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RUSS LYMAN IS COMING TO RETROWORLD EXPO 2026!

@russlyman

If you love retro gaming, DIY projects, ridiculous gaming pickups, and R.O.B. the Robot, you’re definitely going to want to hang out with Russ Lyman! 😎

Russ is the co-host of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast and the creator behind Russly, where he brings the fun with retro gaming memories, pickup videos, Let’s Plays, live streams, and plenty of classic gaming goodness.

But that’s not all! 🛠️🎮 Russ is also a DIY wizard, showing off everything from his custom Mario Kart car and modded retro consoles/controllers to awesome cosplay projects like his Retro NES Jason costume!

Whether you’re into collecting, creating, gaming, or just having a great time celebrating everything retro, Russ is ready to meet you at the show!

And yes… there’s only one question you HAVE to ask:

👉 “RUSS, WHATCHA’ DOIN’?” 😂

🔥 Catch Russ Lyman at RetroWorld Expo 2026! 🔥

🎮 Russly on YouTube
🛠️ Russ Lyman on YouTube
🍿 Snacky Snack Time Russ
🎙️ The Weekly Warp Pipe

#RetroWorldExpo2026 #RetroGaming #RussLyman #WeeklyWarpPipe #Gaming #RetroGames #RobsTheRobot #DIY

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THE TOY HUNT IS COMING TO RETROWORLD EXPO 2026! 🔥

Get ready to dig through the weird, wild, and wonderful world of vintage toys with Dave, It’s Me!

@david.apuzzo @theweeklywarppipe

Dave is on a never-ending hunt for the coolest—and sometimes downright strangest—collectibles from the golden age of ’80s monster toys, gross-out figures, bizarre toy lines, forgotten tie-ins, and everything in between! From vintage toy shows and flea markets to hidden shops packed with treasures, Dave is always searching for that next ridiculous find.

And if you’re into retro gaming too… you KNOW Dave isn’t walking past a video game grail when he sees one!

Dave is also a co-host of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast alongside Russly and Retro Cart Collector, bringing plenty of retro gaming, nostalgia, collecting, and community fun to the mix.

At the heart of it all, Dave is about one thing: THE THRILL OF THE HUNT! 🕵️‍♂️

So whether you grew up loving monsters, gross-out toys, strange collectibles, or just enjoy seeing someone lose their mind over an awesome vintage find, you’re going to want to meet Dave at RetroWorld Expo 2026!

👉 Check out Dave’s adventures:
YouTube – Dave, It’s Me
Dave, It’s Me

🎟️ RetroWorld Expo 2026 — Come hunt for some nostalgia!

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⚠️ New Video Alert ⚠️

I was heading across the country to a retro game convention with no guarantee I’d find vintage toys, obscure collectibles, or anything even close to what I usually hunt for.

Sometimes that’s the risk collectors take — you follow the lead, chase the possibility, and hope the hunt pays off.

I traveled over 3,000 miles from home to Pasadena, California for the SoCal Gaming Expo — my first time ever at the event — after being invited out as a guest with @TheWeeklyWarpPipe Podcast.

But this wasn’t just a retro gaming trip.

This was a collector gamble.

Before the show even began, I had a wild one-of-a-kind toy grail pickup planned with Riff from Pixel Game Squad. But was the pickup actually worth traveling across the country for… or was it a total bust?

After that, the real challenge started: searching the convention floor to see if any vintage toys, strange pieces, rare collectibles, or unexpected grails were hiding among all the retro games.

Was flying over 3,000 miles worth it for a convention that might not have any toys at all? Would this be a huge mistake, or the kind of risk that makes the hunt unforgettable?

Let’s just say… this gamble pays off in a big way.

Join me at the SoCal Gaming Expo in Pasadena, CA for a collector adventure filled with risk, vintage toy hunting, retro gaming, rare finds, obscure collectibles, Pixel Game Squad, and one unforgettable grail pickup.

👀 Featured in the video:
@socalgamingexpo_
@pixelgamesquad
@retrofinds1
@1up_stitch
@jccustombuilds
@mannys_arcade
@russlyman
@rickyretroliberty

📍 SoCal Gaming Expo
📍 Pasadena Convention Center, Southern California

👉🏻 Watch on YouTube:
⭐️ http://youtube.com/davidapuzzo

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I know it’s been a while, but I’m back with another INSANE toy hunt - and this time, I’m not alone! I met up with my pals, fellow toy connoisseur 🤖 ⁠@david.apuzzo and video game maniac 🕹️ @russlyman ⁠for a series of toy hunts that will take us all around Los Angeles!

In this video, we head down to @rare_formula , one of the premiere toy shops in LA, which is lined wall-to-wall and ceiling-to-floor with a cacophony of vintage toys! Just cases and cases filled with play sets, prototypes, grails, and other one-of-a-kind finds!

In this episode:
😵‍💫 Dave starts down a sofubi rabbit-hole
🐺 I hone in on a few pieces for my wife’s Universal monsters collection (and some minis, of course)
😱 We encounter a never-before-seen Battle Beasts 2-pack (even @killercarp was shocked!)
🦒 Geoffrey the Giraffe comes back to life!!
🤫 And we get a chance to take a peek behind the curtain at some of the private collection of shop owners, Adolfo and Lauri!

So don’t miss out on the action! Join us for the first leg of an epic LA Toy Tour, and be sure to LIKE 👍🏻 & SUBSCRIBE to the channel ✅ so you don’t miss out on the upcoming adventures!!!

LINK IN BIO!

**If i tagged you, you got shouted out in the video!

#toyhunting #toyhunter #vintagetoys #actionfigures #toysrus

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SHOUT OUT TO my awesome friends from the East coast @russlyman & @david.apuzzo while they were down here in SoCal they hit up some local collectible shops & found a Garbage Pail Kids HE-MANNY CARD. They said they had to pick it up since I'm a big Moto fan & it had my name on it. Thanks again guys that definitely made my day & has its forever spot on my Retro wall 🧱. Check out their podcast @theweeklywarppipe with @retrocartcollector new episodes every Saturday.
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#retrogaming #retrogames #videogames #nostalgia #socalgamingexpo

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Will be at the @socalgamingexpo_ this Weekend. We’ll be filming so come say hi to get in on the video for our podcast. #retrogames #retrogaming #socal

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This weekend. Get ready !! Go dig out your 3Ds and street pass with me @socalgamingexpo_ #retrogaming #videogames

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Make sure and say hello to the boys over at @theweeklywarppipe ! What a great crew of good dudes who would love to chat with you!

socalgamingexpo.com to snag your tickets!

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GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🧟‍♂️🚨

@david.apuzzo @theweeklywarppipe

Get ready to dig through the slime, monsters, and weirdest toy aisles of the 80s because Dave, It’s Me is heading to SoCal Gaming Expo! 🔥

Dave is a vintage toy hunter obsessed with the golden age of gross-out toys, creepy creatures, bizarre action figures, and the strange tie-in merch most people forgot even existed. From flea markets and toy shows across the country to hidden retro toy shops, he’s always chasing the next weird grail find! 👀🎮🦠

Known for his high-energy videos and authentic reactions, Dave shines a spotlight on the wild side of nostalgia — including monster toys, forgotten collectibles, and even the occasional retro gaming treasure. He’s also a co-host of the Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast alongside Russly and Retro Cart Collector, talking all things retro gaming, collecting, and community fun! 🎙️🕹️

If you love weird toys, vintage nostalgia, and the thrill of the hunt, you do NOT want to miss meeting Dave, It’s Me at SoCal Gaming Expo! 🙌

📺 youtube.com/@davidapuzzo
🌐 daveitsme.com
🎙️ youtube.com/@theweeklywarppipe

#SoCalGamingExpo #RetroGaming #VintageToys #ToyCollector #GrossOutToys #80sToys #RetroCollecting #ToyHunting #WeeklyWarpPipe #DaveItsMe #PixelGameSquad

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SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT! 🕹️🎮

Please welcome Retro Cart Collector to SoCal Gaming Expo 2026! 🇨🇦✨

@retrocartcollector @theweeklywarppipe

Keith is on an epic quest to complete the full NES collection — with LESS THAN 60 GAMES LEFT to go! Fueled by childhood memories and a lifelong love for retro gaming, he’s documenting every step of the journey as he tracks down the rarest cartridges for Nintendo’s legendary system. 🎯🔥

But the nostalgia doesn’t stop there… once the NES hunt is complete, the next adventure begins: conquering the Super Nintendo library! 👾💜

Traveling all the way from Canada with nostalgia in tow, Retro Cart Collector is excited to meet fellow collectors, gamers, and retro fans — and maybe even add a few more treasures to the collection while at the expo! 🎮✨

You can also catch him on The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast alongside Russly and Dave, It’s Me, where they dive deep into retro gaming, nostalgia, collecting, and fun conversations that will send you straight down the warp pipe! 🍄🚀

📺 Retro Cart Collector:
http://youtube.com/@retrocartcollector

🎙️ The Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast:
http://youtube.com/@theweeklywarppipe

#SoCalGamingExpo #SoCalGamingExpo2026 #RetroGaming #NES #Nintendo #SNES #GameCollector #RetroCartCollector #WeeklyWarpPipe #VideoGameCollector #GamingCommunity #RetroGames #Nostalgia #ConventionSeason

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Get ready to welcome retro gaming creator, DIY mastermind, and Weekly Warp Pipe Podcast co-host RUSS LYMAN to SoCal Gaming Expo 2026! 🎉🕹️

@russlyman

@theweeklywarppipe

Known online as Russly, Russ brings nonstop retro gaming energy with gaming memories, pickups, let’s plays, live streams, and his trusty sidekick R.O.B. the Robot! 🤖✨

But that’s not all — Russ also creates some incredible DIY gaming projects, including:
🏎️ A custom Mario Kart car
🎮 Custom retro consoles & controllers
👻 Amazing cosplay tutorials like his Retro NES Jason Costume

Whether you’re into retro collecting, gaming nostalgia, creative builds, or just love talking games with awesome people, you won’t want to miss hanging out with Russ at SGE 2026!

And when you see him… be sure to ask:
“Russ… whatcha’ doin?” 😄

Check out his channels:
📺 Russly YouTube
📺 Russ Lyman YouTube
📺 Snacky Snack Time Russ
📺 The Weekly Warp Pipe

#SoCalGamingExpo #SGE2026 #RetroGaming #Nintendo #GamingCommunity #MarioKart #RetroCollector #DIYGaming #Cosplay #WeeklyWarpPipe #Russly #RetroGames #GamingExpo

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Starting off this week with @theweeklywarppipe check them out on YouTube 📺
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#retrogaming #retrogames #retro #nostalgia #theweeklywarppipe

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