# Holiday Toy Truck Sets Hess Hides a Snow Plow Inside a Garbage Truck in Its 84-Light Holiday Set By Adam Harrie | Written with AI assistance | Published 2026-10-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-toy-truck-sets References: [toybook](https://toybook.com/hess-2026-holiday-toy-truck-launch)  Hess is adding two vehicle types it has not used before to its [annual holiday set](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-holiday-product-lineup), giving kids and collectors a garbage-truck hauler that stores a snow plow inside. The pairing turns the [collectible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transformers-x-scoobydoo) into a small play system instead of a single display piece, with the plow riding inside the larger truck until it is unloaded. Across both vehicles, the set carries 84 lights, the highest light-and-sound count in the [holiday line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shake-shack-holiday-merch). The hauler uses cab-top buttons for effects such as a horn and a backup warning, while the smaller plow gets a pull-back motor and an adjustable blade. It is available now for $49.99 only through the Hess Toy Truck website, while supplies last. At $49.99, the two-in-one format gives Hess a clearer way to serve play-focused gift buyers and annual collectors with one purchase. Exclusive website availability also keeps the holiday release closely tied to the brand's seasonal demand. Image Credit: Hess ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 100% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Two-in-one Collectibles:** Collectible toys that conceal secondary vehicles or features blend display value with expanded play patterns, creating room for premium seasonal products that appeal to both collectors and children. - **Light-rich Toy Design:** High-count light and sound systems are turning traditional toy vehicles into more immersive experiences, opening space for sensory-driven upgrades in familiar product categories. - **Direct-to-fan Holiday Drops:** Website-only seasonal releases concentrate demand around brand-owned channels, strengthening scarcity, data capture, and collector engagement during peak gifting periods. ### Where This Applies - **Toy and Game:** Modular vehicle sets with interactive mechanics signal opportunities for toy brands to refresh legacy formats without abandoning recognizable product identities. - **Collectibles:** Limited-edition holiday items with functional play features expand the collectibles market beyond static display pieces into hybrid ownership experiences. - **Ecommerce:** Exclusive online availability gives seasonal product launches a controlled retail environment where brands can manage inventory, storytelling, and fan-driven urgency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Easter-Themed Seasonal Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-generation.md) - [Retro Recreational Mini Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/massimo-mini-truck.md) - [Miniature Village Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-gingerbread-villages.md) - [Cost-Conscious Christmas Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-holiday-range.md) - [Backyard Electric Ride-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-toys.md) - [Race-Day Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-includes-audi.md) - [Festive Brick Snowglobes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-snow-globes.md) - [Holiday Collector’s Puzzle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gingerbread-atat.md) - [Iconic Toy Collection Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-jam1.md)