Once upon a time, subscription boxes were pretty tame. They mostly stuck to the crowd pleasers like fruit, fruit and cheese, cheese and meat, nuts and fruit, fruit and nuts and cheese…you get the idea. But recently, subscriptions boxes have branched off into every corner of the niche and weird. Because, well, the internet. So today we present to you 11 weird subscription boxes that just might make the month of that special someone who’s a little…offbeat.
Cryptid Crate
The definitive box for fans of cryptozoology and the paranormal. Monthly deliveries of clothing, collectibles, wall art, and other items related to Bigfoot, Area 51, paranormal events, and the like. Helping to keep all the creepy mysteries alive one shipment at a time.
cryptidcrate.com
Pro Wrestling Crate
The name says it all. For die hard wrestling fans, this box suplexes the competition into oblivion. Each month they’ll receive a handful of collectible items like autographed photos, t-shirts, and wrestling figurines to feed their addiction to grown men and women pretending to beat the crap out of each other.
prowrestlingcrate.com
RatPak
Subscription boxes abound for conventional pets like dogs and cats, but what about the smaller and less common fur friends? RatPak helps to fill this gap with home deliveries for rats and guinea pigs, containing items like toys, treats, and other stuff to chew on.
ratpakmonthly.com
Moss of the Month
In the end, there are few problems in life that can’t be solved with a handful of moss and lichens. Okay, there are many, many problems that can’t be solved with moss and lichens. But that doesn’t stop them from having a certain indefinable allure.
etsy.com
Lefty’s Loot
Society has come far enough to recognize that left-handed people are not minions of the Devil, so we no longer burn them at the stake. However, we’re still dragging our feet on making stuff that’s convenient for them to use. Feels kind of passive aggressive. Lefty’s Loot is a monthly box aimed at making life a little easier for the southpaws.
hellosubscription.com
Slime Box
There’s just something about slime. Maybe it harkens back to the primordial ooze from which life on Earth first emerged. Or maybe people are just weird and we like playing with gross things. Anyway, if you know someone who likes slime, here’s a whole box of it that shows up every month.
cratejoy.com
Henny & Roo
Is there a stigma associated with being a backyard chicken owner? Depends on who you ask. But regardless, there is a subscription box associated with being a backyard chicken owner. It’s this one right here.
cratejoy.com
Cannabox
Anti-cannabis laws are going up in smoke all over the U.S., and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. We can think of 420 of them off the top of our heads. So why not celebrate with some dope swag like smoking essentials, clothing, books, and fun accessories every month?
cannabox.com
Cat Lady Box
Cat ladies rarely need to introduce themselves as such — they’re usually not that hard to spot. The Cat Lady Box helps make them impossible to miss. With cat-themed accessories, clothes, household items, and more delivered every month, this is the fastest and best way to cat-ify your entire life.
catladybox.com
Ship Snow Yo
Ship Snow Yo isn’t a subscription, but it still deserves a spot on the list. Literally, they just ship snow from New England to anywhere in the U.S. (in season of course).
shipsnowyo.com