Gungho, The storage crates are two cardboard boxes with lids that I bought at Hobby Lobby. I think that the boxes are intended as gift boxes and were unpainted when bought. They are very close in size to the vintage GI Joe crates. I drilled holes in the ends and used boot laces from a pair of work boots to make the handles. Then, I painted the crates. They cost less than a dollar each as I recall. They were very easy to make and are a great alternative to the vintage ones.