2004 Hess Sport Utility Vehicle and Motorcycles: The 40th Anniversary Set

The 2004 Hess Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Motorcycles was a key anniversary release, celebrating the 40th year of the Hess Toy Truck tradition. This model fully embraced the theme of contemporary recreational and utility vehicles, shifting entirely away from the traditional 18-wheel carrier.

The First SUV and Dual Motorcycles

This three-piece set put a highly detailed, modern SUV in the lead role and marked the first time two motorcycles were included as accessories, offering dual-racing fun right out of the box. The SUV model itself was a unique blend of ruggedness and modern design.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) with two accessory Motorcycles.
Color Scheme: Classic Hess white body with dark green accents. The motorcycles feature white bodies with green and red details.
SUV Features:
- The main SUV measures approximately 10.5 inches long.
- Features working headlights and taillights, and lights that illuminate the interior cargo area, making the stored motorcycles visible.
- Designed with all-terrain tires and working suspension on all four wheels.
- Includes a sunroof and a large rear liftgate that opens to reveal the motorcycles and acts as a loading ramp.
Accessory Vehicles (Two Motorcycles):
- The set features two identical, friction-powered motorcycles.
- Both motorcycles have working lights and realistic action and rollability.
License Plate: Features the year of issue, 2004, on the license plate.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Approximately $19.99 (batteries included).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) with both motorcycles and working features.	$30 – $60
Anniversary Note	This toy was explicitly marketed as the 40th Anniversary edition. An accompanying collectible book was also sold this year.	N/A

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