Choosing the perfect gifts for your beloved ones is not always easy, as you may not want to go for the typical approach such as a fruit basket or artificial flowers. The perfect gift must have a lasting effect on the receiver, such as something that is uniquely-designed or memorable. Luckily, a music box fits right into these two criteria.
A music box is an automatic musical instrument, contained in a box that produces musical notes by using a set of pins that are placed on a revolving cylinder or disc to pluck the tuned teeth of a steel comb. As most of the music boxes are analogue, they do not require any battery or electricity to operate. So, here are the top 8 music boxes that are available in Malaysia.
How to choose the perfect music box?
Choosing a music box can be complicated especially if you are unsure which ones will suit the receiver best. So, you may want to consider the tune, design, and price before finalising a purchase.
- Tune
A music box can only carry one specific tune at a time unless it has detachable tune teeth which is very unlikely. So, you may want to choose a music box that has the most melodic tunes or a tune that the receiver will enjoy.
- Design
Contrary to popular belief, there are many music boxes that are shaped other than the common square or rectangular container. Therefore, you should choose a design that you or the receiver will prefer.
- Price
As music boxes are popular gifts, the products can range from the lowest to the highest depending on the quality and brand. Therefore, it is best to set up a budget in order to prevent overspending.
8 Best Music Boxes in Malaysia 2025
1. Vintage Hand-Cranked Music Box
The Vintage Hand-Cranked Music Box is a perfect gift for weddings, birthdays, and anniversaries especially if the receiver is a fan of certain continuous films, such as Harry Potter, La La Land and Pirates of the Caribbean. The music box has a total of twenty different tunes so you will surely find a favourite.
Specifications:
- Material: Wood
- Colour: Natural
- Type: Manual
Pros:
✅ Wood material
✅ Hand-cranked
✅ Mini size
Price: RM8.85 – RM8.95
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Merry Go Round Music Box
The Merry Go Round Music Box is perfect to be made as a gift for a boy or girl’s birthday party as it is available in two colours, which are pink and blue. The music box is battery-operated so you will not need to worry about cranking the handle every time you need to play the tunes. The music box is also equipped with a blinking light plus its size and weight are perfect to be placed as a cake topping for a unique twist.
Specifications:
- Material: Plastic
- Colour: Pink, light pink, blue
- Type: Automatic
Pros:
✅ Battery operated
✅ Blinking lights
✅ Spinning carousel
Price: RM16.90 – RM19.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Classic Art 1980r Music Box
The Classic Art 1980 Music Box is manually-operated so you will be able to have the traditional music box experience. It has a small cranking mechanism for the tune to be played while the tiny dancer on top will simultaneously spin until the tune reaches its end. The music box is available in two classic colours.
Specifications:
- Material: Plastic, metal
- Colour: White, burgundy
- Type: Manual
Pros:
✅ Traditional
✅Spinning dancer
✅ Bulti-in drawer
Price: RM34.22 – RM35.19
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Portable Music Box
The Portable Music Box has a transparent outer shell that enables you to witness all of the amazing components that work to process such relaxing tunes. It has a small cranking mechanism on the side so you can easily play it anytime you want. The music box is compact so you can bring it everywhere you go.
Specifications:
- Material: Plastic, metal
- Colour: Transparent
- Type: Manual
Pros:
✅ Transparent shell
✅ Unique appearance
✅ Portable
Price: RM7.69
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Dancing Ballerina Girl Music Box
What is better than having a fancy music box to listen to classical music then a music box that can also store all of your precious jewellery and accessories? The Dancing Ballerina Girl Music Box is equipped with a built-in mirror and drawer, so you will be able to try on your jewellery while listening to the relaxing tunes. The music box is available in three colour options.
Specifications:
- Material: Plastic
- Colour: Redwood, pink, golden grey
- Type: Manual
Pros:
✅ Mirror cover
✅ Built-in drawer
✅ Functioning dancer
Price: RM23.40 – RM24.19
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Classical Carousel Horse Music Box
The Classical Carousel Horse Music Box has a classic design with a spinning horse on the top. It plays the tune of ‘Castle in the Sky’ from the famous Studio Ghibli movie, Spirited Away. The music box is made of synthetic resin, making the product more resistant to weather and damages which helps to preserve the colour details.
Specifications:
- Material: Synthetic resin
- Colour: Multicolour
- Type: Automatic
Pros:
✅ Battery operated
✅ Comes with lights
✅ Premium design
Price: RM145.00
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Mechanical Metal Music Box
The Mechanical Metal Music Box has a transparent cover which allows you to see the working mechanism inside. As the size of the music box is relatively small, you are able to use it as a keychain on your bags, keys, or even phones. It is also manually operated so you do not need batteries for it to work.
Specifications:
- Material: Zinc alloy, ABS
- Colour: Transparent
- Type: Manual
Pros:
✅ Lightweight
✅ Can be used as a keychain
✅ Transparent cover
Price: RM7.74
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Castle In The Sky Collector’s Edition Wooden Music Box
The Castle In The Sky Collector’s Edition Wooden Music Box is the epitome of childhood as it has variations of all original soundtracks (OST) of famous anime movies, such as Spirited Away, One Love and Fairy Tale. It also offers a few famous tunes from all-time classic songs, such as My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion and I Will Always Love You by the late Whitney Houston.
Specifications:
- Material: Wood, metal
- Colour: Brown
- Type: Manual
Pros:
✅ Extensive tune selections
✅ Durable
Price: RM159.34
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. The sequence of brands is in no particular order so if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us support@myweekendplan.com.my. For more information, kindly refer to our copyright, privacy & disclosure policy.
