By Leon Watson
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Anyone who thought Apple just made computers and gadgets should take a look at this amazing collection.
Apple Mac enthusiast Tadataka Goh is thought to have the biggest haul of the global firm's goods and there's not an iPod or iPad in sight.
He has thousands of items which bear the Apple logo including watches, puzzles and binoculars as these pictures show.
Apple Mac enthusiast Tadataka Goh's collection includes thousands of items bearing Apple's logo
Mr Goh even managed to hunt down this safari hat for his collection. It says 'We're going on an EDventure' on it
Pictured is just a selection of the objects that he stores in his room and has been collecting for more than 15 years and is valued at more than £50,000
Mr Goh, who is a jazz musician from Japan, also has an 80s Apple denim tie, Zippo lighter, Christmas card, picnic kit and a model Porsche in his collection, which he bought from auction websites.
He said: 'I love Mac, but Steve Jobs didn't not like to sell Apple items. He probably hated collectors like me.'
Steve Naughton, co-owner of auction website redlightrunner.com, which sells Apple collectibles said of Tadataka's collection: 'Looking at his collection, he's probably spent thousands of dollars.
Apple of his eye: Mr Goh kept an eye out for these branded binoculars
Made to measure: A tape measure, made by Apple, is also part of the collection
'I have not seen any other collection as large as his.
'For me and I think most people, we like to have an item or two for inspiration, to remind us what Apple is about but I'm not too sure what drives someone to have an extraordinary large collections of stuff.
'Maybe he's a fanatic? Or maybe he plans on retiring off it someday? I always thought that he was purchasing stuff from us to resell in Japan.'
Of its time: A watch (right) and an Apple car park cone were two more of the bizarre items in the collection
Hi-tech to low-tech: Here's another item you wouldn't expect Apple to make - a spirit level for everyday use
Case in point: This plastic suitcase looks like it's from the early days
More household items bearing the Apple. They are just a small selection of the objects that he stores in his room and has been collecting for more than 15 years
Apple Mac enthusiast Tadataka Goh is thought to have the biggest haul of the global firm's goods and there's barely a computer or iPad in sight
Driving innovation: A model Porsche 935 Le Mans sports car from 1980
A disposal camera is another of the items bought from auction websites
Apple Mac enthusiast Tadataka Goh is thought to have the biggest haul of the global firm's goods and there's barely a computer or iPad in sight
Apple Christmas cards show a seasonal side to the technology giant
Mr Goh, who is a jazz musician from Japan, also has an 80s Apple denim tie, Zippo lighter, Christmas card, picnic kit and a model Porsche in his collection, which he bought from auction websites
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