1989 Hess Toy Fire Truck Bank: The White Siren

The 1989 Hess Toy Fire Truck Bank is the final model in the collection to feature a built-in coin bank. It marked a return to the emergency vehicle theme and introduced a groundbreaking sound feature, all wrapped in a striking new color combination for a Hess fire engine.

The First Hess Toy with Dual-Sound Siren

The 1989 fire truck uses a mold very similar to the successful red 1986 Fire Truck Bank, but its white and green livery aligns with the current Hess corporate colors of the late 1980s. More importantly, this model upped the ante on interactive features by adding multiple sound options.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Aerial Ladder Fire Truck.
Color Scheme: White body with a dark green cab and trim. The aerial ladder itself is a contrasting Red.
Bank Feature: This model includes a coin bank accessible by swiveling the three-section aerial ladder aside to reveal the coin slot. It is the last official Hess toy to include a bank.
Lights and Sounds: This was the first Hess toy to feature built-in sound effects.
- Dual-Sound Siren: Includes a unique dual sound siren (two distinct wails) operated by a separate switch.
- Lights: Features working headlights, taillights, and flashing emergency lights.
Aerial Ladder: The triple-tiered ladder extends and swivels a full 360 degrees.
License Plate: Features the year of issue, 1989, on the license plate.

Comparison to the 1986 Model

The 1989 Fire Truck is a white and green version of the red 1986 model, but the key technological upgrade is the addition of the dual-sound siren (The 1986 model only featured working lights).

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Approximately $19.95 (batteries included).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB).	$50 – $100
Historical Note	This toy is highly regarded as the final coin bank model and the first with internal sound effects.	N/A

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