Pawn Stars Australia
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pawn shop, Retail |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
Area served | Sydney, Australia |
Key people | Aaron Senes, Ben Senes, Shanon Folden |
| Products | Jewellery, electronics, collectibles, artifacts |
Pawn Stars Australia represents the Australian version of the American television program Pawn Stars. It made its debut on 21 July 2015, broadcasting on A&E. This iteration marks the third international adaptation following Pawn Stars UK and Pawn Stars South Africa, and is the seventh installment globally.
The show features brothers Aaron and Ben Senes alongside their longtime friend Shanon Folden, who collectively own the Happy Hockers pawn shop chain located in Sydney. Under the direction of Martin Baker and produced by Leftfield Pictures—the same company responsible for the original American series—the program showcases their daily business activities.
The full first season became available on DVD on 5 October 2016.
Development and production
After being commissioned in August 2014, Leftfield Pictures was confirmed as the production company, with the series scheduled to air in 2015. In June 2015, it was announced that Aaron and Ben Senes, together with Shanon Folden, would be featured as the main cast, with the premiere date set for 21 July.
The Senes brothers chose to participate to enhance public perception of the pawn industry, highlighting its professionalism and their thriving enterprise. With a combined experience exceeding 22 years, their primary income derives from sales of jewellery and electronics; however, they also trade in distinctive items ranging from rare collectibles to unusual artifacts.
While Happy Hockers operates five locations throughout Sydney, filming concentrated mainly on their Bondi Beach store.
External links
- – Happy Hockers Pawn Shop
- – Pawn Stars Australia
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