2016 Hess Toy Truck and Dragster: The Wheelie King

The 2016 Hess Toy Truck and Dragster continued the popular racing theme with a major emphasis on drag racing. This powerful two-vehicle set featured one of the most innovative friction motors in the collection, designed specifically to perform high-speed wheelie action.

Motorsports Flatbed and Wheelie Action

This set consisted of a highly illuminated motorsport flatbed truck that serves as a sleek hauler for the oversized dragster. The dual green and white color scheme, combined with heavy chrome detailing, gives the set a bold, powerful look ready for the racetrack.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Motorsport Flatbed Truck with an Oversized Dragster accessory.
Color Scheme: Features a solid green lower body, white upper body with green accents, and extensive chrome detailing (grill, sunshield, side panels).
Lights: The set features over 50 brilliant lights combined on both vehicles.
- Truck Lights: The truck features 43 total lights that work in flash or steady mode, including super bright LED headlights.
Truck Sounds: Four top-mounted buttons activate:
- Ignition
- Horn
- Race Launch Countdown (an exciting drag-racing inspired sound)
- Hydraulic Sound: A hidden ramp with slide-activation triggers a realistic hydraulic sound effect for loading and unloading.
Accessory (The Dragster):
- The Dragster is the largest accompanying race car in the fleet’s history.
- Features nine lights, including super bright LED headlights.
- Wheelie Pop Feature: The innovative pull-back motor and tilt-activated weight transfer design allows the dragster to launch in either a flat or a spectacular wheelie position.
- Includes a stylish spoiler and chrome-detailed hood intake and rear parachute box.
License Plate: Features the year of issue, 2016, on the license plate.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	$31.99 (batteries included and free shipping online).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) with both vehicles and working features.	$35 – $65
Historical Note	Following the trend established in 2015, this was the first full-year model sold exclusively online via the Hess Toy Truck website.	N/A

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