Here is a concise summary of Stampy's 1 Million Subscribers Special video:
**Early Days (2006-2010)**
* Created first YouTube channel "Stampylongnose" in 2006
* Uploaded amateur videos, later focusing on short movies and animations
* Attended video production courses in college and university
**Gaming Content (2010-2012)**
* Started making gaming commentaries (e.g., Call of Duty, Halo)
* Collaborated with Gamesthirst.com, creating various gaming content
* Averaged <50 views/video, but enjoyed the creative process
**Turning Point: Minecraft (2012)**
* Discovered Minecraft, started recording gameplay, and gained a sudden audience
* Adapted content to suit a younger audience, dropping mature themes
* Met fellow YouTuber Ballistic Squid, leading to collaborations
**Channel Termination & Restoration (2013)**
* Channel "Stampylonghead" was terminated by Google, but restored within a day thanks to a Google employee's (Twin Saint Liam) efforts and a massive community outcry (#SaveStampy)
**Milestone Achieved (Present Day)**
* Reached 1 million subscribers, grateful for the community's support
* Reflects on the journey, acknowledging friends, fans, and the passion for content creation that drives him to continue.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, keeping each fact as a short sentence and excluding opinions:
1. **Channel Creation**: Stampy created his first YouTube channel, "stampylongnose", on August 3rd, 2006.
2. **Channel Name Origin**: The name "stampylongnose" came from a character in an animation called "Long Head".
3. **Early Content**: Initial videos featured Stampy falling over, doing silly stuff with friends, and short movies.
4. **Education**: Stampy took video production courses in both college and university.
5. **Professional Opportunity**: Stampy was approached by Gamesthirst.com for a video review, leading to full-time video production work.
6. **Content Evolution**: Stampy created various content types for Gamesthirst, including reviews, previews, guides, and more.
7. **New Channel**: After university, Stampy created a new channel, "stampylonghead", for "let's play" videos.
8. **Minecraft Discovery**: Stampy discovered Minecraft in January 2013 and recorded his first gameplay.
9. **Collaboration**: Stampy met Ballistic Squid in January 2013 and they collaborated on videos.
10. **Channel Growth**: Stampylonghead grew rapidly, with daily Minecraft videos contributing to its success.
11. **Channel Termination**: Stampy's channel was terminated by Google, resulting in the loss of all content and subscribers.
12. **Community Support**: The community responded with a petition (gaining thousands of signatures) and social media support (#saveStampy).
13. **Channel Restoration**: Thanks to the efforts of Twin Saint Liam, Stampy's channel was fully restored within a day.
14. **Subscriber Milestone**: After the channel's restoration, Stampy entered the new year with approximately 900,000 subscribers.
15. **Current Milestone**: Stampy is celebrating reaching 1 million subscribers on his channel.