Easton, our first grandchild has arrived! He was in a hurry to get here so he got here sooner than expected, a few weeks early. He was a teeny tiny 5lbs and 8oz and 18 inches long. I have never seen perfection come in such a tiny package but, he is! He's 3 weeks old and so alert already. His wide-open eyes and big bald gum smiles are so genuine, oh my goodness, the way he looks at his mama, melts my heart- every time! I am head over heels in love with this little guy!!
The second announcement, Hess Toy Truck has a new collectible out! It's making its debut today and is available for sale. It's the Hess Cargo Plane and Jet. It's a 2 piece set that comes with the Cargo Plane and Jet has 6 motion-activated flying sounds and lights!
Why are these announcements made together? Hess is the first collection we started when we found out our little bundle of joy was going to be on its way! We love Hess Toy Truck and started Easton's collection with the plush Cement Mixer and the 2021 Mini Collection. The Cargo Plane and Jet are perfect to add to the collection.
Package delivered!
Just like always, Hess makes a gift out of every occasion. The shipping box is always taped very securely and nothing is sliding around which is something I do appreciate. The box is easy to open with a tab insert on one side and it’s like a perfectly wrapped gift inside. The dark green wrapping paper is perfect if you order this for someone across the miles, you don’t have to worry about it not being a pretty presentation.
Inside the pretty paper, is a detailed product box showing the contents of the package along with a picture of the whole Hess fleet. 58 years (and counting) of Hess toys. I think that is really awesome. When I was a kid, I wanted to see what I had vs what else I needed to complete the collection, this is perfect for that! There is a notice on the package that you can sign up for text message alerts for an upcoming collectible. Sign up by texting HESS to 437788.
Just like always, Hess makes a gift out of every occasion. The shipping box is always taped very securely and nothing is sliding around which is something I do appreciate. The box is easy to open with a tab insert on one side and it’s like a perfectly wrapped gift inside. The dark green wrapping paper is perfect if you order this for someone across the miles, you don’t have to worry about it not being a pretty presentation.
Inside the pretty paper, is a detailed product box showing the contents of the package along with a picture of the whole Hess fleet. 58 years (and counting) of Hess toys. I think that is really awesome. When I was a kid, I wanted to see what I had vs what else I needed to complete the collection, this is perfect for that! There is a notice on the package that you can sign up for text message alerts for an upcoming collectible. Sign up by texting HESS to 437788.
What’s in the box?
Inside the box, there are two very collectible and very playable aircraft. Hess has knocked it out of the park with the size to scale replicas.
Cargo Plane
The cargo plane is white with a green undercarriage and green stripes. It has really cool features that kids and grownups alike will want to check out. It has fully functional wheels that can cruise around to gain speed for the flight and help with the landing.
It has so many cool lights too! When taking the cargo plane out of the package, the wings are not in place. They are connected to the plane with a flat electric cord that slides right into the wing for storage. The 2 wings and the 3 tail fins pop into place.
Be careful putting the wings in place. They are good and sturdy but I could see how they could break if they are jammed too hard. Once they are in place, you will see the lights come on all over the plane! 6 lights in each wing, light up Hess logos on the sides, lights on the windshield, at the tail, red lights under the plane, and green lights under each wing.
The back of the plane opens up and a ramp pulls out. You can roll out the jet and let even more fun begin!
Here is a full list of features.
- 32 total lights that operate in steady mode
- Free-rolling, folding landing gear
- Push-button cargo bay door release
- Hidden, slide-out ramp
- 3 Energizer® AAA batteries
- Wing assembly required
- Approximate Size (assembled): 13.5” x 15.25” x 4.125”
Jet
This jet is so cool! All of the wings fold in and the tail folds over to let it fit inside of the Cargo Plane. The colors of the jet and cargo plane match. The white body with green undercarriage and green stripes and the Hess logo in white. Pop out the wings and tail fins for the full-sized toy. Turn on the power with the on/off switch on the bottom. You will begin to see and hear why this set is so awesome! The programmed sound effects are motion-activated for the real in-flight noises that everyone will love!
The lights in the side Hess logo, the taillights, and the red lights look like the flame chambers in the front and back. What’s even cooler, the lights flash in a pattern when the sounds come on. They look even more alive!
Here is a full list of features for the Jet.
I have to say, this is another fabulous set to collect from Hess. I can’t wait for Easton to be if enough to play with them. I love that these are perfect for collectors. They easily fit on a shelf for display or can be played with.
- Retractable main and rear wings
- Free-rolling, folding landing gear
- 6 different realistic sounds
- Button Activated: Takeoff, Flyby, Landing
- Motion Activated: Climb/Dive, Bank, Cruise
- 6 total lights; 4 that flash when sound is activated
- 3 Energizer® AAA batteries
- Approximate Size (expanded): 8.75” x 7.75” x 1.75”
I have to say, this is another fabulous set to collect from Hess. I can’t wait for Easton to be if enough to play with them. I love that these are perfect for collectors. They easily fit on a shelf for display or can be played with.
They are available for buying today! Go to HessToyTruck.com to get your 2021 Hess Cargo Plane and Jet for $39.99, just in time for the holidays. You can get free standard shipping!
Thank you Hess for inviting us along on the adventure! I received this product for free as a gift to facilitate this review. If you have any questions please feel free to email us directly.
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