Cartoon Character Tin Lunch Boxes for Kids

A cartoon character tin lunch box turns lunchtime into the part of the day kids look forward to. This compact lunch box (140 x 119 x 55 mm) carries sandwiches, snacks and fruit, with a sturdy handle and secure latch that small hands can manage. Brands, licensors and retailers use it for character merchandise, back-to-school lines and promotional gift sets.

Parents care about safety, so the details matter: the body is food-grade 0.23 mm tinplate with an optional food-grade interior lacquer, and edges are rolled smooth for safe handling. The size, handle style and latch can be tailored, and licensed artwork is printed with the color fidelity character brands demand.

Your artwork is applied with CMYK offset printing using oil-based inks, and we can match Pantone spot colors — including Pantone Metallic — for precise branding. Choose a glossy varnish if you want colors to pop on the shelf, or a matte varnish for a softer, more understated feel. Logo embossing is available as a finishing touch.

We have been making tin boxes for more than 17 years, with 2,000+ molds on the shelf and a monthly capacity of 3,000,000 cans. Choosing an existing mold keeps your MOQ at 5,000 pieces and your lead time short. Developing a brand-new size means new tooling, a higher MOQ and extra mold fees, so it is usually worth checking our mold library first. Custom samples take 12~15 days.

Send us your character artwork and target quantity — we will recommend the right lunch box structure and send you a free quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the lunch box safe for kids?
Yes. Food-grade tinplate with an optional food-grade interior lacquer, rolled smooth edges, and a handle and latch sized for small hands.

Q: Can you print licensed characters?
Yes. CMYK offset printing with Pantone spot colors delivers the color accuracy licensed artwork requires. You provide the license authorization.

Q: Is it durable enough for daily school use?
Tinplate resists the drops and knocks of daily use far better than plastic, and the print will not peel like a sticker.

Q: What is the MOQ?
5,000 pieces with an existing mold. Custom sizes require new tooling and a higher MOQ — samples take 12~15 days.