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Not everyone enjoys collecting stamps and coins, some folks are out here building tiny museums of pure chaos and charm. We’re talking presidential stickers, bird-shaped pins, and dolls. You name it, someone’s probably lovingly collecting it. And the best part? They’re proud of it, and honestly, we kind of are, too. It’s like a peek into someone’s joyful little corner of the universe.

So today, we’ve rounded up some of the most bizarrely delightful collections people have shared online. Whether they’re rooted in sweet nostalgia, fueled by oddly specific obsessions, or just the result of “it started as a joke and now I can’t stop,” these collections prove one thing: passion doesn’t have to be practical to be perfect.

#1

I Love Containers And One Of The Types Of Containers I Collect Is Vintage Pill Boxes And Compacts. Here's My Collection So Far

Heart-shaped box filled with a collection of vintage compacts, showcasing unusual obsessions turned into collections.

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    Our Collection Of Botanicals Has Grown To The Point That We Needed A Display Solution. So We Got A Plant Shelf Just For Them. Some Of Our LEGO Birds Also Crashed The Party

    Colorful LEGO flower collection displayed on a multi-tiered shelf showing unusual obsessions turned into collections.

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    #3

    An Important Collection Worthy Of Display At The Museum Of Natural History

    Bull terrier standing in front of a large curated stick pile collection outside a house showing unusual obsessions turned collections.

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    My Glass Collection

    Glassware collection displayed in a cabinet with green and purple lighting, showcasing unusual obsessions turned into collections.

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    #5

    A Micro Museum For My Mini Rock Collection

    Display of unusual rock and mineral collections in a well-lit room showcasing unique and rare specimens.

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    #6

    Telechron Kitchen Clocks

    Collection of vintage wall clocks displayed in an organized pattern showcasing unusual obsessions turned into full-on collections.

    I had a broken Telechron clock for 20 years, then one day I decided I was going to fix it. I found a YouTube video and that begun a serious addiction. Its been 3 months since I bought my last clock. Sometimes I lay in bed at night and I loose track of time, then I start to itch, I cant stop looking at the clock, how much sleep will I get? What if someone just listed another clock? Should I get on in every color? Why does the bird say cuckoo and not tweet tweet? Where is Greenwich? Why does the Navy get to keep the official time?

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    PurrfectLife
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    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of Telechron clocks, but they are great-looking!

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    #7

    My Pigeon Pins

    Collection of colorful pigeon pins displayed on fabric, showcasing an unusual obsession turned into full-on collections.

    I keep these cuties seperate from my main collection, as I have indoor pet pigeons and they’re very special to me. I’m going to continue amassing as many pigeon pins as I can, because as you can see written in the image, “I like pigeons!”

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    #8

    Lost Shopping List Collection

    Thick notebook filled with handwritten notes and taped papers showing unusual obsessions turned into full collections.

    I do work at a supermarket! This book alone took a little over a year to fill up completely. We’re about to start a second edition.

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    #9

    Variety The Ocean Offers. All Were Found On Kauai And Will Remain Here

    Collection of unusual seashells, sea glass, and pottery shards showcasing unique obsessions turned into full collections.

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    #10

    My Wife Collects These Tiny Things And Makes Displays From Them. Every Time I Look, There’s Something New

    Wooden display case filled with an unusual collection of figurines and miniatures showcasing unique obsessions.

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    My Collection Of Rubber Souvenir Magnet Maps

    Refrigerator covered in colorful state-shaped magnets showcasing a unique collection obsession in a modern kitchen setting.

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    PurrfectLife
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see that your dog is standing guard!

    #12

    My Lighthouse Collection

    Collection of unusual lighthouse models and miniature buildings showcasing unique obsessions turned into full collections.

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    #13

    My Collection Of Feathers

    Collection of unusual feather obsessions displayed standing on a wooden surface against a white wall.

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    #14

    My Spice Tin Collection

    Vintage spice and seasoning tin collection displayed on clear wall shelves showcasing unusual obsessions turned into collections.

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    #15

    My Mostly Uranium Glass 1963 Split Window Corvette Collection

    Collection of unusual translucent toy cars in various colors displayed on a white shelf representing unique obsessions turned collections.

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    My Glass Bird Collection

    Collection of colorful glass bird figurines displayed on a table, showcasing unusual obsessions turned into collections.

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    #17

    I Have 187 Cat Whiskers In My Collection

    Close-up of a unique collection of black and white hair strands on a textured fabric surface, showing unusual obsessions.

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    PurrfectLife
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now this is a collection I can relate to? Two cats in the house.

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    #18

    Sand From My Uncle’s Travels

    Glass cylinders filled with sand layers from various beaches, showcasing unusual obsessions turned into collections.

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    #19

    My Collection Of Odd Pasta Shapes

    Collection of colorful and uniquely shaped pasta pieces showcasing unusual obsessions and full-on collections.

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    #20

    Miniature Books

    Collection of tiny books and handmade miniatures displayed alongside a glass flamingo in an unusual collections obsession.

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    #21

    Small Stones I've Found In My Everyday Life

    Bowl filled with a colorful collection of various polished stones representing unusual obsessions turned collections.

    All of my life I've felt drawn to tiny stones, wherever I am. If you kneel down anywhere outside that's solid ground, youll find them eventually. So basically sometimes I feel like until I find these stones, they've never been "seen", and I'm the first human to actually look at them. And for some reason that possibility fills me with peace.

    I found all of these stones myself in parking lots, gravel roads, construction sites, hikes, baseball fields, riverbeds, and all the places in between, over the last 10 years or so. 

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    #22

    Thought I’d Share My Die Cast Collection. Some Day I Hope To Have A Real One

    Collection of red toy cars neatly arranged on shelves, showcasing an unusual obsession turned into a full-on collection.

    They’re all Ferrari. This is at least one of every Ferrari model that hot wheels put out, plus a few that hot wheels never made.

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    #23

    My Airline Sugar Packet Collection

    Collection of unusual sugar packet designs from various airlines, showcasing unique obsessions turned into full-on collections.

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    #24

    I’ve Been Collecting Food-Related Candles For Years And Yesterday I Found These

    Unusual obsessions turned into collections featuring realistic food candles including fries, sushi, and sandwiches on a table.

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    #25

    A Collection Of Small Grotesque Faces

    Collection of unusual and diverse carved faces and figurines showcasing a unique obsession turned into a full set.

    I like ugly unusual weird things. Most are handmade antiques made for walking stick handles, corkscrew handle, matchstick holders, victorian buttonhooks.

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    #26

    Been Collecting On And Off Since '97

    Collection of unusual digital pet keychains and devices displayed on a board and shelf showcasing unique obsession collections.

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    PurrfectLife
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are those the tochigamas (or whatever you call them) that you have to "feed" so they don't die?

    #27

    Breadtag Specimens

    Collection of colorful paper clips displayed in frames, jars, and test tubes showcasing unusual obsessions turned collections.

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    #28

    I’ve Collected Every Losing Presidential Upper Stickers Since 1960

    Collection of unusual political campaign bumper stickers displayed on a board as a unique obsession turned collection.

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    #29

    International Toothpaste Display At A San Francisco Bnb

    Toothpaste collection from around the world displayed on wall shelves, featuring unusual obsessions turned into full-on collections.

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    #30

    I Unearthed My Camera Collection

    A collection of vintage cameras and camcorders displayed on a wooden floor showcasing unusual obsessions turned collections.

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    #31

    I Collected My Wife And I's Unsolicited Credit Card Applications For A Year

    A large collection of credit card offers and envelopes arranged on a wooden floor, showcasing unusual obsessions collections.

    93 total credit card applications. The most from one company is American Express with 26 letters.

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    #32

    Filling Up My Curio Cabinet With Tiny Interesting Things. Not Much Space Left

    Glass display case filled with an unusual collection of vintage and eclectic figurines and miniatures.

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    #33

    My Garage License Plate Wall Art Collection With Plates From Around The World

    A collection of vintage and unusual license plates displayed on basement walls and shelves.

    I started collecting random plates from flea markets, eBay and from friends a few years ago back to use as wall art for my garage. I'm hoping to keep filling it up over the next few years as and when I find them, although I'm rapidly running out of space to actually put them!

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    #34

    My Takara Dancing Can Collection

    Collection of soda and beer cans decorated with sunglasses and headphones, showcasing unusual obsession collections.

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    #35

    My Grandma’s Thimble Collection

    Wooden shelf displaying a collection of vintage advertising thimbles, showcasing unusual obsessions turned into collections.

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    #36

    Y’all Like Shrek?

    Collection of unusual Shrek-themed memorabilia including toys, plushies, books, and posters displayed on shelves and walls.

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    #37

    My Sister Collects These Things

    Organized collection of unusual natural objects including shells, bones, and stones in a divided plastic container.

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    My Hat Collection

    Collection of unusual hat and headwear items arranged on a wooden floor showcasing unique obsessions turned into full-on collections.

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    #39

    My Collection Of Ticket Stubs From Movies I Went To Before The Year 2000

    Collection of vintage movie tickets showcasing unusual obsessions turned into full-on collections by various people.

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    #40

    My Mother’s Collection Of Old Phones From 1990s To Early 2010s

    Collection of vintage and modern mobile phones showcasing unusual obsessions turned into full-on collections.

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    #41

    Cereal Box Collection

    Collection of unusual cereal boxes displayed on shelves and walls, showcasing a unique obsession turned into a full-on collection.

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    #42

    2010s Concert Tickets

    Collection of unusual obsession memorabilia featuring numerous concert and event tickets arranged on a flat surface.

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