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?
5. Rambo
Rambo is one of the more recognisable figures in Stan Yanetta's front garden. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Frank Reid
6. Creature of the night
The leopard has been catching out passers-by with its glow-in-the-dark eyes. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Frank Reid
7. The monster
The creatures are even emerging from the walls. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Frank Reid
8. The gorilla
The gorilla resting on the porch roof is one of the most famous of Stan's figurines. | Johnston Press Resell Photo: Frank Reid
