Nat added: “I must give credit to the team at YuMe toys, and to our retail partners, for helping to get Stranger Things products to market and on shelf on time for the main event taking place – the release of the highly anticipated season 4. We now have a great setup for the next six weeks as fan excitement builds again for the second part of the series which drops on 1st July.” Rounding out the supernatural-spirited collection, the label further fuses its brand aesthetic with elements of the fan-favorite show with four tote bags, in varying shades, embellished with signature Stranger Things motifs. This drop marks the first of Melissa x Stranger Things offerings as a second reiteration of the collection, including themed keyrings, will be released in July. Even though the Byers are in California for Season 4, their old house in Hawkins is definitely one of the most memorable in the show, and we all know chaos happens there. From a production standpoint, what was it like to have to constantly trash it? Schnapp adds: “Our whole childhood is this show and all our memories we’ve made is through this. We’ve just really connected through this, because we all kind of go through the same thing and have had the same situation. And growing up being in the limelight at such a young age is very crazy and can be overwhelming. But it’s nice to have each other to turn to for that.” This might be the future you or a random stranger. Creating a time capsule is a fun and creative activity, leaving a snapshot in time to discover later on. Here are 38 ideas for items you can put into your time capsule.

It was fun. As a production designer, you always hope for a set that is a character in its own right or that goes through some evolution in the course of a season or gets featured in the way the Byers’ house was featured. It's always a lot of work, especially in Season 1 and 2. Both times we were doing these elaborate lights and drawings, [we had to ask ourselves,] “How do we make this space that we're going to spend a lot of time in go through this visually interesting evolution that also is moving the story along?” It's a total pain in the ass in terms of scheduling, because we didn't duplicate that set. We're always working with that same space. It was a real ordeal choreographing with all the departments that are necessary to make those big changeovers, do big lighting changes, change walls out and just physically destroy things. It's a challenge. It's a logistical headache and a continuity nightmare, but ultimately really satisfying because everybody thinks about that set when they think about Stranger Things. Timex Group designs, manufactures and markets innovative timepieces around the world. Timex Group is a privately-held company headquartered in Middlebury, Connecticut with multiple operating units and over 3,000 employees worldwide. As one of the largest watch makers in the world, Timex Group companies produce watches under a number of well-known brands, including Timex, adidas, Furla, Gc, Guess, Missoni, Nautica, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ted Baker, Versace and Versus. If it’s you opening the capsule in the future, it will be fun to see what you all looked like, and what pictures you chose to represent your family. 19. A list of demographics Use archival paper: Rather than originals, include photocopies of newspaper clippings and documents on high-quality archival paper.Stranger Things season 4 sees Eleven re-experience her past using the Nina Project, an experience that feels almost like time travel. Netflix's Stranger Things has always had disturbing roots in the real world. Season 1 introduced viewers to experiments being conducted at Hawkins Lab by Dr. Martin Brenner, an apparently ruthless scientist who insisted Eleven refer to him as " Papa." Brenner's experiments were tied to the real-world Project MKUltra, a CIA initiative that experimented with disturbing techniques including drugs, mind-control, and sensory deprivation. Next up, you'll need a container to store all of those items. Whether you plan on burying it, putting it somewhere out of the elements, or burying it in the floor of your home, the container should be leak-proof, air-tight, and rust-proof. By sealing out the elements, you'll help keep the contents inside from breaking down or getting destroyed. There’s no one title that drives our business,” Matthew Thunell, “Stranger Things” Season 1 executive producer and head of Netflix’s spectacle and event scripted programming, tells Variety. “Obviously, ‘Stranger Things’ is beloved around the world and when you talk about all of it, for us, it’s about how do we continue to create fan joy 365 days a year and that kind of investment in the characters and the extension of the stories. It’s always thinking about the fans first.” Let’s start with everyone’s favorite alternate dimension, the Upside Down, which is obviously alive and well in Season 4. It may be on a parallel plane, but it also mirrors the characters’ real world. Do you build every set twice — one regular, one dark and demented — or do you create one set and make it all look horrible?

We do have an idea for a spin-off that we’re super excited about… but we haven’t told anyone the idea yet, much less written it. We think everyone — including Netflix — will be surprised when they hear the concept, because it’s very, very different. But somehow Finn Wolfhard — who is one crazy smart kid — correctly guessed what it was going to be about. But aside from Finn, no one else knows!” Your cap, cords, and tassels are quintessential graduation keepsakes. These make for great additions to your time capsule. Early on, he proposed the two volume split, which would allow us to break up the season while also staying true to Netflix’s binge model,” they say, rather than shifting to a weekly format. This could also show someone from the future what your tradition of celebrating birthdays was like. 8. A hand and footprint This is a fun one! Collect everyone’s old cell phones to put in the capsule. It will be amazing to see the advancement in technology over the years and what different members of the family used at different times.Schnapp adds: “That was even like on our last day of shooting on Season 4. I remember, I was going up to Millie, and I was like, ‘Are you crying? Are you gonna cry? Are you crying or upset?’ And she’s like, ‘No, no, we’re not talking about it yet. There’s still seven more hours. It’s not over yet.'” But as we began turning over episodes, everyone began to feel the season was too big to be released in one batch — at nearly 13 hours, it is really more two seasons than one,” the Duffers say, adding that they “discussed various release options” with Netflix co-CEO and chief content officer Ted Sarandos. Are you getting the itch to create a time capsule of your own? Here is how to create your very own piece of history. Gather items

The first step in the process is to determine what you want to include in your time capsule. You can choose a theme like movies, music, books, or your favorite things. Or decide on no theme at all and simply include objects and items you find interesting that you think others would find interesting, as well. Just make sure that every item you include is non-perishable. Choose the container What are your hopes and dreams for your future? What do you want to be when you grow up? Tell the adult version of yourself everything you want them to know about your life right now. Time Capsule Ideas for Families How beautiful would it be to uncover old love letters when you finally open up your capsule? If a future stranger is finding your capsule, it will be such a treat to get to read love letters. So romantic! 27. The story of your loveThink about where you want to travel, dates you want to have, and the activities and adventures you want to experience together. You can even put dream homes and how many kids you’re envisioning on your list. A time capsule is a collection of items that paint a picture of what things looked like in the past when opened at a later date. It’s meant as a form of communication with the future and whoever digs up the capsule. Jump ahead to these sections: Find a few things around your neighborhood that you think are good representations of your community. It could be a takeout menu from the best restaurant in town, city plans from town hall, or a current picture of the main street or a welcome sign. 21. A list of prices

Crypt of Civilization: This time capsule was buried in 1936 and gained status as a Guinness Book of World Records entrant for the first time capsule to successfully document life on Earth for future residents or visitors. The capsule contains large quantities of literature including copies of the Bible, the Qur'an, and Homer's Illiad. It is buried at Oglethorpe University, Atlanta, Georgia. You can also include videos. Copies of wedding videos make for amazing discoveries down the road. 26. Love letters to each other Stranger Things Season 4 launched on 27th May, and KAP Toys is celebrating the success of its short lead time Mystery Capsule launch. Choose a leak-proof, rust-proof, durable container: Containers should be able to keep water and air out, while maintaining durability over a long period of time.When finished, go the extra step and place the entire container in a sealable bag for even more weatherproofing. Choose a location and bury the container A wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary is to create a couple’s time capsule. Here’s a list of ideas for things you can include to preserve your love in a time capsule: Charlie Heaton, who plays Jonathan Byers, says he had a similar experience when the first season premiered. “I was doing this movie in the tiny town of Asturias, so everyone was Spanish speaking. And the day after the show came out, I had people coming up to me being like, ‘Stranger Things!’ Instantly, it felt so big.”