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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| tin lizzie | 10/4/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I need to know where to find parts to restore my mini model T. Can you help? A: The best I can do is put you in touch with the "Tin Lizzie Club". They have cars like yours. Here is ... | ||
| Hotwheels | 9/25/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a couple 1998 Hotwheels first editions errors I'm wondering if you can give me the ... A: What you have there are just packaging errors and the reason you don't find anything about then is ... | ||
| Any tips? | 9/18/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Hey! I'm hoping to collect the most hotwheels cars someday. So far, I'm about about 750 different ... A: Well.... the best thing I can tell you is to keep collecting. Keep getting the cool stuff that you ... | ||
| Yoda Pez | 9/18/2009 | Dale Pike |
| Q: I have an old Yoda Pez dispenser that I found in a garage sale. It's in a clear, plastic wrapper, ... A: Yoda has been released in three different distributions over the past decade. There are literally ... | ||
| Hotwheels | 9/8/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I just started collecting! I really want to try and get the past years of cars. I started ... A: Hey Ashley, I love Hotwheels myself, Your right, It would be very expensive to try to collect every ... | ||
| space helmet | 9/5/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: Bill, Do you have any information regarding this toy helmet. It is formed aluminum and the letters ... A: The words on this helmet look to be hand painted. It is nothing I have ever seen before. This was ... | ||
| hot wheels mystery cars | 9/3/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: so i opened one of the mystery cars up to see what it is i am a collector that hates to open ... A: They are in plastic so they don't break through the plastic. People shake them thinking they can ... | ||
| daisy red ryder and line mar horse and rider | 9/2/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: bill, i have a daisy red rider model 1938 b in fairly good condition, no box, a few scratches in the ... A: Your Red Ryder BB gun in it's present condition is worth any where from $150 to $250. The cowboy and ... | ||
| Value of Daisy Zooka Pop Pistol | 8/30/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I came across a metal 1952 Daisy Zooka Pop Pistol. It is the red, yellow, blue and white version of ... A: Old toy guns have always been very collectable. E-bay doesn't really have a determination as to its ... | ||
| ho scale slot cars | 8/25/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: What is the difference between the tomy afx ho scale slot cars and sets and the old aurora afx slot ... A: There's actually no difference. They are all HO scale and will work on any HO track. I don't know if ... | ||
| matt mason doll. | 8/25/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I have a matt mason doll from 1960's sometime. I found it in the trash. I would love to know ... A: WOW!! You found this in the trash? Nice find Jamie.Your Major Matt Mason doll was made in 1967. It ... | ||
| What's my Red Ryder B.B. gun worth? | 8/24/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I have an old Red Ryder B.B. gun with a wooden stock. The model number is #1938B. It was made in ... A: Hey Rick, Your BB gun is very collectable. As far as worth, it depends a lot on the condition. If ... | ||
| GI Joes | 8/19/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: Bill, Thank you for your time. I am preparing to sell my GI Joes that I have held on to since the ... A: Your G.I.Joe with 2 right arms is very collectable. There are collectors out there that collect ... | ||
| Sears BB Gun | 7/30/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I recently purchased a Sears CO2 BB Gun, Model No.799-190620. It is a Ted Williams Edition. I know ... A: There is a serial number on the barrel somewhere. There 1st two numbers are the date the gun was ... | ||
| have many redline hot wheels,not sur what are worth | 7/18/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: i have alot of redline hot wheels from the 70's and not sure what they are worth.can you help me? i ... A: Cliff, Stop into your local bookstore or check on-line. There are a few books out there that will ... | ||
| brass bubble blower | 7/13/2009 | Marilyn |
| Q: I have an old brass bubble blower for sale on Ebay and dont know anything about it. It is very nice ... A: Without a picture or more description it is hard to give you more information. My best guess is that ... | ||
| red rider bb gun | 7/13/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I was given a red rider daisy carbine bb gun 850-shot. registration # 8487581 Lisc. by Stephen ... A: That depends on the condition Dan. Your gun is 25 yrs old, If you had the original box and the gun ... | ||
| pez | 7/13/2009 | Dale Pike |
| Q: I have 2 plastic round single Pez store holder one red one blue and 2 cigarette lighter pez 1 pink ... A: That is exactly what I needed to see. The stands are probably about the same value as the ... | ||
| Daisy Toy-Gun Model 660 Value | 7/10/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I was given this Daisy Model 660 Toy Gun by a friend, and I was wondering on the value, and the ... A: Your Daisy gun in it condition is worth any where from $20 to $50. Any time you ad paint, different ... | ||
| pez | 7/8/2009 | Dale Pike |
| Q: I have 2 plastic round single Pez store holder one red one blue and 2 cigarette lighter pez 1 pink ... A: I'm sorry I do not know what you are referring to in regards to a "round single pez store holder"... ... | ||
| collectable cards | 7/4/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Have a Harley Davidson Collector cardfrom 1992 That is 1 of 1000. Have all origanal documentation ... A: Robert, There is nobody that I know that could help with this one. That card is, as you said from ... | ||
| red ryder bb gun resale values | 7/2/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: how do i determine the resale value of my red ryder bb gun.i also have a small collection of hot ... A: The resale value of your bb gun is determined mainly by it's condition. Is it rusty? Like new? Do ... | ||
| Hot Wheels Identification | 6/21/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: is there an easy system for identifying LOOSE Hot Wheels? I have many that I can't identify the make ... A: Hong Kong would be early stuff up to 1982 or 83. The wheels would help too. Ultra Hots would be from ... | ||
| hot wheels track | 6/18/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: Greetings from Montana!! I was wondering if it's possible, and how, to date different orange track ... A: Orange track is orange track. You can tell the early pieces from todays from the hight of the side ... | ||
| 1938 daisy bb gun | 6/18/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I picked up an old daisy today and wanted to know its value. It says on the top of the receiver ... A: A lot depends on the condition of your Daisy rifle, I have seen mint condition in the original box ... | ||
| brown/white plush dog pez holder | 6/14/2009 | Dale Pike |
| Q: .he is cute but does he have any monetary value? I am retired and trying to make some pocket change ... A: What you have is a "licensed item" by Dankin who purchased the right to use the PEZ likeness and ... | ||
| Value of Truck | 5/25/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a Sears and Roebuck Truck and Trailer. It is metal with plastic wheels and windows. Trailer ... A: That's a pretty cool truck! If yours has better chrome on the grill, I would say $25 to $35. There ... | ||
| hot wheels and nascar | 5/21/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: we have a lot of both some treasure hunts gift sets thats just to name a few totes full of hotwheels ... A: I get this question all the time.... I myself do not buy complete collections only because I don't ... | ||
| old my little ponies | 5/18/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: we have many of the original ponies of the 80's, plus many of the ones that you could only purchase ... A: My little ponies are highly collectable, especially the ponies from the 80's. As far as pricing ... | ||
| Model T Replica | 5/16/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a half-scale 1910 Model T-10 Replica.....motorized kids car. It was given to me in 1963 I ... A: The best I can do is put you in touch with the "Tin Lizzie Club". They have cars like yours. Here is ... | ||
| jeff gordon sprint car | 4/29/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I have a Racing action Platinum series limited edition. Jeff Gordon Stanton 1987 sprint car 1 of ... A: A lot depends on how you present your item for sale. Your Jeff Gordon sprint car books for about ... | ||
| Finding rare/limited supply toys | 4/26/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: I'm wanting to find a (Disney) toy for a friend's child & a cousin. It's called the Enchanted tale ... A: Try Craigslist collectable section or "wanted" section. Have you tried E-Bay? Also, go to your local ... | ||
| Readers Digest Cars | 4/12/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have a 1955 Chevy BelAire M/PVS DDTP (and I have no idea what that means!!) and a Horse Drawn ... A: I really need to see some photos to be able to tell what they are, how old they are, condition, ... | ||
| masters of the universe | 4/9/2009 | Bill Campbell |
| Q: Bill, I have a small collection of motu from my younger days. Where could I find the value of ... A: There is a masters of the universe.com. Also, try, Lees toys.com. Lee's also has a hard copy toy mag ... | ||
| toy cars | 3/16/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: how do i found out what they would be price at.on the boxes which the came in stat they are made in ... A: Sally, Volga is a car company in Russia just like Ford here in the USA. I don't know of anyone that ... | ||
| question about international Hot Wheels | 3/14/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have four different Hot Wheels from 1995 or 1996. They are the Oshkosh Cement Mixer in yellow and ... A: No, they do not have the same value as US carded cars. What actually makes the value with the US ... | ||
| question about international Hot Wheels | 3/13/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: I have four different Hot Wheels from 1995 or 1996. They are the Oshkosh Cement Mixer in yellow and ... A: What you have there are International Cards. Ones that got released in the US at either Wal*Mart or ... | ||
| "My Dad's Garage" | 3/10/2009 | Dale Pike |
| Q: Looking for any info on this 80's-90's toy for an autitistic grandchild. I thought it was in the PEZ ... A: I'm afraid I can't decifer what it is that you are asking about. I'm not familar with a toy by the ... | ||
| Hotwheels to Nascar to Trains to Hess Trucks | 3/10/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: My grandfather passed away in January of this year. My parents and I are helping my grandmother go ... A: That's why I stated that you or someone should put them up for auction. That way you will get the ... | ||
| Hotwheels to Nascar to Trains to Hess Trucks | 3/6/2009 | Michael Zarnock |
| Q: My grandfather passed away in January of this year. My parents and I are helping my grandmother go ... A: First off.... my condolences on the loss of your Grandfather. To sell a collection like this you ... | ||
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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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