Japanese Man Sets World Record For Biggest Hello Kitty Collection

A retired Japanese police officer collected 5,169 Hello Kitty items, becoming the new Guinness Book Of World Records title holder. 

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Masao Gunji took being a fan of Hello Kitty to the next level. 

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He’s been collecting these items for 35 years and now has 5,169 unique items. 

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His collection includes plushies, bento boxes, and towels, totaling over $267,000 in value.

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All of the items are stored in a pink house that he built himself.

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He explained that Hello Kitty cheers him up and helps him share his feelings.

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His collection is proof that you’re never too old to be a superfan.

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Source: NBC News