Combo Panda

The Gaming Panda Character

Combo Panda is a fictional animated character within the Ryan's World entertainment universe, portrayed as a hip teenage panda who hosts his own gaming channel. The character is characterized by his distinctive red headphones, black and white fur, and his enthusiastic gaming personality ^[2]. Combo Panda serves as Ryan Kaji's gaming companion and is known for his signature catchphrase "Combobunga!" and his trash-talking demeanor, particularly when competing against his best friend and rival Alpha Lexa ^[3].comicpalooza+1 The character calls his followers "The Combo Crew" and has become a central figure in the gaming-focused content within the broader Ryan's World franchise ^[2]. Unlike other Ryan's World characters that primarily target preschoolers, Combo Panda helps expand the brand's reach to older children who are more interested in gaming content ^[9].thetoyinsider+1

Voice Actor and Performance

Bradley William Smith, an actor, voice-over artist, and stand-up comedian from Houston, Texas, has been the voice behind Combo Panda since June 2017 ^[8]^[11]. Smith's role extends beyond just voice acting; he also performs voice direction, script writing, motion capture, content strategy, comedic improvisation, and occasionally appears as on-camera talent for the Ryan's World brand ^[12].imdb+2 Smith discovered his role through an audition process where he initially had limited knowledge of Roblox, the primary gaming platform featured in Combo Panda content. Despite his uncertainty about getting the role, his personality and comedy skills helped him secure the position ^[10]. In addition to Combo Panda, Smith voices other characters in the Ryan's World universe, including Packrat, Robo Combo, and various supporting characters ^[12]. youtubelinkedin

Channel Performance and Statistics

The Combo Panda YouTube channel has achieved significant success with approximately 2.89 million subscribers and over 2.94 billion total video views as of October 2025 ^[1]^[4]. The channel has published over 1,500 videos since its launch in August 2017, with an average video length of 16 minutes ^[4]^[7].youtubers+2 The channel's estimated monthly earnings range from $14,000 to $41,000, with recent daily performance showing consistent engagement levels averaging hundreds of thousands of views per day ^[4]. Historical data indicates the channel has maintained steady growth, with estimated net worth ranging from $1.08 million to $6.5 million ^[5].vidiq+1

Content Focus and Gaming Portfolio

Combo Panda's content primarily centers around Roblox gameplay, featuring various game modes and experiences within the platform. Popular content types include obstacle courses (obbies), survival games, building challenges, and themed adventures ^[14]^[15]. The channel has featured games such as "Hello Neighbor," "Escape" series, "Floor is Lava," and various Roblox-created experiences ^[14]. youtube+1 One notable milestone occurred when a Combo Panda Roblox video reached 100 million views, demonstrating the character's significant appeal within the gaming community ^[6]. The content strategy focuses on family-friendly gaming experiences that appeal to children while maintaining the character's energetic and competitive personality ^[11]. youtubefngamers

Cross-Platform Presence and Collaborations

Beyond his solo channel, Combo Panda frequently appears on the VTubers gaming channel, which has over 3.35 million subscribers and more than 3.2 billion views ^[18]. This collaborative channel features Combo Panda alongside other Ryan's World characters including Big Gil, Alpha Lexa, Gus the Gummy Gamer, and Ryan himself ^[13].youtube+1 The character has also been integrated into Ryan's World's expansion into the Roblox platform, where an official Ryan's World virtual experience was launched in December 2020. This digital world allows players to interact with Combo Panda and other characters from the franchise ^[16]^[17].tubefilter+1

Merchandising and Brand Extensions

Combo Panda has been transformed into various merchandise offerings, most notably through a partnership with Build-A-Bear Workshop. The official Combo Panda plush features the character's signature black and white fur, yellow tuft of hair, built-in red headphones, and the Combo Panda logo on the paw pad . The Build-A-Bear version includes customization options such as Ryan's World-themed t-shirts and a 6-in-1 sound chip featuring the character's voice .buildabear Additional merchandise has included spy suit accessories for the plush toys and appearances in the mobile game "Tag with Ryan," where players can unlock and play as different versions of Combo Panda . youtubebuildabear

Television and Media Appearances

The character has expanded beyond YouTube into traditional media, appearing in Ryan's World content across multiple platforms including Nickelodeon's "Ryan's Mystery Playdate" and various streaming services such as Hulu, Apple TV, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video ^[12]. Combo Panda has been featured in animated specials including "Ryan's Arctic Adventure," "Ryan's Island Adventure," and "Ryan's Ninja Adventure" ^[12].linkedin The character also appeared in the theatrical release "Ryan's World the Movie: Titan Universe Adventure," where Smith voiced both Combo Panda and his villainous counterpart Robo Combo ^[8]^[12].imdb+1