Dexter 2001 Ford Crown Victoria

       

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Made By:
GreenLight Collectibles
Scale:
1/24
MSRP:
US$24.99
Overview:
Packaging (Design):9/10
Packaging (Durability):9/10
Casting (Body):10/10
Casting (Interior):9/10
Casting (Chassis):9/10
Casting (Engine):N/A
Paint (Exterior):9/10
Paint (Interior):N/A
Paint (Trim/Graphics):9/10
Overall Panel Fit:10/10
Total Score:9.3/10

 
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NOTE: This is a modified reissue of an existing model, and this review will focus on the changes made between the cars. You can see the original review for more details.

Background

To cover his prolific trail of homicides, Dexter gains employment as a forensic analyst, specializing in blood spatter pattern analysis, with the Miami Metro Police Department.

 

Packaging

The packaging has been updated to feature the Dexter imagery, including the title and tag line, Showtime network logo, and promotional image of Michael C. Hall coming through what looks like a slashed opening in the box. A "17+/TV-MA" warning has been added, similar to the warning on the Texas Chainsaw Massacre pickup. This is all set against a black background with dark red splatters and a two-tone dark red inner sleeve.

 

Casting/Paint

There are a few casting differences to make this more than just a repaint. The most obvious changes are the light bar and grille guard, though the grille has also been changed to reflect the older style and a front license plate has been added. The door handles are now chrome plated with black pulls. Inside, a center console has been added between the front seats. All of the new details are as well done as the rest of the car, with sharp detailing and a grille guard mounted so solidly it feels like it could really work.

It's painted a solid gloss white that has excellent coverage and looks smooth and even across the whole car. The green and gold stripes are sharp and nicely aligned down the sides. Within the green stripe is the car number (45583), "Miami Metro," and "Emergengy 911," all done in the same metallic gold as the stripe and shield. "Police" is in green on the back doors and trunk, and the trunk text has a fine gold pinstripe outline to the letters. A printed Ford emblem is centered on the grille and just above the license plate, and a near-microscopic "Police Interceptor" is printed on the rear fascia between the left taillight and reverse light. Both front and rear plates are yellow with black "Municipal/86511/County" printed on them. The interior remains solid black save for hte steering wheel and instrument cluster, and the chassis is now completely unpainted.

 

Features/Accessories

No change between this and the Taxi, the door hinges still feel solid and open and close correctly.

 

Accuracy

I haven't seen a car that matches this one exactly, but there were so many cars used in the series that all of the details seemed to happen at least once: some had grille guards, some didn't; some had white mirrors, some had black; some had black grilles, some had chrome; etc. Light bars included Street Hawks, Vectors, and low profile LEDs. Years ranged from 1995 through the then-current year. So it's quite possible I simply missed this particular car, or it could be an amalgamation of several cars used throughout the series.

 

Overall

I mentioned in my John Wick taxi review that while another second-gen Crown Vic wasn't necessary, the quality of the work was good enough that it was still welcome. That holds here, where the Dexter license doesn't add a whole lot of wow factor but still makes for an excellent addition to the diecast collection.

 

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