Hess has been a household name for decades, and each year, the company adds to its fleet with extra-special vehicles. The 2023 Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer — available now on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last — is a limited-edition ship and helicopter combination.
The vehicle features 48 red, white, and green lights that work in flash or steady modes, plus super-bright LED bow searchlights that swivel 120 degrees, and an internally illuminated bridge. Kids and collectors can activate four sound effects by pressing the buttons: engine start, cruising, foghorn, and air horn. It also features an elevating helipad with motion-activated hydraulic sounds and fold-down guardrails.
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
The Hess 2023 Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer is available in extremely limited quantities on HessToyTruck.com while supplies last! | Source: Hess
This ship itself also features tons of details that collectors will love. It has fixed-position molded appurtenances, including an inlayed anchor, hoses, radar domes, and a rudder/propeller. The underside has four free-rolling wheels and the stern features an illuminated commemorative 2023 “license plate.”
And that’s just the ship! The green-and-white helicopter complete with body side striping packs tons of details and features as well. The helicopter has 11 switch-activated lights, including three super-bright, fixed-position spotlights that can operate either independently or in tandem with the button-activated, motorized top and rear rotors. It also features free-rolling, retractable landing gear.
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
There are so many unique details of the Hess Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer; scroll through to see them all close up! | Source: Hess
All of this is packaged inside a display box with a slide-out ocean environment platform.
The Ocean Explorer marks the second boat ever to be produced as a full-size Hess toy and is the third addition to the Collector’s Series, celebrating Hess Corp.’s 90th anniversary. A digital Certificate of Authenticity is also available for each toy purchased, for download and print-at-home.
The 2023 Collector’s Edition Ocean Explorer, produced in extremely limited quantities, is sold exclusively at HessToyTruck.com while supplies last for $59.99 plus tax — which includes five Energizer batteries and free standard shipping (excluding Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico).
