The Last Blockbuster - Bend, OR

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[@CodingAbroad]

Fun fact: The company which operates the Blockbuster franchise doesn’t allow new applicants to open stores, they only permit the ones that were operating before their downfall

[@fratzgame8272]

why do they do that?

[@ibrake4rappers]

That sounds dumb

[@1987Megs]

I didn’t realize how much I miss renting videos until now. Searching for the perfect film and making a night of it with yummy snacks was my perfect Friday evening!

[@k1m198]

10-15 years sure did pass fast, yep

[@bearbeartime7082]

Hello

[@DAquingil]

Yes, those were the days. I remember getting Sour Patch Kids, Junior Mints, and Raisinets, and going home with 2 or 3 movies. The smell of Blockbuster gave you a rush when you walked in.

[@RS4B7BLACK]

Everything taken for granted now

[@hangingon]

It makes me sad that we don't have this experience anymore. I never realized how big a part of my life renting movies was.

[@TheBambooZeezer]

When I was 13 my cousin and I rode our bikes to the Blockbuster on Friday night and rented our favorite video game, WWF Royal Rumble for the Super Nintendo, for weekend. On Sunday night when my mother drove me to the Blockbuster to return the game. I was surprised to find that the Blockbuster had closed over the weekend. I still have that game and break it out an play it every now and then. Everytime I think of that and giggle to myself.

[@melissainaus7955]

Same thing happen to me.I rented terminator 2 and another movie when I went to return it the video shop had burnt down.I got to keep them.

[@melissainaus7955]

@Write Me 𝟳𝟬𝟮𝟵𝟬𝟳𝟵𝟰𝟬𝟴

[@atypicalmom]

Too bad you didn't rent a whole bagful of games! 😁

[@k1m198]

I played that game w/ my bro as a kid, it is an awesome one!

[@stillbuyvhs]

Blockbuster had such a nice logo.

[@missribbon]

Oh the amount of arguments I had with my ex boyfriend in video stores about which film to watch! Good times! 👍 😝

[@muthergoose4084]

My wife (then girlfriend) loved Blockbuster so much that she rented about 100 movies in a month and a half. The next time we went, she was given a GOLD blockbuster card as some next level tier. I can't remember what bonus stuff she got but I do know she used it and people asking her how in the heck she got it. No clue if that was our location specifically or others. Good video!

[@paxhumana2015]

@Write Me 𝟳𝟬𝟮𝟵𝟬𝟳𝟵𝟰𝟬𝟴 , quit spamming, troll!

[@lothar71]

I see two different things for the gold memebership one was around 1996 and it gave -Unlimited Rentals -No Late Fees, -Reservations and later on it was no membership fee and reservations and some free rentals, it was something like renting a 100 movies a year or so.

[@j0ellyfish]

I seriously hope Blockbuster rises again. I'm sure they will with what netflix offers. Seeing those yellow walls with the grey carpet is so nostalgic.

[@k1m198]

The brand has value and recognition among many people. I'm sure they will resurrect somehow, one day, after some savvy entrepreneur buys them and tries to use the brand as the face of a new company.

[@johnrogers6291]

The first VHS recorder I got back in about 1979 was $1300.00 and the blank tapes were $30.00 for only 2 hour capacity. First recorded movie cost over $100:00. Yikes !

[@cynthiaabbott1945]

Yep my mom bought a VCR in 1980. It was $1,000.

[@paperchaser4176]

Wow that’s ridiculous

[@tammiepage6489]

@@cynthiaabbott1945 VHS is cost that much back then I mean I was born in 85 and I remember when we got our beach houses but I don’t remember how much they cost because My mom got them so I never knew how much they cost because I remember having VHS players in the 90s but I never knew how much I might cost

[@k1m198]

I've learned if there's something I want, unless I really *need* it for some bizarre reason, just wait and within 5-10 years I can get it at a major discount. Seems like a long time but really it's not, you'll see. RTX 3090's? Just watch, give it 3-4 more years. $5000 digital pianos from 10 years ago you can't even give away now, etc. The only thing worth keeping are Cars, assuming you bought those used and at a major discount as well.

[@CW0123]

I need that souvenir. Thanks to Brandon everytime I go into my wallet I cry 😔😢

[@scottiecasey9312]

I can't believe there's still a blockbuster still in existence

[@josefinesvenson638]

Its nice when Jen is with you.🙂

[@susanbrogan2517]

Jen's a nice addition, she has a cute face.

[@josefinesvenson638]

@@susanbrogan2517 Yes. And I like seeing friendship. It gives me a warm feeling.

[@rkm1091]

Oh my gosh, such nostalgia! I would spend forever just looking to pick out a movie or two. As much as I love technology and its easy accessibility, I really miss video stores

[@BleachBlonde-java]

What are guys talking about, there are video stores all over the place, I go to the 24hour video/theater all the time, it may not have the same titles your used to but it brings me joy

[@hiofcourseiwouldlikeasampl6462]

Man I remember the fee for not rewinding the VHS.

[@angiewelborn3496]

No worries Jen. When u said Ewan McGregor instead of Toby McGuire, I 🤔💭 thought the same

[@cropking]

Nothing better than going into your local video store on a Friday night and picking up some films and snacks, simpler times, I miss them.

[@deniseleaps]

I remember Blockbuster as only having VHS videos. I am that old.

[@TheAdventuresOfJimiJaden]

My dad used to go to Blockbuster so much as a teen in the 90’s. Then I started going as a baby but after 2014, I didn’t go anymore because it closed down.

[@Grumpy27n23]

It's been nice Jacob. It was real fun getting to know you and your family as we all went through the pandemic. You had such an air if innocence and wonder. Thank you for those times. I wish you all the best.

[@Gabaghoul1987]

You make it sound like he’s stopping?

[@Grumpy27n23]

@@Gabaghoul1987 No, I'm just not watching him anymore. Something is just missing now, for me in the newer videos. No hate.

[@Gabaghoul1987]

@@Grumpy27n23 ya know, I kind of get what your saying.

[@Grahamvlogs802vt]

the 90s vibes are back 😭

[@alliekuma4234]

What a cool experience; I definitely remember renting my Disney and Wrestling videos.

[@ghostthegamer7528]

I miss blockbuster and video stores in general, it will never be the same anymore.

[@heidim5110]

Wow, didn't know Bend still had a Blockbuster. Thanks for taking us along - that was a great tour of the store!

[@tammiepage6489]

On Netflix it has a documentary about it the last blockbuster standing was called the last blockbuster I just watched it that’s what I found out about this blockbuster and I really wish it was closer and I wish I had the money to travel to it because I would love to go because I love only movies and I used to you know the block was there before I shut down here where I live you know I used to go up there and we didn’t write anymore about it I thought by just find the movies the ones that you can buy and right when they close down because we had to blockbusters up here and right when they close down I remember when they did that going out of business sale we are buying a whole bunch of movies I’ll sell you know and I still buy DVDs I buy more online on Amazon because I like haven’t owning DVDs and I love to rent it out and owning I’m sorry that but I love only DVDs because sometimes you can’t find them on the streaming services removing I can’t find the one I’m looking for time I love watching whatever I want instead of you no worries but I’ve been taking off on the streaming services but I miss blockbuster

[@maxwellhouse750]

I remember prior to video, shows like the Wizard of Oz was a once a year event usually September/October typically. It was an indicator of fall and definitely a night where you came home early from playing outside.

[@Wender-ella]

I still have my Blockbuster card !! My cousin own's/run's a video rental store. Works well for the small city he lives in. I miss going to Blockbuster on a Friday night, to rent a movie and some games for the kids. Good times.

[@steved9660]

All the nostalgia here! I remember the used movie and game sales.

[@scottogden6301]

I miss the place man, we need more of Jen in the videos too you two make great content together keep em coming guys

[@heididepotter8136]

OMH still functioning store. Here they are gone for at least years. Memories!!!

[@dawnbenchley7237]

I use to go to the Blockbuster in Morganton, NC. Like you Jacob, I wished I had kept my card.

[@rickrobinson3575]

Love you two! Thanks for all the joy you bring us!

[@rachel_espinoza]

I grew up with Blockbuster. Loved it so much, nice time travel back to my childhood!

[@beckylg8176]

Omg i love this place. They did a great documentary on it also

[@DrewskiGames24]

My day always gets better when I hear: “Hey. You. All!”

[@allensherrill850]

Black,like a dolls eyes, makes my day.

[@kevincoolum3680]

“Roooosebuuuuud!”

[@brucejr.5833]

If you live way out in the woods this might be your only option besides starlink. Good to see Blockbuster again thanks for the trip

[@dianaboggs2140]

I loved this video about Blockbuster! It brought back a lot of wonderful memories - thank you for visiting!😊💙

[@loafy69]

This has been a place I’ve wanted to visit for years. I never got to experience Blockbuster. But I did get to experience video stores for a short time in my life. We used to have a video store in my town, me and my Grandma would go every weekend and pick up a movie. Take it home, eat pop corn and watch the movie. Take it back the next morning. One of favorite memories I had with my Grandma. It’s just a over all experience that is the best part. I used to just walk into the store, and look at the movies because I was 10 and didn’t have any money. But hopefully one day I’ll be able to journey out to the last blockbuster and experience something I miss experiencing.

[@used2beburnsy336]

I watched a documentary on this place- fantastic. Total blast from the past, I wish they were still around. My Friday night memories as a kid in store form.

[@PdiddytTube]

the documentary about the store is really interesting and a good watch!!

[@TravelswithNick]

SO COOL you made it there!! I miss blockbuster so much 😞 but glad you made it there!!

[@TheVictorCruz]

I was equally as excited to see a Papa Murphys!! Love that pizza.

[@rem6670]

great video that really takes me back...bet I spent a lot of time and a lot of money every week at Blockbuster...UNTIL ONE NIGHT I RENTED A BUGS BUNNY VHS FOR MY KIDS ONLY TO FIND IT HAD A DIFFERENT TITLE INSIDE AND WHEN I RETURNED IT THE MANAGER RUDELY CALLED ME SOMETIME LATER "YOU OWE 80$ FOR NOT RETURNING BUGS BUNNY. SHE NEVER LET ME EXPLAIN. I FOUGHT IT..BLOCKBUSTER WENT UNDER..MWAHAHAHAHAHA DONT CROSS ME BLOCKBUSTER...use to LOVE going there..

[@m3trooper]

I used to love that smell every time you walk into a Blockbuster, no matter which Blockbuster, they all had that same smell. The good Ole days!

[@MichaelsExplorations]

Remember going to block buster as a kid and Hollywood Video always remember seeing the Adult section 🤣 and renting video games as well good times 📼

[@Eighties-Jadie]

Loved this nostalgic video ❤️ it reminded me of me and my friend years ago going to the video shop and stocking up on sweets to eat while watching the film 📼🍿🍬 I miss those video shops but nowadays people are spoilt for choice with streaming online wherever and whenever they want. Thanks Jacob and best wishes ☀️

[@christophermichael.w.7577]

I remember when Companies like Apple and Nintendo made a big comeback.Wouldn't it be crazy if blockbuster made the same kind of comeback as Apple? They would have to change their business model,but anything is possible.

[@kittiescorner222]

I didn't know we still had a blockbuster. I worked there in the early 2000's and I remember at orientation they were like, "unlike Hollywood video we continue to keep growing." Little did they know that they would later be done for.

[@davidjohnson1543]

This is more interesting for me because I owned 2 video stores from 1994-2005. There were at least 10 video rental stores in a 1 mile area...no one at the time would ever believe 17 years later we are now down to 1 blockbuster.

[@philknerr4587]

Enjoyed your tour. It was a blockbusting event!!

[@adventuresintvland]

I visited there in 2019. I wish I had been vlogging back then

[@vinylartcollectibles]

I was thinking of this place the other day………. I wish the world was more simple still

[@kmoney2800]

The public library still has DVD/Bluray rentals. I think I spent like two hours at Blockbuster playing Super Mario 64. It was so cool. Couldn't get enough of it. Some Blockbusters were right next door to a Discovery Zone. After paying around all day, go on over to Blockbuster to get a few videos to take home. Hey I saw that 2020 documentary yesterday. The family looks like they are having a great time spending time with each other. This would make an awesome nostalgic postcard! I would definitely buy it.

[@Kpound20]

Our last local video store just closed a few years back and the Family Video went out of business last year. I specifically miss the cheap dvds for sale at these places. As for Halloween Kills, it was great and ridiculous at the same time lol. I love that it stood out as a bit different.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Really loving this trip with you and Jen💜🕊

[@northernlitez1]

This brough back such good memories for me. I remeber driving 20 miles in a bad storm to Blockbuster to rent the Amityville Horror with my nephew. Thank you for sharing. I hope this store goes on and on. You and Jen are such a fun couple. Looking forward to more videos with both of you.

[@animexgirl6936]

nostalgia at it's finest... thx Jacob

[@tootieomyhero5066]

HE DID THE DOLLS EYES JOKE!!! 💪🤣💕

[@xtedlamx]

I live in a small rural area near Albany. Most houses have no high-speed internet access and all the satellite companies have hard caps besides starlink. We have a video store that is still open and if it wasn't for awful internet I bet the would have closed years ago.

[@Cz007_]

I'll actually be going there this Oct as its been on my bucket list!!

[@Crazyreviewer123]

SCAM/don’t respond to the comment above

[@Cz007_]

@@Crazyreviewer123 of course not! I've seen that comment on other posts.

[@Crazyreviewer123]

@@Cz007_ good some people may not know so I'm just giving a warning ⚠️ I been taught to knows about these kinds of things and I knows that it doesn't look right and to ignore it and hopefully other people don't fall for this scammer and are safe

[@BunkyBinx]

Never knew what that thing was called on the ouija board. I’m with Jen on that. I hope you too have a safe and fun travel.

[@raefukano466]

I'm with Jenn I didn't know what that thing was called either

[@karentucker2161]

I miss having these stores around 😩

[@msvlogcreation]

Really cool to see, thanks for covering this!

[@craigblock7572]

The puzzles u can glue the pieces together and put in a picture frame!

[@christianboyce2070]

I miss going to video stores, I’m from Oregon and I remembered that the blockbuster store in Salem turned into a painting store after it went out of business

[@bendavis6550]

I'm from central California I use to rent movies at blockbuster video sorry for any misspells or mistakes in spelling.

[@corgilover42]

Loved going to Blockbuster! So miss those days! Thanks for a fun video!

[@bendavis6550]

I use to rent movies at blockbuster video way back when sorry for any misspells or mistakes in spelling.

[@angie8088]

I can still feel the absolute joy of going to Blockbuster to rent a movie I was dying to see and snagging the last copy. 🥹

[@headshotdyn0mite149]

Now I wanna go to Blockbuster. I really miss video stores. Cool episode CB.

[@mosquieto1]

As of Wikipedia and some other sites I got 2,140 video rental stores are left in the US. I'm surprised to see that number. I miss having Blockbuster as well we had movie gallery I would take turn going to them when I was little.

[@williamspendlove]

Back in the late 90s I worked at Blockbuster's Canoga Park CA location, which at that time was the busiest Blockbuster store on the planet!

[@marybmccormick]

Oh my goodness wow I love this I have some VHS from when they went out of business thanks for sharing this love you and Jenn you guys have made my day see you tomorrow 😘🌞😘

[@Lilaa86]

So nostalgic … good memories 📼

[@scotcarr3390]

Jacob, you made my day! Streaming has its place. Redbox vending movie kiosks are...okay, I guess. But nothing was cooler than a stop at both my independent local video & Blockbuster! I still have warm & tissues of spending an hour or 2 just looking at all that VHS/DVD goodness. They NEED to keep this store going, if nothing else as a pop culture "living museum"...😎

[@angelaedwards5124]

The movie Deadwood is free to watch on Cinema. We just watched all 3 seasons!!! The first time we saw the was on the rented Blockbuster DVDs lol it was a HBO series.

[@Bri_like_the_Cheese_]

100% agree with you on Dexter - 1, 2 & 4 are incredible. Series ending was was joke but I have been enjoying the relaunched season.

[@jessicablanchard5211]

welcome to my state! cant wait to see the adventures to come. 😊

[@tericampbell570]

Hi from Portland Oregon where we still have 4 independent video rental stores and , of course. Redbox! Still a fun weekend activity here. Love your videos👍

[@burningthroughtimegarage3319]

Y'all make a great team I miss blockbuster to going and just the time there cool times thanks for the entertainment 👍

[@n.curtis47]

Loved Blockbuster...especially the snack packs. Good memories...

[@robylove9190]

I knew what a planchette was. Thanks for a trip to the past. I spent many hours in Blockbuster.

[@JaycRam]

I don't have the nostalgia for Blockbusters like a lot of people seem to do. In my town, there was a family-owned video rental place that I used to rent movies/video games at. Wasn't until 2006/2007, towards the end for Blockbuster, that my town finally got one, and I signed up for the service where they'd ship movies to your house, and you could return them at the store for more movies.

[@benjaminniemczyk]

I echo the many posts here that express the joy one feels at just the sight of a Blockbuster. Having grown up in the 80s and 90s, Blockbuster was the perfect family member. They were always there, bright, shiny, open arms. The elation one would get even just deciding to "go to Blockbuster!" has little equal today. I am glad so many people had the opportunity to experience this chain and that this video has kept its magic alive.

[@SpiralOfWhite]

The biggest thing I miss about dvds is commentary and special features, some real gems out there on dvd.

[@garnyg]

Thanks for filming a video at the last Blockbuster. :)

[@ZaroSports]

whoa so much nostalgia

[@simplerelaxationasmr]

This was a lot of fun!

[@kirra131]

Scarecrow video in Seattle is a must see, they turned in to a nonprofit during the demise of video rental stores. Movie madness in Portland also, they even have a mini theater inside!

[@robertwertz6050]

I loved the smell of a Blockbuster Video Store.

[@juanzapata492]

I had a good time at block buster as a kid . I remember when the block buster near me was going out of business I bought a bunch of dvd at half price

[@icychill105]

Blockbuster and hollywood video were so great as a kid getting to rent the latest video games. I sure hope you make it back up to washington for some more videos.

[@GLI1346101]

14:55 I notice the Disney DVDs still uses white boxes today for their DVDs, and is the other movie studio to do so. That way, children and parents can find the Walt Disney Movies easier in the home.

[@Mypurpose404]

I love blockbuster, it was actually my 1st job in 2001. By that time we had dvds and vhs and we did have to rewind the movies if the customers didn’t do it. We had this small car that would rewind the vhs tapes. It was really annoying when I would grab the box with the vhs tapes and they weren’t rewound! Lol. I remember printing the blockbuster cards and laminating them. I would grab a few movies after work and bring them back when they were due. I would also rent out nintendo GameCube games. Oh man I miss blockbuster. I’m so happy you and Jenn went there. I still have my blockbuster card and my blockbuster name tag. Haha awesome video Jacob!

[@recoswell]

that sign sums up every strip mall during the crappy 90's haircutter - pizza place and video store - now all abandoned eyesores

[@skittywitch]

Well a planchette is the shape of the piece u use for the ouija bord. Even a gitar pick some people call it planchette.

[@kittie2453]

You’re doing it all! Great video

[@thehertzman]

I used to work at Blockbuster Video, good money but I got laid off along with my co-workers in mid 2010 before the store closed down.

[@zackkros7528]

Over 86% of the 15,300 U.S. stores (specializing in video rentals) open in 2007 were reported to have closed by 2017, bringing the total to approximately 2,140 remaining stores in the USA or America.

[@amiracagoode9718]

I remember going to a block buster movie 🎥 store i miss going to them they had so many iconic an original movies that they stop showing today i miss that store of course they don’t have it anymore where in was located at where i used to live along time ago but i miss going there i would pick out a lot of miles to watch they were to good it had a nice 90-80’s feel and vibe to it i loved going there so much.

[@PS3GamingScotland]

I would fly to Bend just to go to The Last Blockbuster shop. The documentary was really good as well. Great video!

[@jbsawhaley]

I loved this video!!! Thanks so much for sharing and I still have movies from blockbuster and my membership card!!!

[@johnnyreb4195]

Still got my Blockbuster card, miss video stores so bad.... it's all I've watched since 1996.... hate t.v. hate the internet. The old days had the best ways.