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Does anyone still get the Hess truck every year?

My dad got me the Hess truck, every single year, since 1991. He passed in 2020, which was the last Hess truck I'll ever get, to put closure on his tradition. I thought it was cool that 2020 was their first ambulance because it was (unfortunately) fitting for what we want through in his final year.
 
Tyler said:
Does anyone still get the Hess truck every year?

My dad got me the Hess truck, every single year, since 1991. He passed in 2020, which was the last Hess truck I'll ever get, to put closure on his tradition. I thought it was cool that 2020 was their first ambulance because it was (unfortunately) fitting for what we want through in his final year.
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Omg my dad and I used to have a HUGE Hess truck collection! I miss it honestly :(
 
Hey, if I find some in abundance around here would anyone want one shipped? Or is it more about the thrill of the hunt? I'd do this at cost to save you from subsidizing the eBay scalpers.
 
Meclizine said:
Hey, if I find some in abundance around here would anyone want one shipped? Or is it more about the thrill of the hunt? I'd do this at cost to save you from subsidizing the eBay scalpers.
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Appreciate that. Personally, I do enjoy the hunt.
 
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Tyler said:
This one is not mine but it’s cool and hard to get right now, apparently.

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Added to my list! That’s nice!!

Here’s my family photo!
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In all reality I just started collecting again a few months ago. Still trying to decide if I want to unpackage them, or just find a duplicate to each one. Then I’d have one I could mess with and one to put away. I feel like I more hiding that my nieces have gotten me. It’s a standing tradition at Christmas for them to get me a HW.
 
TCOTUE said:
Added to my list! That’s nice!!
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I wonder if there's a website that lets you track your own collection. I'm sure there's many.

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Still trying to decide if I want to unpackage them, or just find a duplicate to each one.
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I decided to take the route of opening them, putting them on a shelf in the garage (when I had a house), and not stressing about their future value. This is a very casual hobby for me -- I buy only a few a year. Keeping them in the box would mean I'm taking it too seriously, which is a problem I tend to have with most of my hobbies. So I decided to not do that this time.

That old Nissan you have is cool. I appreciate Matchbox for putting out "boring" trucks whereas Hot Wheels has always focused on the over the top stuff. I say "boring" because I don't think most kids would want that Nissan over a lifted/modified truck. But I was always the opposite and loved the vanilla stuff.
 
Meclizine said:
Hey, if I find some in abundance around here would anyone want one shipped? Or is it more about the thrill of the hunt? I'd do this at cost to save you from subsidizing the eBay scalpers.
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If you wouldn't mind and if you find a Voodoo or two I would very much appreciate it since A. I seem to be striking out and B. like you said about the eBay scalpers I won't get one from them on principle.
 
Tyler said:
That old Nissan you have is cool. I appreciate Matchbox for putting out "boring" trucks whereas Hot Wheels has always focused on the over the top stuff. I say "boring" because I don't think most kids would want that Nissan over a lifted/modified truck. But I was always the opposite and loved the vanilla stuff.
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Funny you mention this, as I'd also love to have a clean hardbody. Keep it stockish and just enjoy it.
 
It’s funny because I just seen this thread this morning and my dad stopped by work today and was like look at this. I knew I had to post it here.

I always walk down the toy aisle at Walmart and my wife hates it. I’ll pick up a few here and there, usually Classic broncos because that is my first love. Also anything classic bronco like these hanging in my office.

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OzarkLander said:
It’s funny because I just seen this thread this morning and my dad stopped by work today and was like look at this. I knew I had to post it here.

I always walk down the toy aisle at Walmart and my wife hates it. I’ll pick up a few here and there, usually Classic broncos because that is my first love. Also anything classic bronco like these hanging in my office.

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Since you like classic Broncos, you might be interested in the GreenLight brand that I mentioned. They have a lot. Random Walmart link that I found on Google:

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Greenlight Ford Bronco

Shop for Greenlight Ford Bronco at Walmart.com. Save money. Live better
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Here’s just a few I have on a shelf in the guest room I stay in at my in-laws’. Rest are in our storage unit.

That H1 Hummer - My dad bought it in 1999. I found it unopened in his tool room about a month ago. Of course I opened it - it’s not something I’d ever sell or trade.

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You guys are killing it! I went to two more dollar stores in another city today 2 hours away (Bozeman) and no luck. It's all about the hunt.
 
Apparently, a Barcelona Red version of the Tacoma might exist, although I’ve never heard of anyone seeing one. But this page shows it:
hotwheels.fandom.com

'20 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota since 1995, now in its third generation. Unlike many of Toyota's other products, the Tacoma is exclusively manufactured outside of Japan, being mainly manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing plants in North and South America. The...
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Tyler said:
Apparently, a Barcelona Red version of the Tacoma might exist, although I’ve never heard of anyone seeing one. But this page shows it:
hotwheels.fandom.com

'20 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota since 1995, now in its third generation. Unlike many of Toyota's other products, the Tacoma is exclusively manufactured outside of Japan, being mainly manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing plants in North and South America. The...
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Excuse me sir, I'm gonna have to ask you to stop posting more Taco Hotwheels, I will be going into debt soon due to you posting more :ROFLMAO:
 
Tyler said:
Apparently, a Barcelona Red version of the Tacoma might exist, although I’ve never heard of anyone seeing one. But this page shows it:
hotwheels.fandom.com

'20 Toyota Tacoma

The Toyota Tacoma is a pickup truck manufactured by Toyota since 1995, now in its third generation. Unlike many of Toyota's other products, the Tacoma is exclusively manufactured outside of Japan, being mainly manufactured by Toyota Motor Manufacturing plants in North and South America. The...
hotwheels.fandom.com hotwheels.fandom.com
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There's a Red One ?
 
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