2014 50 Years of Hess Toy Trucks Collectible Book

The 2014 50 Years of Hess Toy Trucks Collectible Book was a major commemorative merchandise item, released to celebrate the golden 50th Anniversary of the Hess Toy Truck tradition (1964–2014). This book is considered the definitive official historical guide to the collection’s first five decades.

A Hardcover Chronicle of the Hess Legacy

Unlike the earlier 2004 softcover booklet, the 2014 book was produced as a premium, high-quality hardcover volume, designed specifically for adult collectors and enthusiasts.

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Key Features and Specifications

Product Type: Commemorative Hardcover Book (Surprise Release).
Anniversary: Released in honor of the 50th Anniversary (1964–2014).
Design: An elegant, hardcover book with a high-gloss green finish, gold foil highlights, and a coordinating dust jacket.
Content and Detail: The book is rich in historical detail, typically featuring around 70 to over 120 pages of content, including:
- Vivid historical content and little-known facts about the toy program’s evolution.
- Never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes highlights of the manufacturing process.
- High-quality, full-color photographs of every Hess Toy Truck released up to 2014, showcasing both the individual toy and its original decorative box.
- Detailed summaries of the features and release dates for each truck.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	Varied, but listed at around $29.99 at release, sold separately from the main toys.	N/A
Current Collectible Value (New/Sealed)	Mint condition, factory-sealed in its original packaging.	$40 – $75
Historical Note	The book was an integral part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, released alongside the special Collector’s Edition Tanker and the Holiday Truck and Space Cruiser.	N/A

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