The Friends Box is a quarterly subscription box filled with exclusive, officially-licensed merch from the hit TV show. Each box comes with collectibles, apparel, and friend-tastic accessories based on the beloved characters, memorable episodes, and seasonal cues.
You can probably recognize a Friends episode from a small clue if you’re from my group of friends. As someone who has watched Friends at least three times and continues to re-watch episodes from time to time, I was beyond thrilled to get this new box for me to review. Let’s take a quick trip down memory lane with Friends.
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First Impressions
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This box features winter apparel and cute souvenirs that reference season 8 of Friends. I loved the fact that it comes with the words “I Am The Holiday Armadillo” and a call out to “The One With The Red Sweater.” Huh? Let’s take a peek inside. Every box comes with a card showing each item inside for reference.
What’s Inside The Box
Tye Dye Sweatshirt
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Considering this box is for Winter 2022 and refers to the winter season of ups and downs, the sweatshirt was an epic addition. It has the perfect red tie-dye pattern. My friends and I immediately recognized the sweater. In fact, I asked two friends staying with me at the moment, and they both jumped and said, “That’s Ross’s sweater!!!” I’m thrilled that Florida is getting some chilly weather so I could actually wear this sweater around.
Travel Mug
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Season 8 is where we learn Chandler Bing’s second name, Muriel, and it was definitely a moment to remember. This travel mug is perfect for die-hard Friends fans who will recognize the epic moment in the series. It works for keeping drinks cool and hot, so you can be ready for anything.
Knee-High Cozy Socks
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Like I said, in Florida, we don’t get winter weather. But, these cozy knee-high socks are perfect for lounging around the house. However, the moment my husband got the hang of them, it was like a match made in heaven. He absolutely loved them. The socks are very soft, and with the black and white wintery display, he could wear them to work. Definitely a cute stocking stuffer for anyone who likes Friends.
Knit Pom Beanie
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To pair with the socks comes this cute knit pom beanie. While I don’t think I’ll give it much use down here in Florida, it will be my go-to beanie for my travels up north. Maybe for when I visit the MSA headquarters? It has a timeless and genderless design, perfect for a wintery gift.
Holiday Greeting Cards
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These holiday greetings cards are gorgeous. The set comes with three Friends-inspired greeting cards and their envelopes. I might frame at least two. They’re so cute and adorable I can’t see myself giving them to someone else.
Spiral Bound Journal
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Fun fact about me: I’m a big journal person. I love to take notes, and I have a steady journaling practice – especially after I’ve had a really long day. Of course, I’m making reference to episode 13 of season 8, “The One Where Chandler Takes a Bath,” which gave us the image featured in this journal. The journal itself is your average lined notebook, nothing special.
Magnet Keychain
While the box arrived after Christmas, it came just a few days after my keychain broke. So, I was actually thrilled to see this on the box. It has the Central Perk logo on one side, and a nice leather feel. I immediately upgraded my keys to their new Friends keychain, least to say my husband was jealous.
Joey Smols Collectible Figure
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As a surprise item, I received a Joey collectible figure. It’s a Central Perk coffee mug that comes with a figure of Joey wearing all of Chandler’s clothes. True fans know this is “The One Where No One’s Ready.” As Ross is getting ready to receive a function, everyone takes forever to get dressed and ready. Amid the chaos, Joey decides to wear all of Chandler’s clothes and even makes a few lunges to sweat it out a bit. The figurine can be placed over the coffee mug so you can display it next to its other collectible friends.
My Verdict
This Friends box featured items that I will definitely use. The sweatshirt was by far my favorite item, next to the travel mug, since I know I’ll use those the most. I loved remembering the episodes and the jokes from Season 8 as I connected with the item. In my house, we are four Friends-loving people, and we all got very excited about all the contents in the box.
Was the Box Worth It?
The box certainly delivered on its promise of officially-licensed and exclusive collectibles. If you’re a Friends fan, this box will bring you joy. The box included 8 items for $39.99, which works out to $4.99 per item – that alone makes it worth it.
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