2020 Hess Ambulance and Rescue: First-Ever Ambulance

The 2020 Hess Ambulance and Rescue was a significant release as it introduced the first-ever ambulance into the Hess Toy Truck lineup. The heroic two-vehicle set was a tribute to first responders and focused on high-tech lighting and multi-mode sound functionality.

The Ambulance with a Mute Button

This set included a heavy-duty ambulance transport vehicle and a smaller, rugged rescue truck accessory. The entire package was designed for high visibility and high-speed rescue action, while including a feature that parents and collectors particularly appreciated: a “mute mode.”

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Key Features and Specifications

Model: Heavy-Duty Ambulance (Type I truck-style medical transport) with a Rescue Truck accessory (off-road pickup).
Color Scheme: Classic emergency red and white coloring, with extensive chrome accents.
Ambulance Features (The Main Toy):
- Lights and Sounds: Loaded with 70 bright LED lights and four cab-mounted buttons that activate four distinct, realistic emergency siren sounds.
- Advanced Lighting: For the first time ever, the ambulance features four different flashing light patterns, each synchronized with a unique siren sound.
- “Mute” Mode: A switch under the chassis allows the operator to enable a “Mute” mode, letting the amazing lights flash without the accompanying siren sounds.
- Deployment: A top-mounted button at the rear releases the door, which folds down to act as a ramp for the Rescue vehicle.
Accessory (Rescue Truck):
- A rugged, off-road pickup truck with a bold look.
- Features an additional 26 working LED lights (bringing the set total to nearly 100).
- Powered by a pull-back motor that can be revved up and released to create exciting wheelie-popping action.
License Plate: Features the year of issue, 2020, on the license plate.

Metric	Detail	Collectible Value (MIB, Reference)
Original Retail Price	$36.99 (batteries included and free standard shipping online).	N/A
Current Collectible Value	Mint condition, complete-in-box (MIB) with both vehicles and working features.	$40 – $75
Historical Note	The introduction of the “Mute” mode was a highly praised innovation. The set’s release coincided with the debut of the “My First Hess Truck” plush line for toddlers.	N/A

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