Brand New "Hess Station Toy Trucks You Remember" GIFT BOOK is now available!
No affiliation with Hess Toy Truck LLC
UNOFFICIAL (and proud) Hess Truck Encyclopedia series of books written by Michael D Roberto
This GIFT BOOK covers every Hess Toy Truck sold at the Hess gas stations from 1964 to 2014 bringing back all those memories from days gone by. Absolute perfect GIFT for any Hess toy truck Collector or Loved-one from Grandparents to Grandbabies.
"Dedicated to a bygone era, and to all the Hess stations that we as Hess collectors flocked to on those cold Thanksgiving mornings!" - John Howard
REVIEW COMING SOON
* No affiliation with Hess Toy Truck LLC
* There is NO new content if you already have Vol 1 "10th Anniversary" * This 1.1 remaster clarifies title, updates legal disclaimers, fixes typos, removes dead links, and color correction.
Legacy in Every Page. Over 1,000+ stunning photos. Countless never-before-seen exclusives.
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Inside this beautifully curated volume lies every single Hess toy truck ever released to the public from 1964 to 2021, presented in stunning chronological order. But that’s just the beginning. Venture deeper into the realm of Specialty Trucks — rare gems unknown to most — and then onward to the Collectors, Corporate, Executive, and Sweepstakes Editions that only the most devoted fans have ever seen.
“You’ve brought the thrill back to collecting!”
“Every Hess toy truck collector needs this book.”
“The standard of reference for all collectors of Hess toy trucks.”
“HANDS DOWN best Hess toy truck book out there. Buy it. You will NOT be disappointed.”
“Bar none, the most complete source of Hess toy truck info for the casual or hardcore toy truck collector.”
“The most informative Hess toy trucks book ever. It truly reflects Mike’s passion and feeds ours.”
Volume 2.2. ADDS another 20+ pages new content over 2.1 - HOW?!?
Every Chapter and Page has been expanded and updated for 2026!
A Collector’s Dream Come True — 1,000+ MORE photos, Countless Never-Before-Seen EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. It's Hess Corporation from Start-to-Finish.
Volume 2.2 — a hardcover masterpiece that expands further than where vol 2.1 left off, covering years 2021 through 2026 and diving deeper into the rich tapestry of Hess toy truck history. From the iconic classics to the rarest prototypes, from custom chrome and clear trucks to promotional materials and gasoline company crossovers — this book is overflowing with EXCLUSIVE discoveries that even seasoned collectors have never seen before.
REVIEW COMING SOON
“Mike never disappoints. This book is a must!”
“If you’re a Hess truck collector — young or old — you NEED this book.”
“Bought it for my husband as an early Christmas gift. He was speechless. Mike Roberto has done it again!”
“Every time Mike releases a new edition, I think it can’t get better — and then it does. This book is back and better than ever!”
“The most amazing book ever written on Hess trucks — and now the only one to explore Servco-Wilco & the early clone trucks that use Hess tires!”
Brilliantly written article by Joanna Hauser for on their Friday Five Series.
First Look Video REVIEW of
the Brand New 2026 Hess Minis
Listen/Watch here for our Exclusive High Quality Audio of ALL the Hess PLUSH Trucks
Anthony Lightman adapted my story from The Observer (p. 20-21)
2025 Hess Truck Encyclopedia 2.1 review by Hess Truck fan (and YouTuber) PixarPrime10
My Exclusive Convo w/ Hess Toy Truck Proper. An Absolute MUST for ANY Hess Toy Truck Fan
Proud to have participated in CBS Inside Edition's piece about Hess Toy Trucks
2021 Hess Truck Encyclopedia video review by Hess Truck fan (and YouTuber) PixarPrime10
Click here to see our entire Hess Toy Truck Review PLAYLIST on our YouTube channel!
"Father Hess" is proud to have contributed and also have my new book mentioned!
My story @ 20:35 & Book Mention @ 25:10
Asked to participate by HESS Corp. themselves!
