If I'm going to spend that much on a lunch box, I want it to last until he goes to college, LOL! I'm only slightly kidding. I think the robot pattern is really cute for DS1, who is entering first grade this fall, but what about for an older elementary or middle school kid? Too babyish? Should I stick with just a plain colored bag, like they have on the Planet Box website?
This is the PBK version:
http://tinyurl.com/73clodh
What do you all think?
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07-09-2012 #1
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Do you think the PBK Planetbox robot pattern is too babyish for an older boy?
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07-09-2012 #2
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They are only $59.95 on PlanetBox.com for the regular size with the carry bag. I would order from there, and stick to the basic colors. I don't care for the "Planet Box by Pottery Barn" logo either.
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This. Pattern is so cute, but what's up with that label? Fwiw, lunch boxes get gross so you may be replacing the bag in a year or two.
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The bag will probably only last a year or two (the metal lunch box will last MUCH longer) so I'd get whatever your ds likes for now. You can replace with a solid color bag when needed.
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Originally Posted by crl
. In our experience, the bag does not hold up great (the metal components do hold up very well). My DDs have had planet box lunch boxes for a year, and the bags are showing a lot of wear. The metal has really worn out the interior of the bag. We can probably get a bit more use out of it, but it is certainly not going to last 2 years.
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We used our planetbox everyday of Kindy. I spot cleaned the bag, and then ultimately washed it in the machine.
I feel pretty disappointed in the longevity. We probably could have gotten a little more use out of it, but it's in sad shape. I ordered a new bag for the coming year.
As for your specific question, I think robots would be fine for a 2nd or 3rd grader, but I wouldn't expect to use it.
I really, really dislike the PBox and PBK logo--but love the monogramming option.
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