24 Stranger Things Gifts Any Mega Fan Will Cross to The Upside Down For
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It's been over seven years since Netflix first blessed our screens with the hit sci-fi series Stranger Things. With only one season left—one that's been severely delayed due to the writers' and actors' strikes—fans are doing everything they can to stay connected to the Upside Down. In addition to rewatching seasons 1-4 and scouring the internet for fan theories and Easter eggs from the Duffer brothers, the shopping sleuths at Firstfinds say that many fans are still adding Stranger Things merch to their holiday wish lists this year.
To make your holiday shopping easier than a trip to the Starcourt Mall (especially after season 4!), we've rounded up 25 of the best Stranger Things gifts into one convenient locale. Vincent Quintero, a Firstfinds trending products expert and avid fan of the supernatural thriller, suggests gifts that reference Easter eggs like Scoops Ahoy, Surfer Boy Pizza and the Hellfire Club. "In addition to the Netflix show, we now have the Stranger Things: The First Shadow play gifting us the origins of the Upside Down! The bottom line here is that the Strangers Things universe is growing, and we are ready."
Whether it's a Kate Bush vinyl, Dungeons & Dragons starter kit or a Hawkins High School tee, these Stranger Things gift ideas are guaranteed to impress anyone who can tell the differences between a Demogorgon and a Mind Flayer. Because, as Quintero put it, "Any type of Stranger Things memorabilia is bitchin' and will flip our world upside down."
Take them back to the 80s (even if they weren't born yet) with this Magic 8 ball labeled property of the Hawkins National Laboratory.
This Dungeons & Dragons starter kit will keep them entertained until season 5 airs—and more importantly, deepen their knowledge of the show's monsters (many of which draw inspiration from good old D&D).
Why open an advent calendar filled with chocolate or beauty products when you can open one filled with cool Stranger Things merch?
In the words of Argyle, "Hold onto your butts, brochachos." This Surfer Boy Pizza t-shirt is less than $30 on Amazon.
Those on the hunt for cool Stranger Things collabs should snag one of the three limited-edition Spalding x Stranger Things basketballs before they sell out.
Give their Christmas tree the Stranger Things treatment with this Demogorgon ornament.
Game night just got a whole lot stranger, thanks to this Stranger Things UNO Flip! card game inspired by the hit Netflix show. The "Real World" side follows traditional UNO rules, but play the Flip card, and you'll get more challenging "Upside Down" rules. Not ready for those wild cards...
This 500-piece puzzle will keep them busy until season 5 of Stranger Things finally drops, or at least until their next rewatch of seasons 1-4.
For gifts for the Scoops Ahoy obsessed, head to the official Stranger Things Netflix shop for cute totes, tees and hats designed by VANDYTHEPINK.
This $25 thinking cap on Amazon is identical to the trucker hat that Dustin wears in the show.
Buying matching Stranger Things shirts for you and your bestie is the ultimate sign of friendship.
Chances are, they're still running up that hill. So, why not expand their record collection with this Kate Bush vinyl?
"Although I wish Vecna could possess my body for a real Stranger Things experience, the closest I’ll get is a visceral reaction to a Stranger Things gift," shared Quintero. This hot sauce trio, with flavors inspired by Surfer Boy Pizza, Benny's Burgers and the Hellfire Club, should do the trick.
It's scary how cute this Demogorgon sweatshirt looks with jeans and white sneaks— and how easy it is to buy one for yourself, too!
Self-care? I'm a total Demogorgon without it! Precisely why I'll be gifting these LUSH bath bombs to my fellow Stranger Things fans.
The best way to show school spirit: wear this affordable Hawkins High School graphic tee.
A line of MagSafe compatible cases that'll protect your phone from drops and Demagorgons while repping your favorite show? Bitchin'!
A Stranger Things gift that's both cute and practical? This nostalgic Hawkins Valley milk carton sticky note dispenser.
Consider this the most metal tee ever. In honor of Eddie Munson and his epic performance of Metallica's 1986 single "Master of Puppets," the heavy metal band has released a trio of merch inspired by Hawkins High's Hellfire Club. You can snag this raglan shirt, a black t-shirt, or black hoodie, all emblazoned with this incredible logo.
While the Rainbow Room is kind of eerie on the show, you can't deny it makes for reallllly cute bedroom decor.
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