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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| slot cars | 12/27/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I would like to buy a slot car set for my grandkids (and me!) and I would like 4 lanes. What about ... A: There are a lot of new way cool slot car sets out there and you can spend a lot of money! Depending ... | ||
| Elephant Bubble Bower | 12/27/2010 | Marilyn |
| Q: I have been given a Dumbo (the elephant) antique bubble blowing machine from an old family friend. ... A: The only "Dumbo" the elephant I am aware of is a fairly recent bubble blower, however, I'm guessing ... | ||
| miniture cars | 12/4/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: i have two cars,i do not know much about them, the first one is a coupe i think it has 1931 on the ... A: Things like this don't fall within my realm of expertise. Your best bet is to find someone who ... | ||
| diecast cars | 11/8/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: My goodness! I am trying to find out about a diecast car in my possession that I seem to NOT be ... A: Yes, I got the photo and was doing a little research on it. There is really nothing special about ... | ||
| bubble blower | 10/11/2010 | Marilyn |
| Q: i,ve got a old bubble blower all brass about three inch long has a cork and a metal wire bent in a ... A: It sounds like you have a Royal Bubble Blower. You can see a modern one at ... | ||
| bubble pez | 9/26/2010 | Dale Pike |
| Q: It has a (He Saur) head form the Dinosaurs collection of the 1990's it is 6" tall Dis. by S.R.M ... A: There really hasn't been a "value guide" established for "licensed items" in our hobby... The bubble ... | ||
| Super Charger not working | 9/9/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Just wondering if you might know how to take apart the super charger from 1968 the single one with ... A: I have never done one before.... But I'm sure if it is riveted, just drill them out and then use a ... | ||
| 56" Dodge Panel Delivery Van | 8/29/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: My dad has owned a 1956 Dodge Delivery panel van for the last 13 years, it use to belong to my ex's ... A: Bobbie, There were no 1956 Dodge Panels done, but there is a 1957 which is pretty close. The man you ... | ||
| 2010 ? Garage Series | 8/28/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Hey Mike, Found a couple of initialed, signed cars. One a Black 70 Chevelle SS(Phils-int POR) ... A: Eddie, Send me a photo to -> MikeZarnock@aol.com Where do you live, US or Canada? The initialed ... | ||
| Hot Wheels | 8/25/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: With all the T.H's & Super T.H's, in your opinion what will be the next hot main line car? For ... A: I wish I knew Eddie.... If I did, I would be buying them all up. Ya never know what the next casting ... | ||
| tin lizzie parts | 7/22/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a tin lizzie made approx. 1962 and I am restoring it. Do you know where to find parts for ... A: I get this question a lot and it seems like there are a lot of people putting these cars back ... | ||
| Reader's Digest toy cars? | 7/12/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I stumbled upon this website, and I saw another post on here about these cars, but didnt see any ... A: The Readers Digest cars which would be the two early plastic models at the left in your photo have ... | ||
| Odd Error Car | 7/11/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Hey. I have the 2010 HW Hot Rods Straight Pipes car. It's an odd error car, for, though its name is ... A: Ferret, There are a few cars that get by the quality control people here and there. It's just an ... | ||
| hot wheels 271 and 277 | 7/8/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: hot wheels 271 and 277 are very close in looks. the only difference is the price the 271 funny car ... A: No.... there is no difference. The same car was released in many different packaging. The car that ... | ||
| 2010 COLLECTOR NUMBERS | 7/5/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: here is a question that i hope you can answer.I have reg t-hunts Camaro and super t-hunts camaro, ... A: Good question. The short cards are International Cards and are not numbered the same as the US Long ... | ||
| hot wheels buttons | 5/17/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I'm trying to put together a full set of buttons,how many different ones were produced,and were ... A: Rick, Are you collecting both metal and plastic buttons? As far as I know there was one button for ... | ||
| 65 mercury comet | 5/12/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Would you know if there was a model made of a 1965 mercury comet ? Have not been able to locate one ... A: There was never a plastic model kit done of the 1965 Mercury Comet. There has been a resin kit done ... | ||
| Hot Wheels cars with pencil sharpeners by RoseArt | 5/7/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have several 'Hot Wheels pencil sharpeners with removable diecast cars' made by RoseArt #?# in ... A: All the numbers were the same and they had a few different cars. They were not listed on the cards ... | ||
| zowees | 4/30/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have got a question that has been asked before, but I can't seem to find a correct answer. I know ... A: Great question James. The ones in the back are lets say "Rip Offs" in design. I remember them being ... | ||
| Brightvision Beach Bomb | 4/28/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have been seeing a lot of examples of the Volkswagon Brightvision (BV) Hot Wheels on the internet, ... A: The Bright Vision Beach Bomb is not an original Redline. It was a reproduction casting that was sold ... | ||
| Hot Wheels Identification | 4/12/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I need information about this Hot Wheels item. Is it a transporter, or maybe carrying case (with the ... A: The hauler that you have is from 1987. It's called "CarGo Carrier". The product number is #1673 and ... | ||
| Hot Wheels Carry Case | 1/20/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I am having trouble finding a good carry case to store my Red Lines. The currently-available new ... A: Karel, I don't store my Redlines in any cases. If I transport them, I use a case with foam in it. If ... | ||
| Selling Hotwheel cars | 1/17/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: when my son as a baby i started buying him hotwheel cars to play with, he is now 16 years old and I ... A: I get this question all the time.... I myself do not buy complete collections only because I don't ... | ||
| Hot Wheels Classic Cord | 1/13/2010 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I am confused because I have an original redline Hot Wheels car that is red in color, and on the ... A: Karel, The dates on the bottom of the cars are not the date that the car was released. The date ... | ||
| Vintage Collection | 12/26/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I just bought your variations book for my son - great book! I do have a collection of blister ... A: Kim, The Vintage and the 25th Anniversary cars are listed in my book "Hot Wheels Accessories, The ... | ||
| Dumbo pez | 12/24/2009 | Dale Pike |
| Q: I have a dumbo pez that is is great condition, it is from 1960's, however there is a spring missing, ... A: Dumbo is a great dispenser! His value ranges from $15 to $30 on average... with a busted head ... | ||
| Last Forever | 12/24/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: How do I keep somethings to last forever? Is there something that apply to all? A: Your best bet is to keep things in their natural state. Don't let any chemicals get on the paint and ... | ||
| Hiway Hauler | 12/19/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: i have been trying to get an answer from Lee's Toy Review on the color variation of the 2009 Hiway ... A: What you have there is a Wal*Mart Exclusive from the middle of 2009. Wal*Mart had a few different ... | ||
| hotwheels mystery | 12/18/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: how do you know whats inside a hotwheels mystery car without opening it someone told me thers a way A: There is no way of telling what was in the Mystery Car Packages. There were rumors that Mattel was ... | ||
| odd or not | 12/11/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I brought a 69 cougar eliminator hot wheel 2009. I notice after I brought it the plastic was a ... A: I am guessing that you found this Redline Cougar at Wal*Mart.... What you have there are the very ... | ||
| 2009 Hot Wheels Error | 12/9/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I was wondering what you could tell me about a variation I found thats not in any of your guides. ... A: My guides do not include the 2009 cars yet. Actually the newest one that will be released in April ... | ||
| alpine mountain sto&go | 12/3/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: are there more than one variation of the alpine mountain sto&go set? I have one that isnt quite ... A: Duane, There are a couple different variations to that set and yes, that is one of the hardest sets ... | ||
| K-Mart 20 Car Heavy Chevy form | 12/2/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have tried to find a form to send in for the 20 car Chevy deal and have had no luck. Any ... A: Eddie, The Kmart form is from Kmart.... If they don't have any more, try asking on the ... | ||
| 2010 Series on card missing parts | 11/12/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Hey Mike, I have a hot wheels that is missing the rear wheels and axel. Is this defect common and ... A: Missing parts is a common thing these days with the amount of cars that are being produced and the ... | ||
| '65 Mustang Convertibe 5908 (1984) | 11/2/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a Red 65 Mustang Convertible in the package. It came in the set (CUSTOM CAR CENTER), the box ... A: Brad, Very different box! Even the cars in the box photo are different. I'm going to have to start ... | ||
| '65 Mustang Convertibe 5908 (1984) | 11/2/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a Red 65 Mustang Convertible in the package. It came in the set (CUSTOM CAR CENTER), the box ... A: Brad, I am understanding this a little better now. Your set is a Canadian release and not US. I'm ... | ||
| '65 Mustang Convertibe 5908 (1984) | 11/1/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a Red 65 Mustang Convertible in the package. It came in the set (CUSTOM CAR CENTER), the box ... A: All the boxes that I have ever seen of the Custom Car Center Item # 7554 do not have a car included ... | ||
| hot wheels other numbered cards | 11/1/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: What percentage of value is the classics series cards of the '80s & '90s compared to the blue cards ... A: The Classics, Work Horses and others that were released before 1989 do not have the same value as ... | ||
| hotwheels with rubber stamp | 10/30/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I purhases 4 hot wheels, with rubber stamps attached to the bottom. I have searched the internet ... A: What you have there are Hot Wheels Stampers made by the Rose Art Co in 2001 They came as two-packs ... | ||
| Treasure Hunts | 10/10/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Why did Matel create the regular T-HUNTS and how many are produced of the super-hunts and reg-hunts? A: The regular hunts were the first to be released in 1995, since then they have created nothing but ... | ||
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Michael Zarnock
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I am able to answer questions about Hot Wheels toy cars and accessories.
Experience
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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