Fine Online Estate Sale Auction, Private Residence Honey Brook, PA
Lot 32:
Description
A collection of three holiday toy truck sets manufactured by the Hess Corporation. These sets are constructed primarily from white and green plastic and were produced as annual commemorative releases.
The first set is the 1997 Hess Toy Truck and Helicopter. The vehicle consists of a tractor-trailer designed to carry a matching helicopter. According to the packaging, features include functional head and tail lights, a loading ramp, and a helicopter with operating rotors and lights. The end cap is marked HESS 1997, MADE IN CHINA, COPYRIGHT 1997, AMERADA HESS CORPORATION, WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07095-0961.
The second set is the 2006 Hess Toy Truck and Racers. This set includes a large transporter truck carrying two smaller green and white racing cars. The packaging specifies that the set includes working lights and sounds. The end cap is marked HESS 2006, MADE IN CHINA, COPYRIGHT 2006, HESS CORPORATION, WOODBRIDGE, NEW JERSEY 07095-0961.
The third set is the 2008 Hess Toy Truck and Front Loader. This set features a heavy-duty tractor-trailer paired with a motorized front loader. The packaging describes multiple sound features, flashing lights, and a motorized front loader with a mechanical bucket. The end cap is marked HESS 2008, MADE IN CHINA, COPYRIGHT 2008, HESS CORPORATION, WOODBRIDGE, NJ 07095-0961.
Condition report:
The items are housed in their original illustrated cardboard retail boxes. The boxes exhibit light shelf wear consistent with age and storage, including minor rubbing at the corners and edges. The toys appear to be complete within their original internal packaging; however, electronic functions and motorized mechanisms have not been tested.
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