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It wasn't until the '80s that the metal lunch box craze began to die down in favor of the easier-to-pack soft-sided plastic shell or vinyl lunch bags that are common today.

Lunch boxes have been connecting kids to cartoons and TV shows and superheroes ... And don't worry — whether it's a plastic bento box or a cloth bag, lunch containers can still easily be ...

While the lunch box is Modern Picnic's claim to fame, the brand also has something called a Snacker. Coming in a compact wallet shape, the tiny bag is insulated and is designed to capture your ...