Among his collection sits one of Lego’s most sought-after characters: Mr Gold, a limited-edition figure released in 2013.

When Matt McLean was told he'd need a lung transplant, his doctors had some advice: find a hobby. Facing a long recovery and months at a time in hospital, he knew immediately what he wanted to do: ...

I moved into my granny’s old place a few years ago. The first thing that struck me was the obscene amount of porcelain figures she had kept in her numerous showcases. I never understood her obsession ...