1997 Hess Toy Truck and Racers: The First Triple-Toy Set

The 1997 Hess Toy Truck and Racers marked a major milestone by offering customers three toys in one package for the first time in the collection’s history. This expansion of the multi-vehicle theme elevated the standard for play value and complexity in the annual holiday release.

A Lighted Hauler for Twin Racers

This set consists of a large, highly illuminated tractor-trailer transport truck that serves as the carrier for two unique race cars. The design ensured that each vehicle offered independent play value while forming a cohesive set.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Box Trailer (Car Transporter) with Two Racers. This was Hess’s first official “3-toys-in-1” model.
Color Scheme: Classic Hess white and dark green livery. The racers came in distinct colors and designs: one typically green with white accents and a spoiler, and the other white with green stripes.
Truck Features:
- The main truck is an 18-wheeler articulated box trailer.
- The trailer features a lighted interior and a rear door that opens and folds down to reveal a pull-out ramp for vehicle deployment.
- Features working headlights, taillights, and marker lights along the trailer.
Racers Features (Two Accessories):
- Both race cars are push-friction powered and feature their own independent set of working lights, making them fully functional on their own.
- The racers were designed with contrasting styles and chrome accents.
License Plate: Features the year of issue, 1997, on the license plates of all three vehicles.
Size: The combined truck and trailer measure approximately 15 inches long.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Approximately $16.99 (batteries included).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) with both racers and working lights.	$30 – $60
Rarity Note	A special edition of this truck was re-released in 2006 (for internal use by Hess executives) to commemorate the company’s name change, making the executive version highly rare.	N/A

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