Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix skips almost the entire show’s run and goes straight back to where it all began. Rather than pulling from the show’s later, larger seasons, WizKids built its newest Stranger Things tabletop set entirely around the original 1983 storyline — the Party, the Demogorgon, and Jim Hopper, before any of the show’s later monsters or government conspiracies ever entered the picture.
Table of Contents
- What comes inside the Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix set
- How the figures actually get used in play
- Where this fits in WizKids’ broader Stranger Things line
- Why the set focuses only on season 1
- Frequently asked questions about Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix
What comes inside the Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix set
Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix: The Upside Down comes packaged as a single boxed set containing seven pre-painted miniatures, according to trade publication ICv2: Eleven, Will, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Jim Hopper, and the Demogorgon. Each figure ships with its own full-art character card, and the box itself uses a book-style window design meant to double as a display piece for collectors rather than something kept purely in storage.
ScreenRant’s coverage of the set pegged its retail price at £59.99 in the UK, with WizKids’ own product listing confirming the set is designed to work equally well as a standalone shelf piece or as a functional addition to an existing HeroClix collection.
How the figures actually get used in play
Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix figures aren’t purely decorative — they’re built to work within HeroClix’s existing tabletop combat system. According to ScreenRant, owners can use the set’s miniatures to engage in turn-by-turn battles on grid maps modeled after locations from the Stranger Things universe, giving fans a way to physically reenact confrontations between the Party and the Demogorgon rather than just displaying the figures.
“Bring these local heroes together to defeat a supernatural evil as part of your next HeroClix game,” WizKids’ own product description reads, framing the set as a genuine gameplay addition rather than a pure collectible.
Where this fits in WizKids’ broader Stranger Things line
Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix: The Upside Down joins a growing catalog of WizKids products built around the franchise. The company’s own online store lists several parallel releases, including Stranger Things: Heroes of Hellfire and a separate prepainted 12-count countertop display line advertised as including 18 total miniatures across its various boosters, including both the Demogorgon and Vecna — giving collectors a path to build out figures spanning multiple seasons beyond just this season 1-focused Iconix set.
That breadth reflects how thoroughly WizKids has built Stranger Things into its tabletop gaming lineup, running the license alongside its existing DC and Marvel HeroClix products. The Iconix line specifically functions as WizKids’ curated, single-box entry point into a franchise, distinct from the brand’s larger, more collectible booster-based product lines.
Why the set focuses only on season 1
Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix’s decision to focus entirely on the show’s first season gives the set a clear, self-contained identity within WizKids’ wider catalog. Rather than mixing characters and villains from across all five seasons into one box, the Iconix format keeps this particular release tightly themed around the story that introduced audiences to Hawkins in the first place — Will’s disappearance, Eleven’s escape from Hawkins Lab, and the Party’s first encounter with the Demogorgon.
That focus also gives the set a natural entry point for newer or more casual fans who may not be as familiar with later-season characters like Vecna or Eddie Munson, while still leaving room for WizKids to release additional Iconix sets built around other seasons down the line, following the same single-story format this release established.
For more on the villain the franchise’s other WizKids miniatures lines have already built sets around, Read more: The Demogorgon’s Design covers how the creature was originally brought to life on screen. And for the season this HeroClix set draws its entire cast from, Read more: Eleven’s Origin and Powers breaks down her arc from that very first season.
ICv2’s full coverage of the set’s contents and packaging design goes deeper into how it fits within WizKids’ broader HeroClix Iconix format, and it’s worth reading in full here.
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Frequently asked questions about Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix
What miniatures are included in Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix: The Upside Down? The set includes seven figures: Eleven, Will, Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Jim Hopper, and the Demogorgon, each with its own full-art character card.
How much does the Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix set cost? The set retails for £59.99 in the UK, with WizKids listing it in the $50 to $75 range through its own online store.
Can you actually play a game with the Stranger Things HeroClix Iconix figures? Yes. The miniatures are compatible with HeroClix’s tabletop combat system, allowing owners to battle on grid maps based on Stranger Things locations.
Why does the set only include season 1 characters? The Iconix format is built around single, self-contained releases, and this particular set focuses entirely on the show’s first season and its original core cast.
Does WizKids make other Stranger Things miniature sets besides this one? Yes. WizKids’ broader Stranger Things line includes additional products like Heroes of Hellfire and a prepainted countertop display featuring miniatures from later seasons, including Vecna.
