Biography

Michael Zarnock

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Born
April 21, 1958 · Utica, New York, USA
Nickname
- Mike
Height
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Biography

Michael Zarnock born April 21, 1958 in Utica, New York as Michael Zarnoch, is an American actor, author and columnist, who writes collector guides and articles about Hot Wheels® Toy Cars & Accessories. He is also producer/editor and host of "Hot Wheels TV" on YouTube. Best known as Mike, his knowledge and his massive Hot Wheels® collection has earned him notoriety around the world. Whether it's because of the 14 books, numerous chapters in other books and hundreds of magazine articles that he's written about the Hot Wheels® brand or just the sheer magnitude and diversity of his twice held Guinness World Record Hot Wheels® Collection, he's earned the most distinguished label: "One of the world's leading Hot Wheels® authorities." Michael's massive collection, world notoriety and World Records have also raised him to an elite new level of collecting as only a handful of collectors around the world have been classified as a "Super Collector!"

Did you know? Mike Zarnock is a 3 Time Guinness World Record holder! 2020 - "Most gravity fed loop-the-loops on a Hot Wheels track." 2007 - "Largest collection of different model cars." 2003 - "Largest collection of different model cars."

Has been featured in 2 "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" books: 2011 - "Utterly Crazy!" 2008 - "Prepare To Be Shocked!"

2009 - Hot Wheels® reproduced Mike's old Race Car as a Hot Wheels® Car and included it as part of their nostalgic "Drag Strip Demons Series" as "Mike Zarnock's Altered Roadster".

Mike has a few Hall of Fame Rings Too! 2021 - Received the Hall of Honor "Lifetime Achievement Award"! 2020 - Inducted into the Hall of Honor as a Hot Wheels Historian! 2009 - Inducted into the Diecast Hall of Fame as a Hot Wheels Historian!

Specialties include, but not limited to; Experienced On-Camera Talent Hosting for the Automotive and Hobby Entertainment Industry. Public Appearance's, Freelance Writing Requests, Work for Hire, Interviews and Hot Wheels® brand History, Values and Collection Appraisal services for Insurance Riders & Claims, eBay Claims, US Postal Claims, Court Cases including Estate and Divorce Settlements and Certificates of Authenticity.
- IMDb mini biography by: Christina Zarnock/The Krellman Group

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Is considered one of the worlds leading authorities on Hot Wheels collectibles. Has written a total of 11 books on the subject along with countless chapters and articles for other publications.
He is a 2 time Guinness World Record holder. First in 2003 and again in 2007 for having "The largest collection of different Hot Wheels model cars."
He is a distinguished member of All Experts.com.
Featured in the 2008 Edition of the "Ripley's Believe It Or Not!" book for his Hot Wheels toy car obsession.
2009 Mattel Hot Wheels ® honored Michael by reproducing his old Altered Roadster Race Car as part of their Nostalgic "Drag Strip Demons ®" Series! "Mike Zarnock's Altered Roadster".