''Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory'' is an American
reality television series that aired on
MTV
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from February 8, 2009, to March 5, 2015.
On September 17, 2013, it was announced that ''Fantasy Factory'' was renewed for a sixth season, which premiered on January 16, 2014. The sixth season was originally announced to be the final season, but in June 2014, MTV announced that ''Fantasy Factory'' would return for a seventh season. The seventh season premiered on January 1, 2015, and ended on March 5, 2015.
As of 2022, the entire series is available to stream on
Paramount+ minus one episode
Synopsis
The factory is a space for skateboarder
Rob Dyrdek to manage two aspects of his life, business and pleasure. The 25,000-square-foot complex contains two distinct areas: A warehouse designed for skateboarding and an office complex. Dyrdek's cousin,
Christopher "Drama" Pfaff serves as Dyrdek's assistant on the show.
Christopher "Big Black" Boykin, originally from ''
Rob & Big'', made his debut appearance to the Fantasy Factory beginning in the fourth season. Rashawn "Bam Bam" Davis, who co-starred with Rob, Big Black, and Drama in ''
Rob & Big'', made his first appearance in the Fantasy Factory on the third episode of Season 5.
Throughout the series, guest appearances included
Ryan Sheckler,
John Mayer
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,
Danny Way,
Steve Berra,
Ludacris, and
Johnny Knoxville and
Chris Pontius
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...
from ''
Jackass''.
Cast
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Rob Dyrdek, professional skateboarder, president of Dyrdek Enterprises, Street League Skateboarding, Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders, former star of ''
Rob & Big'' and creator and host of
''Ridiculousness''
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Sterling "Steelo" Brim
Sterling "Steelo" Brim (born June 5, 1988) is an American television personality, comedian, and actor. He is a co-host and producer of MTV's '' Ridiculousness.
Biography
Brim was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. His mother, Tracy Brim, is a ...
, friend of Rob Dyrdek and co-host with him on MTV's ''Ridiculousness''
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Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (Seasons 4-7), Rob's former bodyguard and roommate, co-star of ''
Rob & Big''
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Chanel West Coast, Fantasy Factory's receptionist, secretary, Young & Reckless model, co-host on ''Ridiculousness''
* Christopher "Drama" Pfaff, Rob's cousin, producer, owner/creator of Young & Reckless clothing
* Scott "Big Cat" Pfaff, Drama's older brother, Rob's cousin, "Facilitator", skate technician, owner/creator of Born a Lion clothing
* Geoff Taylor, general counsel for all Dyrdek related businesses
* Tracy Tubera, creative director for Wild Grinders, Rob's toy line and animated series
* Tony "Blurry" Turbo (Seasons 1-3), Fantasy Factory's maintenance man; his face is
pixelated
* Jeremy Larner (Seasons 1-3), Rob's manager
* Gene Dyrdek, Rob's Dad
* Patty Dyrdek, Rob's Mom
Episodes
References
External links
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