Meet the man with over 12,000 toys and dolls

Jian Yang's toy-collecting journey has led him through at least one bittersweet love story, hilarious naming conventions, and unforeseen fame involving toilet paper - find out what goes on behind the mind of the man with Asia's largest private doll collection.

[@flowerInpot]

Finally! Not crazy at all. Everyone has their own passion, his.. just happened to be dolls. love it and I love that he travels with a doll too :)

[@Gracitagouv]

You know, I cant understand that. How people travel with their dolls. Imma doll collector to but.....you know.

[@longvo4714]

@@Gracitagouv some people love their dolls so much that they want to physically see and touch their doll(s) anytime. It's normal.

[@sandibabi3925]

@@Gracitagouv it’s an inner child thing, I have stuffed animals in my car although my dolls I prefer to have on display in my room to keep them pristine

[@sarahaziz3158]

awh thats such a postive comment

[@flowerInpot]

@@Gracitagouv I'm a doll collector myself too, but whatever works for him, no judgement here at all.

[@rachelHursh]

Finally! Someone who understands the joy of dolls!!

[@adrianhuq]

"barbie by polar, barbie by lingual, barbie by sexual" lol love it 🤣

[@cafedelalune]

bi*

[@adrianhuq]

@@cafedelalune I know...That's just how it was labeled on the doll boxes...

[@dollydollyuk]

So awesome! I love his collection. I'd love to meet him and listen to his stories, they sound brilliant.

[@lmmaculateotoibhili7827]

Please can I get four dolls for free l am 10 please sir

[@Tweezy786]

Wow what a very unusual & interesting guy! I respect him on taking up an interest on collecting dolls later in life because he didn’t have them when he was younger.

[@sweetpea0308]

Omg.....what a wonderful collection!!! Congratulations on the collection and the amazing displays.

[@sharonkaysnowton]

Jian Yang thank you for sharing your story of collecting Barbie. I am an adult collector and I started collecting for my daughter when she was a little girl. Unfortunately she was not into Barbie, but I was, so I kept collecting. I have been collecting now for 40 years. I also enjoy collecting and making Barbie doll houses. Yeah, I am a nerd. I love your collection! I love your doll room. I have to make myself stop due to storing of my Barbies and Barbie houses. Did you have to make yourself stop? Be blessed.

[@stephaniemcphearghuis2124]

How does one display 12k Barbie dolls? I'm a collector as well but only have about 600. It's a task caring for them.

[@cheekycheekybambam]

He's so passionate about his collection... Amazing!

[@Animefruba]

Collect what you like best advice ever 🌩

[@mell5707]

This is so wholesome!! Love his collection

[@D7cooper]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your doll collecting story and dolls. I've collected since I was 16 years old. I can't imagine ever NOT collecting. It's also fun hearing about other collectors.

[@helloliggy]

I love his personality

[@mememarie2040]

Im a doll collector and this is the ultimate doll collector dream💕💕💕 My heart is so happy for him💕💕

[@Gracitagouv]

Waaw! I love this guy....and not gay. Another stereotype broken. I like.

[@phoebeloveland528]

Surprised he hasn’t lost any accessories lol

[@sunnybunnybunny]

I went to his Mint Toys Museum in Singapore & it was insane! his toys collections is in 1 whole building & all are well kept & taken care off. A must visit if you travel to Singapore ^^

[@babysisdolls333]

very nice display..i avoid Barbie as you cannot collect just one and this proves it. his collection makes him happy and in the end that's all that matters.

[@anthonydragonborn]

I love that your grandfather was going to buy that doll for you. I asked my dad when I was little and he laughed at me and that was the end of it lol. Now I appreciate the ones I can get as an adult

[@shikirumi3934]

Love the stories behind!!!

[@dsidrei]

slaaaay he even have some monster high dolls purrrr

[@vladshym6836]

Да,это страсть! Коллекция вызывает большой интерес! Хотелость бы посмотреть их поближе!

[@danielledejong710]

His collection is awesome!

[@letstalkaboutitwithjaime]

im a doll collector too!love your channel

[@monsterhighboys8123]

Me too, I been a doll collector boy is been a wild now !

[@bethzolin6046]

Love it! Well done ( I’m very envious tbh).

[@meghajena2767]

This video was amazing, learned a lot.

[@kinlinwu5551]

Sooooo beautiful. Truly stunning Barbies

[@dreea6446]

I was like : should I buy the missing doll of the set... Then he inspired me to get just the ones that i like.

[@KylieMariayt]

Some adults see & appreciate the beauty in dolls.

[@daisukexdark]

I admit, breaking stereotypes, not being gay but love collecting Barbie, very admirable of him, and its a very cool collections, I just love anyone that is so dedicated to something that they go crazy for

[@shereejarboe5240]

I’m 66 and still collecting dolls and toys.

[@fotanik2514]

Я подписана на него в Инстаграм. Очень интересные наряды для кукол делает из фантиков. Высокая мода из мусора!

[@cassiebrock7376]

Love his collection.

[@nildajurado8423]

Wow beautiful collection and my children think I have too many dolls

[@bigfish8583]

Ha.......🥰🥰🥰😍😍😘my role model

[@glowflower1]

Wow your grandad is amazing so sweet.

[@danitydon6976]

i usually only buy the dolls i like also. the barbie basics collection, the extras, fashionistas, LOOKS doll lines, are the only ones where almost every single one was or is a must have. usually when i dont choose a doll its because i have too many that already look too much a like. for examples: too many dolls with the same face sculpt and skintone, when that happens i feel like they are just reselling me the same doll just repackaged . to many dolls with same hair style, and too many dolls from the same line of dolls.

[@dollcrazy300]

Wow! And my hubby thinks I have lots of toys.

[@petra6900]

💖💙😎 Wow!! Amazing to have all those dolls. I would love to have the original 1959 Barbie doll.

[@embracenreborns6997]

What a awesome collection thanks so much for sharing #gottaluvit 👀💜👍🏽

[@basecinco3623]

Wuaooooo....yo quiero una😊🤭😁... espectacular colección 👏🌈

[@moniquemiller6648]

Love it ❤A Big WOW !

[@paulanewhouse4252]

You are the greatest!

[@vladshym6836]

Мои пожелания,не останавливайся в своем стремлении!

[@CAMBODiANCh1natownChick]

Love it 😊

[@reniherawati7164]

Wouuuuuu amazing you so georgosh

[@Sparkling_falling]

So cool!!!!!

[@danielar5376]

Congratulazioni per la tua passione e per il meraviglioso mondo delle bambole. Amo anch'io le bambole soprattutto Barbie da collezione e di ceramica e porcellana. Mi sono trasferita da Milano (Italia) e,se c'è qualche articolo che interessa (ma avrai già tutto) puoi farlo sapere? Grazie e ancora complimenti, ciao.

[@tizzas1232]

Now I feel slightly less guilty that I have 30 dolls, lol.

[@solesticia]

I love collecting books and dolls mostly. It's very expensive so I do it slow and nice lol

[@KesCollects]

I love this!

[@aurisharahman7862]

I see you sir with all those Monster High dolls. I am jelly

[@jeon334]

Awesome. It's huge. I Love it

[@dollzdreams]

wow beautiful, doll collecting needs to be respected more. its just a fun hobby for us. I love all my dolls

[@cassiebrock7376]

I agree.

[@gracecharissagiridharan6944]

I agree and same here

[@cassiebrock7376]

@@gracecharissagiridharan6944 Yep

[@TheWholeEntireCake]

I love this man!

[@robinwagner3293]

Yeah, my family thinks that I am extreme with my doll collecting. I don't have anything on this man. Nice.

[@susanmetzelar549]

Cool story

[@chrisk4075]

nice collection, sister in law has a lot still in boxes like 1990 happy holidays special edition, 2014 holiday barbie, 1989 holiday barbie, Raddiant in red barbie, Barbie Harley davidson Motorcycle doll, and so on all in boxes never opened. I trust your judgement, what would be the best way to sell all of them as a package, & who do i sell them thru? Thanks Chris.

[@phoenixrising2268]

I'm sure there are plenty of Americans out there with over 12, 000 guns, so.....

[@dsidrei]

omg this💀

[@FelixKim]

Amazing!

[@dwizayekti]

amazing collection toys

[@tillishaj3017]

My 8yr self would be so happy to have those-

[@demisabracadabr3847]

I love the bypolar, bysexual and bylingual barbie xD

[@berryfairy68]

Girlfriend 😏 Refreshing to hear 👍

[@shadoruf4307]

Omg, and I thought my almost 600 dolls was a lot... Oh, no, never enough. And I don't have space for display them all. 😆

[@dorisbrinkerhoff8124]

awesome

[@thatguysstuff15]

On the next episode of hoarders....

[@NenadlPopovic]

He is such a nice guy we chatted few times!!! I am gay & collector, but I really do agree with him that just bcuz a man collects dolls (dolls are actually TOYS) - doesnt mean he is gay right away lol. In general, toy designers are much more straight male than gays, as it requires great knowledge of mehanics & programing to make a toy - its not just gay hair styling & dressing up what most people believe in.

[@BrokenDollyTV]

Heh heh... he's my friend on Instagram! 😋 love his accent

[@blubayou4654]

It's good to know that straight men can live dolls too

[@namphuongnguyenthuy328]

Love itt

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

Noone mentioned sindy dolls a better made doll than barbie my girls at 50 still have thiers today 🇬🇧

[@KylieLin-j5i]

這個人是陳國基嗎？

[@Zyrahandaliyah]

Can a have one

[@jhandiblessalviola4253]

I want to be him

[@Gremory_666]

Reminds me of danny choo

[@floof6105]

It's been so long start playing

[@emilien.8327]

It's unusual for a man to collect Barbie dolls!

[@audr3ylyy]

Im the gay and american version of him

[@淑方蕭-j4y]

有幾個娃娃

[@joshuachanel5540]

Punyaku aja ada 4 biji

[@Wonyoungmilk]

Can I have your monster high dolls

[@juliusmaloney]

Yeah, did the “gay thing” need clarifying, because yeah, there are heaps of LGBTQIA+ Barbie fans as well? 🏳️‍🌈✌🏼

[@Kingmationproductionz]

As a black straight dude who collect miraculous ladybug dolls I kind of understand why he felt the need to clarify that because people would just automatically assume that you are especially in my hood

[@juliusmaloney]

@@Kingmationproductionz I guess there’d be a hope that perhaps we get to a place where there isn’t the need to self identify. But I understand. :)

[@eduardochavacano]

So he is gay? Oh he said he had a girlfriend. If the girl is not pretty. He is 100% gay. For a guy who collects barbies he should only be with a super pretty girl.

[@teresavanearden7458]

Amazing!