A lot of product collaborations feel kind of random (those weird, uncanny valley Squidward Crocs, anyone?). But others just work. Care Bears does a lot of Collabs, from Harry Potter to Strawberry Shortcake, Wicked and more. Now, the bears are headed to the Upside Down with their new Stranger Things collab, and it's chaotic, cute and nostalgic in all the best ways.
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What makes Care Bears brand collabs work so well is they don't just slap a logo on a bear and call it a day. They add fun details that reimagine characters creatively as Care Bears, so fans can collect huggable, plush versions of their faves.
In this article: Care Bears x Stranger Things 2-Pack Boxed Set, Care Bears x Stranger Things Fun Size Plush - Funshine Bear as Dustin and Care Bears x Stranger Things Fun Size Plush - Bedtime Bear as Mike
The Stranger Things bears are no different — check them out on the list below to see how Eleven, Dustin, Mike and more were brought to life in pastel bear form.
Care Bears x Stranger Things 2-Pack Boxed Set
This boxed two-pack pairs Cheer Bear as Eleven (in her iconic Season One outfit) with Grumpy Bear as the Demogorgon, complete with a flower hood to give him that alien-head look from the show. These bears go straight from the Upside Down to your collection in a convenient boxed set that's ready to display.
Care Bears x Stranger Things Fun Size Plush - Funshine Bear as Dustin
Funshine Bear is styled as Dustin, with curly hair, an open flannel shirt and that iconic '80s ball cap that's instantly recognizable from Stranger Things' first season. As a fun added detail, his belly badge is flipped upside down.
Care Bears x Stranger Things Fun Size Plush - Cheer Bear as Eleven
Cheer Bear takes on Eleven, wearing the iconic pink dress with a Peter Pan collar that inspired about a million Halloween costumes. She even has a tiny nosebleed as an extra nod to the show.
Care Bears x Stranger Things Fun Size Plush - Bedtime Bear as Mike
Bedtime Bear is styled as Mike, sporting his black beanie from Season One — and with an upside down belly badge as a fun detail for the Stranger Things collection.
Care Bears x Stranger Things Fun Size Plush - Tenderheart Bear as Lucas
Tenderheart Bear is reimagined as Lucas, wearing that unforgettable camo headband and fur-collared jacket combo, with his heart-shaped belly badge upside down like all the other bears in this collection.
Care Bears x Stranger Things Fun Size Plush - Good Luck Bear as Will
Of course, Will is in this collection, and it's kind of fitting for Good Luck Bear to be reimagined as one of Stranger Things' most iconic characters, wearing a colorblocked coat and Will's signature bowl cut.
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Squishmallows Original “Stranger Things” 10-Inch Eleven
If Care Bears aren't your thing but you still want a huggable Stranger Things toy, the Squishmallows collab might be for you. This Eleven plush is incredibly soft and cozy — perfect for snuggling up to, in the Upside Down or otherwise.
Squishmallows Original “Stranger Things” 12-in Dustin Plush
This snuggly Dustin plush is ready to go to battle against aliens, but don't let that stop you from getting cozy with him — he's still made for snuggling.
Squishmallows Demogorgon 7-inch Plush
This Squishmallow is proof that not all Demagorgons are scary. This one is soft and cuddly and made for hugging.
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