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$270 Stranger Things: The Complete Series Blu-Ray Collection Announced — Contains 25 Discs, Artbook, and Exclusive D20 Dice

What happened

Netflix and Arrow Video announced a complete Stranger Things series collection on Blu-ray and 4K UHD, releasing July 27-28. The collection spans all five seasons across 25 discs, with pricing ranging from $200 for the standard edition to $270 for the deluxe version. The deluxe edition includes extras like an artbook and exclusive D20 dice.

Why people care

This marks a rare physical media release for a major Netflix original series, which the platform typically keeps exclusive to streaming. The premium pricing has sparked debate about whether physical media collectors are being gouged or getting fair value for a comprehensive set.

The takes

Fans say

Physical media collectors are excited to finally own Stranger Things permanently, without relying on streaming availability. They argue the extensive disc count and exclusive extras justify the premium pricing for what will likely become a collector's item.

Critics say

The $270 price point is excessive for a TV show collection, especially when the entire series remains available on Netflix for a monthly subscription fee. Many see this as Netflix exploiting nostalgia and FOMO to extract maximum profit from dedicated fans.

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