1984 Hess Fuel Oil Tanker with Bank: The 20th Anniversary Bank

The 1984 Hess Fuel Oil Tanker with Bank is a historically important piece, as it celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Hess Toy Truck tradition. This model brought back the familiar articulated tanker design of the late 1970s while introducing the first coin bank feature into the annual holiday toy line.

Key Features and Specifications

Model: 18-Wheel Fuel Oil Tanker.
Color Scheme: Dark green cab and white tanker trailer with yellow accents.
Lights: Features working headlights and taillights.
New Feature: Coin Bank: The most distinct feature is the built-in bank. A coin slot is cleverly incorporated into the rear portion of the tanker body.
Branding: Unlike earlier models that used decals, the logos and branding on the 1984 truck were molded directly into the plastic.
Accessories: Includes a removable fuel hose.
Size: Approximately 13 inches long.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Not widely published, likely around $3.49 – $4.99 (batteries included).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB), with an unused bank compartment.	$70 – $150
Historical Note	This toy set the precedent for several subsequent releases to include a bank feature, creating a sub-category of “Hess Bank” toys in the collection.	N/A

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