Largest collection of model trucks
The largest collection of model trucks belongs to Peter and Jens Pittack of Wiesenburg, Germany, with 2,169 different trucks; which they have been collecting since 1997. The drink-trucks are in the scale of 1:87.
Largest collection of model trams
Geoff Price (UK) has 830 model trams, as of April 2011, which he has collected since 1959. Geoff also holds a record for the largest collection of model busses and coaches. Since 2003 Geoff and his wife Linda have been visiting Sri Lanka each year in search of model trams and buses to add to his collection. According to Geoff, it is one of the best places to find plastic toys in the world. He was surprised on a recent trip there when his collection Continue reading →
Largest collection of model railway vehicles made by 1 person
The largest collection of model railway vehicles made by one person is the J. P. Richards Collection owned by the National Railway Museum in York, UK. There are 610 models in the collection handmade to scale by James Peel Richards (UK).
Largest collection of model coaches and buses
Geoff Price (UK) has 10,955 model coaches and buses, as of April 2011, which he has collected since 1959. Geoff also holds a record for the largest collection of model trams. Since 2003 Geoff and his wife Linda have been visiting Sri Lanka each year in search of model buses and trams to add to his collection. According to Geoff, it is one of the best places to find plastic toys in the world. He was surprised on a recent trip there when his collection Continue reading →
Largest collection of model aeroplanes
The largest collection of handmade aeroplanes belongs to John Kalusa (USA) who has created 5,737 wooden aeroplanes since 1936. The collection is currently housed in the library of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, Arizona, USA. The models in John’s collection are built to a 1/18-inch-to-a-foot scale to ensure that all aircrafts have the exact size relationships to one another. Each model is painted with the exact details and markings from the original aircraft, using simply a broken razor blade, balsa wood, glue, watercolours, clear sealant, bamboo Continue reading →
Largest collection of mobile phones
Carsten Tews (Germany) has 1,563 different mobile phones, as of 23 February 2010, which he has collected since 1998. The oldest mobile phone he owns is a 33 year old TEKADE BSA 31.
Largest collection of miniature landmarks
Chandra Mohan (India) has 527 different miniatures of landmarks from 70 countries, as of May 2011, which he has been collecting since 2002. Mr Mohan who currently lives in Dubai bought his first miniature landmark, Washington Monument, in Washington DC, USA in 2002. His collection includes some of the world famous monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal and Great Wall of China.
Largest collection of miniature champagne bottles
Christoph Bermpohl (Germany) has 1,030 different miniature champagne bottles, as of July 2011, which he has been collecting since 1993. All of his miniature champagne bottles are 0.2 litre bottles (also called quarter-bottles).
Largest collection of miniature books
Nikunj R. Vagadia (India) has amassed a collection of 258 different miniature books since 1988, as of 22 November 2009. His smallest miniature book measures 19 x 27 mm (0.7 x 1 in) and the largest 47 x 55 mm (1.8 x 2.1 in). His collection includes a miniature book of ‘Shreemad Bhawag Gita’ which was printed in 1901, and a miniature autobiography of Gandhi plated with 24 carats gold.
Largest collection of penguin-related items
Birgit Berends (Germany) had amassed a collection of 11,062 different penguin-related items, as of 14 March 2011. Birgit started her collection at the age of 18, inspired by the animated series Pingu, although her very first penguin dates back to her days in elementary school.