[10], Randy Gilson was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Randy Senna, 56, is not sure he'll be a part of the future in Wildwood's Boardwalk Mall, and he recently put up all the contents of his retro arcade for sale on eBay - a whopping $700,000 worth of games. Wanna join the discussion? It was part of a group, and it filled a void for me, he says. Get a Better Look Into Randyland"What you have here is a recreation of my life in the amusement business. I believe pop culture can both entertain and affect us, and so reality blurred's goal is to amplify the best and hold the worst accountable. Amaze of wood-paneled shooting games and retro pinball machines he resurrected rises up around him, alive with the clicks and buzzes and pings no modern games make. Thats excellent! He recycled materials he found laying around, and covered them in colorful designs. Theyre both really awesome. Randy Senna is a boardwalk icon with over forty years of running vintage arcade games. . Randy Senna is known for Mr. Even the floors are covered with his memories. Ronson meets Kevin, a New Yorker who has been in the news quite a bit and was featured on the TV show Hoarders. Jeremy, Thank you for this article. 154K Matts Clutter Cleaner partner Cabell Hatchett, who was on screen but never said anything, has both an awesome name and is a really great guy: low-key, smart, no-nonsense. These photos are from 2012. "Randy has spent the last 40 years amassing this collection, all linked to his past. He is such an inspiration and we really, really enjoyed his company. New signs on the former Woolworth building in Wildwood brought new life to the building. Follow us. The Pittsburgh Banjo Club is the place to discover the Americana. Half of last nights episode of Hoarders profiled Randy Senna, the proprietor of Randyland in Wildwood, New Jersey. Randyland is colorful, fun and free to visitors.. . The two days of clean-up Id seen were preceded by two days of shooting b-roll and interviewing Randy. Randy, I would do love to coordinate a time during my visit to meet you. After he acquired his first pinball machine in sixth grade, Sennas obsession grew; he worked fixing machines on the local boardwalks along the Jersey Shore, in towns like Keansburg and Seaside Heights, and would accept old ones instead of money. Dr. Suzanne Chabaud, whos totally awesome in person, spent a lot of time talking to Randy and the cameras, but very little of her insight made it on TV. Only 20 cents a game!. "If we move, want to follow us?" It definitely made us pause and be thankful. See super rare machines, including FASCINATION and Walt Disney World. Not very many old time pinball machines and we were looking forward to this place since pinball machines is from when we were growing up. Wildwood, NJ This Woolworth is occupied by Randyland which is the amusement park related collection of Randy Senna. "I don't want to get rid of anything but yes, certain things, of course, are more special than others.". Using paints, plants, plastic animals, and yard . I actually have a cameo in the episode, despite my best efforts to remain behind the cameras at all times: Right after the 40-minute mark, before Randy and Matt fight about moving the machine, Im visible on the left-hand side of the screen. The publicist is also credited as a Location Scout in the credits, thanks to his suggestion of the shot of the Wildwood sign and joking with the episodes producer that he get credited for that. Under Conner's curation, the facility embraced being a Selfie Museum as a vibrant backdrop for photos. Lets talk about it together! Randyland (3210 Pacific Avenue) is currently closed but worth a walk past its windows. TV also didnt do justice to Randyland: its scale (two stories of an old Woolworths), its detailed displays (from Walt Disney World artifacts to Randys baby crib), or its organization. [5][6][7] Randyland has received international attention through viral listicles. She doesn't live in squalor. Was very disappointed in Randyland pinball arcade. Located in the Mexican War Streets district of Pittsburgh's Northside, the Randyland courtyard is open most everyday between 10:00pm and 7:00pm. See full bio More at IMDbPro Contact Info: View agent, publicist, legal on IMDbPro Known For Mr. [13] Gilson uses dumpster diving and upcycling to fill his home with colorful oddities that include pink flamingos, mannequins, and plastic dinosaurs. But for some hoarders, there's not a lot of filth; just a lot of stuff an intense collection that has gotten out of hand. Randyland. [11][16][18], The neighborhood around the museum experienced explosive growth in 2016-2019. In recent years, as some tenants left, the mall's owner allowed Senna to put additional games he has thousands elsewhere in any unrented spaces to keep them from looking empty. This is Merchandising Randy from Main Street". Randy Senna has run Fascination games in Wildwood since 1995, when he relocated Lucky's Fascination from Seaside Heights. The space now known as Randyland started in 1995 when Randy Gilson purchased a few rundown buildings in the North Side, on credit card no less, and started turning it into an incredible art center. Fifteen years ago, Senna planned to open the Pacific Avenue Woolworth's as an off-boardwalk arcade Randy Land only to find city laws only permitted arcades only on the boardwalk. He is going to start posting weekly videos featuring unique items from his massive collection. New information found for Randy Senna. Senna, who spent years working in Walt Disney World in Orlando, has been dreaming of opening Randyland as a retro arcade museum for at least a decade, but zoning issues have kept the place dark. Following the announcement, Foo Conner joined Randyland as co-director. It is gigantica vast and crammed shrine to Randy and the things that make him happy. California residents do not sell my data request. I know Randy doesn't like people taking photos, but I'd like to take some pictures for Doo Wop City. Scan the QR code on the left to jump to the URL this document was printed from. So glad to hear you had a good time! Coke from the 50's is still in there? "Personally, I think he's a good guy. You'd probably die if you drink it." They have Randy's grin, Randy's haircut. If you glance into the windows, you could mistake it for a storage space, though you might do a double take at the giant bear that waits, ready to attack, inside the door. Please confirm these directly with any business or attraction prior to visiting. This page was last edited on 17 February 2023, at 16:42. [11] His guerrilla gardening spans otherwise vacant lots across Manchester, the Mexican War Streets, and surrounding neighborhoods. 15. Im Andy Dehnart, a writer who obsessively and critically covers reality TV, focusing on how its made and what it means. Seasonally from June through end of August. Twenty-one-thousand square feet, filled to capacity in what was once an old Woolworth's building.Randy Senna pointed out to INSIDE EDITION's Les Trent, "Up there you have my mom's crib. . If you check Randylands Facebook page or website you can reach out to Randy directly to make sure he is there when you are visiting. [4], Randyland has played an important role in the cultural rejuvenation of Pittsburgh with its neighbors City of Asylum and Mattress Factory. Randyland S4E5. -1 Likes, 9 Comments - Sage Block (@sblockk) on Instagram: "La La RandyLand" BREAKING NEWS! I hope the pilot of Matts A&E series. The cost is a donation to get in. I built 300 feet of boardwalk. It was positively freezing in that empty warehouse. Learn more. I have been working with Randy Senna from the Retro Arcade on the boardwalk to grow his YouTube channel. The mall is one of the largest buildings on Wildwood's rambling, eclectic boardwalk, with dozens of small stores and kiosks selling everything from designer sunglasses to hot sauce on its three floors. You'll also find other people's insightful takes on reality TV in these pages, too. Randyland is an art museum located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Todd Tuckey gets an exclusive look and tour of the original location of THE largest collection of Vintage Arcade Games in the WORLD. As I explore in Playboy, Randy felt very, very betrayed, as if the fight was set up (it was not; it was ultimately a misunderstanding). Excellent job and I look forward to seeing where this goes! Last Updated on February 7, 2023 by Jeremy. Randyland is an art museum located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Randyland is the home of artist, Randy Gilson. Free subscription>>, Please consider a donation to help us keep this American treasure alive. I have been working with Randy Senna from the Retro Arcade on the boardwalk to grow his YouTube channel. Creepy-cool, just like the sideshow attractions Randy grew up around. After a few months, it was closed because of structural problems. DiMartino's photo booth, where customers dress as cowboys or Southern belles, is one of the mall's mainstays and he said potential buyers said they want him there. "I took this empty building and made it a happy house," says. "It's fallen on some hard times," Byron said. Randy Senna +99 +98 +97 +95 . The only way you can tell them apart is that each wears a different costume. Randy Senna on IMDb: Awards, nominations, and wins. [16] Upon hearing the news, Randyland fans raised over $20,000 and sent Randy and Mac on their first vacation. Im going to have to check out the MINI rally when it comes here, that sounds awesome. Been rewatching S4 lately, and this episode was always one I could relate to -- I was a lonely child also and had always loved how big parks do immersion with their rides and games. Every time one of them closed, I was there, he said. Under duress in a British prison, Richard Stockton of New Jersey had the singular misfortune to become, Besides being a bigot, a fop, and a thief, the British governor Lord Cornbury, had some peculiar fetishes, In the teeth of near defeat, Gen. George Washington pulled out miraculous mid-winter victories. "Squalor is a completely different animal," says Sara Bereika, a home-clearance expert who used to work on Hoarders. The collection is housed in a former Woolworth's building in downtown Wildwood, New Jersey. "It's been a real disappointment and a real difficult year," DiMartino said. Plus the arcade is usually open earlier in the season and stays open later in the season than most . Disclaimer: Our site uses demographic data, email opt-ins, display advertising, and affiliate links. Address: 1501 Arch St; Phone: 412-342-8152; Website: www.randy.land; Hours: 10am-7pm; For Explorers Everywhere. Getting to play Fascination under his aegis is a can't-miss Jersey Shore experience. Randy Senna is on Facebook. [12], The property that would become Randyland was purchased on a credit card for $10,000 in 1995. "What's up there now, they're not arcades!" All Rights Reserved. Join our community of 140,000+ on social media to never miss an update! Anyone that's seen the hoarder's episode knows this guy. Randyland is the home of artist, Randy Gilson. 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I dont think that was by design, but editing him down to soundbites doesnt illustrate his analytical thinking or his intelligence. Meet RANDY SENNA, gifted MASTER TECHNICIAN and COLLECTOR of The Wildwood, New Jersey BOARDWALK ARCADE and RANDYLAND! But Randy also has a place called "Randyland," a 21,000 square-foot space full of mannequins that look like Randy. You dont throw someone out for being good! Senna had become so skilled, beating everyone who tried to play against him, that he was banned. 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', And if something about the numerous mannequins that occupy this space look familiar, that is purely intentional. 2022 The Doo Wop Preservation League. The couple visited the Grand Canyon and Hollywood. But the parlor is just the tip of his ambitions. Thankfully, this new found knowledge will allow us to return several times in the future as Randyland is one of those places you will want to visit anytime you need to smile. He decided to open a museum instead. Subscribe. He has an impressive collection and I'm sure you'll enjoy them! (The other half profiled Vicki, a hoarder who essentially rejected. It's also stocked with hundreds of Randy mannequins. There also wasnt much time spent on the upstairs storage area, which was the real hoard, and which contained a lot of stuff that Id consider trash. What he created is Randyland, an iconic Pittsburgh landmark that attracts visitors from all over the world. Thank you all. Gilson, an eccentric folk artist, purchased the house in a high-crime in the . But the parlor is just the tip of his ambitions. You were accepted. @DarkInThePark I'm going to, the next time I see him. 59,800 Fascination (2011). That's because it's not open to the public. The discussion then turns to Seaside, Barnacle Bills, The Sawmill and Hurricane Sandy. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. I absolutely love the colorful, creative, fun, magical, odd, whimsical, out of the box personalities found in both people, art, expression, life, and interaction with our world. A hundred boardwalks, gone but not quite dead, await a new dawn. I've tried to collect my history of the happy times growing up on the boardwalks," Randy said. There are some rooms you can't get into at all. One of Pitsburghs own amazing artists-Pamela Haithcoat Wagner came to Atlanta, Georgia last year, and turned my business, Swimmerman Swim School into the most brilliantly devoted, magical inticing space possible. Fascination tables. Specialties. UPDATE -although this location is closed permanently..Randy has reopened in Summer 2019 at 3800 Boardwalkand is experimenting with being open year round (winter and spring on weekends). Randyland, his creation, is a circus-colored oasis of sunny vibes on Pittsburgh's formerly grim North Side. This was prohibited by city regulations. The opening theme to Laverne & Shirley blasted through the arcade Monday, followed by themes from other sitcoms and the occasional squawk from a mechanical crow in a Western shooting gallery. Please sign in to reply to this topic. 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