It should not be understated how impressive meeting the delivery estimate (one month is whatever) is. For a first time kickstarter, and a physical product? That's just... Impossible, unheard of

@TolarianCommunityCollege

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I learned...SO MUCH...about global shipping this past year. It was...quite a lot behind the scenes. I am so proud of my team, of everyone who worked with me to get this out to all of you.

@stephentylerworkman

Жыл бұрын

I'll take your word for it and try not to be an ungreatful complainer, just really anxious to finally get mine in the mail.

@Issblodh

Жыл бұрын

And don’t forget the volume

@Zaccaroism

Жыл бұрын

It really says a lot about how passionate the team behind getting this to customers has had to be. Also I know that fans working in shipping must've helped out without expecting prof or his team knowing they helped out too, logistics is really hard to get forward.

@brentwalker9576

Жыл бұрын

@@stephentylerworkman I’m also in the boat of apparently being in the final waves, so it’s been a bit of a bummer seeing other folks post theirs without even my shipping notification in my inbox, but all told I’m still very happy with the timetable. As OP pointed out, this is actually impressively fast. …I’ll just, you know, also be a lot happier when it actually shows up 😅

I’m an LGS store owner, and will happily stock your deckbox for my players. We’re all proud supporters of your work! Edit: Mine arrived today, and I just want to say… dear lord. PLEASE LET ME STOCK THESE

@karlgrylls2406

Жыл бұрын

If i see an Academic on an LGS shelf, i would buy immediately

@americanxlove

Жыл бұрын

Instant snap purchase on sight.

@owlbedamned4034

Жыл бұрын

As someone who was *on time* for the kickstarter, yet couldn't get a purchase through because everyone swarmed the kickstarter, I would gladly buy one of these from my LGS.

@karlgrylls2406

Жыл бұрын

@@americanxlove exactly

@dominicmetzger3246

Жыл бұрын

It’ll be available from gamegenic once kickstarters are fulfilled they said

I was not playing MTG when the Kickstarter happened and I'm very bummed that I missed out on grabbing one. I'm hopeful that it becomes widely available in the future.

@cristinbuskard9250

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@bigbutler87

10 ай бұрын

same i just got back into it a couple weeks ago. I'm looking to acquire all my goodies and accessories again. this box looks so much better then all the rest. wish i was able to grab one!

@josephmiller8974

3 ай бұрын

I know Darkside Games in Monrovia, California has them in stock, and they ship :-)

Ok. Got to admit that ending was totally unexpected and epic.

Thank you, Professor, for picking us as your companion on this amazing and magical journey!

@Agaures

Жыл бұрын

I would love it if these became available at my LGS or through your website for purchase!

@miguelmora7564

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I would also instantly buy at least two if they became available on your website or through my local store! :)

@switchhanded

Жыл бұрын

I didn't start playing MTG until after the Kickstarter was over. If this was at my LGS, I would pick up 2 for me and probably a couple more as gifts for my brothers who play too!

@andrewweichmann7870

Жыл бұрын

Please make these available to purchase on your website or send stock to LGS's so I can pick one up!

@andrewweichmann7870

Жыл бұрын

@Switchhanded I'm the same, got back into MTG in the last few months in a big way and have built 4 decks already. Now looking to upgrade my storage and accessories game... it has been awesome to get back into the community at my LGS and let the nostalgia roll!

I sincerely hope these become available again. I couldn't afford it when they were first available, but man, they are definitely on my bucket list.

@RCxcon

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@dequaleg

Жыл бұрын

I wish I could have got one as well !!!

@btfenton9

Жыл бұрын

Prof please make them available if you can!

@pielawn6337

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I didn't even know about this! Would love to buy this product.

@SuperAmaton

Жыл бұрын

True for me aswell! I missed the Kickstarter when it came out and now I hope for either a second run or buying it somewhere.

I am still sad that I returned to magic a few days too late to discover this perfection. I hope that second chances do exist and I get a chance to both support prof and have the deckbox of my dreams

@TheRealSAFN

Жыл бұрын

Buy one from GameGenic

@pieterpuk7684

Жыл бұрын

Same. Exact same.

@jasonjuarez7371

Жыл бұрын

300-500 for one on the secondary lol what

@gremblorthesackgoblin7953

Жыл бұрын

@@jasonjuarez7371 Check out TCG player, someone's gutted entire bundles and pecemealed them out. $50 for a single fucking card divider.

@Impuracle

Жыл бұрын

Me too :(

i remember watching the video where you announced the box, and its awesome to see someone who cares so much put so much effort into a product for the TCG community. You're the man

Didn't realize shuffle up and play came out of that kickstarter, glad my money went to use to grow the channel even further along with funding a passion project!

@tsuruchibranwen8579

Жыл бұрын

I would have backed shuffle up and play if i had known that. Just don't need the (beautiful) deckbox.

@swrodgon

Жыл бұрын

It was indirect, one of the stretch goals was prof playing commander or something like that towards the end (along with explaining how magnets work, which was hilariously done with Kyle hill).

I got my Academic last week. I love it. My wife wants one too. So I would love for this to be made available again. Either through Kickstarter or my LGS.

@IshoPlays

Жыл бұрын

I wish I was able to get one when they were being sold. If they did do another sale or it was available to LGSs I would grab one in a heartbeat.

@zara6854

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, wish I knew about this last year, would love to get one.

@twiggimmapiggus6695

Жыл бұрын

I too am a jealous wife eyeballing my husband's Academic! I will be emailing the LGS's in my area to reach out to Gamegenic on our behalf!

As I sit here today watching all your commander match’s from a year ago ;The plays of older cards revives memories I thought I’d lost. My cards were passed to the younger kinfolk to add to and enjoy . My Son and Nephew got me involved again in 2001 . I have recently picked back up with Arena play. Thank you and your Guest for such entertaining videos. My best to you and future endeavors.

so happy to see this finally coming towards the end, I should get my own "order" on monday & am undescribably excited for it. Really appreciates the work you've put towards both this, the community as well as anything else you've done so far

Congrats on this collab.

@dbuck8781

Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you guys on shuffle up and play🎉🎉

@soulfuldevil

Жыл бұрын

@@dbuck8781 Same! Imagine an emperor game on Shuffle Up and Play if there was another duo team (I'll name NitPickingNerds because that's my first thought), Prof, and since I think it'd be spicy fun, Spice8Rack. Prof and Spice are the emperors and the other two groups can be either split up between them, or it's J&J together with one emperor and the NPN with the other.

@shagnastyfo20

Жыл бұрын

JAKE AND JOEL ON SHUFFLE UP AND PLAY PLLZZZ

@mrclean7164

Жыл бұрын

Definitely would be a great shuffle up and play!

My package arrived at the best possible time - today on my birthday! Thank you so much, The Professor and The Team 💜 Beautiful Purple/Black Exclusive is lit!

@chappo91rulz

Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday

@laricus3647

Жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday! :D Purple is the best color.

@CCCASMR

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

@KevinAccetta

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday my dood

@MrSocrates_

Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday!

I'm so happy for you, Professor. Your channel got me into Magic and your deck box and sleeve reviews were a big part of guiding me towards quality products from Ultimate Guard, Dragon Shield and Legion to protect my card collection. Thanks for steering me in the right direction. After all those years of tireless and critical deck box reviews, you finally have your own solution and you deserve it. I missed the Kickstarter (had no idea this was thing actually, until now), so I'll be on the lookout for this if it ever arrives to the shores of the UK.

I have just received my 4 Academics today, and thank you so much for making this dream into a reality. I don’t even have that many Commander decks but you have inspired me to fill these amazing deck boxes with them.

I had no idea Shuffle Up and Play was a result of the funds the Kickstarter provided! It makes me wish I had been able to support it now. Shuffle Up and Play is my favorite series for Magic games content; I love watching people play formats that I struggle to play!

shout out to all the players that backed the Kickstarter campaign and helped bring Shuffle Up and Play to life

Received mine a short while ago and I am very pleased with it. Joined the Kickstarter primarily to give something back for all the great content created all these years. Very happy that this made Shuffle Up & Play possible, I enjoy that show a lot.

Received without issue in the UK. Great work. I love it. This box will proudly house my 2 favourites decks. Congratulations 🎉❤

Shuffle Up & Play quickly became my top actual play show for MTG. I don't have time to watch many, but I manage to watch all of Shuffle Up & Play. The changing formats, the deck gimmicks, and importantly the friendly banter.

@__nobody__

Жыл бұрын

Yep, "Shuffle Up & Play" and "Commander At Home" (they got Kyle Hill! and doggos!) are the two that I watch regularly. So much banter, the rest just don't get close.

While I could not afford to join the Kickstarter, I've loved watching your progress with making your dream come true! The Academic looks absolutely amazing! Congratulations Professor! Job well done!❤

Professor, this journey has been incredible! You've given so much to this community and it has culminated to the overwhelming success of the Academic. Your genuine love and care for this game and the community is felt and we all appreciate you so much! I'm so glad this was a success and I cannot wait to get mine and play with my friends. I look forward to the day I get to meet you, shake your hand, and bawl my eyes out in appreciation for you, but until then, the Acedemic will do. You're the best, Brian!! Never stop being awesome!!!

This will be my first deck box since the 00's and I'm very excited to put it to work! Great job, Prof! Thank you for providing a wonderful product!

I absolutely love my Academic, I have 2 edh decks in it, along with a plethora of dice and other things in it. Thank you so much for the awesome product, and yes I did test turn it over and try to shake it open.

@TolarianCommunityCollege

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Seriously cannot wait to get mine in the mail. I never, and mean NEVER back Kickstarter projects because of the high rate of non-delivery. I knew yours would be different. One of the shining examples of how Kickstarter can bring people's dreams to life, if done correctly.

Got mine today! Thank you all the way from Malaysia, Prof!

I cannot tell you how excited my friends and I are to get this deck box. I shared this to all my friends who play magic and proud to say the 4 of us bought in. I even built a new commander deck in anticipation. Great stuff Prof!

A year ago I didn’t have the money to spare for this. Now I do and would happily wait another year to receive it. I hope Gamengenic does make more and I’m glad they have your permission to do so.

@MrParadox009

Жыл бұрын

Dude I couldn't afford it either and I want it so bad! I wish I could just buy one.

@nicholasbruce4124

Жыл бұрын

@@MrParadox009 Me too :( I CAN NOW THOUGH

@alanthong455

Жыл бұрын

Same but now I do and it's sold out

@anttekaija9763

Жыл бұрын

Yo the very same here.

@DreadedEnding

Жыл бұрын

It was only $40 and it was available for over a month. You dont have a job or own a single thing you could have sold??? It must not have been that important to you.

I'm very excited to see Prof start incorporating the flamethrower test into all of his deckbox reviews!

I'm incredibly happy you were able to get this done! I'm very excited and I eagerly await for mine to arrive!

I just bought a gamegenic deck box the other day and it had an ad for you on it. so cool, been watching for years. Congrats!

I got mine about a week ago and it’s been incredible! An A+ product for sure, I’ll definitely be requesting these at my LGS, I couldn’t have asked for a better quality deck box and I just wanted to say thank you guys for your hard work to make this happen!

Just arrived mine to Valencia, Spain! It's so great and the unpacking experience was really neat with all those little details and messages. A+ and glad to back this channel.

@a.adrianalonso9719

Жыл бұрын

Me alegro que te guste nuestro trabajo. Soy de Valencia también. :)

It’s absolutely beautiful Prof! I’m beyond impressed with both the form and function! Such a privilege to have been a part of this!

Received mine today....IT'S AWESOME!!!!!! better than I expected it to be. Thank you TCC & Gamegenics for making a wonderful project but also thank you to everyone else who backed this Kickstarter with me to even make this possible, we as a TCC community really are an awesome group.

Congrats Prof. I wasn't able to participate in this unfortunately, but I'm so happy to see this come to fruition. If these ever are in stores I'll definitely be grabbing one.

I’m excited for mine to get here! Thank you for continuing to make great content in a time where I’ve been ‘cost sensitive’ and feeling the product fatigue. I’ve not been watching as much mtg content from others, but I always love watching your channel!

Got my Academic yesterday! Huge fan of the teal/pink box I've got, fits my mint and pink sleeves wonderfully. Thanks for such a great product, Prof and GameGenic!

I have I got mine a week ago and I can't be happier with the quality and practicality of this box. Thank you so much Professor

Cant wait to get my hands on mine when it arrives here in Brasil, first time backing up a project ever on kickstarter! Glad to be a part of it

Being patient is killing me. I cannot wait. I am so excited for this to arrive at my doorstep. “Hey, prof, thank you so much”

So I've wanted to say a few things about the kickstarter and this seems like the best place to do so. First and foremost, love my deck boxes! They came in last week and I immediately loaded them up and took them to an LGS to play. Second, the packaging really is excellent. I was delighted opening it up and seeing the TCC emblem show through. Finally, I normally don't do live plays, but Shuffle up and Play has been great. Fun guests, diverse in both game play and background, I'm happy that I was able to contribute to it in any way. Thanks for everything you do for the community, Prof and team!

Love that you tacked the testing promo on the end here, and I happily watched it again

Hoping to see extras be sold one day. Such a good deck box that I absolutely need

Man, I'm so excited and so happy for Prof and the TCC crew.

Hello from Canada! Just got my Academic today and it's everything you promised it would be. I am absolutely in love with it, you and your team have done an excellent job.

Can't wait for mine to show up! I am also happy to hear this is what helped fund Shuffle Up & Play. Easily my favorite gameplay series for MtG. Keep up the great work Prof!

Professor, you've done an amazing job living up to the demands of your Kickstarter. Congratulations! You've earned it!

I'm just happy to support the work everyone put into these amazing products! Just got my 2 - 133 and 2 - 266 boxes this afternoon and wow...the quality is exceptional! Thank you Prof and Team!

I got mine a couple weeks ago, and it's fantastic! Thanks Prof, many props and kudos to you!

I was hoping for an announcement that this is becoming a regular product. It looks incredible!

@boanoah6362

Жыл бұрын

Same, I'm still trying to get my hands on one.

@ZetaHaru

Жыл бұрын

It will be now!

@bagorolin

11 ай бұрын

​@@ZetaHaruwill it? I thought long about starting to play magic. And now I just really started because of lotr. Such a nice product would be a good fit!

@ZetaHaru

11 ай бұрын

@@bagorolin Yeah gamegenic announced it! I also just got into magic and am loving playing dinos lol. I think the box is worth if it you prefer stacked cards over binder pages!

You know prof a big contributor to your success with the Kickstarter is that you communicate with us. Safety is a big part of what makes us feel comfortable buying a product. There's been a huge amount Kickstarters that just flop and never return anything to the consumers but with you we are confident we will get a top quality product without having to worry when it will arrive. Thank you Prof for everything you do!

This was a joy to witness and be a part of. Such an incredible experience receiving and opening mine. It was packed with such care and the quality is incredible. Looking forward to giving my favourite decks a new home.

I'm usually sceptical when it comes to Kickstarters, but this was a MUST in my opinion. I've learned EVERYTHING I know about MTG through this channel and your amazing content. I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on my box - I'm so happy and proud to be able to support such a great community, and a wonderful creator!

I love how gamegenic cares about your voice and opinion so much that not only did they work with you on a box, they put your grading and a sentence or two of your review on their packaging. Can't wait for my academics to finally show up

Proud to have been a backer, proud to be a student of the Tolarian Community College, proud of you Prof xx

The unboxing experience itself was sublime. Thank you again and again. I now have the perfect box to share my shared EDH cards across my 3 decks.

Love the deckbox. Have been trying it out for a couple days now and I like that I can store a bunch of cool accessories for a certain favorite deck in the top component and still have room for swap out cards, tokens, custom play pieces, and some other etsy knick knacks. Great job prof!

Wish I had known about this kickstarter when it was up. Just hopped back into mtg about 5 months ago, so I didn't know this existed. I'm happy that this is out there though, I will definitely look for one asap.

Glad to see this update, the thumbnail had me hoping this was a new product review though. We haven't had one of those in a while.

@TolarianCommunityCollege

Жыл бұрын

Those should resume soon now that The Academic is out. I felt there was a bit of a conflict of interest during the interim.

@marcon.3748

Жыл бұрын

This is why you are amazing Professor. I feel like you always look at the bigger picture.

I could not be more happy with my deck box. Thank you for taking the leap and doing this project.

I just want to thank you. I have lost all of my cards twice, and swore off the game for over 12 years. I came across your videos a little under a year ago, and they got me to build, and buy (all singles!) one of my old decks and get back into the game. Since then, reconnecting with a community I thought was lost, or at least so different I wouldn't fit in, has been a huge help for me in these harder times. Your in depth and informed opinions on cost vs value has been amazing for me. Unfortunately, I didn't see you Kickstarter video until it was way to late, but I hope you can bring this amazing product to a more mass market, as I would be one of the 1st (1st reprinted?) to jump on board. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this silly, complex, frustrating, and amazing game, and all the awesome people that love it.

Still patiently waiting for mine ❤ I’m going to actually reach out to the Kickstarter team as I do have a few questions! Thanks for everything, Prof!

I NEED this this is literally the deck box I was looking for!! I hope you can make it available everywhere

These are gorgeous. I'm so happy you were able to get this stuff made.

it came yesterday in the mail (italy here), both the quality of the box, the playmat and tokens is outstanding, the art and foiling of the tokens are beautyfull. Professor and his team did a fantastic job

Got my Academic this morning! It is perfect!

As a long-time buyer of GameGenic products and a long-time viewer of your channel that has just received his Academic Deckboxes - thank you so much for all the passion you poured into the product. It was truly a dream come true to witness this team-up. So happy this came to pass and I’m looking forward to using these for years to come! I can’t say this enough - thanks, Prof!

I jumped on this opportunity when announced and can say I am totally ecstatic about this product. It's the first time I have ever participated in a kickstarter and it was a great experience. Proff, congratulations on a glaring success. Thank you for doing this. I am so happy to own one of these incredible deck boxes. Cheers friend!

I am loving my Academic +233 and it's reinvigorated my love of EDH, I haven't played in person since the pandemic and will be playing this upcoming week for the first time in 3 years. The fact that my purchase also went to fund one of my favorite KZread series is a ray of light. Thank you Prof for being such a delight.

I missed hearing about this project until 1 week after it was already closed. I really hope that either Gamegenic continues to offer a version or that you start another kickstarter.

I hope this gets another release because when I saw it the Kickstarter was already over. I'm pretty new to Magic and this looks like a really good box to put my cards aside from the box they came in

@maxmercx5964

Жыл бұрын

You can also check other deck boxes that Gamegenic offers, which are available and affordable!

Amazing skit; made me laugh a lot. Happy to have helped sponsor Shuffle Up and Play! Looking forward to receiving my order!

Man.. im just now getting back into magic after some years and how i would love one of these boxes. Ive watched your videos for years and you have always been my go to for card protection and honesty. If there are ever anymore or gamegenic decides to stock some please keep us informed. Thanks prof

I can’t wait for mine to be ready for shipping. I placed a large order and don’t even remember what exactly was in it. I want to leave it as a surprise for when the time comes. Congrats again, Professor!

Still waiting on my email saying mine has shipped. Been closely following the Kickstarter updates over the last year! Proud of all you accomplished Prof!

@gabeb9495

Жыл бұрын

Same

Just wanted to say thank you. I got my box earlier this week and I have to say this is the best product of its type I have ever owned. I hope someday others can easily acquire these as well and enjoy the pleasure of owning one I now feel. You did us all a great favour producing this item. I hope you feel justifiably satisfied on a job well done.

As I showed you on instagram in my story, my "limited edition box" arrived on saturday, 25th here in germany. I'm so proud to hold one in my hand and thanks for all your hard work and your devotion to this community.

Honestly, Promising February and getting it done March isn't that bad a delay. I've seen kickstarters with months of delays.

I was so excited when I first saw the announcement video about the Kickstarter on the Academic. And now I'M EVEN MORE EXCITED to see it finally arrive! I can't wait to bring to all my competitions!

I just got mine today and I love it! I'm happy to be part of this community ❤

Received mine a few weeks ago. I absolutely love the design. Thank you so much for making this available.

Professor I hope there is some way you can get Gamegenic to continue to produce your amazing card box. I'm unfortunately a new fan to the channel and was not around for the Kickstarter and am seeing your deck boxes go for up to $500 on TCGplayer. It looks like such a quality product and I hope it's something I can add to my collection one day if they can be produced again, even if it is with a price increase to cover costs it would be well with it for such a great product.

As much as I'm genuinely heartbroken to have missed this opportunity, I'm so excited that they're finally starting to get to their homes, and into the community. Even if this is a "one and done" release, what it represents to the fanbase is something I'm going to remember for as long as I play. This production isn't something that could have ever come from a company directly, this box is a million voices screaming their love of the gathering and it warms whatever occupies the space within my person that is often referred to as a soul. If I can't get one of yours, I'll have to learn how to make my own, I'm not seeing this as "missing out" on something once in a lifetime, but instead I'm going to use the feelings of personal frustration with my financial situation to motivate me in putting the talents and skills collected in my life towards creating my own letter of dedication to the hobby. My own locus of passion. I'm kinda excited.

Very excited for my boxes! Can't wait for them to arrive! Thank you professor!

I just picked up mine from the post. Thank you Professor! Amazing deck box, great quality, exciting unboxing and a reason to finally try to play Merfolk with these new tokens. I am a bit sad I couldn't grab a hand signed one, but that only means you have to do another kickstarter, so I can have a second chance! :) Thank you!

I’m proud of your success, despite all the hiccups. I’m still waiting for mine to arrive, and am bummed i didnt get my first 2K box the way I shouldve, but I’ve been a subscriber since I was a teenager, and I’m proud to be part of this. I wish you good health and happiness going forward 😇

Got mine in the first wave was super thankful for that. it's SO NICE. What a great product man. Thank you so much!

What a great video. I love your work and this product looks to be something great. I am happy that I was fortunate enough to pledge into the Kickstarter last year and now I am waiting for my own box + playmat. Very excited. Thanks for everything Prof

I got the box last week and am very pleased. Thank you Prof!

Thank you, Professor. You are a great man.

Already got mine in the mail and absolutely love them! Congrats on your Kickstarter campaign, it was perfect from beginning to end!

I got it early this week. It was everything I ever wanted in a deckbox for a blinged out commander deck. Thank you!

Congratulations Professor! and thank you.

I just got my Academic today, and it looks and feels great. Now I just need to figure out my favourite deck to use it for. Great work Prof!

I missed this kickstarter but this is awesome and still wanted to say the work and care you put into this is the gold standard for what kickstarted projects -should- be, so thank you.

I appreciate creators like you that offer the purchase of carefully crafted, premium products as a way to show support. I feel like I bought something awesome that just happens to support an outstanding creator. Thank you

I received the teal/pink box I pledged for and love it! If Canadian retailers sell The Academic, I'll definitely pick up another. I'm glad to have had the opportunity to both receive a quality product and to show my support to this great channel!

My Box came last week. Thanks Prof! It's a really great, love it! Thanks for your work!