Hess toys
Toys made by the Hess Corporation
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| 2025 | Hess released a Farm Tractor as the sixth plush toy in their collection, which was also the first tractor in the Hess Toy Truck fleet. |
| 2024 | Hess introduced their first bus-themed plush toy, marking the fifth plush toy in the Hess Toy Truck fleet. |
| 2024 | Celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Hess Toy Truck with a Fire Truck with Car and Motorcycle model. |
| 2023 | Hess released a Collector's Edition Ocean Explorer to commemorate 90 years of the Hess brand. |
| 2023 | Hess added a Tugboat as the fourth plush toy to their Toy Truck fleet, further diversifying their collectible lineup. |
| 2023 | Released a boxed set of 3 trucks commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Hess Miniature Truck fleet, featuring trucks from previous collector's editions. |
| 2022 | Hess launched their first train-themed plush toy, the Choo Choo Train, which was the third plush toy in the Hess Toy Truck Fleet. |
| 2021 | Hess released the second plush toy in their collection, a Cement Mixer, continuing the expansion of their plush toy truck line. |
| 2021 | Hess released a Cargo Plane and Jet model. |
| 2021 | Toy truck program was discontinued after 7-Eleven acquired Speedway. |
| 2020 | Hess introduced the first plush toy in their Toy Truck lineup - a Fire Truck, marking a new direction in their collectible series. |
| 2020 | Speedway suspended its toy truck program due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| 2019 | Hess Corporation continued its philanthropic efforts by donating Hess Toy Trucks and STEM education kits to every elementary school in North Dakota. |
| 2018 | Hess Corporation donated Hess Toy Trucks and STEM education kits to every elementary school in North Dakota. |
| 2018 | Hess released the 'First Hess Truck' to commemorate 85 years of the Hess brand. Based on the 1982-1983 and 1985 models with modern restyling, the truck included lights and sounds, and sold out within a day of its release. |
| 2018 | Produced a boxed set of 3 vehicles marking the 20th anniversary of the Hess Miniature Truck fleet, including a fire truck, tanker truck, and truck with race car. |
| 2017 | Returned to producing mini trucks after a brief hiatus, releasing a boxed set of 3 vehicles sold exclusively online: Emergency Truck, Toy Truck and Helicopter, and Monster Truck. |
| 2016 | Began selling trucks exclusively online through their website, starting with the Truck with Dragster model. |
| 2015 | Hess released a limited edition Chrome Fire Truck And Ladder Rescue, with only 100 chrome trucks randomly inserted into regular boxes. These special trucks came with a certificate of authenticity and could also be won through a Hess sweepstakes. |
| 2015 | Transitioned to selling the Fire Truck & Ladder Rescue model online and at select mall kiosks in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. |
| 2015 | Hess Toy Trucks began being sold exclusively through their online website after the retail unit sale. |
| 2014 | Hess Corporation's retail unit was sold, ending their participation in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade after 11 years. |
| 2014 | Hess released a commemorative Tanker Truck with a miniature 1964 Hess Truck Tanker Replica to celebrate 50 years of Hess Toy Trucks. This was the first model sold on the Hess Toy Truck website and featured more lights than previous models. |
| 2014 | The final Hess Truck was sold at Hess gas stations before transitioning to Speedway. |
| 2012 | Hess introduced a Helicopter and Rescue model. |
| 2011 | Hess Corporation donated 900 Hess Toy Trucks and Race Cars to the Salvation Army for underprivileged children in North Dakota. |
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