Michael Zarnock
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 12 books and countless 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."
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!
Since 2002 Michael has written for magazines such as Toy Cars & Models Magazine (6 years), The Car Room Magazine (2 years) and currently writes a column in Die Cast X magazine called "The Hot Wheels Highway".
Michael makes his home in the small upstate New York town of Deerfield with his wife Tina and youngest son Cody. His eldest son Christopher, who is grown, lives in Fredrick, Maryland and is a Hot Wheels collector himself.
Michael makes appearances at Schools, Conventions, Toy Shows and Hot Wheels Club functions across the United States and Canada. You never know where you'll find him. He has even made a few appearances in the movies.
website: www.mikezarnock.com