This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Hess Toy Truck – and I think they have totally outdone themselves with the 2014 collectible toy truck edition. There’s three parts to this year’s model: a Hess flat bed truck, a Space Cruiser, and a Scout.
Thank you to Hess Toy Truck for providing us with a 2014 Hess Toy Truck and Space Cruiser with Scout for our review. All opinions expressed are my own, based on personal experiences.
The Hess heavy-duty flat bed truck has the number 50 embossed on the sides in honor of the 50th Anniversary year. There are all sorts of other great details on it, too, including 41 working lights! Three push buttons activate the sound effects (ramp hydraulics and launch alarm, ignition, and horn). The back of the truck doubles as a launch pad for the Space Cruiser. The launch pad ramp actually elevates with a push of a button!
My boys are in love – they can’t stop pushing the buttons. (Parents Take Note: Yes, the sound effects can be turned off with a switch.) The Space Cruiser is every bit as cool as the Hess Toy Truck. There are 8 working lights and 3 buttons for sound effects. In addition to that, there are 3 motion-activated sound effects. So when the kids play with the Space Cruiser, it actually sounds like it’s in a dive, or climb, or turn.
The little Scout is like a surprise bonus hiding inside the Space Cruiser. When you push the Space Cruiser’s cargo door button, it opens to reveal Scout. Scout has 2 working lights and folding wings.
Hess Toy Trucks make an excellent gift idea for kids and collectors. I want to start a holiday tradition with my boys to get the annual Hess Toy Truck. The extremely reasonable price of $29.99 plus tax includes Free Shipping. I am happy the toy truck was ready to play right out of the box because it comes with pre-installed Energizer batteries.
Order your 2014 Hess Toy Truck and Space Cruiser with Scout online at the Hess Toy Truck Store. (Limit 10 per customer)
Maria Balogh says
My son is loving this truck. I found the switch for the lights, but how do you turn the sounds off? They are driving me crazy!
Nicole says
I will have to find my son’s truck (somewhere in the middle of all his new toys) but I thought the sound switch was on the underside, too. If all else fails…remove the batteries. LOL
Nicole Dz says
Love the reasonable price, this would be great for my nephew who loves his cars and trucks. I love that this has working lights and such. And it comes with batteries, very cool!
Jennifer Hiles says
What a cool truck and more! 50 years is pretty impressive. I just love all the details. I can imagine my daughter, nephews and nieces would have a blast with the sound effects and working lights. I can’t believe they included 41 lights, that’s crazy.
Nicole says
Hi Jennifer – The lights are awesome as are the sounds. My 3, 5 and 7 year old kids are all having lots of fun with it. We have had to have many lessons in sharing (guess I need to get at least one more of these truck with the space cruiser!). Thank you for stopping by today. Happy Holidays! -Nicole