Not only did I see R2-D2 in Las Vegas, but I also saw the Hershey’s Kissmobile!

The Hershey's Kissmobile

Details

There wasn’t anyone around when I took this picture, but I did find some information on the Kissmobile site:

Construction:
It took Prototype Source, Inc. of Santa Barbara, Calif., approximately six months to design and build the original HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser. The vehicle was completed in May 1997. The second HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser was completed in February 1999. The giant HERSHEY’S KISSES brand milk chocolates are made of fiberglass material.

HERSHEY’S KISSES brand milk chocolates Configuration:
HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruisers resemble three giant HERSHEY’S KISSES brand milk chocolates: a classic HERSHEY’S KISSES brand milk chocolate, a HERSHEY’S KISSES Brand SPECIAL DARK Chocolate and scattered HERSHEY’S KISSABLES Brand Chocolate Candies. Each KISSES shape is 8-feet tall.

HERSHEY’S KISSES brand milk chocolates Plumes:
4 feet long

Chassis Type:
HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser I is a GMC W-4, W-Series truck assembled in Janesville, WI. HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser II is a Chevrolet W-4, Cab-over 350 Vortec V-8.

Weight:
HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser I GVWR -13,250 lbs. HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser II GVWR-14,050 lbs.

Dimensions:
25-feet, 6-inches long | 11-feet, 6-inches tall | 8 feet wide

Engine Type:
GM’s Vortec 5700 V8 gas engine

Transmission:
4-speed automatic (GM 4L8OE)

Fuel Capacity:
38 gallons

Estimated Annual Mileage:
Each HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser will travel over 30,000 miles in 2007.

HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser Crew:
Two chocolate ambassadors per vehicle.

Audio/Video:
Each HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser is equipped with a 42-inch plasma flat-screen television, a DVD and sound system complete with karaoke.

The “Great KISSES Race,” an animated contest viewed on a video monitor, is installed in each HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser, along with the “Making of HERSHEY’S KISSES brand milk chocolates” video and other fun activities. The HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser has added PlayStation®2 SingStar™ Rocks! Kids of all ages can test their vocal skills along with Top 40 hit artist videos.

Storage:
Each HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser has the capacity to store 230,000 KISSES brand chocolates in its refrigerated compartment.

Most Unique Feature:
Hint - Can you smell the chocolate?

Frequent Visitor:
HERSHEY’S KISSES character (seen often at hospital visits…see our scrapbook!)

HERSHEY’S KISSMOBILE Cruiser Hotline:
1-888-499-KISS