Action Figure Carrying Cases, A Photographic Overview

A project in Kyle, TX by Philip Reed
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A look at the action figure carrying cases of the seventies, eighties, and nineties. From vinyl boxes to elaborate constructions.
Backers: 157
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51

Funded: $8,084 of $6,000
Dates: Jun 23rd -> Jul 10th (18 days)
Project By: Philip Reed
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Latest News

Cover Concept and Final Day

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's the day the project closes, and at the moment we're looking to fund successfully, and I'm on track to share the final PDF for review tomorrow or Tuesday. Getting the files to the printer by the end of the week looks completely possible at the... (Read More)

Status Report and Contents

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A hefty box of carrying cases arrived this morning, and I've spent the last several hours working on the book, tweaking pages, snapping pics, and putting the finishing touches on the Action Figure Carrying Cases hardcover. The project is in the final... (Read More)

111%!!!

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Action Figure Carrying Cases is over the 100% mark, and everything is on schedule to complete the book and ship it to the printer next week. I'm waiting on two packages -- one loaded with a few missing carrying cases and case inserts and the second a... (Read More)

176 Pages It Is!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
After photographing the Matchbox Sea Fury, 1975 Mego Munchkinland, and going over what remains to photograph and include in the book it is time to announce that Action Figure Carrying Cases is coming in as a 176-page hardcover book. I could squeeze... (Read More)

1974 Sea Fury Carrying Case and Playset and PDF Reward Levels

July 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm now editing photos of the 1974 Matchbox Fighting Furies carrying case and playset, the Sea Fury. I've tracked down and bought a packaged Sea Fury, and with some work, I'll be adding the carrying case to the finished book. After my weekend buys in... (Read More)

79% Funded and More Cases!

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to some fantastic and friendly bloggers, this Action Figure Carrying Cases book project has had more press over the last few days, and we are now at 79% of the goal. There's still a bit over a week before the project closes, so we may just... (Read More)

A Mound of Carrying Cases

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
If you've ever wondered what a mound of action figure carrying cases looks like then, I've got pics for you! I've managed to keep most of the cases for this project contained to our game room, but until I get these boxed and into storage, there's at... (Read More)

We Want This Guide to '80s Action Figure Carrying Cases So Bad

June 26th - via: io9.gizmodo.com
Okay, not everyone is going to be excited about a visual guide to the action figure carrying cases of the  (Read More)

35% and New Reward Levels Added

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're now at 35% of the goal with over two weeks remaining. Thanks, everyone, for spreading the word and for your support. With your encouragement and support, this book will happen, and it will make a fabulous companion to my two books on action... (Read More)

Support Level at 26%

June 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks, guys, for that strong first day. These niche books may not appeal to everyone, but it's great to see that so many of you share my love of the obscure corners of the toy industry and action figure history.  Now that the initial spike is over,... (Read More)

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