Like most millennials that have entered adulthood, I have very fond memories of going to blockbuster as a kid. It was our weekly tradition. I would save up my money for preowned movies, and video games. And it was always such a treat. Getting to see something new. I was definitely sad on blockbuster filed for bankruptcy and started closing locations. But I'm really glad there's one left on the planet. The location was easy to find, and there was a good but small parking lot. The staff was very pleasant to work with. I am sure they get tons of questions about how blockbuster is doing, how the store is holding up, etc. There was so much blockbuster type of merchandise, apparel, and gifts that it felt like it was its own souvenir store in addition to still offering movie rentals. Seeing the display of a late 80s early 90s living room, complete with couch, movie on VHS, Pokémon cards on the table, VHS covers, etc. really warmed my heart. I felt like it was a nine-year-old watching Dragon Ball Z in front of the Family TV again. There were plenty of displays for movie props, autographs, news covers about the store being the last on the planet. It was like a time capsule to cinema, life in the 80s and 90s, and today. Walking the aisles, definitely felt like I was back in blockbuster. For a moment, I felt like I was a kid again, looking for the perfect movie. Really glad this was here and that I got to go to Blockbuster in my adult life. Thanks for the memories! read more

You cannot be passing through Bend, and not stop here. This is an icon, the last blockbuster on the planet. The place is a good size. The friendly lady I was chatting with was telling me that yes, they get people stopping in from *EVERYWHERE.*. They have it all. Blu-rays, and DVDs for sale, and of course, they have them for rent. The rental prices are very reasonable. New releases suspense, Comedy, drama, you name it, they probably have it. They even have sections dedicated toward certain stars, when I was there, they had a "John Candy section." The blockbuster.com webpage is back online, and I was asking the lady if she knew if Blockbuster was going to be making a comeback. She said she didn't know, but she made a good point. They should. Now, if you want to see a movie, there's no guarantee that the streaming service you subscribe to will have that movie. How many streaming services would you have to subscribe to? It would be so easy just to pop in and rent your movie again. You know what they say, everything old is new again. And of course, they have hoodies, sweatshirts, and T-shirts, including one that has the classic phrase, "be kind, rewind." What a fun store. read more

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Was driving through Bend on a roadtrip and did a double take when I saw the bring blue sign. It was so cool to see the last Blockbuster shop. There was movie memorabilia and cool blockbuster paraphernalia scattered throughout the store and on the walls. I bought a sticker from the merch section in the front of the store. read more

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As a former blockbuster and Hollywood video employee, It was a nice dose of nostalgia coming here. There's plenty of movie memorabilia to look at and merch to buy. You can even still rent from them. Pro tip: buy the movie theater buttered popcorn candle. I also slightly regret not getting the onesie they had. Looked pretty comfortable. Def worth a quick stop if you find yourself in bend. read more

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When in Bend, you've got to stop here. As a movie/physical media freak, I was so excited to be able to visit the last blockbuster in person. Everyone working was so nice, even to us blatant tourists passing through. Of course they have movies to rent, but they also have a good chunk of pre-owned dvds and blu-rays available for purchase if you can't rent. I picked up a couple that were reasonably priced - they have a lot of gems here (criterion, shout factory, etc) and I noticed some harder to find & OOP Blu-rays as I was browsing too. They've also got some great memorabilia around the store as well as merch and souvenirs. If you like movies, you've got to stop by! read more

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Last one standing! Iconic! Visited the Blockbuster mainly for the photo op, but the nostalgia here is real! Of you're traveling through, be sure to stop here for your iconic blockbuster photo, and to support this small business and keep their doors open! Not interested in a movie? Just grab quick snack for the road :) read more

Blockbuster - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Love my Blockbuster merch! When you watch something intending to enjoy it rather than pick it apart, that's Blockbuster vibes. read more

Blockbuster - Blockbuster vibes - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

An absolute MUST when in Bend!! So nostalgic and some amazing memorabilia! They have a great selection of merchandise and movies for purchase, and it totally brings you back to childhood! We had a fantastic time looking around at all the amazing collector items and memories here! Definitely need to go!! read more

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I took a roadtrip along the coast from Los Angeles to Anchorage and had to stop here and am so glad that I did. I also had my pups with me and they are PET FRIENDLY! I grew up in the Blockbuster era, a time where Friday nights meant visiting a location to get a Netflix and chill night underway. It smelled exactly as I remember - popcorn and milk duds. The staff here were all wonderful and the memorabilia were all great souvenirs. read more

Blockbuster - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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As someone who grew up going to Blockbuster on a weekly basis, I was extremely excited to have the opportunity to visit what is officially "The Last Blockbuster on the Planet." Prior to pulling up in the Blockbuster parking lot, hubby and I were filled with nostalgia and after getting out of the car, we took a photo on front of the blockbuster logo outside of the building. Upon entering the store, hubby and I were warmly greeted by employees then enjoyed walking around the store and seeing various homages to the past including a living room set up from the 1980s, actor chairs, movie posters , VHS tapes for sale, horror movies, and highlighting 80s movies. The friendly attitudes of store employees was infectious and as we were shopping, we engaged in several conversations with other visitors to the store. The store is fascinating in that it is part thriving store where a person can still rent a movie on DVD for seven nights and part pop culture museum in the various movie displays. After walking around for about an hour, and looking at various videos and items for purchase, hubby and I left purchased two postcards, a lanyard, a fridge magnet, and a-shirt which were all reasonably priced. The shopping experience was relaxing, fun, and great blast from the past. read more

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Bend is home to the LAST Blockbuster on the planet! Not only did I grow up renting movies at this location when spending the summers with my grandparents. I remember seeing it on the news when the other store closed around COVID leaving Bend's Blockbuster the last remaining store on the planet. Thats pretty cool in itself. But being a 90s kid, I had to take my Boyfriend to see the last one, there is so much nostalgia and memories that came rushing back to us both. This location isn't just a movie rental location, it has been turned into a museum of movie history. Though it is fully operational and the locals take their families in for rentals it is quite the tourist attraction. They sell all kind of trinkets from clothing to games to their very own Blockbuster ale. Which from what I heard are all made locally. They have signed movie posters and items from films on display, its quite amazing. They have over 21,000 titles to choose from and their prices? Incredible! You can rent a DVD for $0.99 for the week. New releases are a bit more and are 3 day rentals. You can rent VHS tapes for $.49 or purchase some for a few dollars. The staff was so friendly, they greeted us as we entered, let us browse, assisted locals renting movies. They even offered to take a photo for us in front of their memorabilia wall. I am so glad this store survived read more

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So fun to see the last Blockbuster in the World! It is part museum, part merchandise and part movie and game rental!

Well yes I am old enough that I had a blockbuster card when they were still just VHS....( so that would make me .....37ish...). Anyway this is the very last Blockbuster video in the free world (at this point the free may go away before the last blockbuster... Let's hope not). on a day trip this was one of our spots to stop at and it is straight Americana! You can still rent DVDs or buy all kinds of swag here. If you just happen to be in the area, it's worth a stop for sure just to transport you back to old times... Damn, I sound old....Good stuff read more

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A great trip back in time for people of a certain age. We were on vacation in Sunriver and this was the only stop we made in Bend. It's mostly a Blockbuster gift shop for tourists, but some lucky locals can still maintain memberships here. We couldn't leave without a bag of Blockbuster swag. If you are in Bend, it is a must visit. Just taking time to view the posters and display cases is worth the trip. read more

Blockbuster - Uncle Buck - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

Flashback to the past and my whole childhood. What an experience. I found this place randomly as we were turning down this road I looked over and screamed to my husband "OMG IS THAT A BLOCKBUSTER!?!?!?!?!?", he whipped that car around soooo fast!! We ran inside like if we were going to be teleported back to our childhood. We definitely were. What a beautiful nostalgic experience walking in here. The last blockbuster on Earth!! They sell a huge variety of souvenirs, VHS tapes, and more different cool memorabilia! You'll probably cry walking out of the store just saying read more

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I did the tourist thing and came in to look around and of cource, by a memorabilia TShirt. This retro store that actually still rents video is truly a trip down memory lane. Inside it it very much museum type item from Blockbuster of yesterday. The staff seemed very nice with a little undertone of, "Yes, all of this stuff was really "real" stuff from Blockbuster". I did notice a little sign that said pictures in the store are okay, pictures of the staff members needs permissions. I am glad I stopped in and if I could have found my original Blockbuster membership card, I would have included a picture of it, but since I threw it away a long time ago, I will have the memories of this place in my photo gallery. read more

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Since I still live a lot of my life in the 1990s, it makes me really happy to see that there's one still open! read more

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I really miss the days of the old video rental stores. Friday nights as a teenager meant grabbing a stack of video games from the shelves, picking out a couple of movies, and stopping for pizza on the way home. It wasn't just about the games or the food, it was the whole experience. Walking through the aisles, debating with friends over what to rent, and knowing the night ahead was going to be simple and fun. Streaming and downloads might be convenient now, but they'll never replace the feeling of holding a game case in your hand, seeing the cover art up close, and making that choice on the spot. Those nights with pizza, games, and friends were something special, and I miss them more than I can say. read more

How can I not give the last Blockbuster on earth anything but five stars..... It's nostalgic and now a unique icon of an era that once thrived with video rentals. It's just fun to visit and walk around the store, though they still function as a traditional Blockbuster in case you want to rent a movie. read more

Blockbuster - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

In my youth I never imagined a time where we would be streaming videos + music and downloading video games. For the younger generations that were not around for the Blockbuster & overall video store era, there was a time where you had to leave your home to rent a movie (either a VHS or DVD) or video game. Normally there was a five day rental period in which you would be fined if you kept the movie or video game past the allotted timeframe. Although this method of consuming media was sometimes inconvenient and overall antiquated, there was something magical about browsing the movie and video game sections and chatting with strangers about their opinions (what is now captured via a YouTube review). The release of the 2020 documentary, "The Last Blockbuster" brought to the surface a ton of nostalgic memories from my childhood. Even better, hence the title, it brought to light the fact that there is a remaining Blockbuster video store located in Bend, Oregon. Fast forward to 2023, I was preparing an itinerary for a family trip to Portland and thought it would be cool to stop in Bend on the drive back home. As planned, en route to Sacramento from Portland, we made a quick stop at The Last Blockbuster. As I excitedly pulled into the Blockbuster parking lot (my wife was tickled by the apparent giddy expression on my face), I took in the signature Blockbuster logo in the signature yellow and blue theme. As we entered the store, we were greeted by a friendly employee located behind the counter. As we browsed the store, we noticed that it closely resembled the exact layout as the Blockbusters that I frequented as a child. For nostalgic folks such as myself, there is an entire section with Blockbuster memorabilia. For my wife and I, this was a fun walk down memory lane; however, my 10 year old son could not fathom why anyone would leave the comfort of their home to rent a movie or video game. As keepsakes, we bought two beers emblazoned with the Blockbuster logo and two Blockbuster neoprene beer koozies. If you are interested in witnessing a part of history, I definitely recommend visiting the store while it is still open (I'm hoping that the locals can keep it in business). read more

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1. Easy to get to 2. Plenty of parking 3. Nice signs to take pictures in front of 4. ALLL THE NOSTALGIA 5. Bunch of DVDs and Blue ray to rent 6. They have 80s movies 7. Everyone goes in to buy merch 8. Good value 9. Good service 10. Even the check out machines are uber old BE KIND REWIND read more

So many memories flooded back when I pulled up to Blockbuster. I spent a few minutes documenting pictures of the front signs and taking in the moment. When I walked in the doors, it looked the exact same since the last time I was in a Blockbuster, maybe 15 or so years prior. I walked throughout the store and enjoyed all the old movie posters, memorabilia and seeing a good ole VHS tape. There are a few clothing racks set up to market Blockbuster apparel and nic nacs. The two lady employees at the front did not have a great attitude and were not very welcoming. I wanted to leave with something other than a picture for a souvenir but the clothes and hats were more money than I wanted to spend. I found a replica Blockbuster member card for two dollars. I was happy with that! read more

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What year is it?! While I was in Bend for decidedly other reasons, visiting "The Last Blockbuster" was high on the list for must-visits and it's worth coming! I highly recommend watching the documentary about the store to get the whole picture about the family and community in which it sits; but if you just want a blast from the past, you must come in. Blockbuster is in a more commercial area of Bend, not a far drive from downtown. It's in a little strip mall and boasts the original signs in the parking lots. The staff here are super welcoming, well aware that many people are coming for the novelty. The first thing I noticed was the smell, it's exactly like those Friday night memories growing up and looking for that favorite or new movie. To the right of the counter they have a 90s throwback room display. The store also has a bunch of real movie memorabilia plus all kinds of collectibles from the heyday of Blockbuster's popularity. Of course for those not renting, they have tons of used movies for sale. They also have souvenirs for sale including pens, shirts, magnets, postcards - and the coolest thing, a collaboration beer with 10Barrel nearby. Just to support, we bought a bunch of stuff; I wish we could still browse tangible media in person like this to choose movies. This is a must-visit spot in Bend! read more

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Let's do our part in keeping this shop open indefinitely! Can't imagine this place turning a profit on video rental so go buy something, T shirt, souvenir, candy, something. Didn't call ahead or talked to anyone working in the store so can't comment on their attitude. I took pictures inside and out, went in, looked around, bought 2 T shirts and left, all without conversing with anyone, customers or employees. I think that what we should all do; support them without getting too loud or excited. Living in San Diego, no idea if I'll ever be in Bend again but will for sure visit again and buy something if opportunities exit in the future. read more

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A stop at the last blockbuster in the world was a condition my nephew set to go with us to Bend. So we made a quick stop here. Since we're from Eugene we obviously weren't about to rent a video (though we don't have VHS and maybe not DVD, so it wouldn't have worked anyway). They have a lot of souvenirs to commemorate your visits to the Last Blockbuster, like sweats, playing cards, t-shirts, and so on. There's some movie-related memorabilia to keep with the theme. I suspect there are people here who are renting videos, but seems like their main business nowadays is in people remembering their childhoods wandering through the aisles to rent the newest release. It's amazing to consider that's exactly what my sister, friends, and I would do, and now we have movies and television that are delivered right to our TV. Little me would have been astounded if she could have seen the future! read more

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Blast from the past. I think the most surprising thing about my visit was that: 1) they still use the same grimy old keyboards/computers Circa 1990-something. 2) they sell products with CBD now. Holy bajeez. They have a section with film memorabilia that's pretty cool. I was still just as confused about where to exit as I was in 2000. Worth a stop! read more

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You gotta go to the last Blockbuster in the world when you go to Bend! We went in January of this year and the lot was covered in packed snow. The workers were all college-aged kids who were more interested in their phones than us, but to be fair they're probably used to people just visiting for the nostalgia and pictures. We got a couple of souvenirs that were reasonably priced and enjoyed looking around at the movies they had available for rent. We were just in town for the weekend so we didn't rent anything, but it's just so nice that this place is still standing after all these years. read more

Blockbuster - Storefront in January - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

I'd have to say it was pretty surreal visiting the last Blockbuster in the world. I was visiting from out of town with a girlfriend of mine, and we knew we had to stop by here. It was like stepping back into the 90s. What I liked most about it was that it was very much a functioning and active Blockbuster rental store, but it also integrated merchandise, keepsakes, a locked up time capsule towards the back of the store, and a roped off 90's "living room", that makes you feel right at home. I would be lying if I said I wasn't jealous of the residents of Bend for having this gem in their little town. read more

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What's up: Like many others, I grew up with my local Blockbuster and was sad when it went away. After watching the recent Netflix documentary about the Last Blockbuster, my friends and I had to make a stop in Bend to check it out. Parking: There is a small lot up front for parking that is shared with other businesses nearby. When we arrived, there were a few open spots, so it's a pretty busy location. Environment: Masks are required to enter. Walking in, it feels like you've gone back in time with all the DVDs and VHS tapes on the tracks. It had the classic colors of Blockbuster as well as the cool memorabilia from Russell Crowe. It's also cool seeing all the notes that fans from all over sent in to shore their live and support. There's also Last Blockbuster gear that can be purchased such as t-shirts, hats, and bottles. You can even get a membership card for $2. Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. This was a very nostalgic stop on our trip. It's also awesome to see this lonesome little store still operating. I hope it sticks around for years to come because it really does represent a different era when people walked the rows to find something to watch instead of just clicking away. It's totally a time capsule of films and movies from a different time. Best of luck to this store and their Blockbuster family! read more

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Awesome. If you grew up with Blockbusters, you need to go here. They have time capsule displays set up all over. Tons of merch to buy. It brings you back to those Friday night. The buttered popcorn candle smells delicious. read more

Visiting the Blockbuster in Bend was like entering a time capsule as I shared the same nostalgic sentiments like in the documentary called The Last Blockbuster. I browsed through collection of DVDs, and I reminisced of the days when they were VHS boxes. It had quite a collection of movies that don't show up on streaming services based of the algorithm of my preferences. There were also movies I haven't seen in years or haven't even heard of. During my visit, there was a combination of locals renting movies and out of towner like me snapping photos. The staff seemed busy sorting the returns. There was also merchandise to buy, and I got a shirt as a souvenir. This is a cool stop for any movie lover. read more

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I'll be honest: One of the reasons I wanted to go to Bend was to visit Blockbuster. I pulled in to the parking lot and had flashbacks of visiting Blockbuster with my dad and brother as a youngster, walking around the aisles, looking for movies, finally finding one we all agreed on, only to have it be already rented! Unfortunately, we were just in the area for a night and did not have access to a VHS or DVD player so we just browsed... and were amazed at all of the old relics of the past. It was honestly like we stepped back in time, super cool. I loved the corner of the store that looked like our living room from years prior. While I didn't rent any movies, the selection looked good, and I did end up getting a couple of postcards and stickers and really considered getting a Blockbuster card but I am pretty sure I still have one from a decade (or more) ago. Renting movies, obviously there's great value in that. The service was adequate, no complaints. Even the computers looked like they did in the 80s and 90s - blue screens, old keyboards, old font - I loved it! I hope to make it a Blockbuster night in the future. If you're in Bend or even Oregon, visiting Blockbuster is a must... It'll take you way back. read more

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So nostalgic and lots of selection including new releases, games and snacks. The only one left in the world. read more

Blockbuster - So nostalgic and new releases available! - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

If you're already in Bend, then it's a must do. Take the 5-15 minutes to take your pictures outside AND inside the last Blockbuster in the universe. We went to gawk but left with a bumper sticker and a VHS tape. They were out of shirts at the time and at $20-40 a pop, I know how they stay afloat. That said, I would've bought a $40 hoodie if they were in stock!!! And I applaud them - whatever it takes!!! I highly recommend watching "The Last Blockbuster" before going. The inside is a flashback and is also a museum of sorts. So make sure you go inside, not just take pictures outside. Be kind, please rewind! read more

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The last Blockbuster in the world! And let's keep it that way, as this precious gem should never bid adieu. Yes, we have all seen the documentary on Netflix (how ironic) about Blockbuster's bust and much of it featured this beloved Bend location, as the very last one. It's even better in person. On our first day in Bend, we HAD to make it to Blockbuster. And it feels very much like nostalgia when you walk inside, with blue and yellow all over the place. And you can easily tell the locals from the tourists because the locals are actually renting a movie. Staff probably is over this tourist trap, which is why it is not permitted to take a picture with or of the staff. I get it. So we minded our business and walked around the place and got some goods. They have a lot of Blockbuster merchandise to purchase since ya know, it's the last and only store. They also had a display area of items from movie sets that have been donated from directors and actors. I left with a fanny pack and tee-shirt; I know you're jealous. There is a tender place in my heart for Blockbuster. And if you feel the same way, you will love this Blockbuster that easily takes you back to simpler times and that college boyfriend that you shoulda broken up with from the start. If you're visiting Bend, Oregon, Blockbuster is a must. read more

Blockbuster - Display Area - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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I felt so much joy walking through these doors! We were in town visiting, so we had no plans to get a movie, but I was absolutely going to get some memorabilia and movie snacks! We, of course, had to take a pic with the sign out front, iconic. We went in on a Saturday night around 5pmish, and it wasn't too busy. There was a festival going on in Bend that day, which may have been part of it not being busy. This place is filled with classic setups, movie memorabilia, and blasts from the past! We wandered around the entire place with smiles on our faces just enjoying the feeling. We ended up at the section where you can buy movies that were previously rented out, and I ended up walking away with a dvd for $6! The middle of the store is the merch, and we ended up leaving with a blockbuster shirt, postcard, 2 membership cards, and a silicone shot glass. Everything was priced super reasonably, I think the shirt was the most expensive at $20. If you have the chance, check this place out and buy some merchandise so this place can stay open!! read more

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It was great to remember the old times when Blockbuster was the place to go on Friday nights. Very nice place. God selection.

A major blast from the past!!! Such a cool experience and totally worth the drive (3 hours from Portland!!) the staff were super sweet. The DVD they have here come from new releases (The Whale) to the old school. I believe it's $3.99 to rent and you need to have your ID to sign up, but to be in this environment again is really nostalgic. I bought some shirts, a magnet and this SUPER intense popcorn smelling candle that will probably annoy my boyfriend. Such an amazing place!!! read more

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This place was absolutely everything you could possibly dream of! We traveled all the way from Southern California! The staff were super friendly and the store history memorabilia was so cool to see! This store is literally like a time capsule and I would highly recommend if you're visiting to check this place out! It's definitely a great memory to see the last Blockbuster! If you're a local please support this business and keep it surviving!! We can't let this place close down!! It's so awesome! There is a ton of merchandise you can buy at decent prices! read more

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What year is it again? I feel like I've been transported back to a Friday night in 1999 and I'm here to pick up some VHS tapes and a pack of Butterfinger BB's. I honestly thought all Blockbusters have already closed down but when I mentioned a trip to Oregon, one of student's mentioned that there was a Blockbuster there so naturally, I had to make a stop and get all the photos for my teens. This Blockbuster is like a Prius hybrid. It remains a fully functional Blockbuster but is also part museum/souvenir store. This Blockbuster still has DVD's and video games for rent and I saw local Bend residents checking out and returning films. There are also a lot of tourists who make a detour here for a nostalgic walk down the aisles of Blockbuster, to take photos or buy Blockbuster branded swag like sweaters and water bottles. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend a stop at this little time capsule in Bend. read more

Blockbuster - Videos & Video Game Rental Near Me - Bend, Oregon

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