35 Best 'Stranger Things' Gifts, Because We're Still Waiting for Season 5
Friends don't lie, but they do give each other Stranger Things merch.
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Now that season 4 of Stranger Things is over, there isn't much for fans to do but wait for season 5 to drop on Netflix. In the meantime, some will dive into Stranger Things fan theories. Some will rewatch seasons 1 to 4, scanning for clues from the Duffer brothers about what might happen next. And according to the shopping aficionados at Firstfinds, many will seek to fill the void in their lives by shopping for Stranger Things merch. Thankfully, this Stranger Things gift guide should make your Christmas shopping feel less like a trip to the Upside Down.
For tips on what to buy Stranger Things fans, Vincent Quintero, a Firstfinds trending product expert and avid fan of the supernatural thriller, says: "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." When it comes to Stranger Things gifts, Quintero recommends looking for merch that references Easter eggs like the Starcourt Mall, Scoops Ahoy, Surfer Boy Pizza or the Hellfire Club.
Whether you're shopping for him, for her, for tweens, for teens or even for yourself, these 35 Stranger Things gifts are guaranteed to impress those who know their Demogorgons from their Mind Flayers from their Vecnas. Whether it's a Hellfire Club shirt, Kate Bush vinyl, themed board game or collectible figurine, you'll have your holiday gifts sorted before Henry Creel can even blink an eye.
This officially licensed Stranger Things advent calendar will keep your favorite mouth breather entertained all December long.
The Hellfire Club is not a cult ... but it does fight demons. Show your support with your very own Hellfire Club baseball tee, which comes with sleeves that are either black (like on the show) or six other colors.
Dustin fans will lose their minds unwrapping this Thinking Cap trucker hat that looks identical to the one Gaten Matarazzo wears in season 4.
This 500-piece jigsaw puzzle features Eleven, Will, Max, Dustin, Mike, Hopper, Joyce, Nancy and the whole gang. It'll keep them busy for hours.
You don't have to be a Surfer Boy Pizza employee to dress like one. This copycat graphic tee is an easy way to check a Stranger Things fan off your holiday shopping list.
Designed in collaboration with Brazilian artist Butcher Billy, this graphic sweatshirt will earn endless compliments from fellow Stranger Things fans.
If the fan you're shopping for plays "Running Up That Hill" on repeat, upgrade their record collection with this Kate Bush vinyl featuring the hit song.
For Stranger Things fans who are also foodies, there's this Heatonist hot sauce trio inspired by Surfer Boy Pizza, Benny's Burgers and the Hellfire Club.
Though this Kitsch x Stranger Things collab may be inspired by the Rainbow Room at Hawkins National Laboratory, it'll help you wake up fresh-faced and frizz-free.
Shaped like a retro cassette tape, this Stranger Things ornament will add a fun, festive touch to their Christmas tree.
Game night enthusiasts will have a blast playing this board game inspired by the supernatural thriller. It's double-sided, so you can play through the plot of the first two seasons.
Upgrade game night with this Stranger Things edition of UNO Flip! The "Real World" side plays like classic UNO, but play the Flip card, and you'll face additional rules on the "Upside Down" side.
Fans can show their love for everyone's favorite food court ice cream parlor in this Scoops Ahoy-themed t-shirt from the show's official Netflix shop.
This magic 8 ball will send them straight back to the 80s ... even if they weren't even born yet.
This two-LP set features nineteen songs and eleven audio clips from the show, including hits from The Police, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi, Cyndi Lauper and more.
The new Casetify x Stranger Things collab features dozens of phone, laptop and AirPod cases that make great gifts for tech-savvy fans.
Help them show a little Hawkins school spirit with this affordable graphic tee. Available in an extended range of men's, women's and children's sizes, it's a foolproof gift for any Stranger Things fan on your list.
Filled with all their favorite characters, this 3D card will look great displayed on their desk long after opening. It'll help them fill the void until season 5 of Stranger Things finally airs.
Though this graphic tee may look like your typical Metallica shirt at first glance, eagle-eyed fans will be quick to spot the Stranger Things reference.
Whether they're hunting Demogorgon or dealing with a power outage, this Stranger Things flashlight will certainly come in handy.
Sarah Maberry is a fashion and luxury commerce editor at Hearst Magazines, where she covers fashion, beauty and pop culture. A seasoned trend forecaster and fashion historian, she analyzes viral products and trends on a deeper level, helping readers determine what's worth buying. When she’s not writing for ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Town & Country, Esquire, Cosmopolitan and other publications, she can be found roaming the Museum at FIT (her alma matter) or sewing her own couture while she binge-watches reality TV.
Marisa (she/her) has covered all things parenting, from the postpartum period through the empty nest, for Good Housekeeping since 2018; previously, she wrote about parents and families at Parents and Working Mother. She lives with her toy-collecting husband and daughter in Brooklyn, where she can be found helping out her team at bar trivia or posting about movies on Twitter and Bluesky.
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