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sethbek
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http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS/EN_......d=165052

I've seen this case or a similar one on the boards here and I thought I would share my new one so that people can get a better idea via pictures.
First, I bought mine at Home Depot. It had 3 colors to choose from. Silver (as seen in the online store), Black with silver trim, and Red with silver trim. It comes with a lock and key as well. I went with the black.

The inside allow you to set up different size compartments to suit your needs. The back part (underside of the top) has a removable board that can hold pens and such. On mine, I keep a few papers and notes, etc, behind this removable piece. I keep my wand at the base of it. It is held there pretty good from the same pieces of plastic that hold the back piece in place. I may put a small Velcro strap around the wand to hold it secure.

Closed: http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/1925/p10100518hr.jpg
Opened: http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/8893/p10100503qm.jpg
Back piece off: http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/2712/p10100528nh.jpg

I am going to get some pieces of foam. Because the compartment dividers don't reach the entire depth of the case, items can get jostled all over the place. I am going to cut some foam and use it to cover each compartment. That way all the items will stay in snug. I am also going to attach some Velcro or button latches on the back board on top of the pockets. Items can come out of those pockets, but if I attach a latch on them, I should be ok. It didn't come with many dividers. Just 2 long pieces, 2 small pieces, and 1 medium piece. I think I would have liked another medium or small piece.

Overall I am very happy with it. I hope this can help others with their prop management.
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wolfsong
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Mine came with a thick foam piece in the top
magiccarpet
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I guess you do mostly close up magic. I do a lot of kids shows and I need a lot more space for bigger effects.
sethbek
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