5 Retro Gifts that are Perfect for Stranger Things Fans

So, you’re a major Stanger Things fan. You’ve got all the box sets, the branded collectibles, and you’d quite happily rock the Steve Harrington hair poof if only you could find a legit can of Farrah Fawcett hair spray. So, where do you go from here?

Well, there’s another world of Stranger Things merchandise out there… or should we say another dimension? Point is, here are 5 Stranger Things-inspired retro gifts that we think you’ll find tastier than a box of Eggo waffles!

1.      Stranger Things Polaroid Camera

If your perm, shoulder pads, and wardrobe of bland-coloured outfits still aren’t making you feel like you’re living in Hawkins in the ‘80s, this camera should do it! The ‘80s were a golden age of instant photography, and this Stranger Things Edition Polaroid OneStep 2 camera really leans into it.

It works like a regular Polaroid instant camera, but has flipped branding that pulls you into the Upside Down faster than a hungry Demogorgon. Plus, Polaroid have also released Stranger Things-themed film, which has Hawkins landmarks and other memorable moments printed on the frames. Seriously, it’s cooler than Billy Hargrove’s car.  

2.      Dig Dug Mini Arcade Machine

So, remember when ‘Mad Max’ beat Dustin’s high score at the arcade and made his ego feel like it had been pummelled by Steve’s studded baseball bat? The arcade game was Dig Dug. And, you have the opportunity to play it in your home (or, wherever you want, really) thanks to this Dig Dug mini arcade machine!

It’s just like the classic arcade machine, but smaller. That doesn’t stop it from having a joystick and button layout, though, or built-in sound. See if you have what it takes to beat Max’s ‘impossible’ 750,200 points. And, while you’re at it, you might as well smash the world record of 5,225,260 points… and all before mum calls you for dinner.

3.      Hawkins AV Club Water Bottle

So many Stranger Things collectibles are designed to kept isolated behind their windows… a bit like child test subjects in Hawkins Labs (aw, snap!). But, this Stranger Things Hawkins AV Club bottle is designed to be used!

Bearing the official insignia of the AV Club, this bottle is so realistically geeky that you’ll have the desire to perform experiments with white noise and avoid the football team jocks. It holds about 360 ml and, being stainless steel, is stronger than Mike’s feelings for Eleven. Ah, young love.

4.      Stranger Things VHS A5 Notebook

A notebook… shaped like a VHS tape? If you want retro radness, this Stranger Things VHS Notebook kills two demodogs with one baseball bat. Yep, you’ll be hand-writing notes while you relive the glory days of tape, where the picture quality was fuzzier than a baby rabbit… and just as jumpy.

5.      Paintball Lava Lamp

Lastly, you don’t have to cover your home in paint, Christmas lights, and sections of a giant map to bring a feel of Stranger Things into it. All you need is this paintball lava lamp!

Yep, if you’re going to be listening to the Clash’s Should I Stay or Should I Go? on repeat, there’s no better way to do it than bathing in the light of this lava lamp, the aroma of perm lotion clinging to your hair like a toddler clutching his mum’s leg in a crowded supermarket.

Get Your Stranger Things Merch at Menkind

These 5 items are sure to trap Stranger Things fans in the Upside Down. But, they’re just 5 items from a huge helping of official merch… which we happen to have on our site! So, if your need for fan collectibles has infiltrated your mind like the Shadow Monster, be sure to check out our range of Stranger Things products!