It has been six years since the first episode of Stranger Things was released on Netflix and since then the Sci-Fi horror fiction TV show has spawned an empire of devoted fans. Set in the 1980s, Stranger Things is dripping in ’80s retro nostalgia, from the loud outfits to the soundtrack and huge haircuts. This has also influenced the merchandise that is being produced, and you can now pick up entire Stranger Things-inspired outfits that will show your love for the show or even make you look like you’ve come straight out of Hawkins. The Duffer brothers have announced a return to Hawkins for Season 5 meaning there is a lot of potential for new iconic characters and retro nostalgic merchandise that may be coming our way, potentially a return of Eddie? However, Stranger Things has also spawned a really exciting collectibles market and there is a large amount of officially licensed collectibles out there to choose from. Whether you’re an avid Sci-Fi collector, a huge Stranger Things fan or want to add some interesting items to your ‘man cave’ there is a Stranger Things collectible out there for you. From the sweet and cuddly toys to the grotesque Upside-Down creature figurines, the sheer amount of choice can be a little overwhelming, so we have put together the 10 best Stranger Things collectibles. There has been a lot of geeking out over this list, so rest assured, all items included have been carefully considered.
In an attempt to more accurately represent the characters in the show, Funko has produced a 3-pack Stranger Things action figure set. Included in the pack are Will, Dustin and a Demogorgon as an action figure 3-piece which all stand at 3 3/4 inches tall.
Of all the characters, the Demogorgon is the most exciting as Funko has rather painstakingly gone to great lengths to articulate the little details, such as its teeth and extended limbs. However, that shouldn’t detract from Will and Dustin as both figures also look very realistic, and we absolutely love the additional accessories they come with. For example, Dustin comes with a little can of ‘chocolate pudding’ and both characters have detachable backpacks as seen in the show. This 3-pack collectors set sits in a wider collection of Funko Stranger Things action figures and you can also purchase a 3-pack with Eleven, Lucas and Mike who also come with their own unique accessories. Both products together would be a wonderful addition to your Stranger Things collection. We must say, this product would better suit a collector who is planning on keeping the figures in the box and factory sealed instead of a younger fan who may be purchasing them to play with. The silicone is rather soft, and the limbs are detachable, so there is quite a lot of potential for choking hazards. That being said, the packaging the figures come in looks brilliant, and it would be ashamed to rip it apart.
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Key Features
- 3 characters included
- Dustin and Will come with additional accessories
- 3 3/4-inch tall figures
- Part of a larger collection
Specifications
- Brand: Funko
- Size: 2 x 1 x 3.75 inches
- Material: Silicone
Pros
- Additional accessories is always welcomed
- The figures are well articulated
- Attention to detail on the Demogorgon is impeccable
Cons
- These figures aren’t the most robust
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Funko Stranger Things 3-Pack Collectible Action Figures
If you have read any of our other collectibles guides, you’ll be aware that we are huge fans of LEGO collectible sets, and this Stranger Things Byers’ House LEGO set is no exception. This is 100 percent officially licensed Stranger Things merchandise that will keep you occupied for hours. With 2287 pieces in total, this is going to take a while to complete and there will be a few head-scratching moments, but the end result is totally worth it and will look astonishing in a Stranger Things collection. Not only is the real-world version of the Byers’ house included but the alternate Upside Down equivalent underneath it is also present, super cool.
When completed, the house measures 12 inches tall, 17 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, so be prepared to make some room for it on your mantelpiece. Included are 8 Stranger Things LEGO characters; Eleven, Mike, Lucas, Dustin, Will, Joyce, Hopper, and a Demogorgon which in LEGO form, is super cute! Considering the complexity, this isn’t really ideal for the younger collectors out there and LEGO has actually rated this 16+, so bear that in mind. The inside is really detailed, and the living room actually lights up at the wall alphabet section, just like in the show! There are other accessories included like Hopper’s police truck, Will’s bedroom, walkie-talkies, and flashlights. When fully assembled, the house is sturdy enough to flip over and have the Upside Down on top. LEGO has knocked it out of the park with this one.
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Key Features
- 2,287 LEGO Pieces
- Byers’ house and the Upside Down equivalent
- 8 Stranger Things LEGO characters included
- Instruction booklet included
Specifications
- Brand: LEGO
- Size: 22.91 x 18.9 x 3.58 inches
- Material: Plastic
Pros
- Hours of fun with this set
- The lighting detail in the living room is brilliant
- The LEGO characters are really cute
Cons
- Quite tricky to assemble, not suitable for younger collectors
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LEGO Stranger Things The Upside Down Building 75810
Now, this is a proper throwback and a collaboration no one knew that they needed! For those who are too young to know, Lite-Brite is a toy that was first produced all the way back in 1967 and is essentially a Lightbox with a panel that fits small colored plastic pegs into it and when illuminated creates an image. Lite-Brite has teamed up with Stranger Things in the run-up to Season 4 and released a special edition box set that comes in retro packaging. As mentioned, this is a special edition toy so pick it up whilst you can as this will eventually stop being produced. Included are 12 HD design templates from season 4, which will assist in creating different images such as characters and themes.
Lite-Brite has also included more holes than they usually would which results in more definition in the final image, 50% more holes in total compared to the classic design. This also means more pegs have been added with a larger selection of colors, a Demogorgon has never looked this good before. Lastly, there are 4 HD light modes; white light, alternating flash, all-flash and rotating flash for a lot more variety making your final creations much more exciting. This is a perfect collaboration between a brand that really peaked in the 1980s with a TV show that has taken a lot of inspiration and that evokes a lot of nostalgia from that same decade, it is a must-have collector’s item for fans of the show.
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Key Features
- 12 HD design templates
- 50% more holes than the classic edition
- Includes 650 pegs
- 4 different HD light modes
Specifications
- Brand: Lite-Brite
- Size: 1.5 x 10.13 x 8 inches
- Material: Plastic
Pros
- The price is really affordable
- Retro packaging is really in keeping with the Stranger Things aesthetic
- A lot of template options to use
Cons
- A plug in adaptor to keep the light on would have been a good addition
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Lite-Bite Stranger Things Special Edition
Stranger Things has also made it onto a Monopoly board. This is great news for both Monopoly collectors and fans of the TV show as there are a lot of great references to the episodes in season 1 and Monopoly have done a superb job of putting together a sturdy quality board game. Instead of your usual Monopoly tokens, with the Stranger Things edition, the tokens are 80s-inspired and ‘have been ripped from the Upside Down.’ The gameplay itself is like any other standard Monopoly game but with Stranger Things, references swapped in. For example, instead of purchasing houses and hotels, you purchase hideouts and forts, instead of community chest and chance cards you pick up Walkie-Talkie and Blinking Lights cards. However, be careful where you tread as you can still land yourself in a Hawkins jail, that widely loathed move is still on the board. Although the tokens are based on ‘80s-inspired items it would have been a good touch if they actually used main references from the show itself, the bat with nails, the wrist rocket, or an Eggos, for example. It would have also been good if the money was a little more Stranger Things inspired. That being said, this is a great collectible for anyone who is having Stranger Things withdrawals whilst waiting on season five to be released as it will transport you straight into Hawkins.
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Key Features
- 8 ’80s inspired playable tokens
- 28 Title Deed cards and 16 Walkie-Talkie cards
- 32 Forts, 12 Hideouts and 2 dice
- For 2-8 players
Specifications
- Brand: Monopoly
- Size: 1.61 x 15.75 x 10.51 inches
- Material: Paper
Pros
- The season 1 references are really fun and it reflects the season accurately
- The board is nice and sturdy with well finished images
- The playable tokens are good quality
Cons
- Different playable tokens based on more iconic references would have been better
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Monopoly Stranger Things Edition
Season 3 ushered in a marked development for Eleven’s (Milly Bobby Brown) character as before her trip to the mall with Max, we had primarily seen her in hospital gowns or oversized scraggly clothes. Season 3 starts with a flash of color and Eleven and Max go on a trip to the mall together, after this trip the pair’s friendship is solidified, and Eleven’s clothes are the visual personification of her character changing from a science experiment into a human being. The Starcourt Mall becomes the pinnacle area of Hawkins in season 3 and the story crescendo’s in a huge battle against The Mind Flayer which takes the life of Max’s brother, Billy. For much of the season, Eleven is in this super-’80s outfit, and it has become one of the most recognized outfits in the whole program, and Funko has replicated it very colorfully with this 3.75-inch vinyl figure. A great option for Funko Pop! collectors and Stranger Things fans alike, this Eleven figure comes in a window display box that will look at home on any collector’s mantelpiece. If you decide to take the figure out of the box to see all of its colorful glory there is good news, Funko also provided a stand that you can place the figure on for out-of-the-box displaying. Funko never hangs about in producing as many collectible figures as they can so if you’re a serial collector there are many other Stranger Things characters out there to snap up, but this Eleven figure is definitely one you should start with.
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Key Features
- 3.75-inches tall
- Eleven in her infamous mall outfit of season 3
- Displayable window on box
- Part of a huge collection of figures
Specifications
- Brand: Funko
- Size: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.75 inches
- Material: Vinyl
Pros
- The look is an iconic one from season 3
- A stand is included if you want to take it out of the box
- The vinyl is a nice sturdy material that will last forever
Cons
- May appeal mostly to the younger set
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Funko Pop! TV: Stranger Things Eleven in Mall Outfit Figure
In one of the best scenes of the entire show, whilst in the Upside Down, Eddie whips out his beloved B.C. Rich Warlock guitar cranks his amp and rips out Master of The Puppets by Metallic to distract the bat-like Upside Down creatures away from his friends who have been trapped whilst on their way to destroy Vecna. He lived every guitarist’s dream, to play during the end of the world. AXE HEAVEN have wonderfully produced a miniature model of Eddie’s jagged guitar with accurate attention to detail. Every model has been individually handcrafted with solid wood and real metal tuning keys. Like the real version, each guitar has been finished in a ‘crackle’ finish and has really captured the distinct features.
The solid wood and metal tuning keys are a premium touch that you don’t usually get with miniature replica models, and we believe this figure really benefits from it. There are even strap buttons on the back of the guitar, the attention to detail is really incredible. AXE HEAVEN has been given the official license by both Stranger Things and B.C. Rich to create these models, so rest assured that you are buying the real deal. Also included with the guitar is a limited edition Stranger Things collectors sleeve and a stand you can display the guitar on. This is a miniature replica, so be aware that the guitar won’t actually make a noise if you strum the strings, you’ll have to go for the real deal if you want to do that.
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Key Features
- Includes limited edition collectors sleeve
- Handcrafted item
- Solid wood and metal construction
- Officially licensed product
Specifications
- Brand: AXE HEAVEN
- Size: 10 x 3 x 10 inches
- Material: Wood
Pros
- The guitar has been handcrafted very well
- The guitar’s finish is really accurate to the original
- An extra limited edition sleeve is a nice touch
Cons
- The strings are a little fragile
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Stranger Things Eddie’s Guitar Miniature Replica
Jada Toys have knocked it out of the park with this one with perhaps the coolest collectible item on this list?! Billy is one of the most distinct characters in the earlier Season of Stranger Things, his mean heartthrob demeanor is emphasized by his style, and he rocks the double denim like a troubled George Michael. However, his motor is sometimes an overlooked aspect of his aesthetic but is perhaps the most defining. Billy drives a mean-looking Chevrolet Camaro Z28 which is an instant throwback to the ‘80s, what else would a troubled hard nut drive? Jada Toys have paid homage to Billy’s motor with this excellent 1/24 die-cast model of his beloved Camaro Z28 which has been authentically replicated. There has been real attention to detail on this model; from the opening hood, doors, and trunk to the detailed interior, engine compartment, real rubber tires, and exterior, this will be the pride of place in any person’s Stranger Things collection, especially the car enthusiasts! Included with the die-cast replica is a collectible coin that depicts Billy looking extra cool with his aviator sunglasses on.
If you preferred to keep the model in the box that is no problem as Jada Toys have supplied a really attractive windowed box that you can present it in. There is one other model to complete the Jada Toy’s collection, a die-cast model of the Hawkins Police truck, but you should definitely start with Billy’s Chevy since it is too cool to pass up.
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Key Features
- 1/24 die-cast model replica
- Real rubber tyres
- Detailed interior, exterior, engine compartment
- Includes limited edition collectors coin
Specifications
- Brand: Jada Toys
- Size: 8 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches
- Material: Metal
Pros
- The die-cast metal is really good quality
- Collectors coin make this an exclusive piece
- The moveable parts is a fun touch
Cons
- The model is slightly on the small size
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Jada Toys Billy’s Chevrolet Camaro Z28 with Collectible Coin
Although one of the most recently introduced cast members, Eddie Munson (Joseph Quinn) quickly became a fan favorite when we were introduced to his bad boy, rock ’n’ rolling attitude in season 4. Leader of the infamous Hellfire Club, a high school group that got together to play Dungeons and Dragons, Eddie was one of the main protagonists in season 4 and his iconic look has been immortalized with this collectible action figure by Bandai. Known for their original WWE wrestling figures, Japanese company Bandai are a well-known brand in the collectible action figure market and their experience and attention to detail are on fine display with this 6-inch, hyper-detailed Eddie Munson action figure. There are over 20 points of articulation in this figure which has resulted in a striking resemblance to Quinn’s character in Season 4.
The figure also comes with Bandai collectible packaging, so if you are a collector who enjoys keeping items in their collection in pristine condition this is a great displayable feature. Eddie sits in a collection of five other Stranger Things Bandai figures, so you can collect them all if you’d prefer the full cohort. The only thing we reckon would take this action figure to the next level would be the inclusion of Eddie’s famous B.C. Rich Warlock as an accessory with the figure. However, you can purchase an action figure scale version of his guitar online if you wanted to add his pointy axe.
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Key Features
- 6-inches tall
- 20 points of articulation
- Hyper detailed expression and attributes
- Retro styled packaging
Specifications
- Brand: Bandai
- Size: 1.3 x 2.95 x 7.09 inches
- Material: Plastic
Pros
- Bandai are very good at making durable action figures
- Eddie’s iconic outfit looks like the real thing
- The displayable box means you don’t have to rip it open
Cons
- Eddie’s guitar as an accessory would have been a nice touch
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Stranger Things Eddie Hawkins Figure Collection 6”
Next on our list is something a little different but really relevant considering the holiday season is fast approaching. This Hallmark Stranger Things Video cassette case Christmas tree ornament is a really fun collectible that will make your Christmas decorations stand out from the rest. You can turn your holiday decorations ‘Upside Down’ (sorry, I couldn’t resist) with this retro ornament. Considering Stranger Things is very ’80s-inspired, a retro video cassette case is perfectly apt. If you’d prefer to keep this ornament in your Stranger Things collection all year round, Hallmark has provided a displayable box with a window to show it in all its vintage glory. On the face of the VHS box is the entire cast from Season 1 of Stranger Things in a movie poster design and for such a small surface area, the picture is really quite sharp and detailed. This is a fun addition to any collector’s festivities.
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Key Features
- Ornament packaged in a displayable box
- Retro style VHS case design
- Hanger attachment included
- Movie poster image
Specifications
- Brand: Hallmark
- Size: 1.84 x 1.5 x 3 inches
- Material: Thermoplastic Rubber
Pros
- A nice throwback in keeping with the Stranger Things aesthetic
- A different option compared with others on this list
- Really good quality considering the price
Cons
- We would have liked it to be a little larger
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Hallmark Stranger Things TV Show Retro Video Cassette Case Christmas Ornament
Trading cards have always been sought after by collectors and are still a really popular medium for those who take pleasure in collecting. If you are a collector and would enjoy trading cards that incorporate your addiction to Stranger Things then Topps has the perfect item for you. Primarily known for their industry-leading sports-based trading cards, Topps has introduced the first-ever Stranger Things trading cards. Based on the show’s 2016 debut season, included in this package are ten factory-sealed Stranger Things trading card packs, with a lot of additional features like autographs, sketch cards and relics.
This is fully licensed Stranger Things merchandise and is a must-have if you have a Stranger Things collection. Topps is known for their quality cards and this package is no exception. The cards are really thick and feel of good quality, they are super sturdy and won’t crumble in your hand. The cards in each box are random and Topps has tried to commit to as little duplication as possible meaning each box should have as much variety as possible. The total set amounts to 150 different cards so if card collecting is up your street it will take a while and pose a challenge to complete the whole collection. The patches and stickers included are a nice touch and really add to the exclusivity of the package, there are 10 different stickers to collect in total. We would love it if Topps eventually came to release a different collection for each series, we will be keeping our eyes peeled. So what are you waiting for?! Get out there and trade your way to the top!
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Key Features
- 10 packs of cards included
- 100 heritage stock cards in total
- Stranger Things stickers included
- Commemorative patch in every box
Specifications
- Brand: Topps
- Size: 2.75 x 3.5 x 5 inches
- Material: Paper
Pros
- You get a lot of cards in a package
- Topps card quality is unbeaten
- They do their best to stop doublers from appearing
Cons
- There are only 10 stickers in the collection, so more would have made it more interesting
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Topps Cards: Stranger Things Value Box
Stranger Things has captured the imagination of thousands of people since its first episode aired back in 2016 and since then, collectible items and merchandise has sprouted up. Like any pop culture phenomenon which has a plethora of different brands producing officially licensed merchandise, there are some brilliant items and also some items to avoid.
No one wants to spend their hard-earned cash on a bad-quality, common collectible that isn’t going to make your collection stand out from the crowd, where is the fun in that? Here at Screen Rant we have been fully committed to the going on in Hawkins since season one and have developed a keen eye for the best Stranger Things collectibles out there.
We have included an eclectic mix of items on this list, from Christmas ornaments to incredibly detailed LEGO sets and rare action figures, so there is something here for everyone and for all budgets. With season five on the horizon, there’s no better time to get into it — really into it.