1990 Hess Tanker Truck: The Final Full-Size Tanker

The 1990 Hess Tanker Truck is a highly significant model for collectors, as it was the last annual full-size tanker truck released as the main holiday toy. After this year, the annual tradition permanently shifted towards combination sets featuring accessory vehicles.

Back to the Tanker, Forward in Technology

The 1990 tanker was a return to the classic articulated fuel oil design, but it came packed with the latest technological advancements in lights and sounds. It utilized a larger, more detailed mold than the tankers of the 1970s and was a strong final entry for the single-vehicle era.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: 18-Wheel Tanker Truck.
Color Scheme: Features the clean white and dark green Hess livery.
Lights: The truck truly glows in the dark with multiple internally illuminated lights, a new level of detail for the traditional tanker body.
Sounds: Features a new electronic sound system. This was the first Hess tanker truck to include realistic sound effects, featuring a horn and a backup alert (dual sound switch).
Details: The attention to detail includes a chrome cab, full piping, and a rubber hose reel.
Significance: It is the final entry in the long line of classic Hess Tanker Truck models.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Approximately $12.99 (batteries included).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB).	$50 – $100
Rarity Note	A highly valued limited edition of this model was re-released in 1993, the Hess Premium Diesel Tanker, featuring a special decal to promote the new fuel and was distributed only to bulk customers.	N/A

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