Bandai Namco is releasing more themed figurines, this time tapping popular science fiction TV series Stranger Things. The six-figurine collection includes statues of beloved characters Jim Hopper, Eleven, and Dustin, along with frightening Demogorgon and Demo-Dog figures. Each figure stands at varying heights, with Hopper and Eleven’s season three figure at six-inches, Dustin and season one Eleven at four-inches, and the monsters towering over them at seven-inches.
Eleven’s six-inch figurine sports her yellow and black outfit from the most recent episodes, while her season one model revives her bald hair, blue cardigan and pink dress. Jim Hopper forgoes his traditional moustache, opting for a completely hairless makeover. The collection arrives just before Stranger Things’ fourth season hits Netflix on May 27.
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