In the 1960’s Leon Hess decided to create a toy for the holiday season. The first Hess Toy Truck, introduced in 1964, was a tanker that could be filled with water and emptied through its delivery hose. At a retail price of $1.29, including batteries, the truck was an instant success.

Over forty years later, the Hess Toy Truck is still going strong. In my family it’s a tradition for someone in the family to get my son the current Hess Truck. He has received one every year since he was born. He absolutely loves the Hess trucks and plays with them constantly. We recently had the opportunity to receive the 2013 Hess Truck and Tractor for review. Even though it isn’t Christmas yet he was more than happy to check it out! With that being said this years truck is no a disappointment!

The 2013 Hess toy truck is a chrome detailed truck and trailer with loading ramp, custom designed to haul a versatile, self-propelled tractor.

Truck Features Include:

• 45 lights that work in flash or steady mode
• Hidden, extendable rear loading ramp with sound effects
• 4 realistic sounds: ignition/idle, horn, backup alert, hydraulic lift

The self-propelled, multipurpose tractor has both front and rear buckets, and a fully motorized rubber track to take on the toughest terrain!

Tractor Features Include:

• 15 working lights
• Motorized forward / reverse motion
• Locking front bucket with release button
• 360° swiveling back bucket

The 2013 Hess Toy Truck and Tractor can be ordered now at www.hesstoytruck.com. It also goes on sale November 8 at participating Hess and Hess Express retail stores. It retails for $27.99 plus tax (plus shipping for online orders) – four Energizer^® batteries included.

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**I received a free Hess Truck to facilitate this review & Giveaway. All opinions are my own.
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