2010 Hess Truck & Jet

Original Cost: $25.99
Manufactured: 1,600,000

This years Hess edition is a Toy Truck & Jet similar to the 1999 Space Shuttle Truck. This has more sounds than ever and also features 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 features a flatbed trailer with hydraulic lift and runway lights that doubles as a launch pad for the accompanying high-powered jet. Packed with fun features and value this toy is a sure hit with the kids and the kid in all of us! 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)

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

The box has a picture of the truck & jet on both sides with a Hess station in the background and a winter scene. A picture of the truck is on one end and the rear on the other end flap. The top of the box displays the Hess logo and says” Toy Truck and Jet” with a winter scene in the background and Christmas trees. The difference on this box is that there is the Hess Express in the background. Hess changed the name of their stores in 1998.