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AUSTIN “CHUMLEE” RUSSELL’S CANDY SHOP OPENS AT PAWN PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN LAS VEGAS
By Scott Roeben, on June 27 2017
2 min read 30 comments
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Austin “Chumlee” Russell, one of the stars of the Las Vegas-based “Pawn Stars”
reality series, has opened a new candy store, Chumlee’s Candy on the Boulevard.
The candy shop is located in Pawn Plaza, a shopping complex adjacent to the
World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop made, y’know, world famous, on “Pawn
Stars.”
During our recent visit, Chumlee himself was greeting fans at the shop and said
he expects to do so often.
Chumlee’s candy shop features classics like Turkish Taffy, Astro Pops and
Niklnips, at least one of which sounds like a stripper name.
The shop is co-owned by Chumlee and his brother, Sage Russell.
Chumlee’s candy shop is diminutive, as it inhabits a shipping container, but has
a solid collection of sweets, including many retro candies sure to strike a
nostalgic chord with guests.
The candy selection reflects Chumlee’s personal favorites such as Bottle Caps
and Razzles.
It seems somebody’s lollipop has delusions of grandeur.
The prices are a tad on the steep side, so don’t think of it as “candy,” per se.
The candy is just an excuse to rub elbows with a reality TV star. They aren’t
candy cigarettes, they’re “Pawn Stars” mementos, emphasis on the Mentos. Which
we don’t recall seeing at the shop, but just play along.
Oh, that’s right, we went for the candy cigarettes ($2). We also snagged
SweeTarts ($2.75, deep breaths), Red Vines ($2.45), Pop Rocks ($1.85) and candy
buttons ($1.97).
Don’t judge us. It’s Las Vegas.
Chumlee and his brother Sage were helpful and friendly, indulging requests for
autographs and selfies.
Our receipt said “Cashier: Austin Russell,” but his brother was actually the one
pulling cashier duty.
There was a short line outside the shop during our visit, mainly because the
store can only accommodate six guests at a time.
The shop is open noon to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday (closed Monday and
Tuesday).
The “Boulevard” in the name is Las Vegas Boulevard, the most glorious of all
thoroughfares.
Pawn Plaza has had quite a bit of turnover in recent months, so it’s gratifying
to see another new tenant in place.
We quite like the nearby Jared’s Old Fashioned Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, as one
does not live by candy buttons alone.
Here’s hoping Chumlee and his brother can make a go of Chumlee’s Candy on the
Boulevard. It’s unknown if “Pawn Stars” will be picked up by the History network
for a 15th season, so it’s an ideal time for the show’s stars to explore other
ventures.
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* Mark Andrew Poe January 16, 2021
Hello Chum. I am the creator of The Amazing Adventures of Harrymoon . See
harrymoon.com to check out. I think our books, mostly for elementary aged
students would be an awesome fit for your candy store, we are willing to send
on consignment with a reasonable book display. No up front cost, and would
help us get some books into the Vegas area. We rock that market. Hope we can
talk, been a fan of yours for a while. Hope we can talk soon to discuss, sure
my following would help increase your traffic flow.. I have done many major
Barnes and Noble book signings, with your help, I think this would be cool.
My cell phone is 708 744 6319.My name is Mark Andrew Poe, you can google me
to see more.
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* Pete July 1, 2019
Waste of time. Why bother to go to this store when you can get the same candy
at Walmart or Cracker Barrel? Chum is a nice guy (I’ve met him at a few UNLV
basketball games) but all of these pawn stars guys are losers. The old man
was one of the biggest thieves in this city. Locals never like any of these
people or their nonsense they bring here. The pawn shop is a big joke. Can’t
buy or pawn anything there unless you bring KY jelly. Can’t wait for the day
for this whole crew to fade away like a Vegas suntan. Old man gone so that’s
a good start.
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* European swallow April 1, 2020
The amount of vitriol around here is palpable. It's a good representation
of the common denominator, I'm proud of all of you !!1! Y'all better than
these Pawn Star millionaires ! Chum Lee is worth 5 million by himself, you
really think this would've been a huge financial loss for him ? It's a
candy store who'se maximum capacity is 3 people, hello ? I think I'm going
to have to s p e l l it out slowly and clearly. Small shop = small
investment. Candy Store = ~ $ Obviously, 3 years later it's still open,
moreso, ChumLee is often seen behind the cash (early morning), that means
he likes his job. It's like the guy is a human being, or something. But
no, i'll just shit on the guy and his family, because I'm a total failure
and I can't accept my own shortcomings. Gotta giv' em som' o' dat
'MURRICAN RAGE ᕦ(ಠ_ಠ)ᕤ
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* Pamela Hamby May 19, 2019
Went to Las Vagas for my Birthday and Anniversary . Went to Chumlee's and
Sage's Candy Store and gotten a Hug from my Chum. Was a Cute Store and was so
excited to see Chumlee there. Chumlee was so down to earth and Sage was so
nice. Loved the Candy ,don't care how much it was . I would love to go back
to Las Vagas and visit Chumlee's and Sage's Candy.
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* Expert Miami February 17, 2018
Hi Chum', I'm a french fan of Pawn Stars on a french TV channel and i like
much your character in the episodes, event the others are always tricking U -
DANY, from the French Riviera - NICE City - France)
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* Joseph DeWan October 14, 2017
Candy shops rule . Can you imagine growing up in one. Halloween everyday .
lol Mello-cups always been my Favorite . I'm sure the pawn shop is getting it
. " Yo Chum- bring back some of them milk duds ". lol The Candy Man .
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* Manybar Goatfish July 3, 2017
This is a family rated site, you know? Maybe Chumlee had a gun and some
reefer in his house (big freaking deal), but I never heard him use profanity
like you are guilty of. You are awful. Not that I really care.
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* Manybar Goatfish July 2, 2017
I'd go out of my way for some Rocky Road if Chumlee had an ice cream parlor.
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* Rich Johnson July 2, 2017
I need a ruling: At what length are shorts no longer shorts, but just shitty
pants?
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* Manybar Goatfish July 2, 2017
Those are definitely "Guess" shorts. I'm thinking 300 to 325 pounds. Thank
God they don't make yoga pants in Chumlee's size.
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* RustyHammer July 3, 2017
Too hot for pants, but too cool for shorts? I've never understood men's
capri jeans. Why not pair those capris with the wrap sweater?
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* Manybar Goatfish July 3, 2017
Who's stopping you?
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* RustyHammer July 4, 2017
Only me. I refuse to look half as ridiculous as Chumm.
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* Manybar Goatfish July 4, 2017
Keep telling yourself that, Rusty.
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* RustyHammer July 4, 2017
That's the best you've got? Goodbye, troll.
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* Manybar Goatfish July 4, 2017
What do you mean is that the best I've got? The one time I
exceeded my own expectations and I get raked over the coals for
it. I thought we were friends. I trusted you.
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* Bouldersteve June 30, 2017
Candy cigs..have not seen those in years.Do they have a warning on the
pack.May cause diabetes and cavities
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* William Wingo June 30, 2017
"The prices are a tad on the steep side, so don’t think of it as “candy,” per
se. The candy is just an excuse to rub elbows with a reality TV star." Well,
if I ever want to do that, then at least I'll know where to go.
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* LasVegasJunkie June 29, 2017
i would NEVER consume anything that has been personally selected or handled
by Chumplee
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* EnuffBull June 29, 2017
It's like that old joke: A guy walks into a dive truckstop restaurant, and
sees a sign which reads : "- Cheese sandwich $2 - Hand-job $10" Waitress
walks up to his table, and he asks: "Are you the one who gives the
hand-jobs?" "Yes" she says with a smile. "Well wash your f#cking hands and
make me a cheese sandwich!"
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* Kyle Inglis February 5, 2018
That's an old Scottish joke from Scotland and has nothing to do with
this anyway so pointless saying it ?
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* double.down.now June 29, 2017
Now if he opened a strip club....
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* RustyHammer June 29, 2017
We know he had mad skills on the turntables... perhaps he should get his
foot in the door at the Rhino, learn the business from the inside and then
take his talents elsewhere. There's vacancy just down the street from the
pawn shop, last I knew. I can't imagine the OG space has been repurposed.
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* Grid June 28, 2017
Rent, cheap. Rick just wants to keep the area busy and draw people in.
License, $200 a year for LLC & LPs. Tax, only on sales. You are not greasing
the wheels of local politicians to run a small candy shop, what favors can
they be looking for? Inventory, its candy at a wholesale level! He isnt
selling fruit, do you know the shelf life of most non-chocolate? Its years.
There is no Unitary Tax, or even a franchise tax in NV. Think of this as a
mall kiosk, 1 guy running the register so payroll is low. People drop by
hoping to see Chum, take a picture of the store (like they do at Gold &
Silver) and drop $10 for the novelty of it all. Easy money with a built in
fan base. The same TV watchers going to Gold & Silver will walk over to
Rick's place and drop by to see Chum's place. Next up is Corey's Porn Shop.
Winner idea right there!
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* RustyHammer June 28, 2017
And then the old man opens a hearing aid and bifocals shop?
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* RustyHammer June 27, 2017
A Chumlee candy store? This smells like desperation to offer anything they
can come up with in order to keep the plaza from being as dead as Neonopolis.
And they know this has little chance of actually making money, hence they
operate the store a whopping 25 hours per week. It's near the end, Rick just
ain't got the time....
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* EnuffBull June 30, 2017
"A Chumlee candy store? This smells like desperation . . . " Probably not
the only aroma that smells in his store, amiright? :-D
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* PalateA June 27, 2017
Trying to be optimistic here but if doughnuts and a pizza joint couldn't make
it here how on earth is a candy shop going to???
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* John D June 29, 2017
Candy shops have better profit margins.
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* PalateA November 18, 2017
Check their hours of operation now John..... soon will be closed . Know
your numbers
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