SoftDrinkFilter: Recently, Barr's have re-introduced the old style branding on their cans of Irn Bru (like so). But something has been bothering me since forever: what is the guy in the middle supposed to be? [more inside]
posted by littleredspiders on Oct 23, 2009 - 7 answers

consumer products/lawfilter: Is a seller located in New York state required to put her business address on packaging or labels when she ships her products to customers? If so, can you point me to the relevant law? I have researched this question, checked the UCC and BCL, reviewed FTC guidelines, and contacted the state attorney general's office, but to no avail. TIA.
posted by Majorita on Oct 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Why do cans of beans usually come in 19 fluid ounce cans in Canada, and 15 ounce cans in the US? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche on Aug 20, 2009 - 11 answers

Does anyone know of a thick, affordable paperboard stock for packaging? [more inside]
posted by BirdD0g on Jun 24, 2009 - 4 answers

I need to buy packaging/shipping foam from a brick-and-mortar store in Northern VA. Is there such a place? [more inside]
posted by hellogoodbye on Jun 3, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I find blank retail packaging containers? I am looking for something along the lines of dishwasher bottles, dish detergent bottles, cereal boxes, laundry deteregent, perfume spritzers... you hopefully get the idea. If they are all on the same shot angle it would be even better!! [more inside]
posted by Botunda on May 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Please tell me who the leading product and brand design studios are in Vancouver, Canada. I am looking for small, mid-sized and large established agencies that specialize in trade dress, branding, and packaging for hardline products, especially food product packaging. [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde on Apr 14, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm looking for good, sturdy, eco-friendly shipping options for soft goods - mostly clothing. Something that won't fall apart or soak through before the customer receives their item, but also something that won't sit in a landfill for 400+ years. [more inside]
posted by Muffy on Feb 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Where can I find packages designed to house books? [more inside]
posted by JTKestrel on Jan 17, 2009 - 1 answer

Does anyone know of a service in the UK that will collect a single item, package it and send it on to me? [more inside]
posted by hardcode on Dec 15, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me find exemplary packaging. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Dec 9, 2008 - 10 answers

Shell scripting quandry: running apt-get and then running a command that requires a apt-get installed package fails because bash doesn't wait for apt-get to finish... [more inside]
posted by tmcw on Dec 6, 2008 - 4 answers

I have an awful lot of trouble with 'easy open' packaging. I also have trouble with zip lock bags, sealed OTC medicines and just about any other kinds of packaging. My hands work just fine. Is this common for very left handed people? Everything I open looks like a dog did it with teeth.
posted by Pennyblack on Oct 29, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm looking for affordable and eco-friendly DVD packaging options. [more inside]
posted by BirdD0g on Sep 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Why do meat companies/supermarkets always packaged meat in those Styrofoam trays? [more inside]
posted by lilkeith07 on Jun 6, 2008 - 5 answers

External cardboard DVD slipcases... what's the point? [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing on Jun 6, 2008 - 11 answers

How many noodles are in a can of Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup? [more inside]
posted by dosterm on Apr 6, 2008 - 15 answers

My father in law is celebrating his 70th birthday this weekend. We got him a kickass present, and it deserves to be presented in a kickass box/receptacle/container. I am not finding it. Ideas please? [more inside]
posted by msali on Oct 8, 2007 - 19 answers

The gods of google might be mad at me since I haven't found a website that has a decent collection of pizza box designs (something I find a little weird since pizza is quite popular and people like to collect/photograph all kind of things). I have only been able to find some photos on flickr and a portfolio from a company that does custom design of pizza boxes. Help me find photos/examples of pizza box designs on the internets.
posted by edmz on Sep 4, 2007 - 3 answers

Papercraft! Looking for two obscure things made from paper. [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Aug 20, 2007 - 3 answers

Need to some replacement foam for a larger Pelican case. [more inside]
posted by hobbes on Jun 25, 2007 - 5 answers

Is it safe to repackage Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride from the manufacturer's blister pack to a child resistant pill bottle? [more inside]
posted by Mitheral on May 15, 2007 - 13 answers

Why do manufacturers beg in their packaging to not return an item to the store, and to call their 1-800 number instead? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten on Apr 13, 2007 - 11 answers

How best to extract the Java runtime environment for repackaging with an application? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR on Nov 20, 2006 - 19 answers

Why do altoids have that wax paper inside the tin? Is there any practical reason for it?
posted by jclovebrew on Oct 6, 2006 - 24 answers

Where can I find CD Sleeves like these in the real world? They're super-easy to find online, but I'm on a bit of a time crunch, and I'm not dying to pay overnight shipping. [more inside]
posted by god hates math on Jul 23, 2006 - 8 answers

I'm looking to get a small-run high-quality DVD packaging manufactured in the U.S... [more inside]
posted by still on Apr 17, 2006 - 4 answers

Where can I get a small number of blank retail software boxes? [more inside]
posted by symphonik on Feb 11, 2006 - 7 answers

PackagingFilter - Desperately seeking specialty packaging: Die-cut, corrugated plastic mailers? [more inside]
posted by bkdelong on Feb 6, 2006 - 6 answers

Hints on how to discard enormous pieces of styrofoam? [more inside]
posted by young_simba on Dec 19, 2005 - 20 answers

Looking for interesting yet professional ways to package a hardback book which will be sent through the mail. [more inside]
posted by blag on Dec 1, 2005 - 14 answers

Where can I get small-run, high-spec, right-on CD (and vinyl) packaging manufactured, ideally in the UK, but failing that elsewhere? [more inside]
posted by caek on Nov 30, 2005 - 1 answer

I'm looking for something but having a tough time - plain cardboard or kraftboard CD and DVD cases - blank for do-it-yourself label-affixing or decorating. I'm looking for something like the "Earthy Chrunchie" on this page, in both a CD and DVD version, but not with any custom printing - just with the blank holder to decorate myself. Any leads for me?
posted by agregoli on Nov 7, 2005 - 12 answers

McMefi - What packaging from McDonalds can I recycle? [more inside]
posted by bkdelong on Oct 12, 2005 - 8 answers

I ordered something recently that came in a standard-looking cardboard box with a custom printed sleeve that slipped over it (Actually, I think it's called an overslip), making the whole deal look very professional. Where could I order something like that? [more inside]
posted by Nothing on Sep 29, 2005 - 7 answers

Would you be put off if you ordered some beaded jewelry and it arrived in bags like this (or something similar) instead of in boxes like this (or something similar)? [more inside]
posted by leapingsheep on Sep 21, 2005 - 35 answers

I just received (and installed) the Adobe Creative Suite of software. All of the discs came in a thick DVD-like pack, with the 5 discs held in sort-of staggered holders. Can you tell me where I might find packaging like this? I have a five disc Ween Bootleg (Rotten Cheese) that I would like to do all proper-like...
posted by sharksandwich on Jun 18, 2005 - 9 answers

Every toy I buy for my daughter has a ton of those annoying wire twist ties holding them to to the package. Then there's tape....then the invisibly small rubber bands.....it's worse than CD packaging! I have to keep a pair of wire cutters in her bedroom. Why? The obvious answer is to protect the toys, but there MUST be more to this story. Is this a conspiracy to damage Chinese worker's hands? American purchasers? A Google search just finds people who hate the twist ties, no explanations
posted by Instrumental on May 5, 2005 - 11 answers

Product packaging designers: Can you tell me the name of the process in which plastic labels are heat shrunk to conform to the shape of containers like this... [more inside]
posted by sharksandwich on Apr 10, 2005 - 2 answers

I want to take a food product with a paste-like consistancy and put it in a tube. Is there any way to do this from home, on a small to medium scale? [more inside]
posted by puke & cry on Jan 18, 2005 - 16 answers

Why are some prunes dry and some wet and sticky? I can never tell from the packaging which type it will be.
posted by luriete on Dec 14, 2004 - 10 answers

does anyone in the nyc area know where i might acquire retail quality acetate packaging or material to produce packaging? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by c on Dec 5, 2004 - 4 answers

Bubble wrap: bubbles in or bubbles out? [more inside]
posted by TiredStarling on Nov 29, 2004 - 11 answers

Looking for examples of interesting non jewel case or digipack packaging ideas for CDs. If you've seen something special, please share.

Links to photos will be much appreciated.
posted by davebush on Nov 23, 2004 - 19 answers

CameraFilter: So I just bought this memory card from Best Buy and I... mmphh... grr.... there must be a way to open this.... arr... okay, I'll try my knife... ARRRGGGH! How the heck do you open these stupid Vacuum Sealed Plastic Packages that everything is coming in nowadays??? I think I'm bleeding!
posted by Stan Chin on Oct 14, 2004 - 23 answers

ShippingFilter: Can you send soda cans via snail mail without them exploding en route? Any special packaging required? Please help me liberate some captive Dr Pepper from Milan...
posted by romakimmy on Jul 15, 2004 - 7 answers

Can I send a couple bottles of beer in the mail? Are there problems with potential carbonationexplosion? "I'll take my answer offline" --back tomorrow morning.
posted by Shane on Jun 14, 2004 - 14 answers

Clever or eco-logically friendly packaging ideas for bands on budgets who are producing their own short runs of CDs?
posted by DenOfSizer on Dec 16, 2003 - 10 answers