2018 Hess Mini Collection: The 20th Anniversary Throwback

The 2018 Hess Mini Collection was a special limited-edition release created to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Miniature Series (which began in 1998). It featured a set of three miniature vehicles that paid tribute to fan-favorite full-size models from three distinct decades.

A Trio of Classic Miniatures

The 2018 collection marked the anniversary by featuring highly detailed, small-scale replicas of some of the most memorable early Hess toys. The set was sold in a single package containing three individually detailed Mini vehicles.

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: A limited-production set of three Miniature vehicles.
Anniversary: Celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Miniature Series (1998–2018).
Vehicles Included (Replica Inspiration):
1. Mini Fire Truck: A small-scale version of the 1970 Hess Toy Fire Truck. It includes working emergency lights, a rotating chrome fire nozzle, and a movable ladder.
2. Mini Tanker Truck: A scaled-down version of the 1977 Hess Fuel Oil Tanker. It features working lights and is a faithful rendition of the first tanker to have branded tires.
3. Mini Toy Truck and Racer: A scaled-down version of the 1988 Hess Toy Truck and Racer. This miniature set features an articulated truck and a removable racer with a pull-back motor.
Lights: All three miniature toys feature working LED lights.
Packaging: The three vehicles were boxed together and each included a detachable nameplate display base.
Distribution: This collection was sold exclusively online.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	$26.99 (batteries included and free shipping online).	N/A
Current Collectible Value (Set)	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) set of three.	$35 – $55
Historical Note	This collection successfully recreated the distinctive features of three of Hess’s classic models in the miniature scale.	N/A

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