Hot Wheels Variations The Ultimate Guide [Paperback]

Michael Zarnock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2004 | Series: Hot Wheels Variations: The Ultimate Guide

More photographs, updated prices, added information - collectors will be racing to tear into the new edition of this best-selling title! For most, when receiving a new toy, half the fun is ripping open the package and playing with it. However, the growing appeal toward the line of Hot Wheels[registered] Collector Number Packs - a numbered line of cars distributed by Mattel with slight variations, where the colour, wheel, interior or window might have been altered - is them remaining in the original packaging. Author and Hot Wheels[registered] collector, Michael Zarnock expands coverage of the most comprehensive identification and price guide available to include variations found in blister packages from 1989-2002. More than 2,500 cars and their variations are listed and nearly 2,500 are pictured in clear, large full-colour photographs. Plus, readers can now step behind the scenes with exclusive information from Mattel on how these cars are created.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Michel Zarnock has been collecting Hot Wheels[registered] cars since the late 1960s and he is one of the country's most respected authorities on Hot Wheels[registered]. Michael currently writes a monthly column for Toy Cars & Models magazine, and he is author of Warman's[registered] Hot Wheels[registered] Field Guide and contributed to Standard Catalog of[registered] Die-Cast Vehicles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 2 edition (March 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873497384
• ISBN-13: 978-0873497381
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,791,089 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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 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!

Bibliography:
2009 to present - "The Car Room Magazine" (Monthly Hot Wheels Column)
2008-2009 - "Die Cast X Magazine" (Monthly Hot Wheels Column)
2002 to 2008 - "Toy Cars & Models Magazine ." (Monthly Column and Hot Wheels Variation Price Guide)
2002 - "The Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations"
2002 - "The Standard Catalog of . Die-Cast Vehicles II" (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
2003 - "Warman's Hot Wheels . Field Guide"
2004 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide, 2nd Edition"
2004 - "Toys & Prices - 11th Edition". (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
2005 - "Hot Wheels Accessories, The Ultimate Guide"
2005 - "Toys & Prices - 12th Edition". (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
2005 - "The Standard Catalog of Die-Cast Vehicles III", (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
2006 - "Hot Wheels: A Warman's Companion Guide"
2006 - "Toys & Prices - 13th Edition". (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
2007 - "Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide 3rd Edition"
2007 - "Toys & Prices - 14th Edition". (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
2007 - "Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide 2nd Edition"
2008 - "Toys & Prices - 15th Edition". (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
2009 - "Toys & Prices - 16th Edition". (Hot Wheels Collector Number chapters)
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)

Filmography
2004 - Detour (CYB Productions)
2005 - The Death of Daniel Whately (CYB Productions)
2006 - Anchor Eddy's (CYB Productions)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable!!!!, April 21, 2004

By 

Chris Salerno (Clinton, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hot Wheels Variations The Ultimate Guide (Paperback)

The first Edition was great, but this one is even better. All updated prices and photos. There are so many pictures, I spend most of my time just looking at them.
Mr. Zarnock did a super job as he always does. I recommend this Hot Wheels Variation Guide to any collector.
I really like the check boxes next to each listing. It really helps when you are at a show or the flea market. I also like the interviews and pictures of the people from Mattel. It's nice to see the people that design and make these cars being a part of the hobby.
Thanks Mr. Zarnock for another great book to help my collection.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a new chapter for hot wheels collectors, April 17, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Hot Wheels Variations The Ultimate Guide (Paperback)

I just got got this book today and It was more than I expected there were tons and tons of pictures, mr. zarnock give yourself a pat on the back because you did one heke of a job.