There are many ways to make your house stand out from the rest in your street, from creative lighting to fancy fences, hedging and gardens. But probably the simplest and coolest way is the pimp out your mailbox!
As you can see from the list compiled by Bored Panda below, there are myriad ways you can get creative with the humble mailbox. From Star Wars themed to abstract art and seasonal celebrations, the possibilities are endless! Why not give your postman a bit of color and life on his repetitive rounds? And put a bit of your own personality out on the street too! Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and don't forget to upvote your favorites!
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My Neighbour Built A New Mailbox
There's a slot where eyes would be, and then you can open up the stomach hatch to get the mail
Load More Replies...Wow. That is incredibly WAAAAAAAAY ott!! But at the same time, if you can do it, why not?
This Cute Mailbox
My Neighbour Does Wood Carving As A Hobby. Here's His Mailbox
"Both front and back view and don't forget to put number 18 on the front as to not confuse the postman".
WOW! I've seen work like this at art festivals... taking fantasy to the nth degree...
This House's Mailbox Is A Mini Version Of The House
Octopus Mailbox
I did too. Wonder if it is to prevent people from messing with the mail, or the octopus?
Load More Replies...My Neighbor Has This Manatee Mailbox He Dresses Up Throughout The Year And I’m Kind Of Obsessed With It
I had to think about that one for a minute, matt. Im a little slow.
Load More Replies...When I was in elementary school, my mom and I passed this house on our way home from school every day. I always looked forward to checking out the mailbox lol
Hand Crushing The Mailbox
Can't imagine what the total sculpture looks like...those fingernails, ouch... Incredibly creative!
Hands-Down The Coolest Mailbox In My Town
If this disappeared one day, he'd have no one to blame. The TARDIS is a Sentient being...
My Neighbor Paints A New Famous Piece Of Art On Their Mailbox Every Couple Of Months
Matching Your Mailbox To Your Car
You Don't Have To Deal With Them If You Can't Reach Them
It keeps getting progressively worse. I wonder what the mail carrier thinks?
Load More Replies...This Cool Mailbox
I wonder if the Mailman/woman feels weird putting the mail in the butt xD
My Neighbor’s Dragon Mailbox
Looks like my cat with something stuck between her teeth.
Load More Replies...My Neighbors' Mailbox Is A Microwave
Looks like it has power looks like the lights on the clock are on
Hi I went Ruatoria New Zealand with my friend . I seen a microwave as a mailbox lol it was kook
When Life Gives You Snow, Build A Snowman For Your Mailbox!
I wish I knew XD I tried making Olaf but I couldn't find him a nose...or arms, so he won't tell me XD IMG_5579-5...fd86e7.jpg
This Mailbox That Opens On Both Sides So The Homeowner Doesn’t Have To Open His Gate
Found This Giant Holding A Mailbox
The Local Fire House's Mailbox Is Art
Cool Mailbox
Cactus
From Arizona, can confirm, this looks like most of Arizona.
Load More Replies...George R. R. Martin's Actual Mailbox
I would be tempted to make a "bill" mailbox that looks like a trash can.
Load More Replies...So I Was Driving Down A Country Road When Suddenly A Wild Dragon Mailbox Appears
I think it is a the skeleton of a dinosaur either way I like it!
The Coolest Letterbox That Ever Existed. Past, Present Or Futurama
Backpack Mailbox
This Mailbox Is Being Held Up By A Chain
Say Hello To My Shipping Department
Mailbox Cosplaying As A Gameboy
It's all good, Chris. My sons played that a lot when they were kids.
Load More Replies...There's An Awesome Mailbox On My Drive Home From School That Used To Be A TV Camera
Loads of college students still call college school. There's nothing wrong with calling it that. It is still school, after all.
Load More Replies...This Mailbox Is In The Shape Of An Envelope
And it has the number so you see it easily !!! The number (sorry) of times I have been desperately peering at letter boxes trying to work out where I am.
Load More Replies...Letter Monster
Drum Set Mailbox
Peacock Mailbox With A Feathers Made Of Spoons
This Manatee Mailbox
Submarine
YELLOW SUBMARINE. A YELLOW SUBMARINE. A YELLOW SUBMARINE. :D
Load More Replies...Mailbox Shack
Mailbox Of A Customer's House I'm At Today. I Think He Might Be A Golf Fan
apparently his golf addiction was driving a wedge between him and his wife
Cat Box
Regular Gas Pump Converted Into Mailbox
This Mailbox Has A Recipe For Pumpkin Pie
Strawberry Mailbox
Is He A Troll?
Not putting lips, hands or anything else near it! *shudder*
The scariest thing about this is that the lips are worn down....like they would be if multiple people kissed it...
I Have Mixed Feelings About This Mailbox
This Deep Sea Diver
The Old Broken Shack
I want a real life size version near a fishing spot, minus the crazed masked psychopaths
New Zealand T-Rex Letter Box
That's Gotta Be Awkward For The Post Man
Wow. That's either Jar Jar Binks - or the ugliest giraffe/man hybrid ever!
so thats why my grandparents say they could post a letter when my pants are down
The Equipment Rental Company's Mailbox Stand Is A Scissor Lift, And The Drilling Company's Is A Huge Drill Bit
This Cow Mailbox Requires Letters To Go In The Backdoor
Well I up-voted you. Your post was so mooooooving
Load More Replies...Mail Harvester
This Brewery Uses A Pony Keg For Their Mailbox
A Forklift
This Mailbox In A Shrub
They should've cut a face out of the shrub. There's a house here that does that, but it's not a mailbox
Mailbag
This Mailbox On My Street Is An Old Mac
This Out-Of-Reach Mailbox For Bills
Taz Mailbox
Looks like a stuffed animal, I'd worry it wouldn't last long when it gets rained on.
Scuba Diving Mailbox
I didn’t even see that until I read your comment...
Load More Replies...The Fisherman’s New Mailbox
Foot Notes And Hand Delivered Mail. Someone Definitely Has A Sense Of Humor Around Here
Movie Camera
fun fact "It's a Wrap" the wrap was an acronym for Wind Reel And Print.
I'd be surprised if that was really the derivation. More likely just an adaptation of "wrap it up" like a package ready for delivery. There is documentation that "wrap it up" was used very early in the film industry - early enough that word formation from acronyms was pretty rare. It is good to remember that most etymologies based on acronyms are later creations to explain what already existed - see "golf", "posh", etc.
Load More Replies...This Guy's Mailbox Is A Boat Engine
Guess Where You Have To Put The Mail In
Classy
Not married to the postman, he's just the baby-daddy. (Hee-hee)
Load More Replies...This Mailbox Stand Is Also The Street Number
Big Boy Says You've Got Mail
Mailbox In My Neighbourhood
Airmail
And thus we come to the end of the list, where we begin to question why we spent our past 15 minutes looking at pictures of weird mailboxes and then begin to reassess our life decisions....
Apocalypse Center Mailbox
Mailbox Made Form The Surfboard
Sorry to hear that. At least you don't have to worry about sharks.
Load More Replies...New Jersey Man Builds 350-Pound Gun Replica Mailbox
i would have my route changed. i'd be terrified of that property's owner(s)
I would say out of all of the mail boxes this one by far is the best.
These are all fabulous, so much talent&so little of that is mine! *sigh* Just have to be content to look at these
Be one. Do something cool / cute with your letterbox. See if any of your neighbors will join in.
Load More Replies...This mailboxes are very funny. But I'm wondering about if you guys don't have keys to your mailboxes? We have that here in Denmark
Most places in Australia you don't need a key and lock. Although most L boxes sold have a loop and tongue so you can use one.
Load More Replies...These are all fabulous, so much talent&so little of that is mine! *sigh* Just have to be content to look at these
Be one. Do something cool / cute with your letterbox. See if any of your neighbors will join in.
Load More Replies...This mailboxes are very funny. But I'm wondering about if you guys don't have keys to your mailboxes? We have that here in Denmark
Most places in Australia you don't need a key and lock. Although most L boxes sold have a loop and tongue so you can use one.
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