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Michael Zarnock is an American Author, Columnist, Publisher, Diecast Hall of Fame Hot Wheels Historian, 3 Time Guinness World Record Holder, Actor, Musician, Race Car Driver, Builder and Fabricator. Michael’s knowledge and his 30,000 vehicle Hot Wheels collection has earned him notoriety around the world. He has authored 14 books, numerous chapters in other books, and hundreds of magazine articles about Hot Wheels Toy Cars and Accessories. Mike has twice held the“Guinness World Record” Hot Wheels Collection and he has earned the most distinguished label: “One of the world’s leading Hot Wheels authorities” and that as a ‘Super Collector’. Most recently Michaels been featured on a coloring book, designed and published by past Cars Yeah guest Fireball Time Lawrence.
SHOW SPONSORS
Covercraft • Techforce • American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine
INSPIRATION
Trying lots of different things in his 50+ year career. And Elliot Handler, the inventor of Hot Wheels.
CHALLENGE
Don’t collect Hot Wheels thinking they will make a profit or get you rich. Collect the models you love and what makes you happy. It’s a hobby.
SPECIAL AUTOMOBILES
A toy Hot Wheels made of one of Mike’s race cars, his Altered Roadster.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
The Official Mike Zarnock Coloring Book by Fireball Tim Lawrence
PARTING WORDS OF WISDOM
If you are going to collect Hot Wheels, don’t do it for monetary reasons. Collect what you like and what makes you happy.
WHERE TO FIND MICHAEL
SHARE THE INSPIRATION
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