Not since 1993 has the Hess Toy Truck featured a car, when the Patrol Car was first introduced and went on to become the fastest selling Hess Toy Truck ever. The 2009 Hess Race Car and Racer goes on sale Friday, November 13, at participating Hess and Hess Express retail stores, retailing for $24.99 plus tax, Energizer batteries included.
For the first [image-nocss] time in Hess Toy Truck history, a race car takes the spotlight as the main featured vehicle. The 2009 Race Car and Racer features a touch-release canopy compartment that opens to reveal a hidden compartment with surprise cargoa smaller, faster race car powered by a pull-back racing motor and its own set of working lights.
The toy set's full lineup of features includes:
Race Car:
29 lights with an optional flashing mode. 3 realistic sound features (ignition, acceleration and horn). Alloy-look racing wheels. Chrome detailed rear view mirrors and air vents. Low-profile headlights (a first for a Hess Toy Truck). Rear spoiler. Canopy compartment with a spring-release hood that opens with a touch, 2 Energizer C batteries. Small Racer:
15 lights. Pull-back racing motor. Alloy-look racing wheels. Chrome detailed rear view mirrors and vents. Low-profile headlights. Rear spoiler. 1 Energizer AA battery. 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, visit www.hesstoytruck.com. Visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hesstoytruck.
Hess, with headquarters in New York, is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas. The corporation also manufactures, purchases, trades and markets refined petroleum and other energy products.
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