Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide: Values and Identification [Paperback]

Michael Zarnock (Author), Tracy Schmidt (Author)

Book Description

Series: Warman's Field Guides Hot Wheels: Values & Identification | Publication Date: June 1, 2003

Sales of vintage Hot Wheels[registered] continue to be popular among collectors. This handy book is the perfect resource for collectors to carry along to shows, making on-the-spot identification and valuation easy. More than 500 classic vintage Hot Wheels[registered] cars made from 1968 to 1988 are listed with up-to-date values in US dollars, clear photos and detailed descriptions, including variation and colour information. This reference also offers solid market advice collectors can rely on.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Dan Stearns is the editor of various toy books at Krause Publications, including Standard Catalog of[registered] Farm Toys and Standard Catalog of[registered] Die-Cast Vehicles, as well as co-editor of 2003 Toys & Prices.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873496221
• ISBN-13: 978-0873496223
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #888,237 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

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good information, but too incomplete., February 28, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide: Values and Identification (Paperback)

This book has some good information, but is very incomplete. It does not even contain the deora car that is on the front cover and title page of the book!!! This book only lists mint in package prices and many cars have been left out. It also contains very little variations. If you are looking for a complete price guide, look somewhere else.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Wish this Guide was more comprehensive, July 23, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide: Values and Identification (Paperback)

It is not clear in the description of this book that only a relatively small sample of Hot Wheels are featured and the only values listed are for "mint packaged vehicles". Because of these limitations, this book was of little value to me.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best purchase ever, January 16, 2006

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This review is from: Warman's Hot Wheels Field Guide: Values and Identification (Paperback)

This little book fits right into your pocket. You can take it with you when you go on your "treasure hunts"