MATTER
by MATTER$33.25/ month
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Average Subscriber RatingAwesome Box
Mar 08, 2019
Cody N.
Recieved my box early, had small unique items that I thought were amazing. Getting a Computer chip from a Nasa Computer was unbelieveable for someone who actively builds customs pcs and works in tech!
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Impressed
Feb 28, 2019
Gwen
Subscription boxes always look fun to me, but in the end the contents are typically disposable, consumable, or quickly grown out of. They also keep you from “putting basic math to work for you”- piecing out the contents vs price paid gets really discouraging.
HOWEVER- MATTER sends you “real” stuff. You don’t throw away a fossil or lose an owl pellet in the back of your sock drawer. I bought two 3 month subscriptions for my brothers, ages 37 and 41. What I really wanted was for someone to get a subscription for me, especially after I saw the contents in person. My 9 yr old son asked me to cancel his other subscription box and magazine so he could get MATTER.
For my brothers, the items are ultimately display/ collectible/ conversation pieces. For my son they have been thrilling to open (as with any crate) and fun to play with (there seems to always be at least one mini activity), but unusual and interesting enough that he has to circle back several times to really understand what each item is. The combination of being able to handle and keep something like a 400 million year old fossil, a bismuth crystal, or humidity gage transforms abstract information into something concrete, personal, and memorable. I like that there doesn’t seem to be an overarching theme to each box other than its namesake- (unless I’m missing something...?). It’s hard to appreciate things when they’re isolated in a textbook-style grouping (hard minerals, chapter...
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Box of science fun and beautiful to disp
Dec 28, 2020
Allison T.
Very cool box of science.. neat to display or investigate! Detailed descriptions and history and science information on a card for each of items included.
Fast shipping and quality packaging. All the items are fantastic and varied.
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The whole family enjoys every box!
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M B.
For the scientific or just curious in your family. Each box gets shared with everyone from grandparents to grandchildren and always includes lots of oohs and ahs at weekly family meetings. Highly recommend!
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Great box!
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Jennifer M.
My 10 year old son loves getting his box of matter. Interesting and fun items! It’s definitely sparked him to further explore all things science.
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Box of Matter
Feb 12, 2021
Lisa G.
I enjoyed this box. Everything was interesting and I learned things.
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Sean P, WA
Nov 13, 2020
Sean P.
Very unique! Cool items. We're using some of this stuff for stocking stuffers for the kids this year (b9 and g11) versus just a bunch of candy. The curation is great and the items truly feel unique.
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Delivers awesomeness, every time
Mar 15, 2021
Ellie G.
I get totally geeked about this box every time. I now own a little piece of NASA, 100 millions year-old fosseis, and several unique minerals. I haven't quite figured out how to best store them all, but I love this crate!
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Renewed subscription
Feb 21, 2021
Lisa G.
Bought a 3 month subscription for one of my sons for Christmas. He likes it so much that I’ve renewed it for another 3.
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Impressed
Feb 20, 2021
Melanie B.
I loved the items i received, especially the tooth.
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Geek Glory!!
Feb 15, 2021
Megan L.
Awesome stuff, super neat to read the cards with my husband and kids. We're planning on making a display case for all the cool items you get that show the cards behind them. So exciting everytime we get a new box!!
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Nice first box
Feb 12, 2021
Patricia B.
I received my first box and was excited by the contents. I was particularly thrilled by the NASA chip. An important piece of history and something I would value. Looking forward to the next box.
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Awesome
Feb 10, 2021
Crystal M.
I thoroughly enjoyed my items and loved the info cards that came with them.
