''Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory'' is an American

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series that aired on

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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

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minus one episode

Synopsis

The factory is a space for skateboarder

Rob Dyrdek Robert Stanley Dyrdek (born June 28, 1974) is an American entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He is best known for his roles in the MTV reality and variety shows ''Rob & Big'', ''Rob Dyrd ...

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 ''

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'', 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 ''

'', made his first appearance in the Fantasy Factory on the third episode of Season 5. Throughout the series, guest appearances included

Ryan Sheckler Ryan Allen Sheckler (born December 30, 1989) is an American professional skateboarder and entrepreneur, and was the star of the MTV-produced reality television series '' Life of Ryan.'' He also starred in four seasons of the short-format video se ...

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Danny Way Danny Way (born April 15, 1974) is an American professional skateboarder, company owner and rallycross driver who has been awarded ''Thrasher'' magazine's "Skater of the Year" award twice. He is known for extreme stunts, such as jumping into a ...

Steve Berra Steve Berra (born May 10, 1973) is an American professional skateboarder and director, and is also the cofounder/co-owner of the skateboarding website The Berrics. Early life Berra grew up in both Nebraska and Missouri and he explained in 2007 ...

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, and

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and Chris Pontius from '' Jackass''.

Cast

, professional skateboarder, president of Dyrdek Enterprises, Street League Skateboarding, Rob Dyrdek's Wild Grinders, former star of ''

'' and creator and host of ''Ridiculousness'' *

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'' * Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (Seasons 4-7), Rob's former bodyguard and roommate, co-star of ''

'' *

Chanel West Coast Chelsea Chanel Dudley (born September 1, 1988), better known by her stage name Chanel West Coast, is an American television personality, rapper, and singer. She came to prominence for her roles in MTV's ''Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory'' and '' ...

, 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

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* Jeremy Larner (Seasons 1-3), Rob's manager * Gene Dyrdek, Rob's Dad * Patty Dyrdek, Rob's Mom

Episodes

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External links

* * {{MTVNetwork Shows 2000s American reality television series 2010s American reality television series 2009 American television series debuts English-language television shows MTV original programming 2015 American television series endings Television series by Dickhouse Productions