8 thighs to a box

I usually compete FBA and you must put 8 pieces in box. I have done cupcake style many times and its pretty easy to get 3x3 in but wanted to start doing more rectangle shape. I saw a few boxes that shingled them toward front but wouldnt that take away appearance because judge cant see all thighs? What do you all do whe. 8 pieces are needed

Do you still cook them upside down like cupcake style? I am assuming if you dont you have to toothpick the skin to keep in place during cook. In order to get 9 in I would imagine you have to have a crazy thick base and remove almost half the bone.