Collecting things is one of the most common hobbies. People of different ages and walks of life engage in this activity. Many of them proudly present their collections on display; however, there are others who prefer to keep their collections private.
Even though the overall idea of this hobby is the same, the things people collect vary greatly depending on their interests and preferences. They range anywhere from coins to books to magnets and beyond. Some collectible items are well known even among those who don’t belong to the collector world. But you would be surprised to find out how many unconventional objects become an inspiration for incredible collections.
Almost everyone has at one point in their life tried to collect things, be it stamps or baseball cards. Not many of us kept pursuing this hobby for longer than a couple of years at most though, and now things collected in our childhood are just a fond memory of those years. It takes a very special mindset to become a real collector. People who collect things as a lifetime hobby are very patient and determined (as it often takes them years to get one item they need for the collection) and are ready to dedicate a lot of their time to this activity.
For this article, we collected (see what I did there?) some cool things to collect. If you are considering taking up a new hobby, you may be inspired by one of them. If you were into collecting when you were younger or are an enthusiastic collector today, what things do you collect?
#1 Hand-Painted Food Rock Collection
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#2 Coin Collection
Some completed Japanese type sets. Coins go back to year 1023.
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#3 Comic Book Collection
Finally completed a full run of Iron Man #1 to 100.
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#4 National Park Pin Collection
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#5 Historical Weaponry Collection
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#6 Collection Of Collections
I used to work in a rubbish dump for 15 years and over the years I’ve collected other people’s Collections that have been thrown away, anything people collected will be in these boxes, including the boxes and drawers, 99% saved from the landfill.
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#7 Car Miniature Collection
108 cars from 16 different companies.
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#8 Pin Collection
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#9 Antique Playing Card Collection
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#10 Action Figure Collection
2 years and still glowing, I’m a female collector and these are 50% of my figures.
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#11 Rubber Duck Collection
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#12 Landsnail Collection
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#13 Fridge Magnet Collection
Everywhere I travel I buy a magnet for my mom’s fridge. Got a few so far!
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#14 Novelty Tea Infuser Collection
I collect Novelty Infusers to host Tea Parties.
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#15 Transferware Shard Collection
My collection of 19th c. transferware shards found on the beach..
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#16 Skateboard Collection
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#17 Bandaid Collection
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#18 CD Collection
Started collecting around ’95. Here’s (most of) the collection so far. Tend to gravitate towards the willfully obscure.
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#19 Game Boy Collection
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#20 Vintage Camera Collection
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#21 Mask Collection
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#22 Pharmacy Bottle Collection
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#23 Stamp Collection
My flower stamp collection so far!
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#24 Books With Cartonnage Bindings Collection
It took me a little while to get this many cartonnage bindings, but I truly do love these 19th century books.
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#25 Vinyl Collection
Here’s my full Weeknd vinyl collection on my wall.
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#26 Pre-Production Drawing Collection
The first season of Spongebob Squarepants was hand-drawn. This is my small collection of pre-production drawings and actual cels.
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#27 Lava Lamp Collection
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#28 Boombox Collection
My boombox collection after a few years of hunting them. In addition to fixing them up, I’ve added Bluetooth, “Alexa”, a SNES Classic and other weird stuff to some of them.
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#29 Nintendo Game Collection
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#30 Polaroid Photo Cameras And Film Collection
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#31 Exit Sign Collection
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#32 Candle Collection
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#33 Sea Glass Collection
I collect sea glass and sea pottery! This photo was from a very successful day. Rarely do I find red or yellow.
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#34 Metal Precision Spinning Top Collection
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#35 Hot Sauce Collection
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#36 Garfield Collection
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#37 Salt And Pepper Shaker Collection
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#38 Vintage Tableware Collection
My pride and joy: my vintage tableware collection of Midwinter Stonehenge designs. 16 of the 21 available designs.
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#39 Bird Pen Collection
Weird Christmas Tradition: Parents buy me these bird pens every year without fail. Here’s my collection after about 10 years. I’m a 26 year old male by the way…
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#40 Harry Potter LEGO Collection
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#41 Video Game Collection
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#42 Converse Collection
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#43 Swiss Army Knife Collection
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#44 Train Model Collection
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#45 Horror Movie Collection
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#46 Phone Collection
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#47 Crystal, Fossil, And Shell Collection
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#48 Movie Poster Collection
My star wars advance and teaser poster collection.
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#49 Guitar Pick Collection
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#50 Banknote Collection
I have banknotes from every country in the world.
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#51 Swizzle Collection
Shaken & stirred. Highlights from my kitschy collection of mid-century swizzles. Now all I need is Don Draper.
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#52 Art Deco Teapot Collection
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#53 Coca-Cola Bottle Collection
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#54 Pez Collection
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#55 Autograph Collection
These guys signed my laptop…
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#56 Limited Edition Book Collection
I just inherited my great-uncle’s collection of Limited Editions Clubs books
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#57 Miniature Pitcher Collection
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#58 Challenge Coin Collection
I’m in the US Navy and have an unhealthy obsession with collecting challenge coins. I like to look back at them to remember the memories tied to them.
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#59 Beer Coaster Collection
I have over 1100 unique beer coasters from Europe, North & South America and Asia.
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#60 Desk Lamp Collection
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#61 Typewriter Collection
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#62 Rubik’s Cube Collection
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#63 Seashell Collection
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#64 Movie Ticket Collection
Hopefully this counts but I’ve saved almost every movie ticket I’ve had since 2000. Definitely not in good condition, just nostalgic.
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#65 Race Medal Collection
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#66 Soviet Radio Collection
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#67 VHS Collection
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#68 Bird’s Eggshell Collection
I collect different bird species’ eggshells. Need to collect enough to fill the display! Built the shelf by hand and 3D printed the stands and painted myself!
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#69 Baseball Card Collection
Took me just under 7 years, but my 1965 Topps graded set is finally complete. All cards are grade 7 or better. I plan to pass it on to my son someday.
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#70 Press-A-Penny Collection
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#71 Pyrex Dish Collection
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#72 Fortune-Cookie Fortune Collection
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#73 “Grow Your Own” Collection
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#74 Slippers Collection
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#75 Sticker Collection
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#76 Miniature Whisky Bottle Collection
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#77 Lighter Collection
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#78 Cameo Jewelry Collection
My broken cameo jewelry/cabochon collection graduated to a bigger box today… profiles in glass, plastic, shell, lava, ivory, and resin.
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#79 Transit Token Collection
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#80 Yo-Yo Collection
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#81 Sauce Packet Collection
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#82 Lunch Box Collection
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#83 Dried Flower And Plant Collection
Starting up my herbarium! Any and all tips are always welcome.
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#84 LEGO Minifigure Collection
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#85 Keychain Collection
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#86 Vintage Cast Iron Collection
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#87 Crystal Ball Collection
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#88 Music Flyer Collection
My vintage punk rock flyers.
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#89 Banana Sticker Collection
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#90 Funko Pop Collection
My dad made me this display for my Marvel Pops for my birthday!
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#91 Vintage Postcard Collection
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#92 Perfume Bottle Collection
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#93 Plush Doll Collection
My girlfriend’s collection of Arthur plush dolls.
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#94 Old Bottle Opener Collection
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#95 Polly Pocket Collection
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#96 Tie Collection
My original 1930s/1940s tie collection!
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#97 Dancing Can Collection
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#98 Beer Glasses Collection
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#99 Matchbox Collection
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#100 Ashtray Collection
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#101 Cassette Collection
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#102 Hat Collection
Updated photo of my Taco Bell hat collection I posted almost one year ago!
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#103 Sugar Packet Collection
I collect sugar/sweetener packets from cafés and I’ve got around 310 packets from all around the world. Am I the only one who does this..?
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#104 Enameled Egg Collection
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#105 Stapler Collection
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#106 Antique Travel Alarm Clock Collection
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#107 Whisky Jug Collection
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#108 Menu Collection
I recently passed my goal of having 800 menus from over 400 restaurants in my collection. Here is a photo of some of the menus I collected this summer!
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#109 Lamps With Marbles Collection
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#110 Can Collection
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#111 Tech Deck Collection
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#112 Radiation Survey Meter Collection
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#113 License Plate Collection
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#114 Gas Mask Collection
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#115 Race Bib Collection
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#116 Doll Collection
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#117 Toy Collection
One of the best 80’s toy-lines. Super Powers Kenner Collection.
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#118 Bookmark Collection
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#119 Oil Can Collection
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#120 Zippo Lighter Collection
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#121 Snow Globe Collection
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#122 Fountain Pen Collection
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#123 Playstation Collection
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#124 Transistor Radio Collection
My Transistor Radio Collection 1950’s to 1970’s.
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#125 Mug Collection
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#126 Political Pin Collection
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#127 Taco Sleeve Collection
With the addition of the Flamin’ Hot Doritos Locos Taco sleeve, I thought I would share my lot with you. A simple, but fun collection!
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#128 Candy Wrapper Collection
My Mentos candy wrapper collection.
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#129 Vintage Wrestling Foam Finger Collection
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#130 Displate Collection
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#131 Watch Collection
This is how 10 years of watch “collecting” look like.
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#132 Old Magazine Collection
A collection of my grandfathers old magazines.
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#133 Calculator Collection
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#134 Jack-O-Lantern Pail Collection
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