Boys.....your friendship is beautiful. As a father to an only son, I truly hope he grows up and has a friend as near and dear to his heart as Rob and Johnny are to each other. Love this channel but the Xmas special is by far my favourite video each year. Rob man, you just knocked it out of the park this year. Johnny, you were so awesome, too. Merry Christmas boys......that hug at the end ....perfect ending. God....I wanna drink and be merry haha
I've been watching Johnny for a while now and was always curious about the bomber jacket he always wears, I just discovered this video and it's really awesome to finally know the story behind it! And the fact that he still wears it on the show 2+ years later speaks volumes.
Thisnis my first time commenting you, and I just wanted to say thank you so much for the work you and your pals put into these videos I love your channel the humor, the stories, and game info the nostalgia it all hits home for me I love it. Keep up the great work guys. ALOHA
Now Christmas can truly begin! I LOVE the Christmas Specials! Happy Holidays guys thanks for ANOTHER year of great content, positivity and retro goodness!
Think this might be my favourite ever Christmas special, Robs comeback from his years of struggle seem to be fully exorcised this year! Plus he fully blows Johnny's mind with that Macross combo! ❤❤❤
I look forward to this Xmas show every year. This is great to see two best friends who are keeping the tradition alive and exchanging some amazing gifts. Well done Boys, Merry Christmas everyone.
“The only way we can do this… is this way” and gives a big hug. Brings a tear to my eye every year I watch this. Of all the Christmas episodes this is one of my favorites. Merry Christmas John & Rob.
Honestly seeing these specials year after year. Is like the best gift of all time I like seeing the looks from you and Rob's faces. It makes this special time of year? Well special. -Fox
Still my favorite Christmas episode. Rob absolutely killed it. Even though the stuff was expensive, it's also the thought put into it. Christmas gifts are the best when it's something you've never even considered and someone knows you well enough to blow your mind.
Rob is like the best friend everyone dreams about but most people dont have, remembers shit about you from 20 years ago and thinks you were the coolest guy ever! Love you Rob keep being infectiously happy and positive brother!
I needed a good laugh so I went back to this. I love this episode. I really like these guys. John, thanks for all that you do. Really. You bring alot of joy to people.
Merry Christmas to all. been watching these Xmas specials since day one. Don’t forget to stop by and check some giveaways out. love giving back to my viewers since 2008.
Omg I love Johnny and Robman with his funny faces, voices and impressions and Johnny's butterfly knife skills hehe, man those presents were amazing! especially the G1 Devastator toy I shed a tear, and the Ninja Warriors vinyl!
How do people even dislike the Christmas Specials? lmao Love looking forward to this every year.. I remember watching these when I was 14/15/16 and now I'm 24. Thanks for many years of entertainment Johnny and Rob!!
Am I the only one who felt like John felt a little outdone by Robs gifts about halfway through? Or at least with the bomber jacket thing. Like he felt bad about how much it might have cost or something/ felt like his weren't as good
I think Rob remembers a few years back when he was in a bad place money-wise & Johnny showered him with gifts. I think this was his way of paying him back.
These are always great. Did you see how happy Rob was when he saw the look on Johnny's face? It really is about the giving and not the getting. Giving can bring just as much joy as getting. I can't wait for my family to see the things I've gotten them this year for Christmas.
Just want to let you guys know it's a tradition for me to binge watch all of the Christmas specials when I'm feeling down from the stress of Christmas and it brings me back up. Love the positive view that is shown here. It feels genuine which is something that the world needs more of!
Life is to fast. I was there for your first uploaded video. You have always been my favorite channel so real and humble. Always felt like you guys were there with me. You have come a long way Johnny!! No more bandana smoker kid.lol Seriously you rock and have inspired me in many different ways. You truly will never know how attached many of your fans are to you and your thought and impressions on games,life..etc
These 2 dudes are awesome. Reminds me of my old friends from childhood. Good to see you guys still homies. LOVE this channel, LOTS of insight on games flashback references.
Man, seeing this got me a bit teary eyes. I have a friend just like Rob, he goes way beyond when it comes to gifting even when there is no special occasion. To see a friendship like that it's just reminds me of the great friends or people you encounter along your journey. I have known my best friend 20 years and counting, i'm so grateful to have such friend. Everyone that have that type of friendship just make sure you treasure it because these are the people that will pick you up when you are down or the people that won't let you get down.
thank you guys so much. seeing the joy and exitement in your faces making each other those amazing gifts really sparked the christmas spirit in me i havent had for years. thank you very very much
I watched almoust every cristmas special. I think from 2010 when I started to follow you guys. You are great and I love you guys. Hope you will see my comment..
I really liked the FFXI Christmas/Holiday/Starlight Celebration music in the intro! I tend to have it playing in my house on loop during the holidays. Thank you for years of entertainment!
You guys are the best, it's not Christmas without this video every year :) Thanks to both of you, have another great year and hope to see the next one again in the year to come!
This is always the best part of the year! I love the friendship and camaraderie the two of you have forged over your lifetime together and feel privileged that you share it with us. I wish I had a tradition like this with any of my friends, sadly all of them have moved away and we have grown distant as they raise families and go their own way in life. Merry Christmas you guys!
You guys are the best! Reminds me of my best friend, who sadly passed away a couple of years ago. Seeing you gives me the feeling of sharing that special bond between two people who love each other, in a platonic way. 🎄 Merry Christmas everyone.
Your friendship is truly something special and certainly something to be admired. 11 Christmas specials, and selfishly, I hope we're fortunate enough to see 11 more. The Merriest of Christmas's to you and Rob, Johnny. Thank you for yet another year of the best content on RUclips.
Merry Christmas boys!!! I've been watching your Christmas special for many years and it is usually my favorite video every year! there is nothing better to two friends of many years getting each other gifts. I am now 30 years old, and my friends that i've had around 15 years now are really special and dear to me. The holidays are so great cause nobody gets you a better gift than your best friend. Thank you for the great videos and reminding us how special friendship is.
I'm upset I didn't watch this before Christmas, still great to see even on 1/14. I had an original Soundwave, Jetfire and Optimus Prime. I cry every now and again about them.
Nice. I was watching this Sunday night before it was taken down for editing. Glad I can finish watching you guys give each other gifts. I’m also hoping to hear some Ys 8 Christmas music 👍🏼. Merry Christmas Johnny
Been watching this in addition to the new 2019 one whilst wrapping gifts for people.. Thanks for sharing such a great special every year! It's great to be able to share / give gifts to people that you've had a history with (from childhood / early years to present) as seen in this video where you can kinda base it off of stuff you were into back then or know stories about one another regarding the item itself.. Your gifts and friendship remind me of me and a buddy's, nostalgic for old school Thundercats / Masters of the Universe / etc. Cheers!
Sweet! I was at work when you livestreamed, but had to actually work by the time you got to the main gifts lol Merry Christmas again to both of you and your families! It's legit not Christmas season in my house until your special airs! Love you guys!
YES! I've been marathoning the back catalog of Christmas specials off and on for the last couple of days. Thank you so very much for all of your hard work, John!
A very merry Christmas John and Rob! I have been following this channel for years now and you never let me down with excellent content! Keep doing what you guys do, being yourself! You have inspired me to just do what I want to do! To all you guys out there, take care, enjoy this time of the year and best wishes for 2019! Kind regards from Belgium!
There's so much love between you, thankyou so much to share it with us every year! A truly sincere neverending frendship. Watching you touches my heart.
It took 11 years... but rob finally managed to leave John speechless 😄😄
Now it's officially Christmas.
John please never stop making videos. you are such an awesome and likable person! thank you for existing!
This! So much this! 😄😄😄😄
So John looks like you got the 4th edition Space Marines and Orks! I keep telling ya, you will like 40K 😄😄😄
man.. its the first think I tought as the HCG logo went on the xmass ball.
Man.. I will be sad if he ever stops this tradition.
I'll second that. Robman too :).
That comment hits me right in the feels!
I wish I had friends like this... great video guys. 🎄
Realistic Fishing same here lol.
I wish I had a friend period lol.
I’ll be your RUclips buddy Lucas!
Tell me about it. Not one of my friends, is a geek like me.
mike ehm the geek shall inherit the earth lol!
Boys.....your friendship is beautiful. As a father to an only son, I truly hope he grows up and has a friend as near and dear to his heart as Rob and Johnny are to each other. Love this channel but the Xmas special is by far my favourite video each year. Rob man, you just knocked it out of the park this year. Johnny, you were so awesome, too. Merry Christmas boys......that hug at the end ....perfect ending. God....I wanna drink and be merry haha
We are waiting on the foto of you in the jacket and helmet
GET ON IT man YOU ARE KILLING US
I will just didn't want to ruin it for anyone who wanted to watch first!
And Johnny never took off the jacket since...
I've been watching Johnny for a while now and was always curious about the bomber jacket he always wears, I just discovered this video and it's really awesome to finally know the story behind it! And the fact that he still wears it on the show 2+ years later speaks volumes.
Rob Man we love you brother!!!!!!
Merry Gaming Christmas everyone :)
Merry Xmas to you too 😀 (*HappyConsoleNation*)
I could listen to you two chat all day telling stories of the past and you always make me laugh. Merry Christmas day from Australia.
Thank you for re-uploading the Christmas special
Thisnis my first time commenting you, and I just wanted to say thank you so much for the work you and your pals put into these videos I love your channel the humor, the stories, and game info the nostalgia it all hits home for me I love it. Keep up the great work guys.
ALOHA
Thanks Nathan!
32:15 Robs face killed me. That's the perfect *mic drop* expression and commentary: "WITH SPINE CARD."
Hahahahaah.
You mean John's face right?
Raymond Morris John’s expression was amazing but Robs stern face is what got me.
@@Behrudy ahh kk I know what you mean
I'm a bigger fan of the "I know" at 32:27.
@@TheShadowBrigade That entire commentary was hilarious during that section.
Now Christmas can truly begin! I LOVE the Christmas Specials! Happy Holidays guys thanks for ANOTHER year of great content, positivity and retro goodness!
Rob you freaking killed it this year!!!!!! I wish I had a friend as good as you. Million thumbs up and cheers to you guys.
HEY YOU! HEY! YEAH YOU!
Scrolling down looking at the comments.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS 😁😊
aw thanks! :D
Merry Christmas sir
You too!
This is one of my favorite videos Johnny has ever produced with RobMan. The gratitude and excitement is so genuine.
Think this might be my favourite ever Christmas special, Robs comeback from his years of struggle seem to be fully exorcised this year! Plus he fully blows Johnny's mind with that Macross combo! ❤❤❤
I look forward to this Xmas show every year. This is great to see two best friends who are keeping the tradition alive and exchanging some amazing gifts. Well done Boys, Merry Christmas everyone.
“The only way we can do this… is this way” and gives a big hug. Brings a tear to my eye every year I watch this. Of all the Christmas episodes this is one of my favorites. Merry Christmas John & Rob.
Johnny, review Inframan with Rob. I didn't see James review it, and I don't want to. I *do* want to watch you guys review it though! :)
I love that Rob broke out into full-on Bob Ross voice while Johnny opened the macross helmet!
Merry Christmas!
I WAS SMILING THE WHOLE TIME. MERRY CHRISTMAS ROB AND JOHN ! (^_^)
Me too! My face hurts! Haha
Honestly seeing these specials year after year. Is like the best gift of all time I like seeing the looks from you and Rob's faces. It makes this special time of year? Well special. -Fox
Still my favorite Christmas episode. Rob absolutely killed it. Even though the stuff was expensive, it's also the thought put into it. Christmas gifts are the best when it's something you've never even considered and someone knows you well enough to blow your mind.
This is the kind of gamer-friendship i want in my next life.
Rob is like the best friend everyone dreams about but most people dont have, remembers shit about you from 20 years ago and thinks you were the coolest guy ever! Love you Rob keep being infectiously happy and positive brother!
Rob understands how christmas works! It is the SIZE of the gift that matters!!
This was a kool experience to watch, i wish my best friend was still here, we'd probably be doing the same thing when we got older haha
I needed a good laugh so I went back to this. I love this episode. I really like these guys. John, thanks for all that you do. Really. You bring alot of joy to people.
“I didn’t even know this existed”
“I know”
😂 that part cracks me up
OMG. I can’t believe I have been watching you for 10 years now Johnny. I grew up with you. Thank you for all the memories
There’s nothing like a HCG Christmas Special to get you into that holiday spirit. It’s my 7 year watching it and man. It always makes my day
Merry Christmas to all. been watching these Xmas specials since day one. Don’t forget to stop by and check some giveaways out. love giving back to my viewers since 2008.
Rob really out did himself this year. Love the bomber jacket and helmet.
Look forward to this special every year! Merry Christmas Johnny & Rob!
Every year these 2 get better presents than I could ever hope to receive, and every year I love it.
"It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"
Omg I love Johnny and Robman with his funny faces, voices and impressions and Johnny's butterfly knife skills hehe, man those presents were amazing! especially the G1 Devastator toy I shed a tear, and the Ninja Warriors vinyl!
How do people even dislike the Christmas Specials? lmao Love looking forward to this every year.. I remember watching these when I was 14/15/16 and now I'm 24. Thanks for many years of entertainment Johnny and Rob!!
Am I the only one who felt like John felt a little outdone by Robs gifts about halfway through? Or at least with the bomber jacket thing. Like he felt bad about how much it might have cost or something/ felt like his weren't as good
Yeah he def was, maybe next year he'll go all out to show up Rob 😂
I think Rob remembers a few years back when he was in a bad place money-wise & Johnny showered him with gifts. I think this was his way of paying him back.
Yes but if you remember he was in the same spot years ago so this is him giving back
FINALLY! My holiday does NOT start until I see this special! So great, yet again. And once more, the greatest bromance online. Love you guys so much.
These are always great. Did you see how happy Rob was when he saw the look on Johnny's face? It really is about the giving and not the getting. Giving can bring just as much joy as getting. I can't wait for my family to see the things I've gotten them this year for Christmas.
What an absolutely fantastic video especially for people of our generation. This has put me in the Christmas spirit.
Just want to let you guys know it's a tradition for me to binge watch all of the Christmas specials when I'm feeling down from the stress of Christmas and it brings me back up. Love the positive view that is shown here. It feels genuine which is something that the world needs more of!
Life is to fast. I was there for your first uploaded video. You have always been my favorite channel so real and humble. Always felt like you guys were there with me. You have come a long way Johnny!! No more bandana smoker kid.lol Seriously you rock and have inspired me in many different ways. You truly will never know how attached many of your fans are to you and your thought and impressions on games,life..etc
These 2 dudes are awesome. Reminds me of my old friends from childhood. Good to see you guys still homies. LOVE this channel, LOTS of insight on games flashback references.
One of my favorite time honored traditions for the holidays is to sit back and watch the new HCG Xmas Special! Awesome as always you two!
Their Friendship is so wholesome and real. Love this channel for these holiday videos.
The dreaded post-Christmas blues is hitting hard today. This video is such a pick me up
Oh man, I want that DQXI T-Shirt! :D
This is such a wholesome video. I feel happier just watching these guys' faces giving and receiving these awesomely thought out gifts
When your friend look more like a brother. Blessings for you guys
Man, seeing this got me a bit teary eyes. I have a friend just like Rob, he goes way beyond when it comes to gifting even when there is no special occasion. To see a friendship like that it's just reminds me of the great friends or people you encounter along your journey. I have known my best friend 20 years and counting, i'm so grateful to have such friend. Everyone that have that type of friendship just make sure you treasure it because these are the people that will pick you up when you are down or the people that won't let you get down.
HEY JONNY viewer since 2010ish still love your stuff keep up the good work.
thank you guys so much. seeing the joy and exitement in your faces making each other those amazing gifts really sparked the christmas spirit in me i havent had for years. thank you very very much
I watched almoust every cristmas special. I think from 2010 when I started to follow you guys. You are great and I love you guys. Hope you will see my comment..
I always do! Thank you!
Mr robman’s happiness and excitement brought a tear to my eye. Seriously. 😢
I really liked the FFXI Christmas/Holiday/Starlight Celebration music in the intro! I tend to have it playing in my house on loop during the holidays. Thank you for years of entertainment!
Just wait until next Christmas and maybe you will get a motorcycle Johnny
You guys are the best, it's not Christmas without this video every year :) Thanks to both of you, have another great year and hope to see the next one again in the year to come!
This is always the best part of the year! I love the friendship and camaraderie the two of you have forged over your lifetime together and feel privileged that you share it with us. I wish I had a tradition like this with any of my friends, sadly all of them have moved away and we have grown distant as they raise families and go their own way in life. Merry Christmas you guys!
Wow, absolutely amazing! Rob absolutely killed it. I’m sad that we didn’t get to see you in your full Macross gear.
It always feels just a little more Christmasy after watching you guys open your gifts.
Happy Christmas guys! Thank you so much for everything for so many years!! Love love love
You guys are the best! Reminds me of my best friend, who sadly passed away a couple of years ago. Seeing you gives me the feeling of sharing that special bond between two people who love each other, in a platonic way. 🎄 Merry Christmas everyone.
Johnny's Face the moment he realized this wasn't going to be monetized, Christmas Priceless! Great Episode!
Man, I truly do love this channel. For YEARS its brought nothing but happiness in my life. Keep up the great work.
Robman wearing that hat into an arcade full off gangsters. Is absolutely priceless 🤣
I always love watching this every year, what a beautiful friendship you guys have, warms my heart.
Your friendship is truly something special and certainly something to be admired. 11 Christmas specials, and selfishly, I hope we're fortunate enough to see 11 more. The Merriest of Christmas's to you and Rob, Johnny. Thank you for yet another year of the best content on RUclips.
I'm still watching these because I don't want Christmas to be over
Merry Christmas boys!!! I've been watching your Christmas special for many years and it is usually my favorite video every year! there is nothing better to two friends of many years getting each other gifts. I am now 30 years old, and my friends that i've had around 15 years now are really special and dear to me. The holidays are so great cause nobody gets you a better gift than your best friend. Thank you for the great videos and reminding us how special friendship is.
I'm upset I didn't watch this before Christmas, still great to see even on 1/14. I had an original Soundwave, Jetfire and Optimus Prime. I cry every now and again about them.
My favorite video of the year across all of RUclips. Another excellent episode guys.
Another great xmas special... it's still magical after all these years! Love you both. Merry Christmas!!!!
So cute! It’s become my holiday tradition to watch and rewatch these gift exchange videos with you and Rob. So fun!
Rob literally came himself like 8 times when he unboxed the transformers toys xD
I have bin watching these Christmas specials forever I love them so much
I look forward to watching these every year.
Nice. I was watching this Sunday night before it was taken down for editing. Glad I can finish watching you guys give each other gifts. I’m also hoping to hear some Ys 8 Christmas music 👍🏼. Merry Christmas Johnny
Been watching for years now and still love these the most out of any video you do. Merry Christmas gentleman!
Thanks for posting a replay. Watching you guys exchange gifts is a Christmas tradition!
Been watching this in addition to the new 2019 one whilst wrapping gifts for people.. Thanks for sharing such a great special every year! It's great to be able to share / give gifts to people that you've had a history with (from childhood / early years to present) as seen in this video where you can kinda base it off of stuff you were into back then or know stories about one another regarding the item itself.. Your gifts and friendship remind me of me and a buddy's, nostalgic for old school Thundercats / Masters of the Universe / etc. Cheers!
This is truly the best video of every year, love this Johnny and Rob Man.
Sweet! I was at work when you livestreamed, but had to actually work by the time you got to the main gifts lol Merry Christmas again to both of you and your families!
It's legit not Christmas season in my house until your special airs! Love you guys!
That Skull Squadron jacket! :O
I love this Channel so much
These gifts are amazing. You guys went all out this year! I look forward to this every year haha.
YES! I've been marathoning the back catalog of Christmas specials off and on for the last couple of days. Thank you so very much for all of your hard work, John!
A very merry Christmas John and Rob! I have been following this channel for years now and you never let me down with excellent content! Keep doing what you guys do, being yourself! You have inspired me to just do what I want to do! To all you guys out there, take care, enjoy this time of the year and best wishes for 2019! Kind regards from Belgium!
There's so much love between you, thankyou so much to share it with us every year! A truly sincere neverending frendship. Watching you touches my heart.
Look forward to these every year. I start anticipating this video before I even start looking forward to Christmas itself!
Hah!!! I got the Devastator gift set for Christmas in 1985!
Enjoy, Rob!
Another one to watch every year!
You guys have such a wonderful friendship and I always make it a point to watch your Xmas special. Thanks dudes!
From chester's cap to santa's cap, wearing caps all these years! Way to be Rob! lol
I love Rob he's so awesome
So magical. I can't wait for Christmas 2020 special. Best part of the year