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

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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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Daniel12/09/11101010Thanks Mike.
Angela11/20/11101010Thanks for your help.
Justin11/12/11101010 

Recent Answers from Michael Zarnock

2012-02-05 t-hunt-super t hunt:

There are no more "Labeled" Super Treasure Hunts. To find a "Super", you need to be a true Variation collector and know what the difference is between the regular release and the Super Variation. Something

2011-12-08 Trying to id '93 Hot Wheel:

What you have is a McDonalds Happy Meal toy.... worth about .50 cents.  As for my Variations Guide, please remember that ALL the prices in the book are for Collector Number PACKAGED cars. They must be

2011-11-19 old metal toy jeep:

I'm not much up on this type of toy car, but here are a couple that I found.  Hope it helps.  Mike    http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1588477    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-JEEP-Tin-Litho-Toy-Military-Guns-Antiaircraft-Fr

2011-11-07 hot wheels australian pace car pic:

Justin,  My friend from Australia sent me the one from 2001.... I will send him the photo and see what he says.  Mike    Here is what my friend from Alstralia said:  "That's the pace car for the 2004 Australian

2011-09-17 2001 Monster Jam:

Hi and thanx for writing.  The items that you are asking about are not in great demand and are not hard to find on the secondary market. Therefore they do not command a high price. I would say they are

 

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