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    Barry Evans (USA) recreated his favourite childhood arcade, Yesterdays, and filled it with his huge collection of Sonic The Hedgehog memorabilia.
    His collection has over 3,000 items and he has been collecting for 30 years.
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  • @xCypres
    @xCypres Před rokem +1582

    I admire & respect the passion this man has for something he loves.

  • @skyty0
    @skyty0 Před rokem +409

    "I want to be Tails because I want to be Sonic's best bud."
    That is so wholesome

    • @yeahtbh.161
      @yeahtbh.161 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Nah, it's absolutely pathetic

    • @NEOGENUNIT
      @NEOGENUNIT Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@yeahtbh.161 what’s more pathetic is using the word wholesome like a cornball 😂

    • @jeffreysendall3971
      @jeffreysendall3971 Před 2 měsíci

      @@yeahtbh.161 yea, hes such a pathetic loser. Youre much cooler

    • @williamlim5234
      @williamlim5234 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@yeahtbh.161 Yeah who's more pathetic? that guy who had money to buy sonic things or you here commenting and acting like a big fat bully no money and jobless?

    • @ian.swift.31614
      @ian.swift.31614 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@yeahtbh.161 💯

  • @sonictoast
    @sonictoast Před rokem +1208

    Amazing, an inspiration to all Sonic fans/collectors.

  • @felixlebendig8570
    @felixlebendig8570 Před rokem +330

    This man single-handedly preserved so mutch of Sonics History, its amazing.

    • @jonnyfendi2003
      @jonnyfendi2003 Před rokem +2

      Pete Door is another one too

    • @JadenOP
      @JadenOP Před rokem +2

      He's basically a history book of sonic

    • @_JC_21
      @_JC_21 Před 2 měsíci

      Much

    • @jabmaster1000
      @jabmaster1000 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Watch us find out that he was the one that’s been holding on to the Sonic 1 Tokyo toy fair demo this entire time

    • @beauwalker9820
      @beauwalker9820 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@jabmaster1000 I remember many are still looking for that. I remember a fan found an old Sonic and Sally "Sega in Sydney" statue in a dump, and began to repair it. So you never know what is out there.

  • @PC2000
    @PC2000 Před rokem +554

    When I was a kid, seeing virtually any piece of Sonic merch in stores made me crazy excited. If I saw this collection back then, I probably would have lost my mind.

  • @wispyw
    @wispyw Před rokem +622

    It is so cool to see other collectors so dedicated to what they do.

    • @luxinzz
      @luxinzz Před rokem

      I mean this is kinda overkill

    • @wispyw
      @wispyw Před rokem +9

      @@luxinzz sorry not trying to be rude but how is it overkill to want to collect a lot of something? again not trying to be rude or nothin.

    • @mochifist
      @mochifist Před rokem +6

      @@luxinzz it’s what he loves

    • @sgh_26
      @sgh_26 Před rokem

      it's Weird

    • @mochifist
      @mochifist Před rokem +3

      @@sgh_26 and what do you do for a hobby?

  • @tonygreene37
    @tonygreene37 Před rokem +660

    I truly envy him. I'm a Sonic fan myself.

  • @ethandouro4334
    @ethandouro4334 Před rokem +123

    Man literally has an PHD of Sonic history, respect for the guy

  • @MegaSparkster0
    @MegaSparkster0 Před rokem +120

    I wouldnt mind watching an hour long video of this guy going through his collection. He seems chill and wholesome

  • @billienomates1606
    @billienomates1606 Před rokem +203

    Love his energy, what ever gets you through life with a smile on your face and love in your heart. All the best to him.

  • @brucebaird-
    @brucebaird- Před rokem +145

    Kudos to this man. Seriously he owns a sonic museum and that is just the best

  • @endermity4985
    @endermity4985 Před rokem +141

    4:49 Even the meme "Uganda Knuckles" is here, that's a legend

  • @susanalyssafox
    @susanalyssafox Před rokem +62

    What a sweet guy, you can hear how much he loves his collection and how proud of it he is. Amazing!!

  • @mac23806
    @mac23806 Před rokem +105

    Whose going to inherit his legacy after he's gone, I think he deserves to have his collection memorialized into a museum I'd think he'd probably want that.

    • @kian7406
      @kian7406 Před rokem +18

      Legend will never be ‘gone’

    • @manupkp
      @manupkp Před rokem +18

      There's at least a few museums in USA alone who could handle that. The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester and the National Videogame Museum in Frisco.

    • @shadeshiest22
      @shadeshiest22 Před rokem

      Lol his kids will sell it all away the very week he dies

    • @CmPuke101_
      @CmPuke101_ Před rokem +3

      I’lll take It

    • @LilXancheX
      @LilXancheX Před rokem +1

      @@kian7406 mans is past 50’s, get real....

  • @FlavoredGenuine
    @FlavoredGenuine Před rokem +83

    I got to say my hat’s off to this man for dedicating his time to collectover 3,000 items worth of Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise and is one helluva of a true fan.

  • @awkwardhuman6314
    @awkwardhuman6314 Před 2 měsíci +11

    I love how the kid in us doesn't really go away! His whole face and eyes just look so happy and all that work is just amazing!

  • @germanname1990
    @germanname1990 Před rokem +49

    From a fellow Sonic fan, congratulations to Barry. I myself am working on a Sonic collection of my own, but rather than focusing on merch from the entire franchise in general, I'm focusing on certain characters, particularly Amy Rose.

  • @pistachionut3668
    @pistachionut3668 Před rokem +29

    i just love the joy in his eyes and the passion he has for collecting, it makes me so happy

  • @S10Editz12
    @S10Editz12 Před rokem +106

    "Gotta go Fast"

  • @Hexator_
    @Hexator_ Před rokem +59

    This is such a cool collection! I’ve been reading your books since I was a kid and these collections were one of my favourite things to read about!
    Keep up the great content and congrats to him for the record!

  • @danjellyb11n87
    @danjellyb11n87 Před rokem +76

    This man is so amazing for aspiring to his passion. I wish I could have a collection as beautiful as him.... I'd love some tips / where to get rare sonic merch / advice from him

  • @guinnessworldrecords
    @guinnessworldrecords  Před rokem +45

    "Sonic The Hedgehog has been my passion for 30 years."
    www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2022/7/sonic-the-hedgehog-superfan-sets-record-with-thousands-of-items-710997

  • @VanjaTrikic
    @VanjaTrikic Před rokem +168

    Imagine SEGA sees this and he gets a special award or something?

    • @GIBBO4182
      @GIBBO4182 Před rokem +37

      Maybe a one off, unique piece for his collection? Would be cool

    • @VanjaTrikic
      @VanjaTrikic Před rokem +9

      @@GIBBO4182 yeah I thought the same

    • @rahimi4762
      @rahimi4762 Před rokem +2

      Or gets sued

    • @tuanriccy1026
      @tuanriccy1026 Před rokem +41

      @@rahimi4762 u misread sega as nintendo

    • @phobiatoybox1536
      @phobiatoybox1536 Před rokem +16

      If he doesn't have it already, he might get the sonic content creator gift which is specifically only for sonic CZcamsrs or content creators lol

  • @emilianocruz11
    @emilianocruz11 Před rokem +31

    respect for this dude for making the world most largest sonic collection

  • @DiddyKongVsLuigi
    @DiddyKongVsLuigi Před rokem +12

    That must be what an arcade in heaven looks like. I’m in love with the passion and respect he put into building what he did. That must have been one fun journey. The best part is that just like Sonic, it never stops.

  • @juneru2
    @juneru2 Před rokem +15

    Man I could stare at the stuff in that room for hours. Awesome collection!

  • @jtdstudios921
    @jtdstudios921 Před rokem +15

    I just love to see people that are HUGE fans of Sonic the Hedgehog.

  • @terencecobain
    @terencecobain Před rokem +11

    I didn't think 3,000 was that big of a number, but after seeing his collection, I'm impressed.

  • @wowitsrg
    @wowitsrg Před rokem +51

    I don’t think you guys understand, this man is an absolute LEGEND.
    Mind blowing collection, wow! 🤯

    • @Notfunny.15
      @Notfunny.15 Před rokem +3

      This guy is the ULTIMATE Sonic collector.

  • @GottaBeFrank
    @GottaBeFrank Před rokem +8

    This collection is absolutely amazing!

  • @keith_o6434
    @keith_o6434 Před rokem +9

    I love its not just some lazy no life that collects anything because theres sonic on it. This guy actually knows his history when it comes to sonic and he seems to have a healthy relationship when it comes to this passion. Im glad he’s happy

  • @cloudstrifex88
    @cloudstrifex88 Před rokem +8

    This guy's collection is so awesome. As a huge Sonic fan I wish I had the resources to make that kind of collection a reality.

  • @krististarosta6736
    @krististarosta6736 Před rokem +11

    I'm so impressed! His collection is truly amazing! I feel surprised and jealous at the same time!😁

  • @Shadamyfan-rs8xc
    @Shadamyfan-rs8xc Před rokem +12

    This is really cool to see as a Sonic fan. I would love to see this in person.
    Also I love how at 4:49 is Ugandan Knuckles 😂

    • @g10viwho70
      @g10viwho70 Před 7 měsíci +2

      I did notice it too lol

  • @christscrackers647
    @christscrackers647 Před měsícem +1

    I wish I could be this man. He’s not only got a pretty wife and got to go too Japan, but he probably has every single piece of Sonic merchandise in his entire history as a commercial entity. Dude is a king 👑

  • @SMG6-
    @SMG6- Před rokem +11

    imagine this dude has the perfect sonic popsicle and the not perfect one's kept in the fridge

    • @dylankurtz8423
      @dylankurtz8423 Před 2 měsíci

      I'm sure he got the 100 dollar Sonic ice creams that came out recently

  • @KookieStar
    @KookieStar Před rokem +9

    The fact that he's throwing those shades at Nintendo, it means he was in the Console War Era, so it's kinds funny but innecesary at the same time. Anyways, I would love to have his type of collection one day! 😭💕💕💕
    (I'm actually collecting alot of Mario and Sonic stuff to have a big collection about them)

  • @yourmommyenthusiast4570
    @yourmommyenthusiast4570 Před rokem +6

    Honestly back in 1992 if I heard just the music alone it would be enough to hook me on Sonic games cause got dam the music and concepts for these games are really creative.

  • @oliameoow5016
    @oliameoow5016 Před rokem +19

    I love Sonic.... I have three figures of Sonic

  • @turnipaitor
    @turnipaitor Před rokem +9

    The most important about this is that he has all of this- AND a wife?

  • @lukewarm924
    @lukewarm924 Před 2 měsíci +3

    When does somebody wake up and decide this is my whole personality now.

  • @_daxaion
    @_daxaion Před rokem +4

    Can't believe he made a whole museum of Sonic items and collectibles, it inspires me.

  • @Slavenmierech
    @Slavenmierech Před rokem +9

    This guy has nothing on Chris Chan

  • @santiagogonzales4474
    @santiagogonzales4474 Před rokem +7

    This is a dream come true for me one day to have, all sonic the hedgehog merchandise to be purely sonic heaven my collection feels small compare to this. Sonic is my passion to death and to see this just lights up my heart. Awesome job👍

  • @smbcollector
    @smbcollector Před rokem +4

    Amazing collection and dedication, Barry!
    I love these collection videos, I wish Guinness had a channel solely for these.

  • @marioboi323
    @marioboi323 Před rokem +5

    This man is the inspiration for me starting a proper collection

  • @moonknight_99
    @moonknight_99 Před rokem +12

    That's a pretty damn cool passion👍🏻

  • @kanYE_biggestfan
    @kanYE_biggestfan Před rokem +6

    I wish I had a collection like this!!

  • @JJUniverseChannel
    @JJUniverseChannel Před rokem +7

    Awesome Sonic collection man 😎!

  • @sonic763
    @sonic763 Před rokem +3

    Appreciate the support!

  • @karatemaster1144
    @karatemaster1144 Před měsícem

    I don’t think I would’ve guessed this guy’s 56, I love his passion for Sonic. This basically acts as an archive and proper preservation of these items.

  • @yesartz
    @yesartz Před rokem +2

    This is actually one of my biggest dreams! So glad to see someone else enjoying sonic as much as I do! Congrats on your happiness man ☺️

  • @amberpasta9379
    @amberpasta9379 Před rokem +6

    I love sonic and I appreciate the energy, time, and money that goes into building up collections of things (I’m a collector too) but i swear this blue hedgehog does some really weird stuff to people 😂

  • @AnimalXing
    @AnimalXing Před rokem +3

    What an incredible collection, my word! Stuff i’ve never seen before, sooo neat

  • @mephilesfan
    @mephilesfan Před rokem +2

    love this dude’s collection and was happy to see him finally get the recognition he deserves; he’s an inspiration to all sonic collectors ^__^

  • @PicklePyro
    @PicklePyro Před rokem +6

    I aspire to have a sonic collection this amazing when I'm older

  • @KFP_Fanboy
    @KFP_Fanboy Před rokem +31

    i have the world’s largest kung fu panda collection

    • @jackpachuau25
      @jackpachuau25 Před rokem

      Send me vidio.bru

    • @tycoolyt6917
      @tycoolyt6917 Před rokem +1

      I have the worlds weirdest laugh

    • @cluxxx5209
      @cluxxx5209 Před rokem +1

      I have the worlds largest bodily fluids collection

    • @kian7406
      @kian7406 Před rokem +1

      I have the worlds biggest right hand

    • @KFP_Fanboy
      @KFP_Fanboy Před rokem

      the video of my collection is on my channel

  • @thepaper888
    @thepaper888 Před rokem +3

    My personal favorite game is sonic 3 and I'm so glad it's finally getting re-released. The songs are different, but still so psyched to play on modern non modded systems.

  • @knuclear200x
    @knuclear200x Před 2 měsíci

    I used to be such a Sonic kid. I used to dream about getting a museum like this, but now im just happy to have what Jakks Pacific is giving. Bless them

  • @sonicgamingsuperstyle1234

    the sonic fandom is proud

  • @MaiMaiStrawberrylovely7750

    Wow this looks amazing! I love how passionate he is! Makes me wish I have a collection like that XD

  • @raskidsambrano9985
    @raskidsambrano9985 Před rokem +6

    I absolutely love this guy’s commitment! Having a sonic theme room or collection would be a dream come true!

  • @odinian6244
    @odinian6244 Před 2 měsíci

    WOW! STUNNING! This guy has a life-long goal of collecting! This is pure passion! Love it!

  • @Simpsonsfan78
    @Simpsonsfan78 Před 6 dny +1

    I’m glad that this guy isn’t crazy about sonic like Chris Chan was

  • @kenshin4768
    @kenshin4768 Před rokem +6

    Awesome. I like it

  • @xCindyLouWhox
    @xCindyLouWhox Před rokem +8

    This is amazing and very impressive! I hope he’s got his collection insured! Never stop doing what makes you happy. 👍🏻

  • @afriend9428
    @afriend9428 Před rokem +1

    *WOW! Amazing sir and well done! Love that collection* ⭐️

  • @ThierryRocksTV
    @ThierryRocksTV Před rokem +1

    1:26 I had that Sonic on the cloud toy!

  • @jonatasfernandes2899
    @jonatasfernandes2899 Před rokem +12

    Esse cara é incrível, conseguiu usufruir de todas as épocas da franquia e é um verdadeiro fã

  • @RealCoffeeSpew
    @RealCoffeeSpew Před rokem +4

    He should be in a cameo in the Sonic 3 movie

  • @WhichWayGames
    @WhichWayGames Před rokem +2

    This video got me right in the feels; I to adore Sonic the hedgehog and it’s great to see how much Barry loves Sonic 😊 as Sonic says, “That’s way past cool”

  • @JaSonic1977
    @JaSonic1977 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I know that I won't get as much Sonic merchandise as him,, but I am still a really big Sonic fan myself. I am 46 and been with Sonic since I was 15. I know that there are other Sonic fans that lasted a bit longer than me, but I am not trying for the Guinness book of World Records either. It just makes my day a little bit brighter when I see videos where stuff like this is achieved. Congrats goes to this man.

  • @gigachadarmstrong5817
    @gigachadarmstrong5817 Před rokem +4

    If I could marry a room I would marry this

  • @goodpeople5676
    @goodpeople5676 Před rokem +3

    Congratulations awesome 👏 👌 👍 😍 💖
    Enjoy
    With love from SAM
    Guwahati, Assam, India 🇮🇳 ♥ 🙏 🤝

  • @deathfreaks287
    @deathfreaks287 Před rokem +1

    I'm always glad to see another Sonic collector ! I'm so jealous of the old school stuff ! 🥺 Great collection 🤌💙

  • @SenaiNotHere
    @SenaiNotHere Před rokem +2

    Honestly his whole collection is beyond amazing

  • @glenhaven721
    @glenhaven721 Před rokem +9

    As an 11 year old, I want to be this man. I first played Sonic 1 6 years ago on my PS3, and I’ve been a fan since. I wish I had all of that…

  • @theend5497
    @theend5497 Před 2 měsíci +4

    There’s a bigger fan than Chris Chan?

    • @garybro11
      @garybro11 Před měsícem

      There's a lot of bigger fans than Chris chan, he's just the most... interesting one

  • @JediBowlerSaiyan
    @JediBowlerSaiyan Před rokem

    Amazing! Thank you for preserving such amazing history!

  • @GrandeDubstep
    @GrandeDubstep Před rokem +7

    "Woman? What is it? A new Sonic game?"

  • @jaidenoutofcontext7290
    @jaidenoutofcontext7290 Před rokem +4

    First also I love sonic

  • @t_t356
    @t_t356 Před rokem

    this is an amazing collection. love it man!

  • @Toy_Saurus_Games
    @Toy_Saurus_Games Před rokem +1

    Congrats Barry!!! Great member of the sonic community! Loved seeing the pins 😉 🤫

  • @GIBBO4182
    @GIBBO4182 Před rokem +5

    This guy does not look like a Sonic the Hedgehog collector! Don’t judge a book by it’s cover I suppose!

    • @guinnessworldrecords
      @guinnessworldrecords  Před rokem +11

      What does a sonic the hedgehog collector look like?

    • @VanjaTrikic
      @VanjaTrikic Před rokem +3

      @@guinnessworldrecords like a smurf

    • @GIBBO4182
      @GIBBO4182 Před rokem +8

      @@guinnessworldrecords not a 50 year old bald guy with snake tattoos across his neck! I’m not knocking him in any way, just not what I would’ve expected!

  • @abasheddevil
    @abasheddevil Před 2 měsíci +6

    This dude has a wife. What's your excuse?

    • @gachaevil1773
      @gachaevil1773 Před 2 měsíci

      I suck at talking to people

    • @The3d2b
      @The3d2b Před 2 měsíci

      There is a soulmate for EVERYONE - you just have to be seen.

    • @kswaes
      @kswaes Před 2 měsíci

      im young why would I think about a wife now?

  • @shadowscar808
    @shadowscar808 Před rokem +2

    That’s commitment

  • @rileyjones3703
    @rileyjones3703 Před rokem +1

    So glad that last week's random search of 'largest collection of memorabilia' brought me here because this is the best one I've ever watched of all the records you have, and the Spider-Man one also.
    Love your collection mate, it looks awesome. For me, my all time favourite Sonic character I would wanna be is Knuckles because red is my other favourite colour besides Blue and his gliding ability is awesome. Tails is cool though too😊, who doesn't wanna be Sonic's best friend.

  • @TheEKdude
    @TheEKdude Před 3 měsíci +1

    This just proves it’s okay to be a Sonic fan :D

  • @tomago8482
    @tomago8482 Před rokem +1

    This guy seems like a chill dude. Fair play to him. Power to the guy who loves chasing his passion.

  • @therealestcupheadonyt
    @therealestcupheadonyt Před 3 měsíci +1

    “What you see is what you get! Just a guy who loves adventure!” “I’m Sonic! Sonic the Hedgehog!”

  • @chameron9428
    @chameron9428 Před rokem +2

    THE REAL SONIC MAN

  • @Pixel-Shell
    @Pixel-Shell Před 2 měsíci

    As a sonic fan myself, I can say that his collection is awesome and that I’m JEALOUS

  • @KnuxtheFanGirl
    @KnuxtheFanGirl Před rokem +2

    He has such an amazing Sonic merch collection! So cool!!

  • @Pinkio
    @Pinkio Před rokem +2

    me looking at the amount of items:
    "look at all those eggman's robots!"

  • @Raven_the_dutchie
    @Raven_the_dutchie Před 2 měsíci +1

    This guy is living my dream 😭❤️

  • @jetrifle4209
    @jetrifle4209 Před rokem +1

    What a chill dude

  • @LandoFraser
    @LandoFraser Před rokem

    Great video and such an awesome guy! So many items I've never seen before

  • @Gameboy_1992
    @Gameboy_1992 Před rokem +1

    4:50 Pause here! IS THAT A "Do you kno tha way?" KNUCKELS PIN?!

  • @NineteenEighty8
    @NineteenEighty8 Před 2 měsíci

    Love his vibe. Not too dorky or cringe. Just the perfect amount. Much respect.

  • @caterpillergirl
    @caterpillergirl Před rokem +1

    amazing how much Sonic merch there is in the world. sonic is such a really cool franchise