Prices here run from a pack of stickers and a faux fur keychain up to a LEGO Upside Down House set and a custom mechanical keyboard, so your budget narrows the field quickly.
Still, the fan’s habits pick the gift: a cook gets the Official Stranger Things Cookbook, someone who types all day gets the custom mechanical keyboard, and a fan who already owns the obvious shirts gets the Surfer Boy Pizza tee.
Clothing, bedding and keyboards need a size or model checked first, while the soap four-pack, playing cards and stickers need nothing.
1. Squishmallows X ‘Stranger Things’ Demogorgon Plush
A Demogorgon in plush form takes the scariest thing in Hawkins and makes it squeezable. The grey body and red open mouth stay recognizable, so a fan will know it on sight.
I like this one for younger fans and for adults who want a shelf piece with a sense of humor.
It works as a gift at nearly any budget level, since a single plush is an easy add-on to a bigger present.
2. Hawkins High School Logo T-Shirt
The "STRANGER THINGS" collar tag marks it as official.
A graphic shirt like this suits fans of any age, and it’s a low-risk pick when you don’t know their other merch.
Check the size before buying, since a shirt is the one gift that can’t be shrunk or stretched after the fact.
3. Dungeons & Dragons ‘Stranger Things’ Game
Anyone who watched the Hellfire Club scenes and wondered how the game works will get the most from this Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set. The box art pairs a Demogorgon with a boy, so the show connection is obvious.
I’d pick it for a gift to a group, such as siblings or friends, because the game needs other players. It’s beginner-friendly, so nobody has to know the rules first.
4. Hellfire Club Baseball Shirt
Black sleeves, a white body and a red devil make this Hellfire Club baseball shirt the more stylish of the 2 tees on this list. The raglan cut looks like something you’d wear outside the fandom too.
For fans who want to wear their love of the show without a big logo shouting at everyone, I’d choose this over a plain graphic tee. Confirm the size first.
5. Stranger Things Mad Libs
Mad Libs turns a few blank words into a story, and the Stranger Things edition puts the show’s cartoon cast on the cover. It’s a game that needs no setup and no batteries.
Mad Libs works as a stocking stuffer or a small gift for a kid, and it plays well with a whole group of people taking turns. Add it to a larger present if the budget is tight.
6. Dr. Squatch Stranger Things Soap Four-Pack
The soaps carry the names Vecna’s Curse, Hellfire & Beyond, Squawk Signal and Experiment No. 011. Each comes in its own box, so the set looks like a collectible and not just bath supplies.
This one suits the fan with the shirts and posters already covered. Soap gets used up, so it adds no clutter, though the boxes are worth saving as display pieces.
7. Stranger Things Vinyl Record
The soundtrack records come in several colored finishes, and the sleeves carry show artwork and titles, so a pressing looks good on a shelf even before it hits the turntable.
A vinyl record suits the fan who already loves the music, and it doubles as wall or shelf art if the sleeve is the part they care about.
Check that the recipient owns a turntable before buying. If they don’t, this becomes a decoration, which is fine, but worth knowing.
8. Stranger Things Advent Calendar
A Funko Pocket Pop!
Advent Calendar puts Eleven and other characters on the box and a small figure behind each door. I’d pick it for collectors, since the figures are the reward and the countdown is just the delivery method.
It’s a good December gift for a fan of any age. Buy it early in the season, because a calendar opened late loses most of its fun.
9. Stranger Things Stickers
Vinyl stickers with characters, a van and lines like "mouth breather" and "vecna’d" are made for a laptop lid, water bottle or phone case.
Stickers cost the least of any gift here, which makes them an easy stocking stuffer or card add-on.
Vinyl holds up better than paper to daily handling. Pick a pack with a mix of characters and quotes so the fan has options for different surfaces.
10. Stranger Things Official Cookbook
The Official Stranger Things Cookbook, by Joshua David Stein, has a red hardcover with a waffle on the front, and that waffle tells you where the recipes are headed: food from the show, made at home.
I’d give it to a fan who actually cooks, or to a family that wants a themed dinner project. A bag of waffle mix tucked in beside the cookbook means the gift can be used the same day.
11. Stranger Things Bedding Set
A red and black duvet cover with "STRANGER THINGS" lettering and matching character pillows changes a bedroom faster than any poster could.
It’s a bigger purchase than most items here, so it suits a teen or adult fan with a birthday or holiday coming up.
Measure the bed first. Duvet covers come in specific sizes, and a wrong one is a hassle to return.
12. Demogorgon Ceramic Mug
A dark, textured ceramic mug sculpted into a Demogorgon face, with red glitter, is a desk piece before it’s a drinking vessel. I like it for the coworker or friend who wants a little menace next to the keyboard.
Sculpted mugs often need hand washing, so check the care label before you gift it. Fill it with cocoa packets or tea to make it feel like more than one item.
13. Stranger Things Makeup Collection
A TV-shaped eyeshadow palette pairs well with a cassette tape and a couple of Funko Pop figures, and that mix is what makes the makeup gift read as a fan item and not just cosmetics.
The shape alone tells the recipient it belongs to the show.
I’d pick it for a teen or adult fan who already wears eyeshadow.
Shades are personal, so a palette suits someone whose taste you know. A small figure next to it gives you a shelf piece that stays on display after the makeup is gone.
14. Custom Stranger Things Mechanical Keyboard
Keycaps printed with character art and quotes turn a plain mechanical keyboard into a desk piece, and the red diary beside it shows how well the dark gray base suits the show’s look.
Swapping the caps is what makes it personal.
I’d give this to a fan who types all day, since a keyboard gets daily use.
At a price well above most gifts in this category, it suits a birthday or the holidays better than a casual gift. Ask which keyboard they own before buying caps.
15. Stranger Things Pajama Set
Short sleeves, a button-down front and matching shorts make this black pajama set a summer sleepwear pick, and the Christmas light pattern is a nod to the show’s best-known wall.
I like it for teens and adults who want merch nobody sees outside the house.
Because it’s a clothing gift, check the size first. Also look at the fabric label for washing instructions before wrapping it.
16. Stranger Things Playing Cards
A sealed deck with character illustrations on the box gives a fan something to play with and something to display, which most merch can’t claim.
Cards cost little, so a deck slides easily into a stocking or onto a bigger present.
Keep the plastic wrap on if the deck is meant for a collector.
For a game-night crowd, open it and play. Add the Mad Libs from the Stranger Things party games and you have a small group set.
17. LEGO Upside Down House Set
Flipping the Byers house over its Upside Down mirror is the clever part of this build, and the minifigures, police car and sign give it a scene feel instead of a single model.
It’s a project for the person who likes assembling more than owning.
Clear a table first, because the pieces spread out and the finished set needs a shelf. It’s one of the pricier gifts here.
Serious Stranger Things fans and LEGO builders can re-create the Victorian home that hides Vecna’s lair. The set, which clocks in at more than 2,500 pieces, also comes with 13 minifigures of the gang, plus buildable vehicles like the WSQK van and Steve’s car.
18. Stranger Things Themed Gift Box
A themed box holding a mug, a KitKat, a candle and character cutouts is the gift to build when you can’t pick one thing. Packing it yourself lets you match the budget exactly.
I’d start with the mug and add candy, since snacks make the box feel generous at a low cost.
Cutouts of the characters the fan loves best make it personal. Use a sturdy box with paper filler so the mug and candle don’t knock together in transit.
19. Surfer Boy Pizza Graphic T-Shirt
Pizza on a tee is a safe bet, and the retro Surfer Boy Pizza logo is a deep cut that fans of the show will spot right away.
The "Stranger Things" logo tag keeps it clearly official, and the white body makes it an easy layer under a jacket.
I’d choose it for the fan whose shelf is already full of the obvious Hawkins gear. Check the size before buying, and wash it separately at first, since a red graphic on white can bleed.
20. Stranger Things Polly Pocket Playset
Folding shut like a little blue case, this Polly Pocket playset opens to a tiny Hawkins with a house, a "Welcome to Hawkins" sign, 3 figures and a Demogorgon.
Because it’s compact, it travels well and fits in a stocking or a bag.
I’d give it to a kid who likes small worlds, or to an adult collector who wants a desk toy. The figures are tiny, so keep it away from very young children and tell the fan where to store them.
21. Stranger Things Faux Fur Keychain
Soft grey faux fur with a woven "STRANGER THINGS" tag makes this pom keychain the kind of gift that gets handled every day, on a bag zipper or a ring of keys.
It’s a small, low-cost pick, so it suits a card add-on or a stocking.
Add the stickers if you want a bundle that still stays cheap. Faux fur collects lint and dirt in a pocket, so I’d clip it to a bag instead.
Gift Ideas for All Ages
Pick the gift by the age of the fan and how they like to show it.
Kids usually want something to hold or play with, teens like pieces for a desk or bedroom wall, and adults tend to prefer things that display quietly or get used up.
If you’re buying for a mixed group, such as a family or a party, match one small item to each person instead of giving everyone the same thing.
A few cheap pieces in different categories look more thoughtful than a single big one.
Ask a parent or friend of the fan what they already own. Duplicates are the most common miss with fandom gifts.
Easter Egg References
Joyce’s House, Palace Arcade and Starcourt Mall are also settings a longtime viewer will place instantly.
A gift tied to one of these feels chosen for the person, not grabbed from a generic fan shelf.
Collaborations with brands like Wrangler, Coleman and Squishmallows are another good source. Those pieces blend the show with something the fan may already use.
If you don’t know which characters or places your fan likes best, go with a location or business reference. It works for anyone who watched, whichever character they root for.
Shopping for the Holidays
26, 2025, which puts the whole gift window right around the premiere and the weeks after. Fans are talking about the show, and that makes it an easy time to find a gift that lands.
Order early. Popular merch can sell out in the weeks before Christmas, and shipping slows down as the holiday gets close.
Plan a small bundle if the budget is tight: one main item plus one or two cheap extras.
If you’re hosting a watch party, you can give the extras to guests as favors and keep the larger gift for the fan of the house.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to get someone who loves Stranger Things?
Match the gift to how the fan likes to show their love.
For a quiet, stylish pick, I like the Hellfire Club baseball shirt (black sleeves, white body, red devil) or a Demogorgon plush for a fan who enjoys a little humor.
If the budget is small, vinyl stickers or Mad Libs make easy add-ons.
Before buying anything, check what the fan already owns, because a second copy of the same shirt or poster is the mistake I see most often; a quick text to a parent or friend settles it.
What stores are selling Stranger Things merchandise?
Several retailers carry it. The official Stranger Things store sells exclusive pieces, including an Elegorgon collaboration with iam8bit, General Mills Stranger Things cereal and Bandai Hawkins action figures.
BoxLunch stocks T-shirts, backpacks and clothing, and Space.com’s merch roundup points to Pop! figures, coasters and water bottles. Look for the "STRANGER THINGS" tag on clothing to confirm a piece is official.
