UPI – A man from Saudi Arabia has set a Guinness World Record for amassing an impressive collection of 3,053 unique items related to The Walking Dead comic book and TV franchise.
Rashid Al-Olayan, a resident of Dammam, has converted part of his home into a dedicated The Walking Dead museum. His collection showcases a variety of memorabilia, including toys, books, games, statues, and artwork inspired by the original comic series, the AMC television adaptation, and its spin-offs.
“I believe The Walking Dead franchise is the best out there,” Al-Olayan told Guinness World Records. “Who doesn’t love a zombie show? It’s the perfect show.”
Al-Olayan’s collection began in 2015 with a set of action figures depicting Michonne, played by Danai Gurira, and her pet zombies.
His collection now encompasses 3,053 items and even includes some screen-worn costume pieces from the franchise.
“I believe the characters in the show and comic books are relatable, you will cheer for them and want them to survive, but unfortunately in this show you lose a lot of the main characters,” Al-Olayan said.
“But that’s part of the reason we love the show, because you don’t know what’s going to happen next.”
Several of the pieces in his collection have been autographed by actors from the series, and Al-Olayan said he is hoping to one day get Robert Kirkman, the writer and co-creator of the comic book series, to sign some of his items.
