A Change from Tankers to Cargo

The 1975 release moved away from the traditional oil tanker body to a closed box trailer design. This model is notable for its interactive features, including functional doors and hidden storage for its accessories. The cab design was updated with a one-piece windshield, replacing the split windshield found on earlier models.

Key Features and Specifications

Model: Box Trailer (Tractor Trailer).
Color Scheme: Classic Hess dark green cab and white trailer body.
Lights: Featured working headlights and taillights, operated by a switch on the bottom of the trailer.
Accessories: The trailer included three miniature solid green fuel barrels.
Interactive Design:
The trailer featured two sliding side doors and a pair of opening rear doors.
The accessory barrels were stored inside the trailer, visible when the rear door opened.
The battery compartment was cleverly disguised inside a crate near the front of the trailer.

Collectible Rarity and Value

The 1975 Box Trailer has a highly prized variation that drastically increases its value for collectors:

Variation Type	Identifying Feature	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Standard Retail	Made in Hong Kong. Includes three solid green barrels.	Around $375
USA Prototype Rarity	Manufactured in the USA. Features slight differences like a lack of the “Hess” logo on the tires and a “Made in USA” mark on the box.	$3,500+

Metric	Detail
Original Retail Price	Approximately $1.99 (batteries included). N/A
Standard MIB Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box with solid green barrels. Around $375

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