The Best Stranger Things Gifts
By Tom James
If your gift list has an Upside Down-shaped hole in it, you're in the right place. From Hawkins lore to hands-on crafts, this is a shortlist for the Stranger Things obsessive who's already worn out their Hellfire Club tee and rewatched every season twice.
Rather than another generic tee, think shelf-fillers and screen-accurate deep dives: shooting scripts, behind-the-scenes stories and 80s-flavoured hobby kits. Whatever their Hawkins allegiance, these picks lean into the show's nerdy, nostalgic heart rather than just slapping a logo on something.
1. Stranger Things: Book 4: One Way Or Another
Stranger Things — £8.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
For the reader who wants Hawkins beyond the screen, this tie-in novel expands the Stranger Things universe with new lore, perfect for filling the wait between seasons.
2. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts: Season 5
Stranger Things — £19.97 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A must for the true script-hoarder, this Season 5 collection lets fans read every scene exactly as written, ideal alongside the rest of the shooting-script set.
3. Stranger Things: Official Story Behind The Legendary Series
Stranger Things — £24.50 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Packed with the story behind the legendary series, this is the gift for the obsessive who wants the full behind-the-scenes picture of how Hawkins came to life.
4. Stranger Things: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book (Hardcover)
Stranger Things — £40.00 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A genuinely showstopping centrepiece gift, this pop-up book brings Hawkins to three dimensions and suits the Stranger Things fan who wants something to display, not just shelve.
5. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts: Season 1
Stranger Things — £18.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Where it all began: the complete Season 1 scripts are a brilliant pick for anyone who wants to study the dialogue that kicked off the whole 80s-soaked phenomenon.
6. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts: Season 2
Stranger Things — £18.97 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Season 2's shooting scripts are a solid addition for the completist fan building out their script collection scene by scene, straight from Hawkins' darkest corners.
7. Stranger Things: World Of Stickers: Art Inspired By The Series (Hardcover)
Stranger Things — £19.97 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A fun, low-key gift built from art inspired by the series, this sticker collection suits fans who like to decorate everything from laptops to notebooks with Hawkins flair.
8. Stranger Things: The Official Cookbook: Recipes From Hawkins & Beyond (Hardcover)
Stranger Things — £21.97 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Bring the 80s into the kitchen with recipes from Hawkins and beyond, an inspired retro-homeware-adjacent pick for the fan who wants their obsession on the dinner table.
9. Stranger Things: Embroidery
Stranger Things — £16.57 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A charming hobby gift for crafty fans, this embroidery collection turns iconic Stranger Things imagery into a relaxed, screen-free project worthy of any Hellfire Club devotee.
10. Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment (Hardcover)
Stranger Things — £12.97 at Forbidden Planet. View details
A quirky hardcover starring fan-favourite Dustin, this is a distinctive pick for readers who want a lighter, character-driven slice of the Stranger Things world.
11. Stranger Things: Crochet
Stranger Things — £19.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Pair this with the embroidery kit for the crafting fan in your life, translating Hawkins' iconic characters and symbols into a cosy, retro-tinged crochet project.
12. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts: Season 4
Stranger Things — £21.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Season 4's complete scripts are essential for anyone dissecting the show's biggest, boldest chapter yet, a thoughtful pick for the true Hellfire Club script collector.
The Best Stranger Things Gifts FAQs
What is the best Stranger Things gift?
The Limited Edition Hellfire Collector's Box. Eddie's D&D club is the fandom's favourite thread by a distance, and a boxed set gives more to unwrap than a single item — which matters if it is the main present.
What makes Stranger Things merchandise good?
A specific reference rather than a logo. The show's appeal is its 80s detail — Hawkins High, the Hellfire Club, the neon and the VHS grain — so merchandise that leans on a particular element lands better than generic branding.
Are there Stranger Things gifts that aren't clothing?
Yes. The Bad To The Bone LED table lamp works as an actual bedside light, and Stranger Things Cluedo reskins the board as Hawkins with someone missing — which is one of the rare licensed Cluedo versions where the premise genuinely fits.
What size do the Akedo high tops run in?
The listings give UK, EU and US sizing, and the range differs between colourways — the Hawkins Tigers pair starts at UK 5 while the Hellfire Club runs to UK 12. Check the specific pair before ordering, as they are not interchangeable.