September 16th, 2014
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Ian’s Record-breaking Collection…
Ian O Brien – Largest Collection Of Doctor Who Memorabilia Guinness World Records 2014
Photo Credits: Richard Bradbury/Guinness World Records
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rob parkinson
November 1st, 2014 - 3:38amOn the subject of hand made tardises (Tardii?). my father made a beautiful wooden tardis for me for a school project, had an old radio gear inside that looked like Bakers console and stuck white orange juice lids on the inside. (this was in 1980). Took it to school and the teacher loved it! few days later it disappeared. I cried, the teacher said sorry and it has been lost in the space time continuum ever since. I miss it still.
dalek eternal
October 29th, 2014 - 6:31pmdo magazines count towards the record I don’t have as much merchandise as you but I have a few hundred figures and about 200 dvds not including playsets and individual items like trading cards money box rc k9 few rc daleks and some autographs wouldn’t mind building up my collection to similar size as yours eventually.Started collecting since the end of the 9th dr era
Ian
November 14th, 2014 - 11:02amDalek eternal everything counts, books, toys, magazines, trading cards etc. All merchandise connected with Doctor Who.
Rob I am sorry to hear about the loss of that Tardis, what a shame! I do hope one day you find it. If anyone sees this and has it give it back!!
Also I have still do a video, will get one done soon, in the meantime check this video of me on BBC North West tonight.
http://vimeo.com/105899020
wallmac
October 8th, 2014 - 11:14pmThat is a very nice collection!
Sean
October 8th, 2014 - 2:39amThanks Ian for the reply, which i hope you obtain a mike to do a video of your entire collection.
I really do enyjoy seeing other peoples collections and the effort that you and others put into displaying and recording each item, which gives inspiration and pleasure to many.
The one item that stands out in my collection to me is a handmade Tardis, it may not be the best made item in the world but was made for me by my Father which makes it priceless.
Ian
October 8th, 2014 - 11:31pmHi Sean, that Tardis that your Dad made is priceless! Its unique! 😀 The last Christmas present my dad bought me in 2002 (he passed away in Oct 03) was the Product Enterprise 12″ Black and Silver supreme Dalek from Remembrance. It was my first 12″ Dalek. Also the Selcol Nursery Dalek was bought for me by my parents and the yellow Marx Dalek, though he is a little battered now it still means a lot to me.
Ian
October 8th, 2014 - 11:32pmPs. The Selcol Dalek is the Blue and Silver one you can see in the third picture.
Ian
October 23rd, 2014 - 1:39pmFor those that asked I will be doing a video very soon. At the moment I am in the middle of rearranging my collection. Stay tuned!
Danny
October 7th, 2014 - 11:57amTHIS IS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! My collection is tiny compared to yours! well my collection is tiny compared to everone’s! But great job on collecting all that stuff! When did you start collecting?
CG
October 7th, 2014 - 1:33amWhat a collection, you deserve that Guiness World Record.
Ian
October 7th, 2014 - 11:31amCG thanks!
Hello Rusty
October 2nd, 2014 - 3:55amWow Ian what a collection mine is tiny compared toy your’s which is like the 5 inch figures to 3.75 inch lol anyway how long did this take and if possible how meany comic con exclusives do you have ?
Ian
October 3rd, 2014 - 8:39amI started way back in 1974, my parents bought me a Yellow Marx bump and go Dalek and I would get the annual for Christmas each year. As for how many Comic Con exclusives, I think I have most of them, except the Time crash set. I have the Victory of the Dalek set (Churchill and Ironside Dalek) from the French Comic Con.
Hello Rusty
October 8th, 2014 - 10:47pmOk Ian cheers for the reply and looked in new book and YOU were in it what a lucky man !!!
Sean
September 30th, 2014 - 1:44pmIan is there any chance of you doing a video of your collection on Youtube?
Does the difference of dvd to Blueray of the same story count as two?
Ian
October 3rd, 2014 - 8:36amHi Sean. Yes if you have say Spearhead from Space on DVD and Blu ray it counts as two items as they are different releases and different formats.
Yes I do want to do a Video, need an external mike as the Laptops mike isn’t that good.
Malakai Heinicke
September 26th, 2014 - 1:17amI have exactly ninety objects in my collection. It’s not very much but I’m proud of it.
Ian
September 30th, 2014 - 12:17pmIf you have 90 or 900 items in your collection, its yours and its great to be proud of it! 😀
Malakai Heinicke
September 26th, 2014 - 1:11amI’m thirteen and have only been collecting since the summer of 2013.
The living shadow
September 21st, 2014 - 10:22pmNice collection Ian! 1,573 items; challenge accepted!! Anyway, I knwo this is probably hard to answer, but what’s your favourite piece/pieces of merchandise in your collection?
Ian
September 22nd, 2014 - 9:34amOne is the Selcol Nursery Dalek, the blue and silver Dalek in the third picture and the 18″ Dalek. But as you said its hard to answer lol.
joelow
September 22nd, 2014 - 2:00pmdamn so close i have 1,505 challenge excepted
The living shadow
September 24th, 2014 - 6:57amNice! 😀
Anonymous
September 20th, 2014 - 12:06pmSorry items I have 300 figures and the rest DVDs and merchandise
Anonymous
September 20th, 2014 - 12:05pmWell done ian. But I have 2,127 figures so I think your record may have just been beaten!
the astronaut of death
September 20th, 2014 - 12:09pmI have doubt
ians collection is huge
booboo
September 20th, 2014 - 12:11pmif anyone thinks they genuinely have more the need to contact Guinness book of records for the nest edition
Trenzalore
September 20th, 2014 - 12:13pmIs that including doubles?
the astronaut of death
September 19th, 2014 - 4:57pmwow your collection is amazing
how long have you been collecting?
Ian
September 19th, 2014 - 10:23pmThanks! I guess it was since 1974, I owe it to my parents for starting me off with the yellow Marx bump and go Dalek.
Owen
September 24th, 2014 - 9:19pmI started in 2006 when my mum got me David Tennant in his suit 🙂
RoryDarvillPond
September 19th, 2014 - 1:37pmExcellent my friend keep collecting
Sam Richard Bentley
September 19th, 2014 - 1:00pmIan,
First of all, congrats on the record – and what a collection you have!
Secondly, I wanted to ask – what merchandise counts? Is it just toys and collectibles? Or do DVds, books, CDs, etc count? Also – what about unofficial merchandise? Maybe fan-made or items based off the show but not necessarily produced by the BBC – do they count too?
Ian
September 19th, 2014 - 10:22pmMany thanks. Everything related to Dr Who, including unofficial Merchandise. Even customs. Just as long as its noting rubbish. Example, the scarf I am wearing counts as it was made for me the same as my 7th Dr Umbrella.
Sam Richard Bentley
September 20th, 2014 - 2:13pmAhh, so when I count up my collection I can include my custom ‘Dimensions in Time’ DVD case? Not that I have anything on your collection, my friend – 127 items unless I have missed anything. It’s quite pitiful compared to you really!
T4RD1S
September 18th, 2014 - 8:32pmman, thats awesome, congrats mate
Ian
September 18th, 2014 - 9:56pmThank you 🙂
The Silent Silent
September 17th, 2014 - 7:52amWell done. Very Impressive. Love the Big Daleks!!! 🙂
Ian
September 18th, 2014 - 9:35amThanks, Yea I love those Daleks too. I wish CO or UT would re-release the 18″ Daleks.
The Mr Master
September 25th, 2014 - 9:27pmMe too!! i remember how amazing they were for 2005 ish
Antonio Zambonini
September 16th, 2014 - 11:47pmWhat if ur a stranglers fan and wanna count all your badges t shirts cds etc lol
Ian
September 18th, 2014 - 9:35amCount everything 🙂
Antonio Zambonini
September 18th, 2014 - 10:08pmI will def just gotta wait for more
The Sons of Skaro
September 16th, 2014 - 11:46pmI have two rooms full of merch. If only I had the time to count it all. :/
thedaleksdeath
September 16th, 2014 - 9:28pmCongratulations!
Floppy Who
September 16th, 2014 - 5:33pmI’m sure I could have a crack at that. I’ve been collecting since 1974…
oscardenman
September 16th, 2014 - 4:57pmyeah same here, lol
joe gould
September 16th, 2014 - 4:38pmMarvellous.
The Fishmonger
September 16th, 2014 - 1:36pm*sparce
The Fishmonger
September 16th, 2014 - 1:19pmWell done Ian, that is quite a collection. Makes my man cave look positively spaced.
luke kelly
September 16th, 2014 - 11:01amhiw many items do you have now?
luke kelly
September 16th, 2014 - 12:27pmand also can you count doubles or trebles of things?
Ian
September 16th, 2014 - 7:14pmHi Luke, I guess now I probably have 1800 at a guess, must update my database lol. Doubles don’t count.
Exterminator
September 16th, 2014 - 10:58amGreat collection. Well done Ian.
Ian
September 16th, 2014 - 7:15pmThanks.
Ian
September 16th, 2014 - 10:46amLol, thanks.
TheWhovianVortex
September 16th, 2014 - 12:16pmwow! is this yours???
cheesy pie
September 16th, 2014 - 6:21pmare you this guy????????
Ian
September 16th, 2014 - 7:15pmIt is me! 😀
TheWhovianVortex
September 19th, 2014 - 1:14pmWOW!!! Your So Awesome!!! I would do anything to be you!!!
RhysCH
September 16th, 2014 - 10:08amThis man is my HERO!!! :O