The Best Stranger Things Gifts
By Tom James
Still buzzing over Hawkins and hunting for something better than another Demogorgon mug? This guide skips the generic tat and leans into the Upside Down properly: Hellfire Club energy, retro 80s craft kits and the kind of deep-cut merch a real Stranger Things obsessive will actually want to unwrap.
From script books that reveal how each season was built to cosy crafting projects and a genuinely brilliant pop-up book, these picks suit fans who want to live in the show's world a bit longer, not just wear the logo. Sorted for readers, crafters, cooks and tee collectors alike.
1. Stranger Things: Book 4: One Way Or Another
Stranger Things — £8.99 at Forbidden Planet. View details
For the reader who's devoured every season, this tie-in novel expands the Hawkins mythology further, making it a natural pick for anyone building a proper Stranger Things book collection alongside the show itself.
2. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts: Season 5
Stranger Things — £19.97 at Forbidden Planet. View details
Season 5 marks the end of an era, and these complete scripts let hardcore fans pore over every scene and line, a thoughtful gift for someone who wants the story behind the finale, not just the finale.
3. Stranger Things: Official Story Behind The Legendary Series
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Part of the fun of Stranger Things is its 80s-soaked world-building, and this official behind-the-scenes book digs into exactly that, making it a solid gift for fans curious how Hawkins came together.
4. Stranger Things: The Ultimate Pop-Up Book (Hardcover)
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A genuinely impressive centrepiece gift, this hardcover pop-up book turns key Stranger Things scenes into three-dimensional scenes, ideal for the fan who wants something tactile and display-worthy rather than another t-shirt.
5. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts: Season 1
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Season 1 started it all, and these complete scripts are a lovely pick for fans who want to revisit Hawkins from the very beginning, script in hand, spotting every detail they missed first time round.
6. Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts: Season 2
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For readers working through the whole run, Season 2's complete scripts continue the collection, a great gift alongside the other seasons for anyone building a full script library on their shelf.
7. Stranger Things: World Of Stickers: Art Inspired By The Series (Hardcover)
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Covering art inspired by the whole series, this sticker book brings the retro poster-and-arcade aesthetic of Hawkins to life, a fun, giftable pick for fans who love the show's visual world as much as its plot.
8. Stranger Things: The Official Cookbook: Recipes From Hawkins & Beyond (Hardcover)
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Recipes from Hawkins and beyond bring proper 80s-diner comfort food into your kitchen, making this cookbook a brilliant retro homeware-adjacent gift for fans who want to eat their way through the Upside Down.
9. Stranger Things: Embroidery
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A cosy, hands-on gift for crafty fans, this embroidery kit lets them stitch their own piece of Hawkins, fitting neatly alongside the guide's retro homeware picks for a slower, homemade tribute to the show.
10. Stranger Things: The Dustin Experiment (Hardcover)
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This hardcover follows fan-favourite Dustin, a great pick for readers who want more character-driven Stranger Things lore beyond the main show, especially if he's their favourite Hellfire Club member.
11. Stranger Things: T-Shirt: Demon
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Every Stranger Things obsessive needs at least one graphic tee, and this Demon design nods straight to the show's core horror, making it an easy, wearable pick for the Hellfire Club crowd.
12. Stranger Things: Crochet
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Another lovely craft option for fans who'd rather make than buy, this crochet kit suits anyone wanting a slow, satisfying project that channels Hawkins into something handmade and personal.
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.