The Hess Toy Truck has been a holiday tradition since 1964, and is one of the longest running toy brands on the market.

For the first time in the collection’s 47-year history, the two vehicles in the set are both packed with sounds and lights for twice the fun – the 2011 Hess Toy Truck and Race Car.

Following a long tradition of craftsmanship and innovation, this year’s truck has four-wheel spring suspension and a pull-out ramp that automatically activates a hydraulic sound. The truck cab features three more sound effects and flashing lights. The truck’s flatbed trailer carries a race car modeled after an American stock car that sports a pull-back racing motor and Hess Express logo. A push of the race car’s gas cap activates flashing lights and the sound of the car’s engine.

The toy set’s full lineup of fun features includes:

Truck:

Pull-out ramp with automatic hydraulic sound

3 additional sound effects activated by cab buttons (ignition, horn and back-up alert sounds)

34 lights with all-on and flashing modes

Flashing light mode activated by cab button, chassis switch and ramp

Four-wheel spring suspension

Chrome-look detailing

2 Energizer® ‘C’ batteries

Race Car:

Engine sound effect activated by gas cap button

10 lights (all-on and flashing modes)

Flashing light mode activated by gas cap button

Pull-back racing motor

Chrome-look detailing

2 Energizer® ‘AA’ batteries

For a complete list of Hess Toy Trucks through the years or to find the nearest Hess location, visit www.hesstoytruck.com. 

This year’s Hess Toy Truck and Race Car is available at participating Hess and Hess Express retail stores for $26.99 plus tax – Energizer® batteries included.