Hawkins, Indiana might feel a million miles away, but this September, the Upside Down has officially crept into Australian freezers. Just in time for the fifth and final season of Stranger Things, fans can now experience the show’s eerie parallel universe in the form of a Maxibon: the Upside Down Bon.
It’s a fitting tribute to a series that has spent a decade making the ordinary feel…extraordinary. One end of the Maxibon is a deep black biscuit, the kind of darkness you might expect lurking in the shadows of the Upside Down. Blood-red chocolate flecked with cookie crumbs coats the other side, bursting with colour ripped straight from Hawkins’ neon-lit streets. Between them, a slab of white chocolate studded with cookie bits provides a sweet contrast in a snack that mirrors the chaotic, surprising world that inspired it.
Stranger Things has never been just a show. It’s been a cultural earthquake, sending 80s nostalgia quaking through playlists, fashion, and even the revival of Dungeons & Dragons. Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill stormed the charts decades later, scrunchies made a comeback, and fans everywhere dusted off their bikes to relive the adventures of Eleven, Mike, and the gang. And now, the Upside Down is invading Aussie freezers – with Maxibon as its delicious vessel.
There’s something almost ritualistic about it. Grabbing an Upside Down Bon before diving into the latest episodes mirrors the small but meaningful routines that made Hawkins feel like home – late-night chats with friends, mixtapes, and the anticipation of discovering what lurks in the shadows. It’s a playful, edible reminder of the series’ charm: friendship, bravery, and the thrill of stepping into the unknown.
For superfans following every Demogorgon chase, Mind Flayer battle, and Eleven power-up, the Maxibon Upside Down Bon is a countdown treat to the finale. For those just looking for a taste of something weird and nostalgic, it’s a small, strange delight – a momentary portal to another dimension without leaving your kitchen.
Like Hawkins itself, this limited-edition Maxibon won’t be around forever. But, in the meantime, it offers a sweet, surreal invitation: embrace the strange, celebrate the familiar, and remember that in the Upside Down – and in fandom – breaking the rules is part of the fun.
Because in Hawkins, and now across Australia, normal is overrated… and Maxibon just proved that even snacks can be strange.