@@TheKhorgor Its really the Matte stuff and their deck boxes
I 100% agree that the Stanley case is one of the nicest products I've gotten for Magic.
I only could find the 10 compartment one (the one with two double compartments) but that was okay because the larger pockets fit two Boulders in them!
The larger compartments also hold 3x dragonsheild sleeve boxes nicely
This is a bit of an issue with the product. As far as I can tell they are only made as a 10 compartment version with 8 of the smaller modules that are shown in the video and 2 larger modules. You can order additional modules from Stanley directly as far as I can tell, but I just went ahead and purchased a second 10 compartment and swapped the 2 larger modules from 1 with 4 small ones from the other.
Or and do with this what you will. Buy in person at a retail store like home depot and lowes and just swap out the containers from a different box.
The serendipity of that Stanley tool organiser continues to blow me away
I love how many players are getting the stanley toolkit for their cards, im wondering if its made a notable impact on that item's sales.
It would be dope if stanley took notice and partnered with wizards to make an mtg art-laden version
Started using Dragon Shield products because of your channel, and I'm proud to say that they have survived the test of time, and the countless hard miles I've put them through!
Thanks for the recommendations, Prof!
At this point there should just be a video on literally every product dragon shield makes
Eh, Dragon Shield has the best sleeves and great binders/pages,, but their deck boxes (while good) are outclassed by Ultimate Guard and Dex, and they don’t offer a carrying case/backpack. Prof didn’t include playmats here but pretty sure he gave Ultra Pro and Ink playmats better grades than DS’s.
Ultra Pro still have the best deck boxes around.
@@nocoffeenofun Like the Prof says, it's a preference thing. I only buy DS sleeves, and Ultimate Guard boxes. My playmats come from Inked.
@@elliottselman6746 I mean he said that there only should be dragon shield product, but I argue hat some of the ultra pro product are better then dragon shield by a mile.
@@nocoffeenofun I'm just replying to your comment about Ultra Pro boxes. It's mostly preference, and those brands are what I prefer for each item. That's all😊
Prof's hair looks pretty great at this length
ngu0061 I agree. If he were to keep his current hair length, I would not be upset. It works really well for him.
Agree
I was thinking the same.
I fourth that!
Agreed
I look for a TCC video on any TCG products before I go looking anywhere else. Thank you for your in-depth analysis on such a wide array of products for this hobby, it really is a great help.
Hey Prof ! Thanks for the great content, I love it. Thanks also for being a true force of good within the community !
I wish WOTC would give the use of their properties to Dragon Shield, Ultra Pro isn't doing it justice. Dragon Shield is my favorite sleeves and Dragonhide binders from Legion are my favorite in that category.
I agree, but I feel it's all bundled together with their deal on playmats, which UltraPro does fine with. I'd be optimistic about a partnership between Dragonshield and WotC though.
Bayou Boy Entertainment I’d love some mtg art sleeves that were actually playable with, that’d be amazing
I really don't understand the love for Dragonshield sleeves, i have 1 deck sleeves with them and the corners get all bend and stuck in eachother while shuffling. I prefer Ultimate Guards Katana sleeves. Is anybody having the same issues with Dragonshields?
@@Zerenty I have 10 different commander decks sleeved in various Dragon Shield Matte sleeves some i've used almost every Friday for 4years now and none have split or had an issue. I've used other sleeves over the years because i thought maybe a design they had was cool looking but those end up splitting and usually don't last a year, most other companies sleeves just don't stand the durability test in my experience so i use Dragon Shields as they haven't failed me so far.
@@Zerenty Which Dragon Shields are you using? I know that issue has come up for the Dragon Shield "Classic" type. The praise is usually for the Dragon Shield "Matte" ones, which are better.
I personally like both. Dragon Shield double sleeved for EDH, but I do drafts with Katanas.
All of your product rating videos are amazing to watch. The honest opinions and "show me the money" stress tests really drive home the legitimacy of your reviews in an age where a lot of youtube reviews are at best uninformed opinion or at worst paid advertising.
You helped me pick my hands down favorite deck box in the Satin Tower and it's comforting to know (and vindicating for your review) years later that its still the cream of the crop.
Don't ever stop prof!
I swear, his haircut and beard make him look like a badass viking in a suit, classy and manly.
After the Gruul legal raid, Prof just up and said "If you can't beat them, join them."
One might say decidedly male ;)
kiss him already
Thank you for agreeing with me on the sleeves Prof, I've always used dragon shield matte because of the shuffle feel and that nicely textured back
Whats your opinion on classic? Just ordered those but may have made seeing great feedback for matte 😥
Thank you for everything you’ve done for our community. You’re one of a kind ✊🏽
I started playing commander last year and bought a couple of sleeve boxes from Dragon Shield, they are unbelievable, tough as a tank as prof said, and have, after almost two years of me playing every week, still an amazing shuffle feel, absolutely worth it!
"there's no 1 item that's the best for every magic player..."
Nah bro, you nailed it with that Stanley box, best MTG case I've ever owned!
Considering I'm looking at replacing my current MTG carrying options with Boulders & Quivers, I'm happy with this video.
Thank you Darth for considering the Quiver Card Case as an option for protecting your MtG cards.
Luv these videos proff does on the boxes, sleeves, and binders, he's saved me a lot time and money. Glad the Magic community has someone like the Professor
So many of these on this list are items I use myself because of the prof's earlier reviews, and I'm extremely happy with every choice. Helping customers make smart and informed purchasing decisions that they're genuinely happy with is often a time consuming and thankless task but I for one really appreciate the time, effort and quality that prof puts into all of his product review videos.
A++ for the Stanley Bins. I got one, and it serves as my "portable game case". Just toss it in the car, and I've got a game night. 4 commander decks and about a dozen compact games in one easy package (exploding kittens, tiny epic galaxies, sushi go, Fantasy Realms, etc). Easily the best recommendation I've had from you. (second would be the Garage, which I have two of to hold all of my commander decks)
I imagine by "toss" you straight up yeet them into your car. And you totally could and nothing would happen since it's made to be thrown around in a truck bed.
I literally just got my first dragon shield sleeves, and I finally understand the love!
I've tried a few other brands, and nothing else is nearly as good as the matte DS
@@elliottselman6746 You just know that your cards will be safe in them. I wasn't a believer until I bought some cards from a seller and he sent them in Dragon Shield mattes and I didn't know what sleeves they were. I sent him a message and he said they were Dragon Shield Mattes and my eyes were opened. I was like, "If these are only 2 sleeved cards...imagine what a whole sleeved deck would be like..."
Professor, you're awesome. I just got into MTG EDH and have been researching for quality accessories and this video was answered all of my questions. I bought me an Ultimate Guard Boulder 100+ and I am completely overjoyed with it. Even your other video recommending playmats, I settled for Inked Gaming and have but just as satisfied as well. Thanks for taking the time to guide others. You truly are an MTG staple.
dragonshield arts's corners and edges get worn out and damaged very easily, i reccomend getting the mattes instead as they do not have this problem.
Thats why he put the mattes first
@@TrueMiz oh my did i not pay attention again
Do you mean Art Mattes, Art Classic, or just Art sleeves in general?
@@themightysunfighter6606 haven't had art classics, so i don't know. with the arts however, definitely.
I barely play MTG but I watch the Prof's videos on accessories all the time because he gives the best feedback and delivers it with style! My card collection thanks you sir!
I bought the Stanley small parts organizer after you first reviewed it and I love it. I am a commander player and being able to hold so many decks in one carrying case has been great. Thanks, Prof!
You're a busy man. Commandfest d.c 2 days ago and already making content. I salute you for your hard work. It doesnt go unnoticed.
Just pulled the trigger on purchasing a Quiver. Cheers Prof! You're a scholar and a gentleman!
Thank you for being part of the Quiver Time family, Jacob!
The professor. The best mtg content creator and honest
I bought the dragon shield binder after watching your review. Impresive quality, great binder with absolutely no drawback. All people that have handled my binder have asked for it, it’s great, and it’s all because of your review. Thanks for doing our hobby better profesor
The Quiver has been great for me, boulders fit perfectly, the 4.5 boogie board fits in the lid mesh, and you can tie the wrist carrying loop around the Ultimate Guard mat tube and clip it to the shoulder strap ring to carry everything you need.
Thank you for being part the Quiver Time family, Brian! Not to mention the comment! :)
Good Evening Professor!
I would like to thank you for coming to Commander Fest DC. I met you outside the event on Saturday (You commented on my pristine TCC shirt, I hope you remember me!) I would like to thank you for your gracefulness, and accessibility during the event. It seems awkward meeting people in public that you do not know, but you seemed to handle it effortlessly and with aplomb. My only regret is I did not have a Sharpie on me when we met! I assure you, that you were the talk of every table I was fortunate enough to play at. Thank you for your support of the community, and know that we love you!
Barry
Hey prof! Thank you so much for this condensed version. I was glad to confirm that I already followed your suggestions both on sleeves as in deckboxes, which I switched to after seeing some of your old videos :) Watching your channel pays off immensely and I honestly believe you are one of the best more valuable content creators for this wonderful game. Definitely the most well-rounded! Your are extremely wholesome to watch and make me feel part of a true community. Carry on and have a happy holiday season!
The Stanley tool kit brings envy to my friends every time I go to my LGS, it started with just 1 commander deck, now it has 8 decks and growing! I can't thank you enough for the recommendation
I got my 1st satin dark tower from my local game store and after put my 1st cammander deck in it, I fell in love instantly. Out side of just it's function, it just fill right in the hand.
For me its Eclipse Sleeves, the Ultimate guard side Winder box for commander, ultimate guard flip n tray for boxes that store counters and the dragon hide binder for displaying my portfolio. Glorious recommendations from this very channel.
I have two Aaron Caine deck boxes and I adore them both. By far the best deck box on the market. I appreciated your recommendation on it several years ago, and I appreciate it now. Style, class and function. -mM
This is definitely getting added to my “Favorites”. I would like to see something like this for apps/software/websites.
This might be your single best video. It’s the type of video I wish was around when I started playing 10 years ago but am also grateful is around now. The honorable mention PirateLab Carrier is my go to bag! Going to order some Boulders for Christmas.
I got that stanley case when you first mentioned it in a video and its just been fantastic.
I got some ultra pro art sleeves a little while ago because I wanted something with art, I'd only ever bought dragon shield matte sleeves before (which was simply because that's what they sold at my LGS). I wouldn't say I was disappointed or upset with the ultra pro sleeves but the difference in quality was apparent and I won't be buying anything but dragon shield sleeves again. I really like the art and for the specific deck I'm happy with them because I want it to have art sleeves but without question, the dragon shield sleeves are of superior quality.
My kit is and probably always will be : Dragon Shield Matte with Dragon Shield Inner, Ultimate Guard Deck Case and a Stanley Fat Max (thank you so much for that recommendation, Professor!!). The Fat Max totally counters the "flimsiness" of the deck cases, since the yellow compartments add extra protection.
It also allows me to carry 11 decks + dice, tokens and 2 playmats (1 from UltraPro and 1 from CardMarket) ^^
You are having actually commander decks or decks under 100 cards? And those fit into UG deck case???
@@KingOfBlades27 Yeah, UG makes 100+ card deck cases too. They all fit double sleeved commander decks with a divider included.
I can't thank you enough for getting me into the ultimate guard boulders and dragon shields! They are the only ones I accept to protect my card. Your reviews have helped me so much and can't express my gratitude. If I find a need I will definitely get the satin towers since there' nothing you love that I haven't agreed with!
Those Aaron Cain boxes are magnificent! Putting one on my "save to buy" list.
I have the exact satin tower you use in your demonstration (same color even), and after two years of lugging it around in my backpack, traveling across the country, and great use & abuse at any number of events, its held up perfectly with hardly a scratch. It gets my coveted *chef's kiss* award.
The satin tower is just a block of thick plastic, built so simple that it CAN'T break easily.
@@randalica92 'xactly.
I can tell that a lot of people at my local game store watch you. I see the Stanley tool box everywhere.
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate the Stanley toolbox. I think I got it that toolbox a little over 3 years ago from one of your videos. I primarily play EDH and I have several friends who play, but don't have decks and I love having this thing to take 10 EDH decks to a friends house with dice and tokens. Literally no one else needs to have any of their own cards and I can host two 4-man pods out of my toolbox. I have dropped it and dropped things on it, and despite my immediate concern it was unnecessary as the box looked untouched.
I still use my Stanley's after your video review for them. There is also one that is half as tall that I use for Keyforge. I have one for Ascension, another regular size one for all my extra keyforge decks, and actually had another left over that I use for nails and screws. They are really great. Someone asked me what I did about the nub that is in the bottom of each container, and I didn't even realize they had one until it was pointed out. They said they just ground it down, but it isn't much of an issue. They can even hold a double sleeved commander deck in a single part if you put lay the tokens and commander on top of the deck.
DeWalt also makes a tool organizer that's quality is amazing.
Water resistant and rugged.
When i started playing Magic i bought one for my storage needs and i now own 3. They are stackable and will lock together. For the price point of anywhere from 10-15 dollars they have been my go to for home storage.
500k subs!!!! All hail the Goat of MTG TH-camrs!!
My favorite non-Magic intended product is the Amazon Basic (Large) DSLR Camera bag. Roughly $25
It's tall enough to hold 2 deck boxes vertically or like 4 horizontally, wide enough for 2 commander boxes, and long enough for 3.
Plus it has a flap I use to hold generals or tokens, 3 pockets for cards or sleeves, and a zipper pocket for dice, cards, etc.
I generally hold 4 commander decks, 2 Pauper decks, and my mimic chest full of dice and the generals in the main pouch. And I hold basically all of my sleeves in the 3 outer pockets and use the zipper pocket for counters and dice that don't look good in my mimic chest.
Best of all, it has 2 loops dedicated for a collapsible camera stand that I use to hold my mat.
Other than a binder, it holds every single thing I need and is worth checking out. Comes in orange or gray interior.
Honestly hadn’t watched your reviews in awhile but I’m using dragon shield inners, Matt outers, and satin towers. Glad we’re on the same page prof!!
I got a stanley toolcase, it had 2 doublewidth boxes with it, which are pretty useful in itself.really good for storing your collection, decks, or just organizing.
Yasss! I was just watching your old deck box review videos! This is perfect!
Just went to home depot and bought a stanley deep pro 10 section case- it is WONDERFUL! I took out a row of compartments and it holds 4 playmats:) even my secret lair drop box fits in a big compartment! Prof, this is a really nice recommendation and i agree with you on its worthiness, only 18$ as well:)
I wish I could really like the dragon shields, but I will always stand by the Ultra Pro Eclipse sleeves, they’ve always just felt better to me. I LOVE my boulders though, there really just isn’t a better deal since I carry my dice in a bag
I bought the Stanley tool case after you made your initial video about it and i absolutely love it. I cant imagine using anything else to store my decks in, and i even bought multiple so i can swap out the containers to take just what i need at any moment
I absolutely love your haircut in this video. You look so nice and professional. It looks really good on you. I absolutely love your thorough reviews and how professional you are. Thank you. I use your advice often.
There is no better way for me to decide on what products to use for my collection beside these videos, thanks prof!
I work construction, I use those Stanley tool kits every day, never thought about using that for my decks, that's pure genius!!! Could have saved some money if I watched this sooner 👍
just want to say that the honorable mention of the Stanley tool box is hands down one of my favorite products for deck holding ^^ So nice! great purchase and because i have a "few" decks I will be getting another and do suggest it as well I listen to this man about all of it after testing all the products that he has mentioned as best.... although still haven't purchased a Boulder unfortunately...
Thank you, Professor. Keeping my collection protected has always been excellent since you made these videos many years ago.
I struggle to shuffle Dragon Shields for some reason, but if I had an expensive deck, I would absolutely armor them up with those! The matte art shields are stunning, as well - ALMOST as stunning as the prof with this haircut!
Got a Stanley FatMax case here in the UK a few years ago, which is a 16 tray version in a heavier construction site build with massive hinges and solid metal clips. Maybe you want to put a bit of foamcard in the bottom of each compartment as they're dimpled is all. It's also quite heavy! And large! But absolutely recommended.
Regarding the Stanley tool box, you could cut out some custom foam inserts for each compartment to reduce the space between the cards and the lid. That would keep cards from jostling around so much.
Aaron Cain made my purple heart cube box many years ago, and I love it. I really like Gamegenic's Stronghold deck boxes for my commander decks.
I had never even thought about using a toolbox for holding a cube! That's genius! Definitely stopping by home depot later on now!
I love that the Stanley took a high place in the list. I had one, full of screws, and after your review it is now officially repurposed to MTG needs :) Best 20 bucks investment ever.
Thanks for bringing the information on these products helps when deciding on what to spend on an not get ripped off or disappointed. That honorable mention was absolutely great I will be using it. Thanks for great tips before Xmas.
This channel has been very helpful and knowledgeable for me starting my journey back into MTG thank you so much Prof! Love all the videos! 🙃😁🙃😁
Great review! I personally use most of these items. For my collection I use UltraPro Platinum (9 pockets, 11 binder holes). For my decks I use UltraPro Satin tower and Dragon Shield Matte - even when they get old, they are still good. As for perfect fit sleeves, I use KMC Perfect Size.
Thanks!
Love your absolute answers for picking the best!
Hey Prof,
Love the video. I've got a bit of an odd question. I buy a LOT of sleeves because my hands sweat a lot. I have known a few others that have similar issues and because of it sleeves get dirty unnaturally quickly. Have you ever seen products out there that are dirt resistant or gloves that work well when you are playing Mtg? I have some research without much luck but you are quite savvy in the area of accessories so I would love to hear from you or anyone else on this.
I don't know any specifics, but I can tell you that ultra pro eclipses are your worst enemy for sweaty hands. Stay away from them at all costs.
@@sirqcumber5088 katanas are even worse
In the past, the biggest difference between the two leading quality card sleeve makers, Dragon Shield and KMC was how dirty they would get. Dragon Shields would get dirty really quickly, while KMC would not. However this applied to Dragon Shield glossy sleeves and not matte, and KMC has had a reduction in quality in the past, but their new 100 card USA limited tournament specification sleeves have returned to their original quality.
In short, anything matte should do. There is a double matte sleeve that could be what you are looking for, but they are quite slippery to shuffle. I'm not too sure who makes them but the prof reviewed them at one time so go through the reviews and see if you can find it.
Good picks! I’m still rocking my ultra pro mana themed flip boxes 📦
Great reviews for both the new and the experienced players.
About the Ultra Pro Platinum Series 9-pocket pages: they can *easily* fit two double-sleeved cards (card in a pro-fit, in a standard sleeve) in each pocket. That's how I store them. Keeps the cards nice and snug so they don't fall out if it goes upside-down.
a few weeks ago i was out christmas shopping for my cousins who are really into magic, and i made my decision purely based off "hey, dragons are cool, let's get these Dragon Shield card sleeves. and these Boulder deck cases match the colors, let's get those too!" glad to see i accidentally made a great choice XD
I personally don't play magic but I know my boyfriend does and I want to be able to get him amazing gears for his collections. Your videos truly helps with providing the right gear. Thank you!
He doesn't know that I'm researching ahaha :D
I needed some things for my growing Fire Emblem Cipher collection. This video was absolutely perfect for me, thank you very much!
Prof, I double sleeve all my 75 card decks with Dragon Sleeves and they fit just fine in an 80 Boulder (even room for a dividers). I find the snug fit does a great job a pressing out air pockets after sleeving.
Thank you for another great video to go with the myriad of great videos, you've already made. Even though I play less magic these days than I did a few years ago, this channel most definitely still has value and worth to me! Also, I think your picks here are ace (I personally like the Nest for deck boxes, but the satin tower is good too).
So, an early merry Christmas from Denmark, and thank you for all the videos and many more to come :)
I was literally just hoping the other day you'd do a grand best of video. These are so helpful. Thank you!!
I bought two satin towers 4 years ago when I saw your review and they're the only deck boxes that survived my trip to and from Japan. All my other ones were replaced, unfortunately not by satins since they aren't sold in Brazil for an affordable price.
I absolutely love these videos, I've been watching for a few years now. I share these in my playgroups discord. Thanks for the content and knowledge!!
Something I really like about Dragon Shield is the stories they have on the back of their products. I routinely use the dragons and the stories associated with them for idea for my D&D and other role playing stuff.
I've wanted a video like this for a long time! Great to know the best of the best at the end of 2019.
I like to build all my own stuff, but love seeing other products to get ideas from. Also, I've used Dragon Shield sleeves for awhile now and love them!!!
Your reviews have always been helpful, Prof. Truly, you do the lord of chaos’s work.
Thank you for condensing all this info. I was having trouble rewatching all of your videos.
That wooden hand crafted box is amazing!
This is my #1 favorite video of this type.
Seriously, thank you for all that you do for the card playing people. You're the best!
Another great video as always Professor.
as an electrician with a lot of experience in which of the tool cases are the most durable and best built, i have to say that i would go with ridgid's boxes, which are still removable, probably 3 times as thick, and stackable/connectable if thats your bag. and if youre really serious, ridgid sells a dolly/rolling cart type thing that said seperation cases can lock onto, if youre bringing your whole collection somewhere.
499k subscribers! Come on prof, we can’t wait for the 500k Q&A!!!
This channel does have value, as does all of your great advice, thank you. Have a great holiday with your family!