The largest collection of lipstick prints is 54, 949 and was achieved by 32 Pulmonary Hypertension patient groups across the world which was organised by Pulmonary Hypertension Association (UK) at Castlebrook High School, Parr lane, Bury in Lancashire, UK, on 18 February 2011. The lipstick prints were gathered from 32 PH patient groups across the world and this was organised by Pulmonary Hypertension Association (UK). The lipstick prints were gathered and counted at Castlebrook High School where the pupils of the school counted them throughout Continue reading →

The largest matchbox collection belongs to Steven Smith (UK) and consists of 20,736 matchboxes as of 6 September 2013, in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK. Steven Smith also hold the record for the largest collection of matchbox labels, with 1,054,221 different matchbox labels from over 130 countries as of May 2011.

Steven Smith (UK) has 1,054,221 different matchbox labels from over 130 countries as of May 2011. Mr Smith has to have fire extinguishers in every room as a lot of the complete matchboxes still have matches inside. His interest in matchboxes started as a six-year-old when he and his friend used to go to Great Yarmouth seafront and collected empty matchboxes from the bin. These days Mr Smith has handed over his business and spends up to 10 hours a day on his hobby.

The largest collection of Mr Men memorabilia belongs to Joanne Black (UK), with 2,225 different Mr Men items; which she has been collecting since 2001. www.mrmentoybox.com Joanna started collecting as a child when she first bought a set of Mr Men books. In 2001 (aged 21) she visited a car boot sale and came across a small collection of Mr Men items which brought back fond memories so she purchased them and this is where it all began. Her favourite item is a plastic telephone Continue reading →

Daniel Evans (UK) has a collection of 3,673 different mouse mats, as of 19 April 2008, that he has amassed since 2001.

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 →

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).

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 →

The largest collection of Pokémon memorabilia belongs to Lisa Courtney (UK), with 14,410 different items as of 14 October 2010, which she has been collecting for over 14 years. Her collection includes items from the UK, USA, France and of course Japan. She has made several trips to Japan for the specific purpose of collecting Pokemon merchandise, each time sending between 8-12 boxes full back to the UK. Part of the collection (including her GWR certificate) has been displayed at the Museum of Hertford as Continue reading →

Anne Langton (UK) has a collection of 16,779 pig items which she has been collecting for over 40 years. Ms Langton’s collection started when her then boyfriend, now husband, John bought her a pig-themed pot when they were 17 years old. Her collection includes pig figurines, stuffed toys and piggy banks.