There are few things that can scar a kid like public school lunches. Yes, we know that they are supposed to be healthy and that they allegedly follow strict nutritional guidelines, but seriously, do you remember those things? We do, and not fondly. It's all a big blur of sloppy joes, cartons of milk, and hairnets.

Luckily kids have a choice. Enter the lunchbox.

Gone are the days of tin boxes with rusty metal clasps, unless you go retro which has been reduced to something of a novelty. Also left behind are the brown paper bags- that's just not green. The lunchboxes of today come in many shapes, sizes and colors, and there is something out there for everyone, from the little fashionista to the cartoon fanatic.

The gallery above has information and links for the lunchboxes shown, but don't think for a moment that these are the extent of what is available.

The possibilities are endless. Kind of like guessing what's in the "Chef's Surprise."

Bon appétit!

[via Green Daily and Droolicio.us]