2019 Hess Toy Truck

The Hess Corp. unveiled the latest addition to its Hess Toy Truck range — a holiday tradition since 1964.

The launch of the 2019 Hess Tow Truck Rescue Team marks the first time a pair of tow trucks were added to the collection. The feature-packed set includes a large, heavy-duty tow truck with a smaller, light-duty tow truck riding on its back. The larger truck is a big rig flatbed carrier that transforms into a heavy-duty wrecker. It features two different towing options, including an extending tow arm and a wheel-lift tow bar, which extends from beneath the rear bumper.

2019 Hess Toy Truck Holiday Set

Presented in the classic Hess green-and-white color scheme, this set includes realistic digital sounds and more than 60 bright LED lights powered by included Energizer batteries.

2019 Hess Toy Truck Holiday Set

Heavy-Duty Tow Truck features:

  • Transforms from flatbed carrier into an integrated tow truck;
  • Two distinct tow features: a two-tier extending tow lift with a jointed swing-out tow arm and a pull-out t-style wheel lift tow bar;
  • Three button-activated realistic sounds: engine run, horn, and backup alert;
  • Pull-out ramp with realistic hydraulic sound;
  • 45 lights that work in flash or steady mode;
  • Chrome-look accents;
  • and includes three pre-installed Energizer AA batteries

2019 Hess Toy Truck Holiday Set

Light-Duty Tow Truck features:

  • Three-tier telescoping tow arm with swing-out tow hook;
  • Rev-up, push friction motor;
  • 21 lights that work in steady mode;
  • Chrome-look accents;
  • and includes three pre-installed Energizer A76 batteries

The set is available exclusively at hesstoytruck.com while supplies last.


Related: Read a first-look review at the Toy Insider.

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James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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