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Michael Zarnock

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Expertise

I am able to answer questions about Hot Wheels toy cars and accessories.

Experience in the area

Michael Zarnock is an American author and columnist, who writes collector guides and articles about Hot Wheels toy cars and accessories. Michael's knowledge and his massive Hot Wheels collection has earned him notoriety around the world. Whether it be because of the 11 books and countless magazine articles that he has written about Hot Wheels toys or the sheer size and diversity of his collection, this extensive knowledge has earned him the label,
"One of the worlds leading Hot Wheels authorities."
For more information visit: www.MikeZarnock.com

Publications

Bibliography:
2011-Present - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Highway Section)
2009-2010 - "The Car Room Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2008-2009 - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column)
2002 to 2008 - "Toy Cars & Models Magazine" (Hot Wheels Column & Variation Price Guide)
2002 - "The Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations"
2002 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles II"
2003 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide"
2004 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide, 2nd Edition"
2004 - *"Toys & Prices - 11th Edition"
2005 - "Hot Wheels Accessories, The Ultimate Guide"
2005 - *"Toys & Prices - 12th Edition"
2005 - *"The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles III"
2006 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide"
2006 - *"Toys & Prices - 13th Edition"
2007 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 3rd Edition"
2007 - *"Toys & Prices - 14th Edition"
2007 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 2nd Edition"
2008 - *"Toys & Prices - 15th Edition"
2009 - *"Toys & Prices - 16th Edition"
2009 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide 2nd Edition"
2009 - "Once Upon A Street Race" (Based on the true story of the time Mike got kidnapped at a street race!)
2010 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 4th Edition"
2010 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 3rd Edition"
2011 - "Hot Wheels Prototypes" (Bruce Pascal & Michael Zarnock)
* - Denotes Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters on that publication.

Education/Credentials

There are no Educational Credentials needed for this area, just the need to be obsessed!

Awards and Honors

Michael is a 2 Time Guinness World Record holder! First in 2003 and then again in 2007! He is in the record books for owning the "Largest collection of different model cars". He is featured in the 2008 "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" book #5 “Prepare To Be Shocked!” And the 2011 "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" book "Utterly Crazy!" February 2009 Michael was inducted into the "Diecast Hall Of Fame" and later that year Mattel Hot Wheels® honored Michael by reproducing his old Altered Roadster Race Car as part of their Nostalgic "Drag Strip Demons®" Series!

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Ashley	03/15/13	10	10	10	Thanks again, especially for getting back to .....
Ashley	03/15/13	10	10	10	Thank you for your help :)
Don	01/25/13	10	10	10	It has answered my question quite satisfactory .....
Mike	01/25/13	10	10	10	Thanks Again, I checked out the Web .....
Mike	01/25/13	10	10	10	Thanks for the helpful advise, really needed .....

Recent Answers from Michael Zarnock

2013-02-17 Pycco-Bant USSR:

Hi Pieter, I have to say that I really don't know anything about this model. Here are a few different ones that I found on ebay that you can use for reference. Hope it helps. http://www.ebay.com/sch/sis

2013-01-23 Hotwheels Circle with Flame Symbol Tampo:

Hi Don, This is the answer that I got from my friends at Mattel. "It is the back end of the Hot Wheels flame. It came up to "show" which cars were the hunts instead of looking for the green stripe

2013-01-16 Hot wheels colors / years:

Send me a photo of it.... Don, I can not tell you anything about a piece until I actually see it. I believe you are being quite unfair by leaving the feedback that you have. If I was to jump to conclusions

2012-12-06 Mystery machine:

Hi Leo! I have heard about them and have only seen a photo so far. It seems some of them have been found in the International packages. Can you please send me a photo of the front and back of the package?

2012-10-14 re.scorchin scooters:

Hi Robert, From the photo I see that the one with chrome wheels is on an International Short Card. I do not list the International cards in my guides because there are pieces, just like this one, that

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