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What's All the Buzz?

The Trouble With 18-Hour Tribbles
Not Crying in the Chappelle
One of the many things I love about what I
do is that I get to meet the nicest, coolest
people imaginable.  This box of Dave
Chappelle was commissioned by a
customer who had been kind enough to
purchase an item from me in Baltimore in
2005.  This nice young man, who resides in
Pennsylvania, attended the same festival
in Charm City in 2006, and not knowing that
I would even be there, brought me a
variety of pictures to make this homage.  
Of course, I forgot to photograph the box
for inclusion on the website, and the
customer was nice enough to provide me
with this excellent image.  So, come
Heaven or Hell, I try to do what I can.  It
helps when my customers are total
sweethearts!!  Thanks again, my friend!!
Along with "Raw hiney and ammonia D,"
one of my most cherished childhood
expressions was "Have a cup of coffee
with a naked baby."  That will get you life
in prison now!  In college as a graphic arts
project, I produced a greeting card with
this sentiment.  My sister sent said card to
a childhood friend of hers and 25 years
later, the childhood friend orders a box
with same java tot theme.   Now that's
what I call devotion!
Another true story ... a nice lady  
from Alabama is visiting our
nation's capital a few years back
and orders a custom Stevie
Nicks box for a friend.  Recently,
she rediscovers BoxBoy
through his website (which
didn't even exist at the time of
the first transaction) and orders
a Star Trek box for her friend's
"friend."  At least that's how my
parents like to refer to these
situations ... including mine!  
Thank you my fellow Southerner
for your support!
Actually, one of my favoritest customers from the
deserts of Southern California requested this box, and
I was so glad to oblige.  This truly fun individual has
ordered "Mommie Dearest" and "Whatever Happened to
Baby Jane" boxes from me; so, Miss Regan just fits
right in. I have seen those infamous steps in
Georgetown many, many times ... one day I almost
broke my fool neck straining to see the fancied flight!
 I had just eaten split pea soup, too.  It didn't sit
well with me, so you can just imagine what came up!
Enter The Dragon

I just don't make
enough larger pretty
boxes anymore.  This
particular box was a
special order from a
great customer for a
gift, and I think the
results are pretty  
spectacular!  I am
going to do a pile of
stuff like this from now
on!
The Devil Made Me Do It!

A very nice customer sent me his
original artwork --- colorful, fun
renditions of John Lennon and Bob
Dylan --- to incorporate into a box.  
When I have great art to begin with,
these projects are no-brainers.  He was
so thrilled that he sent me some more
artwork for additional boxes!  I am
always flattered when true artists
appreciate what I do.
Beatle Bob Sings the Blues
This page highlights examples of
odd and otherwise
custom-ordered boxes that defy
explanation ...some with
unwanted commentary, others
acappella.  Enjoy!

Commodore Commotion
Our Cornelius would be so very
proud!  This fun box was ordered by
one of my childhood friends (well,
she's still my friend ... we're just
adults now).  Said friend lives in the
greater Nashville area and has
become a huge Vanderbilt basketball
fan (I'm not sure about football).  
Teams from the Great State of
Tennessee -- U of Tenn, U of
Memphis (aka Memphis State),
Vanderbilt, Belmont College and
Austin Peay University were all
invited to the 2008 NCAA Big Dance.
(Oh, and I won't even mention who
thetwo-time defending  NCAA
women's b-ball champs are -- Go
Lady Vols)!  Anyways, college
collage of Vandy players to pay
homage to a remarkable program in
a highly academic-oriented setting.  
Imagine that, university where
academica reigns!
Who You Callin' Kewpie,
Doll?
It's Gina Time!!
I have never been  one to name drop (I hate those types, don't you?), but this is a special
occasion, so I will become one of "those people."  You  never know who's gonna be on the
other end when you pick up the telephone, and in this case, it was the mother of 2007
American Idol finalist Gina Glocksen.  Mrs. Glocksen had just purchased a box of Gina I
had listed on eBay and she wanted to order many, many more for family and friends, so I
was overly thrilled and more than happy to oblige.  Gina's mom was kind enough to send
me updates and very fun candid pictures from the 2007 AI tour, and it truly made my
summer last year.  Gina's time on American Idol last season was way too short, and
America just got it wrong again like it usually does on this show!  Needless to say, I am
tickled pink to be this tiny speck of dust in the AI wind, and I wish for Gina and her family
(who are just the nicest people)  all the best!!

I'm Old Gregg
Yes, Virginia ... it's never too late to teach an old BoxBoy a new trick (I wish!)  A
very nice lady requested an "Old Gregg" box.  Apparently, Old Gregg is a
YouTube cult favorite, and after viewing it, one recalls the simpler daze of
Swamp Thing, Rick James, Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th) and Dr.
Frank-N-Furter (Rocky Horror Picture Show) ... all rolled into one.  Enjoy!
Wonder Woman in Chains...
a little S & M Girls?
Every now and then I happen upon a collector of memorabilia who will buy
virtually anything I can create.  This project came of age when a very nice lady
who had purchased many Wonder Woman boxes requested a larger box with a
very specific theme ... Wonder Woman being tied up.  Well, I happened across a
plethora of vintage comic book images with our WW tied up, bound, gagged,
tying up, binding, gagging, you name it, and the end result speaks for itself.  
Who knew those gals could have so much fun!