‘Stranger Things’ VHS Packaging Is Confusing ’80s Kids Everywhere

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Stranger Things on VHS is now available—well, kind of. The Netflix original hit series has a collector's edition for its Season 1 DVD and Blu-ray release: video cassette tape–inspired packaging. The boxed set goes on sale at Target on October 17 for $24.99. The corners of the DVD-case-in-disguise come preworn, giving it that "been in the back of your closet since 1987" vibe. It's even got that yellow sticker with the price tag, as if you just happened to find a retro movie at your local garage sale, rather than in the fluorescent-lit aisle of Target. A VHS-style box containing "Stranger Things" Season 1 on Blu-ray and DVD. Target Keep up with this story and more by subscribing now When you open up the case, the illusion continues with a fake VHS cassette tape. (Unfortunately, a fake VCR player is not included.) The dream of the '80s is alive at Target. Target The news has shot up on the Stranger Things subreddit, causing some confusion among fans. That image is fairly disorienting for those who remember their VHS collection. Secondly, isn't Season 1 of Stranger Things easily available on Netflix? And isn't the whole point of Netflix to not get DVDs? Comment from discussion Stranger Things continues to impress with new packaging.