Sign up now at kickstarter.com/projects/tolarian/the-academic-133-xl for my dream come true: "The Academic." A unique, one of a kind deck box designed through creative cooperation between myself and Gamegenic!

$45 is less than a Doubling Season. I’m backing this, and I hope I can get an autographed one! Your humility and commitment to making the hobby affordable speaks volumes, Professor!

the attention to detail on this deckbox, like the flip-down panel at 4:08, is exemplary of its quality. congrats prof! I'm stoked to watch this project take off.

Agreed with the A-. The only flaw is that it doesn't come with an etched foil, alt art, Phyrexian-scripted and special-framed copy of Tolarian Scholar - a true powerhouse of our times.

After binge-watching your back catalog of deck box reviews, I've come to a conclusion: The Professor almost certainly can make you a hell of a martini.

The fact of having a service in Europe to control shipping prices has already sold to me, such a great care for customers. It is a great deck box indeed. Thank you Professor!

Beautiful. Simply stunning. Backing this for sure. I love that this can literally hold everything for my main Commander deck and more!

“Once in a lifetime”?!?! Professor with all due respect, I don’t think you could be more wrong. You’re such a well respected figure in the Magic: the Gathering community that I can confidently say you’ll have many more opportunities like this.

I’ve never been huge into youtuber merch, especially with so many simply plastering their logo on a tshirt or mug. But this really seems like a culmination which only comes from reviewing every single deckbox, bravo!

45$ is honestly not bad considering the amount of storage it will provide. The ability to hold 40 card decks in the trays is invaluable for me a new Flesh and blood player.

Congratulations Prof, I'm very happy for you. You absolutely deserved this and I hope you are very happy!

Professor I'm sure I'm not alone when I say this but I'd love to be able to purchase this deckbox. Unfortunately I wasn't able to participate in the kickstarter but I sincerely hope you and gamegenics will consider releasing the product for sale.

"WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME, WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME?!" 🤣 Alright, I'm not prone to getting deck boxes but I've been watching your deck box reviews for years now and this... You got me, I'm sold. I couldn't want more out of a deck box if I tried you really outdid yourself with this Professor. 😁👍

"Look at me Ma, I'm shillin' for myself!" 😀 -The Professor 2022

I spent $200 on a play set of Eye of Ugin during the Eldrazi Winter, I can spend $45 on a bad-ass deck box that will never get banned!

Love this! That little groove enabling you to get to the bottom card with ease - chefs kiss. Thats the level of detail i love to see. Amazing work 👏 👏

You know, I really just started watching your channel about a month ago, but you always seem so genuine. I just bought a large deck box, but I’ll be supporting this! Looks like an incredible product.

I remember when gamegenic started putting your reviews on their packaging - this is such a great partnership and I'm really excited to buy The Academic! I typically have 0 brand loyalty but I own like 5 strongholds because these gamegenic boxes are THAT good (thanks for popularizing them, Prof!)

Prof, I know what it's like to have that voice in the back of your head saying "it's not enough, it's never enough" and I want you to know that you're an amazing positive force in this community, your videos helped me when I was just getting into Magic and you're the first place I send new players. You are enough. And we are incredibly fortunate to have you.

The fact that this is the first thing that actually carries top loaders sells me on it. I have every commander in a top loader.

I wished I saw this when the kickstarter was active - I would love to get one.

I specifically remember those magnetic tabs as being one of Prof's favourite features of a deckbox he previously reviewed. I'd say a Professor that takes notes as easily as he instructs is one worth listening to.

I can't even remember the last time I played magic in-person, yet I find myself eager to purchase this box. It is really well done, and $45? I thought I was going to be shelling out $60 or $70!

Awesome work Prof, was honestly waiting for you to do something like this given how your reviews have made a very clear list of must have attributes of the ideal deck box.

Prof you are an absolute gem! Not just in this community but in the world at large. Wonderful to see you achieving your goals and aspirations. You are an inspiration and I truly wish more people were like you. Wonderful deck box too! 😀😀

I don't know why it makes me so emotional, but I'm just so happy for you and for our community! As of the posting of this comment, there are over 27,000 people set for notification on release of your Kickstarter! It's simply amazing.

Prof, as an engineer that focuses primarily on user experience and user interface, I am loving the care and attention to detail that went into how this product would actually be used. There's room for anything and everything, and the top small storage compartment even acts as a convenient dice rolling tray, so no more D20s skittering off to parts unknown. If I could offer one small addition, it would be nice to have a divider card in that same Gamegenic triple-ply construction, for sliding into that big main compartment. Something that would keep two loose decks separate, for example, so that you can reliably pull just the cards from one deck and not bring along a few stowaways. Also good for keeping a deck and its sideboard separated, or a draft kit of presleeved lands and extra sleeves separate from that night's draft deck. Perhaps that could be an optional add-on in the kickstarter? Or perhaps you've already thought of that and we'll see it as a stretch goal. Only one way to find out, I'll see you all on the other side next week.

I haven't played magic for years but I was an avid watcher of your channel during the time that I did. You were always the go-to for fair and honest reviews and advice. While I may not play anymore, I still watch the odd video of yours here and there, as well as play a number of other board and card games with friends. So the least I can do to say thank you for all those years is support your own kickstarter...plus, you always need a nice travel deck box for those board and card games, right?! So, thank you Professor.

I'm so excited for this, thank you for all that you do in this community! I have a feeling this will be one of my favorite tabletop game purchases yet! 😁

I know this has been said in other comments, so here’s a reiteration: my first thought was that this is perfect for pre-release. Convenient place for pre-sleeved lands and extra sleeves, space for tokens and blanks, and a place to hold all your pulls right off the bat! Plus, space for a spare between games deck! This and a play mat tube is everything you need, so you don’t even need a special carry case. The $45 price point is just icing on the cake.

This definitely needs to be advertised to Flesh and Blood players. The ability to hold multiple Blitz and Classic decks plus hard sleeved hero equipment cards is amazing. It's the Professor's ultimate TCG box, but it seems near perfect for FaB.

So beautiful words at the end of the video. Congratz for the success on the kickstarter prof, you deserve this!!!

You can just tell how genuinely excited he is and how much thought was put into every detail 10/10 !

I think those notches in the box are genius. I immediately thought, “Wow, that’s extremely convenient.” I was also surprised that I guessed the price correctly! “Hmm, I’d probably pay around $45 for this.” And BOOM. $45! Once midnight the 15th comes around, I’m hitting that support button as fast as I can to get the early bird. That signature will be the envy of my playgroup.

This box is the epitome of "Yo dawg, I heard you like deck boxes..."

This is not only sleek and awesome looking, but love that being able to properly hold the deck with different options was put as a high standard!

When you said $45 I was floored at how affordable that number was, I was extremely prepared to see a figure upwards of $60 (and definitely prepared to buy it at that price point) I really hope this project does well and I'm totally going to be gunning for being one of those first 1000!

Amazing detailed video professor! Looking forward to try and be an early bird :) Its almost time to kick that starter!

What an inspiring individual. That much care, attention, passion, consideration. Such an awesome opportunity. I certainly intend to support this as much as I can reasonably afford to!

Love it, I ordered one! You can clearly see the passion and genuine thoughtfulness put into the design. I’d love to see color customization options as stretch goals.

The amount of thought and attention to detail that went into this is stunningly apparent, as is the material quality. I'll be hitting that kickstarter, not because I really need a new deck box, but because products like this deserve support.

So Professor, did you ever imagine you would come this far back when you released your "Can I have a Dollar?" video a few years ago? Now you are able to realize a vision years in the making! Congrats!

Prof, you're the reason I got back into magic back in 2016. In 2017 I built your Ephara deck and it's still one of my favorites to play and she will find a nice home in this deck box. I'm definitely backing this box and I hope I'll get an 'Early Bird' edition, but I know that won't be easy with as many people who will be backing this as well. I will always try to support this channel and everything you do in hopes you do feel you deserve all the love and support you get from us strangers on the internet. Keep up the amazing work you do everyday!

Just got mine today, absolutely LOVE it! Thank you Prof for everything you do for the magic community!

$45 is a frickin' bargain, I was expecting 80+

Hi, Professor. Just thought I'd offer my honest opinion. Gamegenic's style is my favorite. I love the material and the magnets. I think the sizes of the compartments and shelves are perfect, I love the flap over the shelves, and the grooves deserve a chef's kiss. That said, I don't think I'll but this product, and it's not about price. Personally, I just want to get as many decks to my destination as possible in a neat and orderly way. I hope that this project succeeds and that you continue with a larger carrying case (chocolate bar carrying bag carrying bag) that 's good for 4-10 decks. Keep up the good work. Thanks, prof.

From what I could see just in the video, I'm thrilled that you were able to design this deck box. It is perfect in my eyes. What seriously does it for me is holding top loaders. But with the option of moving the acrylic to the side and not have the cards shuffle side to side, it is genius. Cannot wait to back the kick start. And even though I'm not a fan of purple, the way it melds with the black and your logo it just fits so well. Thank you for giving us the sneak peak on your deck box! Take care!

The attention to every little detail on this box is stunning!!

This feels perfect to bring to draft, sleeves in a tray, hold the rest of your draft cards in that tray or the other, hold a commander deck for in between rounds. I love it

While stanced for standard sized card games, the amount of options open to small/Japanese sized card games is astounding. Each of the smaller compartments can house an entire Yugioh deck. I can't even wrap my head around that

Got 2 Academics during the kickstarter and I'm now using them for my Lorcana league decks and dices and it works perfectly. Thank you so much for such a great product made thoughtfully and by thinking about the players and not of it as a simple "container". Already converted a few players to them and I hope that we'll keep it up. Great product all around.

this looks so.... thoughtful. you can really see the love in each of the features. I will be for sure backing this on day one.

That shake test had me laughing so hard! Thank you for being you, Prof, and thank you for this. :)

Finally! The Professor rates his own work

Well, that pretty much answered every question I had. Thanks for the up-close and personal, Prof.

I just got my academic in and i can't wait to load it up and bring it to commander night!! Thanks as always for everything you do for the community and the box looks great!!!!

I really hope you succeed! And kudos to The Academic, covering each and every single need I've ever had for safekeeping my decks and supplements. Truly a great deckbox that I hope I can put my sweat- ahm gentle hands on. Can't wait for the kickstarter to open!

Cheaper than I was expecting! Cannot wait to get one .... or three!

Awesome prof!! This is where hard work leads to! Congratulations, you deserve it!

The excitement on your face as you shake that box is really lovely. This looks like a fantastic product.

Partnering with Gamegenic was absolutely the way to go on this. I've switched to pretty much only using their storage solutions they are just such high quality. And the little things like the tabs to make it easy to pull out the trays so you don't need to struggle to get them out. just.. *Chef's Kiss*

Prof, I absolutely love the attention to detail. Especially the grooves in the storage compartments so you can pick up cards easier. The amount of times I’ve had troubles picking up the last card in my deck or ruining a token card trying to scrape it out the bottom is crazy! Love it. Keep up the good work!

Can’t wait to back it! It looks amazing. The attention to detail is unparalleled! Thank you Prof!

Always loved your channel. I'm super hyped for this product. I always come here to see your grade before buying any product. I'll def be picking one of these up.

I was trying to guess what this would cost before you revealed it. My guess was $50, so well done on providing a high quality product at a very reasonable price.

$45 doesn't even begin to cover the value I've derived from this channel over the years, not just from Magic tips but through sheer enjoyment of the content you provide us. Congratulations on this venture Prof, and best of luck!

I was waiting for the shake test and you delivered! Thanks for always holding yourself up to high standards Prof. they have definitely paid off!

Congrats on this project! I definitely want one!! Wish you the best of luck for this! Really awesome deck box

It feels like it’s super worth it!!!!!

That price point feels like a steal, I was expecting $60 or more, tbh. Will happily be backing this in the hope that having it kicks me into gear on building my first Commander deck. Can't wait!

out of all deck boxes you have reviewed, this by far is the most perfect deck box i've ever seen. it fits everything !!

Dang! Only recently discovered your channel, bummer I missed out on this awesome deck box but I'm glad you were able to make a dream come true!

I remember when I was a young kid looking for their first “ridged” deck box for a GP in 2014. I’ll definitely be adding this to my FNM bag, Thank you Prof for all the reviews and advice on that satin tower.

The mad man did the shake test! I can't wait to back this. I hope to see more of your products Professor. Congratulations!

Truly an amazing value for an awesome box! I have been following you for a while and finally getting back into MTG card play after years of a post-graduate side quest. I cannot wait for the release and truly hope for one of the 1,000 limited editions. Thanks for all that you do!

I’m just getting into the game, and his passion for the game and energy is incredible Keep doing your thing, brother!

I am extremely excited for this product . A deck box coming from someone who has reviewed and personally handled most of if not all deck box brands. Of course this will be the box I use it has everything you need and I'm so so happy you are the one behind it.

Congratulations, Professor. This looks amazing. You clearly care a lot about the details, and I think it shows.

I didn't even know your channel existed 1 year ago.. heck I didn't even know commander existed and had sort of taken over magic! Shows what 20+ years away can bring! Lots of love for the channel and the box looks amazing! Looking forward to a bright future playing and teaching magic to my kids! A game that has brought me such joy in the past, and I am confident will do so for many years to come.

I've been watching you since I decided to start grabbing magic cards on a whim around Battle for Zendikar. The cards brought back a lot of memories for me since we always fostered kids in my family and I can remember playing with Beta cards around the age of 8 with those guys we fostered. I was their LGS tourney dummy for their decks they handed me 🤣. Since then I've moved on to my youths card game of Pokemon but I still watch every one of your videos. I'm sooooooo stoked for you Professor, for this momentous occasion. I'll be buying this and most likely the stretch goals. Thank you for not only being a Master Liaison to MTG, but to TCGs as a greater whole, and a true friend to so many. You make the hobby of TCG a better place and without you the hobby wouldn't be the same. -Sincerely, Some random Schmuck from the Midwest.

I will get one!!! Looking forward to it Prof!

Boy, o never clicked on a notification so fast

Sir went from reviewing deck boxs to making em. Loved seeing u grow 🥰

You had me at "a groove so that you can lift the bottom card." 😍

I am seriously blown away at that price, I was expecting minimum $60 for how nice and sturdy it clearly is. I don't have many Commander decks and none that I'm very emotionally attached to, this makes me want to make one just to fill this box with.

I gawked at the price-tag! I was expecting much much higher than that! For such a small scale and premium quality it's amazing you managed to nail it down so much! It's not down with the mass market alternatives, but it's very competitive!

I can't wait for mines to come, great job on the success on the Kickstarter. I hope maybe one day we will see the other Professor line products.

my mother bought me your deck box for my birthday professor. I must say i LOVE it. thank you for your reviews and making a box worthy of the players with the players in mind

This review was actually really nice for showing what the intent of the product is, like I didn't even think about the fact that I could fit both of my Modern decks in the main compartment while using the trays for sideboards. No more mixing the sideboard into the deck by mistake! If I can afford the kickstarter I'll back this one.

Now we'll wait for a very little "Secret Lair: Tolarian Community College Deck Box" made with the same robust build, same compartments and materials, but able to hold just four to five cards - but double the price! That's Wizards of the Coast way.

Thank you for this deck box Professor. This is an example of ingenuity and proper knowledge coming together to produce a product actually designed for the users.

Looks like you are going faaaaaaaaar beyond expectations. I’m glad I got my pledge in within the first 2000. Congratulations on your success!

I'm more excited for this deck box than every Magic set coming out this year. And I'm very excited for the magic sets this year!

Over the years what I've found I appreciate the most out of the Professor is his integrity. I think I follow what he does more out of that sense than anything else. I don't get to even play Magic anymore like I want to, but the Professor is just a good guy it makes following every video worth it. I know we shouldn't trust anyone out here selling us something, but if there were one person I trusted it would be the Professor. He would be a hero of mine if I had heroes. There's no one else I've wanted to sit across the table from, shake their hand, and catch a game with more.

New to the channel but so far I've enjoyed soooo many of these videos. My only regret is discovering this deckbox video and missing the kickstarter by 3 days.

This is a great video and I have signed up for Kickstarter just so I can get in on this product. You rock Professor!

Probably gonna get 2 of these I love this product it is literally everything I've wanted in a deck box. When the Cards lair released it was so close I just needed a 1 deck version

Can't wait! Looking forward to stocking it at the store. :D

This is absolutely beautiful! And it's clear the Professor has thought about the customer with all the neat little touches.

That’s awesome! I don’t have a need outside of just plain ass deck boxes like the boulder and bcw ones but that has some cool design features. The cut outs and the divider are very clever