Are you familiar with the Hess Toy Truck Collection? I know they are incredibly popular in the Northeast, as my father-in-law has been collecting them for my husband and his brother for at least 30 years (and much of that collection - previously preserved in boxes - has now been "ravaged" by my 5-year-old!)
Some choose to leave them in boxes and collect them, but these are amazing toys. My boys absolutely love them!
The 2012 Hess Helicopter and Rescue is available for purchase at participating Hess and Hess Express retail stores and, for the first time ever, online at www.hesstoytruck.com, retailing for $26.99 plus tax (plus shipping for online orders) – Energizer® batteries included.
The 2012 Hess Helicopter and Rescue reinforces a long tradition of quality, craftsmanship and imaginative play. Loaded with chrome detailing, the white and green battery-powered helicopter features motorized rotors, sounds and lights and retractable landing gear. Tucked inside its rear cargo hatch is a rescue vehicle with retractable lights and a pull-back motor.
The toy set’s full lineup of fun features includes:
Helicopter
• Motorized Main and Tail Rotors
• 3 authentic sounds: Ignition, Takeoff, and Fly By
• Real working lights including running lights that work in flash or steady mode, and a set of high powered pivoting searchlights
• Push-button activated cargo bay door release
• Retractable landing gear
Rescue
• Friction Motor
• Working head, tail, and accent lights
• Retractable emergency lights
• Chrome detailing
The Hess Toy Truck has been a holiday tradition since 1964, and is one of the longest running toy brands on the market. For a complete list of Hess Toy Trucks through the years and to find your nearest Hess locations or order online, please visit: www.hesstoytruck.com. For the first time this year, fans can also create their own digital display case of their collection at http://collection.hesstoytruck.com. You can also visit the Facebook Page HERE.