Carrying cases having amusement features

Abstract

A carrying case has a storage section that has at least one storage compartment for receiving articles. An amusement feature is provided with the carrying case. The amusement feature can be an electronic device, or a non-electronic device. The amusement feature can be provided on an outer surface of the carrying case, on an inner panel disposed inside the storage section, on a pouch attached to the storage section, or at any internal or external location of the carrying case.

1 - 23 . (canceled) 
   
   
       24 . A carrying case, comprising:
 a storage section having a plurality of panels that define at least one storage compartment for receiving articles, the plurality of panels including an inner panel having a play surface that extends away from the storage compartment;   a front panel that is removably coupled to the storage section and covering the play surface; and   a plurality of toy pieces that are used with the play surface.   
   
   
       25 . The case of  claim 24 , further including a handle coupled to the storage section. 
   
   
       26 . The case of  claim 24 , further including at least one pocket provided on an inner surface of the front panel facing the play surface. 
   
   
       27 . The case of  claim 26 , further including a rigid pad positioned behind the play surface. 
   
   
       28 . The case of  claim 27 , wherein the pad has at least one pre-formed fold line.