Best On The Block: August 2022

It's the last day of August, so it's time to show six of the best releases that were featured in various post during the month.

#1: McLaren F1 - 2022 Hot Wheels Mainline

Why I Picked It: This right here is the release I've wanted them to make, and I'm glad I didn't have to wait that long for it. Basically, orange became my preferred color for the McLaren F1 when I was very young. So I'm thrilled to finally have a Hot Wheels version of the car that's finished in the color, and I feel they picked a very nice shade of it.

#2: Liberty Walk ER34 - 2022 Hot Wheels Car Culture

Why I Picked It: Yeah... I absolutely had to pick this release. Initially, I was going to pick the Celica GT-Four, but I decided to go with this one instead. I mean, just look at it. These Liberty Walk castings are truly impressive. And this replica even has the roll cage!

#3: Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno - 2022 Hot Wheels Car Culture

Why I Picked It: I don't always like to pick the castings that have the most "hype," but there was no overlooking this one! Why? Well, it's because an "Itasha" styled AE86 is something I never expected to see from Hot Wheels. As such, I feel this release is very unique, and that's why it had to be featured in this post.

#4: HW K.I.T.T. Concept - 2022 Hot Wheels Mainline

Why I Picked It: I've never actually watched Knight Rider, but I know a cool diecast model when I see one. And this is definitely a cool diecast model. In my opinion, this what-if K.I.T.T. looks better than the actual character. I especially like how it doesn't have any wild exterior features. Sometimes, Hot Wheels' unlicensed castings have exterior features that make me scratch my head. So I'm pleased with their decision to go with a simple look for this casting, and I think it gives this K.I.T.T. a stealthy appearance.

#5: Dimachinni Veloce - 2022 Hot Wheels Mainline

Why I Picked It: Right now, I'd like to give the designers a round of applause because they've once again created an unlicensed race car that I'm very fond of. And like the Glory Chaser, I feel it looks like a replica of an actual car. That's why it's featured in the 1:64 Scale GT's auto museum. I also love how decorated this first release is, and I think it's great how it features two real-life aftermarket sponsor decals. 

#6: Porsche 911 GT3 - 2022 Hot Wheels Mainline

Why I Picked It: This might not be the "RS" version like the last GT3 from Hot Wheels, but it's still a beautiful casting nonetheless. In my opinion, the Hot Wheels designers did a fantastic job re-creating all of the new GT3's features in 1:64 scale. And I really like how they chose Porsche's "Shark Blue" for this release's exterior color. So it might be in the number six spot, but I like it just as much as I like the release that's in the number one spot.

Okay, those are the six releases that I picked for this month's edition of Best On The Block. Now that you know my favorites, I want to know yours. So go ahead and let me know what your favorite releases were from this month.