The two most tenacious rivals from Stranger Things, Max and Vecna, may have had their fair share of brutal face-offs in the Upside Down, but it seems parting ways has never been an option, even if the memories are more painful than pleasant. Despite the bloodshed, the two have found their ways to remember the battles fought. After all, even mortal enemies might want a keepsake or two from their supernatural sparring matches.

What could the two most fitting items for the two characters with the most brutal showdown in the Upside Down, be? 

Sadie Sink and Jamie Campbell Bower recently spilled the beans on their most prized Stranger Things possessions, and it turned out they were, in fact, pocketed parts from the set. During a chat on Still Watching Netflix, Sink asked Bower if he ever misses his hand when Vecna came on screen, to which he revealed that he does and that even has one. "I have one", he said, despite it not having "the mechanism in it, so it just kind of flops around". Sink, on the other hand, admitted with pride that she had kept "the Walkman," confirming that it still worked despite its ageing state. An item that, Bower added, any '80s kid "would kill for". 

These items that actors mention on the Netflix chat are actually no mere trinkets; they embody their characters' essences. Sadie Sink’s Walkman echoes Max’s fierce 80s music vibes and rebellious spirit, while Jamie Campbell Bower’s floppy prosthetic hand is a tactile reminder of Vecna’s chilling menace. Bower even mentioned he parades the prosthetic for visitors, turning a creepy relic into a conversation starter. 

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The cast clinging to their tangible trophies swiped from the set ultimately leads to only one thing, as it does in all good stories, the end. 

With the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, set to release in three parts: four episodes on November 26, 2025, three episodes on Christmas Day, and the grand finale on December 31, 2025, it only makes sense that the cast is soaking up every tiny memento from their years together right before the anticipated ending is unveiled. Bidding farewell to Hawkins means cherishing every scrap of history, whether it is a Walkman, a floppy hand, or just the collective trauma of supernatural chaos.

In the end, while Max and Vecna may have been locked in mortal combat on screen, Sadie Sink and Jamie Campbell Bower share a bond forged in the glow of Stranger Things’ spotlight. Their souvenirs tell stories of friendship, endurance, and the odd perks of playing monsters and heroes for a living. As the Upside Down’s chapter closes, these tangible memories ensure the magic lingers, maybe with slightly less horror and a bit more nostalgia.

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Who do you think has the better souvenir? Max or Vecna? Let us know in the comments below!