The Netflix original series, Stranger Things, is the ultimate love letter to 1980s fantasy and science fiction genres. Filled with references to the era, the show also makes you nostalgic for that retro aesthetic regardless of your age!
If you’re interested in the show, Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi horror, or the best of 1980s pop culture, here are 15 cool prints inspired by Stranger Things.
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Silhouette Art
Without revealing too much about the plot, this silhouette art perfectly summarizes what you need to know about season one. Our main characters, who rely on their bikes to travel through the suburbs of Hawkins, Indiana, are about to face supernatural entities (both good and bad) as they search for their missing friend in the Upside Down.
This print consists of two parts: the silhouette and the backing, which slide together. Both can print flat so supports aren’t required. Ideally, the silhouette and backing should be contrasting colors to emphasize the scene. The designer also recommends enabling thin walls to pull off this print.
- Who designed it? 3DPrintBunny
- How printable/popular is it? The model has been downloaded over 1,500 times combined from the sites, with 13 makes shared on Printables and Thingiverse.
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory, Printables, Thingiverse
Lithophane Poster
This lithophane poster is sure to grab people’s attention. And it doesn’t just look amazing – science fiction and horror nerds will also appreciate the nod to John Carpenter’s The Thing (1982). It’s a creative combination of old and new media, as well as a great tribute to classic 1980s horror!
As with most lithophanes, it’s important to print at a finer layer height, so the designer recommends printing at a 0.1-mm layer height, with 100% infill, and 20-28 mm/s for print speed.
- Who designed it? Schwift3D
- How printable/popular is it? So far, this creative crossover has earned itself 145 likes, almost 2,500 downloads, and 1 make on Thingiverse!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
RGB Lights
The Stranger Things title and opening sequence are known for their spooky yet alluring glow. To replicate this iconic logo at home, you can build your own by 3D printing a box with a stencil of the logo, and then illuminating the stencil with a set of LEDs.
The only printable parts in this assembly are the box itself and the title face. Due to the lack of overhangs, both can be printed without supports at a 0.2-mm layer height and at least 50% infill for durability. For some extra mood lighting, you can opt for RGB (red, green, blue) LEDs to change the colors!
- Who designed it? myck
- How printable/popular is it? With almost 3,700 downloads, 197 likes, and 1 make, we’re betting a few households have made the fandom pretty clear.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Demogorgon
As a science fiction show that takes place in the US in the 80s, it’s almost impossible not to reference Dungeons & Dragons, a fantasy tabletop RPG (role-playing game). Playing the game was a favorite pastime for the main characters, so they have often used D&D lore to explain the supernatural events that occurred since season one.
For example, the recurring antagonist throughout the series is the “Demogorgon,” based on the in-game monster of the same name. A bipedal creature with superhuman agility and strength, the Demogorgon in Stranger Things truly lives up to its namesake.
Because the Demogorgon has long, thin limbs, many users with FDM printers experienced issues printing the arms and hands. Supports are also required due to the overhangs in the entire model. However, other users have successfully printed the figure either when it’s scaled up or as separate files, both with supports. Another user, Geoffro, has also created a remixed model to make printing easier. And needless to say, painting the model will give the Demogorgon a bit more life – if you aren’t scared.
- Who designed it? kspmoure
- How printable/popular is it? This fearsome Demogorgon statue currently has 1,835 likes and over 50 makes – even if it brings on the scares, it’s clearly popular.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Vecna
Vecna is an antagonist also named after a Dungeons & Dragons character that the main characters felt he resembled. The Vecna in D&D is a mortal-turned-deity with a vengeful personality and disfigured appearance. His ability to cast high-level spells, as well as his status as a god makes him one of the most powerful villains in the D&D universe.
While his Stranger Things counterpart bears striking similarities, his origins are quite different as he wasn’t directly inspired by the character. However, this is all we can say about Vecna without spoiling season four!
Like many 3D printable busts, Vecna doesn’t require any supports.
- Who designed it? theo3D
- How printable/popular is it? In total, the Vecna Bust has 184 likes, over 2,000 downloads, 22 makes, and over 13,000 views across both sites. Not bad for a new character!
- Where to find it? Printables, Cults
"Mornings" Sign
“Mornings are for coffee and contemplation” was famously quoted by Officer Jim Hopper in the very first episode of season one. Despite the hectic nature of his job, he still makes time for his morning routine before returning to work. This sign displays Hopper’s quote in the style of the Stranger Things title card and makes a great display piece for fans of the show who like to enjoy their morning coffee.
Although the sign is printed in two different colors, this doesn’t mean a multi-material unit (MMU) printer is required. Filaments can be manually swapped by pausing the print or implementing a stop in the G-code at the layer where you wish to change colors.
- Who designed it? tijsrx
- How printable/popular is it? This very quaint and quotable sign currently has 180 likes and 3 makes, and it’s been downloaded over 1,100 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Headphone Stand
There have been many creative designs for 3D printed headphone stands over the years, and this one is no exception. This Stranger Things headphone stand is both functional and aesthetically pleasing while capturing the major plotline of season one.
To accommodate smaller printers, the model prints in two pieces that connect. For the top portion, the designer recommends placing supports for overhangs touching the build plate and enabling thin lines or walls in the print settings.
- Who designed it? 3DPrintBunny
- How printable/popular is it? Across both sites, the Stranger Things Headphone Stand is quite the fan-favorite with almost 400 likes, over 2,300 downloads, and 5 makes.
- Where to find it? Printables, Thingiverse
Hawkins Laser
This printable model of the Hawkins Laser is without doubt the most challenging design on this list. it contains 37 parts altogether and even comes with a stand branded with the Stranger Things logo!
Inspired by the machine used to open portals to the Upside Down, the amount of detail and parts involved in this assembly makes it a very accurate and worthy replica.
The designer chose to print each part with at least 20% infill for durability.
- Who designed it? parcool_
- How printable/popular is it? This intricately-designed Hawkins laser model has 83 likes, and while no makes have been shared yet, over 230 people have downloaded the files.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Mind Flayer
Similarly to the Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer was inspired by and named after its Dungeons & Dragons counterpart. In D&D, a mind flayer, or illithid, is a humanoid creature with psychic powers. Their telepathic abilities allow them to stay in the dark while manipulating other creatures to do their bidding. In Stranger Things, the Mind Flayer plays a similar role when making its first appearance in season two.
If oriented on its back, the Mind Flayer may not need supports, especially if your printer can handle curved overhangs. However, the designer has emphasized the importance of bed adhesion. For best results, this print can benefit from rafts, supports, and a slower printing speed.
- Who designed it? Cavedog
- How printable/popular is it? The Mind Flayer model is quite popular, with over 550 likes, more than 8,600 downloads, 5 makes, and over 18,000 views!
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory, Thingiverse
Alphabet Lights
These may look like your average Christmas lights, but in the context of Stranger Things, this decoration would also be suitable for Halloween! However, it wouldn’t be complete without a set of 3D printed letters strung under the lights.
In season one, this setup allowed Joyce Byer to track paranormal activity – and communicate with Will – in the Upside Down based on the flickering of the lights. Faithful to the show, the printable letters are even in the original font.
To hang the letters, each one has a hole in its upper section, but they could also be attached to the wall with double-sided tape. They’re also easily scalable for any size of lights.
- Who designed it? giulioli
- How printable/popular is it? With 121 likes, over 2,200 downloads, and almost 22,000 views, it seems like plenty of users are curious about getting in touch with the Upside Down!
- Where to find it? MyMiniFactory
Demogorgon Bookend
For avid readers or those interested in a Stranger Things shelf or tabletop piece, this bookend serves the perfect purpose! It was digitally sculpted in the Oculus Medium app and shows a Demogorgon about to come out of a portal from the Upside Down.
Due to the Demogorgon’s crouching position, supports are definitely needed. Another user who printed the bookend also reported its legs breaking off because of its small size. A higher infill percentage and increased walls could potentially resolve this issue. However, supports should be carefully removed for best results.
- Who designed it? Peazuz
- How printable/popular is it? This niche Demogorgon bookend currently has almost 300 likes, 1 make, 1 remix, and has been downloaded almost 7,800 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Magnet Set
The Stranger Things magnet set is a subtle nod to the series by referencing its most iconic symbols. From the “flower” of the Demogorgon’s head to Eleven’s love for Eggo waffles, there’s something for every fan in this collection.
Their size and simplicity also make these the easiest designs to print on this list. To turn them into magnets, some of the models have holes for 5 x 2 mm magnets in the back. The designer recommends adding superglue to the backing to keep the magnets in place. Alternatively, you can also use magnetic foil, especially for the models without holes.
- Who designed it? gracein
- How printable/popular is it? This cute and fun Stranger Things magnet set has over 50 likes, almost 150 downloads, and almost 600 views, with 1 make shared.
- Where to find it? Printables
Title Keychain
The Stranger Things title keychain is as straightforward as it gets when it comes to showing off your interest in the show.
An MMU is also not required to get this contrasting look with two filaments, although it may make things easier. No supports, special bed adhesion options, or any kind of hassle are required.
- Who designed it? thecoolio2
- How printable/popular is it? The iconic Stranger Things Title Keychain currently has almost 300 likes, just about 5,800 downloads, and 2 makes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Character Set
The season one character set is a cute interpretation of our main characters (from left-to-right): Will Byers, Lucas Sinclair, Eleven, and Dustin Henderson. While the figurines will print in only one color of your choice unless you have a multi-material printer, many users have chosen to paint them – with good results, thanks to their round, simplistic geometry.
While the oversized heads and hands of the characters are what make them adorable, it also means they create significant overhangs, so support will be needed.
- Who designed it? purakito
- How printable/popular is it? This memorable set of season one character figures has over 1,300 likes and 15 makes, and the different models have been downloaded about 30,000 times.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
D&D Dice Tower
Lastly, to pay tribute to Stranger Things‘ primary inspiration, we’ve included this medieval-inspired Dungeons & Dragons dice tower, affectionately named “Another Dice Tower” by the designer. When dice are loaded from the top of the tower, players are able to watch their descent down the twisted staircase to the front gates where they’ll reveal the numbers that were cast.
For best results, it’s recommended to give the twisted staircase an outer wall (preferably clear), about the size of 1.5-liter bottle, to prevent any dice from falling out before they reach the bottom tray. Users have reported difficulties printing the staircase and banisters, so the designer recommends printing this model with a raft and supports for additional stability, at an infill of 20% or greater.
- Who designed it? Lau85
- How printable/popular is it? This awesome rendition of a D&D dice tower is widely appealing with almost 10,000 likes, almost 250,000 downloads, 182 makes, and 22 remixes.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
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