BUDDEEZ Bits and Bolts Storage Containers with Blue Lids

I like these very much for storing screws, nails and the like as the cardboard boxes they come in often fall apart. These appear to be quite sturdy with blue tip-up lids, and the entire top can be readily removed.I found it interesting, though, as a first set of 8 I had ordered had slightly different tops that a second set I ordered a few days later. In the photos the first set has the lid with the 'skirt' shown at the top of the photo, the second set did not. The first set was also 'branded' with the BUDDEEZ name under the blue lid top, the second was not. Not shown is the similar branding of the BUDDEEZ name on the bottom of the clear bottom of the first set, the second set has no branding at all. In all, the second set I received appears to more closely match the Amazon photo for the product.As to the purpose of the skirt, it makes the top removal a bit more cumbersome from the front, although removal is easy from the back in both versions. I suspect the top can be inverted as shown in another photo (the blue tilt-up can be removed separately) to form a pour spout for granular or powder products, although it is not a tight fitting top (the blue tilt-up does help a bit to keep the inverted lid in place but may block product pouring). I suspect the first batch of these was either an earlier or later lid model designed for some product other than the 'Bits and Bolts' in the product description. Still, these are rugged containers I expect to last a long time.

The size is great for up to a 4" torx head screw.

I actually got these to store nuts and bolts but they are WAY too big for what I need to store. I was about to return them when I needed something to store something in the pantry. Everything I had on hand was too large or too small. And, these stack nicely, if you have room. Anywho, I am now using them to store pasta and tea bags, primarily. I know those are unlike. I do label them. It's a compulsion of mine. But, you can see exactly what is inside and they seal well. I had some baby food-size jars I'm now using for nuts and bolts and I'm using these for food. When they arrived, they did have a little bit of a petroleum smell. They are plastic. But, I washed them well and it's gone. These are better than Rubbermaid and Tupperware as far as I can tell so far. Sturdy. VERY pleased.

I purchased a set of these previously at COSTCO and decided I liked them so ordered more from Amazon. The first set had yellow lids which fit in the container further which makes them more secure. When storing heavy items like nuts and bolts, the lid pops off these new ones (blue lids) when you lift them. I suppose I could cement the lids on to resolve this issue, but I don't have that issue with the others. Both sets are the same brand and size, just different lid types.

I ordered these handy containers for my husband whose workroom is always helter-skelter as far as small items such as nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc., but he likes it that way and prefers the open tray concept for his items . I kept the containers for my craft studio and they are great for storing glue sticks, buttons and other small items. I like that I can see through the plastic to identify what's inside and that they are stackable. Would order again!