The Last Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon

Hello everyone!
Here I am in Bend, Oregon to visit the very last Blockbuster in existence.
In 2018, it became the last Blockbuster store in the United States, and in 2020, it became the world's last remaining retail store using the Blockbuster brand.
The last Blockbuster is located in 211 NE Revere Avenue in Bend, Oregon. it was opened by Ken and Debbie Tisher in 1992 and it was originally opened in 1992 as Pacific Video and converted into a Blockbuster in 2000.
The location has now become a popular tourist attraction and in 2020 the store is the subject of the documentary film, The Last Blockbuster created by Bend filmmakers. It was released for sale and rent on DVD and VHS, as well as streaming on Netflix.
I hope you enjoy!

[@LeslieLove]

Correction: The Last Blockbuster documentary is no longer on Netflix, but you can watch it on Tubi. Also I mentioned Jamie in the video and I meant Jamie Kennedy not King.

[@user-kx1vy1il8h]

do they rent blue ray or dvd players?

[@MisterE80]

As I post this it's available to stream for free on KZbin.

[@DisHappah]

I really, really miss walking into Blockbuster Friday night, renting 2 DVD movies, buying popcorn, sodas, and some chocolate, and watching it with my girlfriend on the couch together. We"'re married now, and we watch movies on Netflix with the kids. But I would do anything to get that feeling back. It's just much more fun, and you look forward to it rather than going through the controllers and streaming a movie.

[@LeslieLove]

I agree!!! Those were some fun times and there was nothing like it. This visit was very special and thank you so much for watching

[@kae6558]

Totally agree

[@xavierhines4315]

Blockbuster just had that smell I can’t describe but I loved every bit of it

[@LeslieLove]

I know that smell!!!

[@FloridaManRacer]

@@LeslieLoveThat store has an online shop and they sell a candle that smells like the store! I bought on for my gaming room in my house. I'll play a movie or a video game and light that candle and it just acts like a time machine for me lol.

[@LeStephanie69]

Uhhh I farted that’s what you’re smelling

[@armyjohn85]

I am so excited when I tell people I live 10 minutes near this blockbuster.

[@kae6558]

Wow

[@fredygonzalez6104]

Wooo You are lucky to live 10 minutes away, I will go to that place from the north of Mexico, all the way to Oregon, greetings to all

[@LeslieLove]

That’s very exciting!! I would be too :)

[@BlockbusterAssociate]

We need more Blockbusters!

[@LeslieLove]

I agree! :)

[@seveynroses3327]

I can remember back in the 1st grade that blockbuster was always a Friday night trip. Pizza Hut was ordered or picked up and me and my siblings would choose a movie ( on vhs). My grandma made sure that we had good memories in some way.

[@LeslieLove]

Awww I miss those times. Thanks for sharing :) and watching

[@Aaron_Scissorhands]

The first job I ever had was at Blockbuster. This is amazing, I thought they were all gone!

[@LeslieLove]

Oh cool for a first job! :) thanks for watching

[@32lilbruce]

This video comforted my soul. Great memories!

[@LeslieLove]

Awww I’m glad! Thank you for watching

[@acepilot1]

I live in Central Oregon, it's a point of pride to have this store in out community

[@LeslieLove]

That’s awesome!! I would be so happy if I had one near by

[@anon2414]

I bet people would start going back to blockbuster if more opening up. Nostalgia

[@LeslieLove]

I would like to think so too :) thanks for watching

[@arreaga209]

This is so dope. Hopefully, I can make it out there one day and visit the last Blockbuster on the planet. I love your videos. Keep up the good work!!

[@LeslieLove]

Aww thank you so much!! Very kind of you. I hope you can too

[@noname-ot7vd]

Would be great if blockbuster miraculously made a comeback and multiple stores starting opening up again. This is highly unlikely though since we're in the streaming age, but hey, miracles do happen.

[@firefly8471]

I think we're gonna see a resurgence in dvds, blu rays because a lot of people are sick of streaming services ha . I hope they do come back 👌

[@noname-ot7vd]

​@firefly8471 you're right tbh. Streaming services are too expensive these days. Let's bring back blockbuster.

[@firefly8471]

@noname-ot7vd ya I'm curious to see how the future will unfold with movies . It's fact that some people don't use streaming apps , so let's see what happens 😏.

[@LeslieLove]

It would be great!! :)

[@abcd1239me]

Great memories going into the video rental store and getting 3 movies for the weekend. I really do miss going into a video rental store and renting movies. I have never used redbox.

[@LeslieLove]

I have some great memories as well and miss being able to do that. Thank you for watching

[@CrashOverride557]

Video Store, VHS, great memories ❤ thank you so much Leslie

[@LeslieLove]

Awww you’re welcome, thank you :)

[@Yeezy-hm1jk]

I remember every Friday after school I’d go to my local one with my mum and she’d by us popcorn and either rent a movie for us or a video game for me, man I miss them days 😭

[@LeslieLove]

Same!! 🩵🩵

[@rachellee.9389]

I have the honor to live in Bend, a couple of miles away from the last Blockbuster. Hope it never closes.

[@LeslieLove]

That’s awesome!! I hope the same 🩵

[@keetahbrough]

i watched an MTV production blurb that wasn't very long, from back in the day, and it was Brittany Murphy. She was in NYC, and they were recording her while she went to BlockBuster and grabbed some movies for her Thursday night. This was back when the franchise was still going strong, and she checked out her movies just like it always used to happen.. those times we took for granted.. yet they were golden times...

[@LeslieLove]

Man I miss those times so much which is why visiting here was so special :)

[@michaelpifferi7815]

OMG the last Blockbuster much respect. 🙂 i have many memories when i was a kid in a Blockbuster.

[@LeslieLove]

Thanks for watching :) it was truly awesome not gonna lie

[@anon2414]

Blockbuster was for rich people (in my eyes) when I was a kid. I would go to the $1 rental mom and pop. 3 copies come back tomorrow at 2pm 1 copy returning, for sure! Man good times

[@LeslieLove]

Awwww I’m just so happy I was around to be able to experience those times. Thank you for watching

[@Jnichols369]

Though this does bring back many memories of when I was a kid, I don’t think it will be the same if they brought them back. I did look forward to Friday and Saturday nights walking to the Blockbuster close to where I lived.

[@LeslieLove]

Yeah unfortunately I don’t think people would appreciate it these days. Thank you for watching :)

[@seanpendergast1283]

Fantastic job so many memories flooding back great job 😊

[@LeslieLove]

Thank you Sean! :)

[@darealstatic]

that's awesome..brings back so many memories. (there was a dine in pizza hut right next to the one I used to go to!) iykyk.👌🏾

[@LeslieLove]

Omg I use to looooove going to Pizza Hut, their salad bar was soo delicious!! Glad you liked the video :)

[@nikosgvr6380]

My wife and i live in Greece , we're 29 years old and we're vhs tapes collectors... So we spend a lot of times walking in our " Video Club " (that's how we call it in Greece) to discuss about a movie , about a ps game , to buy popcorn and coke for a night.. what blessing times... Finally, I'd like to say how much luck arey you being over there...

[@LeslieLove]

Awwww thanks for sharing your thoughts with me and for watching :) man how I miss those times and yes felt very lucky to have been able to visit.

[@SpookyDookySr]

Imagine being the guy who turned down the Netflix deal watching the blockbuster documentary on Netflix 😅

[@LeslieLove]

lol I know right! Thank you for watching

[@CreeperBoyGamingyt]

I live here!

[@LeslieLove]

Sweet!!! Hello and thank you for watching

[@davidellis5141]

This was awesome 👌 ! Liked 👍 & Subscribed & Thanks for the memories 😊.

[@LeslieLove]

Awww I’m glad, you’re welcome :) and thank you

[@NerdLocations]

Loved this! Thanks for the memories. I wanna go now!! 😂

[@LeslieLove]

Awww thanks friend!! And yes you have to go

[@value_your_inputs]

had a Blockbuster down the street from me growing up. now it's a Chase bank.

[@LeslieLove]

I miss seeing them around.

[@value_your_inputs]

@@LeslieLove yeah, those stores were fun ! i remember renting video games at Blockbuster too, good times.

[@deborahmason8682]

Wow,pretty cool, great video!!

[@LeslieLove]

Thank you :)

[@jasonchilado]

New subscriber here :) such a great place! I just visited here last summer. Can’t wait to see more of your videos

[@LeslieLove]

Awww thank you so much!! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you :)

[@wolfgamemusicvideo4532]

Great video! I'm actually going to Bend this weekend and I cannot wait to see this place in person!

[@LeslieLove]

Thank you!!! Did you get to go? I hope so

[@wolfgamemusicvideo4532]

@@LeslieLove I did! It was so much fun! And it made me miss video stores more than I already do! Bend is such a great city!

[@LeslieLove]

@@wolfgamemusicvideo4532 oh great! I’m glad you did and I agree I loved it there and would love to go back someday.

[@semiallusion9322]

Awesome vid!!!

[@LeslieLove]

Thank you so much!! So glad you liked it :)

[@bucsallnite]

Nice

[@LeslieLove]

Thank you for watching :)

[@branscombe_]

my best friend just drove down there from vancouver with his gf. awesome video! 5:20 btw that top shelf is TOP-SHELF! damn!

[@LeslieLove]

Oh nice! I hope they had a great time too :)

[@Pauls-World]

Hey Leslie, how is your day? Be safe and take care of yourself. Thanks for sharing your videos. You’re the best

[@LeslieLove]

Hello Paul! I’m doing pretty good. Sorry it took me a while to respond. I hope you’re doing well. Thanks for the support

[@stalinlovesdisney9644]

Still have my blockbuster card stored away. lol

[@LeslieLove]

That’s awesome! I wish I still had mine :(

[@OneDread]

I had to subscribe because of this video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LeslieLove]

Oh wow well thank you :))

[@chrisw443]

I love video rental stores and used media shops like fye. Rentals are gone but theres plenty of used media stores so thats nice. Bend is probably the most isolated metro on the west coast (and thats saying something)

[@LeslieLove]

Thank you for watching

[@TheInkPitOx]

We have good friends in Bend. We live in California and I've always wanted to go take a picture of the last Blockbuster, but we never get around to it when we visit.

[@LeslieLove]

Well I hope you get to go soon :) thanks for watching

[@andybobandy641]

A well documented piece of history. Will be sad when that finally goes away and another piece of our adult life is gone.

[@LeslieLove]

Let’s not think about that! I hope they can stay open for years to come :)

[@eddyk3]

14:43 This one says: Robe worn for the Championship bout v Max Baer in the movie Cinderella Man. The robe came with a satin belt but we swapped it for a rope belt to fit with the period.

[@LeslieLove]

Yes it was for Cinderella Man film. I found out he donated these pieces to them

[@11Salda]

Blockbuster and movie gallery brings back memories

[@LeslieLove]

Great memories! Thanks for watching :)

[@LouisRivera]

Hay did they have a Video game section just curious because I used to rent video games at blockbuster and yeah, that brings back memories It’s like going back in time machine to the 90s.

[@LeslieLove]

Yes they did. It was truly amazing being there

[@BreadFred3]

Government should preserve this Blockbuster store as a museum for the next 50 years.

[@6889deathjake]

Why they already screw everything up

[@LeslieLove]

I agree :)

[@eddiew2325]

jeepers creepers reborn is a masterpiece

[@LeslieLove]

I love that movie

[@user-od1ob4gg9b]

I didn't think there were anymore anywhere

[@LeslieLove]

It’s pretty cool that this still exists and hope it does for a long time

[@Heka41]

The Blockbuster where I'm from only stayed open like a year.

[@LeslieLove]

Wow that’s it? In Florida they were everywhere

[@Heka41]

@@LeslieLove Yeah, it was strange it was even open at all, this was VERY late in Blockbuster’s lifespan, I think they only opened it because we were such a rural area.

[@eddyk3]

13:31 I speak scribble the letter from Russell Crow says: This vest was part of my costume for Les Miserables. The actual uniform had sleeves and a tail. When doing horse riding scenes in this costume, with a blue riding coat over the top it was very uncomfortable. So I asked the costume department to make a vest that was only what you would say under the coat.

[@LeslieLove]

Thank you

[@dr.debajyotibose2928]

John Oliver Russel Crowe prop is also there I believe from Cinderella Man.

[@LeslieLove]

Yes I believe you’re correct

[@insidebillyshead]

I'm guessing you didn't make it to Portland except for the airport? Adam was here not too long ago as well, and y'all seem to slide in and our of town lol. Thank you for pronouncing Oregon correctly.

[@LeslieLove]

No we didn’t, because we had specific plans. But I have been to Portland many times before and I think it’s beautiful. We did go to a pumpkin and corn maze that was I guess on the border of Portland and St. Helens. And you’re welcome lol :)

[@mac11daddy6]

Please tell me it still had that aroma in the air. You know that Blockbuster smell I’m talking about

[@LeslieLove]

Yes it does :))

[@zerojackie3575]

Do you still have the game also hell of a nostalgic field trip 👍

[@LeslieLove]

No I don’t And thank you so much for watching :) glad you liked it

[@Tiaxxxxxooooo]

How come this location out of the many across the US didn’t close ? Anyone know the reasoning? How is it able to withstand the test of time today?

[@LeslieLove]

The best way to find your answers is by watching their documentary. It’s very informative

[@branscombe_]

10:00 damnnn! best NES!

[@LeslieLove]

Yes!

[@curly__3]

I worked in a blockbuster i a small town i the late 90's...i had to go thru and file the late fees...the place was making millions of dollars on late fees and 100's of thousands on rentals and sales. Blockbuster was busted for running a racket on the late fees later...i can't remember the details.

[@LeslieLove]

It’s a shame really… thanks for watching

[@LipeAzzi]

I wonder how the owners still keep their business running. With the increase in wages and rent. Plus, most of the stuff today you can either stream or just buy it online and watch at home. Don't want to sound negative or pessimistic but is just a thought. I really miss those days.

[@LeslieLove]

Not at all, I think a lot of us are curious about that. I wanted to ask them, but I totally forgot. I’m just glad they are still around this long. Thank you for watching :)

[@DanielMussen-ob7uo]

Elbow Pads|Knee Pads|Taped Wrists|MMA Style Gloves Past Present Future

[@LeslieLove]

I’m sorry, what?

[@eddyk3]

14:08 This is one of 3 hoods movie worn for the film Robin Hood. This is the one worn in the most close shots without ????

[@LeslieLove]

I don’t remember what it said…I’m sorry

[@jrlangdon89]

VCR was the 90s

[@LeslieLove]

The nostalgia for sure

[@branscombe_]

13:54 I thought that was a Jawa

[@LeslieLove]

I have to go back and look

[@williambearden8716]

i found a blockbuster membership card on eBay for $10.75

[@LeslieLove]

Oh nice :) did you get it?

[@jrlangdon89]

Well if you don’t want it to go then support it

[@LeslieLove]

That’s why I went

[@DanielMussen-ob7uo]

The World Cup|TV Series|TV Special Past Present Future

[@DanielMussen-ob7uo]

Block Buster| Net Flix Hybrid Video Library Past Present Future

[@boogerdawson25boogerdawson61]

I thinks it’s really cool,but how do they make any money.

[@LeslieLove]

Well they sell merchandise which I believe you can buy online, they also get a lot of visitors coming from all over the world and the locals actually go in and rent movies. Now I’m not sure how much they are making but thank God it’s enough to stay open

[@AntiWokeBloke]

Blockbuster is so nostalgic streaming just had to ruin it

[@LeslieLove]

Agreed