Stan Yannetta, 58, Heaton Gardens on Benton Road, Boldon has been collecting unique fibreglass figurines since he moved into his flat 17 years ago.
The grandfather-of-five now has more than 30 in his front garden, from his favourite comics Laurel and Hardy to Rambo and John Wayne, not forgetting the gorilla on the porch roof and the leopard with the glow-in-the-dark eyes on top of the garage.
How many do you recognise?
1. Laurel and Hardy
Stan's favourites - Laurel and Hardy in his Heaton Gardens front garden. Photo: Frank Reid
2. John Wayne
The life-size statue of John Wayne in Stan Yanetta's Heaton Gardens front garden Photo: Frank Reid
3. The Butler
The butler is one of the longstanding characters in Stan Yanetta's front garden Photo: Frank Reid
4. The leopard
The latest addition is a black cat on the garage roof which was gifted to Stan by a friend. Photo: Frank Reid