Michael Zarnock (born Michael S. Zarnoch, 1958–Present) is an American actor, author, columnist, publisher, Diecast Hall of Fame Hot Wheels Historian, 3-Time World Record Holder, musician, race car driver, builder, and fabricator.
Best known as Mike Zarnock, he writes collector guides and articles about Hot Wheels toy cars and accessories. He is also the producer, editor, and host of Hot Wheels TV on YouTube.
Mike's extensive Hot Wheels knowledge and collection (approximately 30,000 vehicles) have earned him worldwide recognition. Whether it’s his 14 books, chapters in other publications, hundreds of articles, or his two Guinness World Records for the largest Hot Wheels collections, he is regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on Hot Wheels.
Mike produces and hosts Hot Wheels TV, an online show exploring Hot Wheels history, conventions, shows, and product reviews.
He is Senior Contributing Editor at Die Cast X Magazine, writing two ongoing columns: The Hot Wheels Highway and The Hot Wheels Flashback.
Mike was born April 21, 1958 in Utica, New York. He worked as an auto mechanic while attending school and graduated from John F. Kennedy High School in 1976.
Throughout his life he has raced motocross, built show and drag cars, and even wrote the novel Once Upon A Street Race based on his real-life kidnapping at a street race.
His passion for Hot Wheels began in 1968 and evolved into a lifetime of collecting and writing. He has authored 14+ books, written hundreds of articles, and contributed to numerous publications.
Mike also provides Hot Wheels appraisal services for insurance claims, estate cases, fraud investigation, and certification.
Mike lives in Deerfield, New York with his wife Tina. married since 1990.
He makes appearances at schools, conventions, toy shows, and Hot Wheels events throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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