modify it any way you like. materials alone worth that price
926130
can't go wrong for $18. modify it any way you like. materials alone worth that price.
2842068
The finishing of the product can be improve
2711128
Not a bad deal for $42 for the black case, but be prepared to take your time and plan customization of the foam.

WHY DID I BUY?

I needed a case that was suitable for carrying a GoPro Hero3+ Silver with some accessories. I chose the $42 1200 model over the $80 1400 mode because I felt the 1400 was just too much case for a single GoPro. This is my first one and I do not expect to get a second one anytime soon.

OVERVIEW

I found the cell foam super easy to work with. Use your fingers to customize it. Mark your corners and turns with toothpicks and use a single toothpick to get started. The fingers finish out the work.

I was able to fit the following into the case...

- GoPro Hero3+ Silver (in the 131' housing)
- GoPro floaty mounted to standard door
- GoPro skeleton door
- Two (2) GoPro Hero3+ Silver batteries
- GoPro dual battery charger
- GoPro USB charger
- GoPro head mount and head / hat clip
- GoPro flex arm and thumb screws
- GoPro fixed mount with thumb screw
- GoPro curved and flat mounts (stored under a layer of foam until applied to a surface later)
- GoPole Grenade Grip including the wrist tether and carabiner

If I were to change one thing, I would've started the customization of the foam by starting with the camera and housing and NOT the GrenadeGrip. By starting the layout with an L-shaped piece, I never recovered and had a mixed up layout in the foam.

PROS

- Case is very sturdy -- built like a tank
- Cell foam is very flexible for what you get
- Easy of customization
- Solid latch mechanisms

CONS

- Really need to plan carefully before customizing
- Cell foam doesn't hold up when whittled down to 1x1 squares between sections
- Needs a secondary horizontal cross cut to allow for vertical customization

SUMMARY

A great case if you have a single GoPro with very few big accessories.
3682484
Had to modify it -  added an elastic strap and placed packing material in it for support and to keep it's shaped.
2963517
This is the worst modification I've seen anywhere! $100 for this crap when you can simply buy a skeleton housing for $50!!!  Hello?
4662046
Easy to customize to the model you wish to display, though not really for smaller scale models.
934063
I am enjoying it a lot. It could use some modification, like putting some rubber mix into it and have a good shield coat to the outside so the design is still there.
459406
You can't expect much when you're only paying $40 or so. A review before me stated that it was "hacked up".. Well it was, but only on the parts that you'd never see anyway (tucked under the bumper). Also almost none of the screw holes lined up, and the hardware you might as well toss (it was absolute trash). BUT.. if you have self tap screws, and a little patience, everything came out beautifully.
2157515
Worked well for the purpose, easy to make alterations with the included pieces
3005695
Well thought out instructions only saw one place for modification. Assembly took 6+ hours, only used it a few times. I think all the pullys should be cast aluminum instead of the vinyl that was supplied, for the cost it doesn't seam like they would be all that much more in cost. The one other gripe I have is when you are installing the weights, you have to raise each weight up to the top of the two chrome tubes. I would think they could devise a way to line up all the weights and the rubber isolators at the base where the weight stack sits, then all you would do is push the two chrome tubes through the weight stack isolators, and the base structure.
627295
A nice budget friendly entry point.  There's a lot of guides out there to modding it, which you will likely need to do after a year of frequent use.
3993874
As is typical with MDF, particle board, and other fake wood furniture, this is not something you'd want in an environment where it will be subjected to impacts or frequent moving, as both may potentially damage it beyond repair. It's meant to be kept in one place, and that's it. Also, absolutely keep it away from areas that tend to get water on the floor, like a basement, as that will damage it, too. And if you have young children, you should absolutely install an anti-tip bracket to keep them from knocking it over and breaking the glass door, not to mention the cabinet itself.

That said, you are getting a nice glass door that lets you see through to whatever is inside and keeps most of the dust off of it. I priced out glass in the Washington DC area at 16" by 45" by 1/4", and was quoted at $45 for one sheet of tempered glass with unfinished edges, and a few dollars more for sanded edges. The glass in this door is not that large--it's around 12" by 37.5" and maybe 1/4" thick or perhaps 7/32". But you can see that to build your own comparable cabinet with real wood and a glass door would likely cost you in the range of $100 or more, plus your own labor. So, to me, it's worth sacrificing some quality for the time it saves and a lower price tag.

I use it to display my Transformers toys and other knick-knacks. It would be fine for CDs or DVDs, but frankly I think it's overkill for anything that doesn't require protection from dust. If you just have regular movies or CDs, not collector's items, you're probably better off getting a cabinet without a door, as it's easier to access them and much cheaper.

The biggest problem with the door is that it doesn't sit quite straight. You get used to it, but at first it will probably annoy you because it looks funny. This, of course, will vary with each item due to small differences in the manufacturing process--main exactly where holes were drilled and such. So some may be better than mine, while others may be even worse. There may be a way to fix this but you'd have to be careful not to damage the fiberboard to the point where you can no longer screw something in.

One of the best features is the variety of positions you can put the shelves in. But the holes are not all exactly equal, so the metal shelf holders fit easily into some but have a hard time fitting into others. Again, minor manufacturing defects that are just par for the course for this type of furniture.

All in all, I liked the first one I bought enough to buy three more, but I don't recommend paying full price. I paid $75 including shipping for my first one directly from the manufacturer sometime in 2008 or 2009, and about $58 for each one thereafter, as opposed to the $99 "regular" price that it usually sells for from the manufacturer and many retailers. As long as you understand it is somewhat fragile and must be treated with care, it should be fine. I doubt you'll be able to find a cheaper display cabinet with a glass door.
4150719
Really!? You can buy all this stuff at the hardware way cheaper and assembly it yourself. Since it seems to come that way anyway. Just some shmo trying to turn a fast. buck
4385972
Good set . If it was any better they could have installed it themselves .
4143723
Quality of the materials in on point. Fitment is problematic. This piece will require slight modification to fit right. The holes for the clips will need to be elongated slightly and any material that hangs off the side will need to be trimmed off. There are also some clip nuts that slide on to this part. The material is not thick enough to securely slide these on. They will slide off during reassembly. Placing some paper or something in-between the clip nuts holds them in place until the screw is installed. Other than that it's almost as good as OEM at a great price. The part was made in Taiwan.
510408
Looks great.  I wish you could make smaller adjustments, but it is worth the money.
883026
I had to modify it a little bit. No complaint though because it was a great deal.