GMC Sierra Denali

       

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Made By:
Lollipop Toys
Scale:
1/24
MSRP:
US$9.99
Overview:
Packaging (Design):8/10
Packaging (Durability):8/10
Casting (Body):9/10
Casting (Interior):N/A
Casting (Chassis):6/10
Casting (Engine):N/A
Paint (Exterior):9/10
Paint (Interior):N/A
Paint (Trim/Graphics):8/10
Overall Panel Fit:8/10
Total Score:8.0/10

 
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GMC Sierra Denali
GMC Sierra Denali Packaging GMC Sierra Denali headlight detail GMC Sierra Denali roof detail GMC Sierra Denali windshield detail GMC Sierra Denali pickup box detail GMC Sierra Denali rear

 
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Background

The second generation Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra appeared for the 2007 model year. Boasting improved aerodynamics, more powerful engine options, and a completely redesigned exterior, it was dubbed Motor Trend magazine's "Truck of the Year." The Sierra Denali sported a distinct billet grille and was powered by a 403hp 6.2L V8. It was a popular vehicle in TV shows and movies, often with upgraded wheels, lights, or other unique details. Among those many roles, a factory stock Sierra Denali served as the antagonist's personal vehicle in the 2008 movie Lakeview Terrace.

 

Packaging

The truck is packed in a large traditional window box, measuring approximately 12" (30cm) x 5½" (14cm) x 5" (13cm). A black band is on the left end of the front and top panels, a design element that is repeated on the back panel and both end flaps. Swoopy gradients are used across the whole box, crossing both black and white backgrounds. The window takes up most of the front and top panels, giving a clear unobstructed view of the vehicle. It has a thin gold band outlining the edge, and the same gold is used for the "Sierra-Denali/1:24 License Friction Series" text on the top, front, back, and both end flaps. An age restriction and repeated text about the Friction series is in the same color to the right of the window on the front panel, and the Lollipop Toys logo is to the left. A large full-color GMC logo is printed near the center of every panel except the front and back, where it is balanced with a promotional photo of the 1:1 truck. The interior tray is printed in yellow and black, and the truck is held in place with two small screws.

 

Casting/Paint

This is a repurpose of one of Lollipop's inexpensive R/C vehicles, so the body is a one-piece lightweight plastic shell. Some compromises were inevitable, but surprisingly few: The panels are generally straight and clean, the cast-in panel breaks are even and straight, and the few separate parts are fit expertly. These include clear plastic for the headlights, fog lights (well, fog light - one is missing from my copy), center high-mount light, and taillights; chrome plated plastic for the front bumper insert, grille, headlight buckets, mirror inserts, door handles, and taillight buckets; gloss black plastic for the glass panels; and matte black plastic for the mirror bodies, running boards, and rear bumper. Wheels are generic silver plastic six-spokes with vinyl tires.

While the fit and finish of the parts is top notch, a little more care could have been taken in removing them from their respective parts trees: there's a mar on the top edge of the grille frame and both taillights still have a bit of the tree that should be cut off. There are also a couple of odd features left over from this casting's use as an RC vehicle. First, there are holes in the lower headlight buckets where LEDs had been placed, and an open slot in the bed of the truck where the antenna had been. The chassis is essentially a "locked" version of the RC chassis: the steering adjustment, battery box, speaker grille, and on/off switch locations are all there, but now cast as a single piece.

Whatever shortcuts were taken with the assembly, they didn't extend to the paint. This is one of the smoothest and glossiest paint jobs I've seen at any price point. The black has a faint metalflake finish, totally invisible except in direct light. Silver paint is used for the side strips and transparent paints are used for the turn signals, brake, and tail lights. Both front and rear GMC badges are red, and the one on the tailgate has a silver outline. Registration, finish, and opacity on every paint application and print are as good as you could want.

 

Features/Accessories

Like it says on the box, this has a friction motor. Spin the rear wheels and they'll keep going for a little bit. It's not a great motor - you won't be winning any races in this, plus it sounds like the guts aren't quite lined up right - but at least it doesn't interfere with the look of the rest of the truck.

 

Accuracy

For the most part, this looks pretty accurate to the early second-gen Sierra. There are a few nitpicks, like the wheels are wrong, the bed is too shallow, or the arch over the windshield is too pronounced. But those details become a lot easier to ignore given the price. Scaling is barely a hair over, coming in at 1/24.2, but the internal proportions generally all look good.

 

Overall

Official MSRP for this is $10, but I've never seen it for that. The only times I've seen it at retail is at discount department stores like Marshalls or TJ Maxx where the price is $5. For that price, it's a surprisingly nice little replica of the Sierra Denali and well worth picking up.

 

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