These 10 Eccentric Celebrities Have a Passion for the Most Surprising Collectibles

These are some of the more unconventional things that celebrities like to collect 

While celebrities are known for their opulent lifestyles, replete with luxury cars, extravagant vacations, and high-end wardrobes, some of them are known for being eccentric. Beyond the dazzling façade, some famous individuals harbor peculiar and offbeat hobbies: they amass a treasure trove of peculiar items that distinguish them from the rest. Ranging from ornate daggers to vintage dolls, antique typewriters to an assortment of action figures, these collections offer a glimpse into the idiosyncratic passions of the rich and renowned. Here we delve into the intriguing realm of ten of the most peculiar celebrity collections.

1. Tom Hanks and his 120 typewriters

Apart from doing offbeat roles as an actor, Tom Hanks has a unique passion for collecting typewriters since he was 19. He once amassed hundreds of these vintage writing machines, and today cherishes a collection of 120 typewriters. Hanks finds comfort in their nostalgic clickety-clack, which soothes him and offers a connection to the past beyond the roles that often take him back in time.

2. Angelina Jolie's dagger collection

In a nod to her iconic role as Lara Croft in "Tomb Raider," Angelina Jolie has a fascination with daggers. Her love for knives began at the young age of 12 when her mom took her to purchase her first set of daggers. Jolie has even passed down her affinity for intricate blades to her children. While her collection may be impressive, she ensures that all the daggers in her household are dulled, as she prioritizes safety above all else.

3. Quentin Tarantino's board game pile

Quentin Tarantino, the cinematic genius known for his eccentric nature and movies that push the envelope for storytelling, harbors a fascination for TV and movie-themed board games. His remarkable collection, dubbed by Rolling Stone as "one of the world's most impressive," includes board games inspired by iconic classics like "The Dukes of Hazzard," "Dawn of the Dead," and "Universe." This lesser-known hobby adds yet another layer of intrigue to the director's multifaceted personality.

4. Demi Moore's million-dollar dolls

Known for her diverse roles and stunning on-screen presence, actress Demi Moore has nurtured an intriguing passion for vintage dolls, and has built an extensive and captivating collection. Her fascination with these delicate figures began to flourish following her divorce from Bruce Willis in 2000, and today she has an assortment of dolls that is estimated to be worth a staggering $2 million, as revealed by Radar. Comprising thousands of dolls, her unique and valuable collection showcases her deep appreciation for these timeless treasures.

5. Mike Tyson's X-Men action figures

Former boxing champ Mike Tyson has been known for unusual actions such as his attempt to bite an opponent and his affinity for keeping tigers as pets. But the one-punch wonder also has a profound love for comic books, and his enthusiasm knows no bounds when it comes to X-Men action figurines. Tyson's affinity for the mutants of Marvel's universe is well-documented, and he once playfully quoted Apocalypse, one of his favorite X-Men villains, during an interview. He openly admitted that he's just a "big kid" immersed in the world of comic books, and in a 1996 episode of "Inside Edition," Tyson proudly displayed his impressive collection of X-Men action figures, neatly arranged on his coffee table.

6. Rod Stewart's model train obsession

Rock 'n' roll legend Rod Stewart, famous for chart-toppers like "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Maggie May," has a truly unique passion for model trains. Stewart's love for these miniature locomotives runs so deep that he goes to extraordinary lengths to nurture it, and famously books an additional hotel room solely to house his expansive collection of model trains while on tour. In a surprising revelation in November 2019, it was unveiled that Stewart's awe-inspiring model train set, an intricate replica of Manhattan, occupies the entire third floor of his home, cementing his status as a dedicated model train enthusiast.

7. Leonardo DiCaprio's action figure auctions

Beyond his versatility on screen as well as his support for various causes, Leonardo DiCaprio, is known among fans for a remarkable collection of action figures. His treasure trove once boasted over 150 "Star Wars" figures, including the elusive Vinyl Cape Jawa, and a whopping 200 superhero figurines. Complementing these were around 200 robots and space toys. Although he hasn't appeared in any Marvel or DC universe movies DiCaprio surely has a fascination for superheroes.

8. Jerry Seinfeld's Superman memorabilia

Known for analogies about Superman on the popular sitcom "Seinfeld," which also had an episode inspired by the superhero's Bizarro World narrative, Jerry Seinfeld collects Superman memorabilia in real life as well. While his affinity for classic cars was showcased in "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," he revealed his lesser-known collection of everything related to Superman, during a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) session. It includes vintage Superman comics featuring Curt Swan's 1960s artwork and intricate models portraying the iconic moment of Kal-El being placed in a rocket.

9. Martin Scorsese's vintage movie posters

Legendary director Martin Scorsese has delivered some of Hollywood's classics in the crime drama genre, but the veteran filmmaker is also a collector of vintage movie posters for five decades. His collection is so extensive that it was featured in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in 2015, that showcased 34 posters, including a rare billboard-size poster for the 1951 film "The Tales of Hoffmann." In the introduction to the coffee table book "Starstruck: Vintage Movie Posters from Classic Hollywood," Scorsese expressed his deep appreciation for posters as a crucial part of the movie-going experience.

10. Ben Stiller's "Star Trek" treasure

Actor and comedian Ben Stiller, known for his roles in comedy classics like "Zoolander" and "Meet the Parents," has a special connection to "Star Trek." He named his production company "Red Hour" as a reference to an episode from the original '60s "Star Trek" series. Stiller's collection includes two pairs of Spock ears signed by Leonard Nimoy himself and the only surviving Gorn head from the iconic "Arena" episode, for which he reportedly spent $27,500.