Vintage Lunchboxes

by Slashfood Editor, Posted Apr 20th 2009 @ 5:50PM

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Vintage Lunchboxes

A 1954 Superman lunchbox broke records when it sold for a whopping $11,500 in auction. Though most vintage boxes won't score a sliver of that price, many good-condition carriers still hold their weight in worth. Here's a countdown of classic lunchboxes' blue book value. Who knows? You might have some cold hard cash collecting dust in your attic!

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Vintage Lunchboxes

20. Rainbow Brite, 1983
Sold for $65.50

Rainbow, Red Butler, and their lovable sprites brighten up this 1983 collectible lunchbox which now sells for $65.50.

Affordable update: Keep things colorful with this My Little Pony insulated tote ($12.95).

Vintage Lunchboxes

19. Rambo, 1985
Sold for $78.65

Rambo would be proud to be the last great legacy in classic metal lunchboxes. This 1985 camouflaged beauty is now valued at $78.65.

Affordable update: American heroism endures with a G.I. Joe lunchbox ($10.95).

Vintage Lunchboxes

18. Goofy, 1983
Sold for $110.50

This rare 1983 vintage lunchbox shows the usually clumsy Goofy excelling at sports, and ultimately sold for $110.50.

Affordable update: Soccer fans will appreciate this ball-shaped bag ($12.95).

Vintage Lunchboxes

17. Gremlins, 1984
Sold for $120.15

It's a good thing this is a lunchbox and not a midnight-snack box! This case featuring everyone's favorite fuzzy demons fetched $120.15.

Affordable update: Loveable villain Jack Sparrow has his own lunch treasure chest ($18.95).

Vintage Lunchboxes

16. Hulk Hogan, 1986
Available for $125.50

Before Hulk Hogan helmed his own reality show, he was a WrestleMania all-star! This WWF lunchbox from 1986 is now valued at $125.50.

Affordable update: Pack a new knuckle sandwich with The Goon lunchbox ($9.95).

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15. Spice Girls, 1997
Available for $165.25

Hard to believe that the Spice Girls are already considered vintage, but this 1997 pink plastic lunchpack already fetches $165.25!

Affordable update: Keep the girl power goin' with a Hannah Montana lunchbox ($13.95).

Vintage Lunchboxes

14. The Fall Guy, 1981
Available for $165.50

Everyone's favorite stuntman-turned-bounty hunter also moonlights as a 1981 vintage lunchbox valued at $165.50.

Affordable update: Enjoy classic TV with this I Love Lucy case ($11.95).

Vintage Lunchboxes

13. Knight Rider, 1985
Sold for $175.35

The only hunk of metal more valuable than Michael Knight's vehicular sidekick KITT is this original 1985 Knight Rider lunchbox which sold for $175.35.

Affordable update: Continue speed racing with this Dale Earnhardt, Jr. lunchbox ($13.95).

Vintage Lunchboxes

12. The Empire Strikes Back, 1980
Sold for $180.15

R2D2 might have enjoyed this Empire Strikes Back box as an old metal mate, but it sold for $180.15.

Affordable update: Drink up the dark side with this Darth Vader thermos($21.50).

Vintage Lunchboxes

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