Thursday, October 28, 2010

Unique Hess Truck With Jet On Sale Nov. 12

Hess Corporation today announced the newest addition to its celebrated line of toy trucks with a design that promises to fly off shelves:
The 2010 Hess Toy Truck and Jet. This marks the first time in the collection's 46-year history that a jet aircraft has been part of a Hess Toy Truck set.
Packed with fun features and value, the 2010 Hess Toy Truck and Jet takes flight Friday, November 12, at participating Hess and Hess Express retail stores retailing for $25.99 plus tax – Energizer® batteries included.
With more sounds than ever and the first use of motion-activated sound in Hess Toy Truck history, the 2010 Hess Toy Truck and Jet reinforces a long tradition of quality, craftsmanship and imaginative play.
Loaded with chrome detailing, the 14-wheeler tractor trailer features a flatbed trailer with hydraulic lift and runway lights that doubles as a launch pad for the accompanying high-powered jet. The toy set's full lineup of fun features includes:

Truck
  • Tilting hydraulic launch ramp
  • 42 lights
  • 3 light settings with 2 flashing modes (launch ramp countdown sequence, steady and flashing mode)
  • 2 Energizer 'C' batteries included

Jet
  • Retractable landing gear
  • 4 motion-activated sounds (climb, dive, left or right bank, and level flight)
  • 2 button-activated sounds (engine ignition and take-off)
  • 13 lights (including a front spot light and button-activated wing and cargo lights)
  • Flashing light mode
  • 2 Energizer 'AA' batteries included

The Hess Toy Truck has been a holiday tradition since 1964, and is one of the longest running toy brands on the market. As in past years, the truck will be sold exclusively at Hess retail stores in 16 East Coast states, while supplies last. For a complete list of Hess Toy Trucks through the years or to find the nearest Hess location, please visit: www.hesstoytruck.com

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

They sure do sell out fast. Should I just get them from a collector site like http://www.domshesstoytrucks.com or take my chances at eBay? Certainly like the new truck!

Hess Toy Trucks said...

Nice tradition

Sonia said...

What an exciting experience!/Hilarious! Delightful! True!/wonderful stuff! thank you!

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