Saturday, October 4, 2014
Largest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia: Mexican lawyer breaks Guinness World Records' record (VIDEO)
MEXICO CITY, Mexico -- Menahem Asher Silva Vargas of Mexico City has spent 15 years amassing magic wands, toy figurines, and Hogwarts scarves inspired by the J.K. Rowling's best-selling books; his collection fills two rooms and counts everything from magic wands and toy figurines to Gryffindor scarves and replica Quidditch brooms;his collection of 3,097 pieces of Harry Potter paraphernalia sets the new world record for the Largest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia,
according to the World Record Academy: www.worldrecordacademy.com/.
Photo: A Harry Potter fan named Menahem Asher Silva Vargas has claimed the world record for biggest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia. Vargas owns 3,097 pieces of merchandise inspired by J.K. Rowling's wildly popular book series and the film franchise. The Mexican lawyer devoted almost 15 years to acquiring items for this hobby. Photo: Rebecca Blackwell / AP (enlarge photo)
The Guinness World Records' record for the largest collection of Harry Potter memorabilia belongs to Menahem Asher Silva Vargas (Mexico) of Mexico City, Mexico, and consists of 3,097 individual items.
Guinness World Records also recognized the world record for the largest collection of Beatles memorabilia; it belongs to Rodolfo Renato Vazquez (Argentina) with 7,700 different items as of August 2011.
Menahem Asher Silva Vargas has spent nearly 15 years hoarding memorabilia related to the British author J K Rowling's young-adult wizard-fantasy series, which spawned eight blockbuster films.
Silva Vargas's collection, which surpasses the old Guinness World Records record mark of 807, fills two rooms and includes everything from magic wands to replica Quidditch brooms.
He says that, over time, his obsession has proved to be a blessing and a curse: "My salary, my bonuses ... it all ended up here."
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