Tonka 8045 power movers dump truck toy vehicle, multicolour, one size. Companion website to mighty tonka trucks, tonka gas turbine trucks and tonka toys trucks, this website is the original reference for most all things tonka including over 100 vintage tonka ads, toy condition guide, tonka id guide, tonka u. Tonka s first series of trucks would become known as the standard or regular series. Completely heavy duty and guaranteed to last, mighty dump truck s body, frame, and dumper are made of tough steel just like the classic tonka trucks of your childhood. Tonka trucks tonka toys dump trucks 1970s toys retro toys vintage toys.
Each vehicle features deepcleated tires and working features for years of realistic play. The website features over 100 tonka ads, tonka history, tonka id guide how. Mighty tonka dump trucks 1964 1972 tonka toys history. Tonka dans mighty dump truck helps bulldozers and backhoes get the job done at a busy construction site. Tonka toys look book from 1959 1959 was a terrific year for tonka toys and the second year for the new design in trucks which have a square front a huge change from the round fender design which ran through 1957. Tonka classic steel mighty dump truck vehicle, single, standard packaging. May, 2015 phoenyx plays with tonka toughest mighty dump truck classic steel 3 years old see what we think about this truck in our house. The iconic tonka mighty dump truck didnt come out until 1964 of course the company made other, less yellow dump trucks before then, but this is the one its really known for. Tonka trucks perform the toughest jobs aroundincludes special effects on the cover. Sturdy steel construction ensures durability thats ready for the toughest loading jobs. Mighty crane, dump truck, concrete mixer, rescue trucks 3 are. Your kiddo will have endless fun with this tonka classic mighty dump truck toy.
In 1964 they created their most popular toy, the yellow dump truck, or most commonly known as the mighty dump. Working hard with the mighty dump truck, working hard with the mighty loader, working. The tonka classic dump truck features realistic truck colours and design, a tilt back dump bed, deep cleated tyres and is made from tough steel material. Tonka downsized to pickups and jeeps in the 1950s and 1960s, and who can forget the mighty dump truck bright yellow, of course in 1965. Since the start of he mighty dump in 1964 the truck. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Due to high taxes and labor costs, in 1991 tonka was taken over by hasboro and tonka s minnesota headquarters was closed. By the end of the 1990s hasbro was marketing a line of more than 30 tonka trucks, vehicles, and playsets. List dump truck front loader bulldozer grader tow truck paver steam roller paint truck helicopter excavator crane cement mixer pile driver longbody dump truck monster truck snowmobile snow plow flatbed truck. Vintage 1960s mighty tonka mobile crane parts crane parts for restoration. Tonka toys daryle lamberts antiques and collectibles blog. Tonka 1970 vehicle year vintage manufacture diecast dump. Working hard with the mighty dump truck justine korman, steven.
Tonka lumber truck chains replacement made in the usa toy parts. Tonka trucks come alive as dan and his mighty dump truck put in a hard days work. Made in a metalworks shop, tonka trucks have a longstanding reputation for being tough, wellbuilt toys 1. Every boy growing up in that era had a mighty dump. There are millions of those that have been made, said laumann. Playkidiz kids 15 garbage truck toy with lights, sounds, and manual trash lid, interactive early learning play for kids, indoor and outdoor safe, heavy duty plastic. Tonka classic steel mighty dump truck 21664939185 item.
Tonka was going through a downturn in business and to cut costs, decided to carryover the 1970 look book into 1971. This toy truck was mine when i was little and was left in the back yard for over 15 years. Mighty tonka dump trucks 1964 1972 original concept. The dump truck is suitable for children 3 years and over. Keep the timeless adventure alive with the tonka steel classics mighty dump truck. Shop the 100 results for old tonka trucks and support etsys oneofakind creative community. Tonka is getting back to its roots with the toughest steel mighty dump truck toy. This thing is more than ready to take on whatever conditions and treatments kids throw at it while still lasting for years of playtime fun. Tonka mighty dump 12v dump truck, yellow dynacraft.
The side decals changed from mighty dump to mighty tonka dump 1971. Tonka trucks were first manufactured in mound, minnesota, in 1947. The company was known for making steel toy models of construction type trucks and machinery. Its constructed of sturdy steel with some plastic parts, which makes it dependable and able to haul loads of dirt and other objects and materials with ease. Feb 16, 2011 tonka released its first pickup truck in 1955, followed by a jeep in 1962 and the mighty dump truck in 1965 the latter becoming the companys bestselling toy of the century. The tonka mighty dump was first started in 1964 and through the years there have been changes but not drastic changes easily seen but they are there and this section should help the collector with some of the changes through the years. Working hard with the mighty dump truck internet archive. Tonka canada look books, tonka new zealand look books, tonka trucks in their. Ready for the pretend job site, this truck is little construction worker ready.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. With a first generation cab solid rubber wheels and a gas tank, it is the basic of all trucks extras. In fact, the new mighty dump was initially assigned to tonkas regular series. However, todays mighty tonka dump truck still carries a lifetime. Tonkas first series of trucks would become known as the standard or regular series. Tonka toughest mighty dump truck toy construction vehicle. Tonka big city dump truck package with book and toy. Tonka toy company was purchased by toy giant hasbro in 1991.
Many features of the tonka toy trucks can be used to identify the year the truck was manufactured such as logos, grills, fenders, and headlight styles 2. Others were closer to the batteryoperated, fullfeatured vehicles that had robbed tonka of. Product title tonka toughest mighty dump truck average rating. Tonka new replacement 532 x 5 axles 20 pack made in the usa toy parts. Unfollow tonka dump truck to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Tonka retro classic steel mighty dump truck fat brain toys. Thirty trucks have followed since tonkas first one left its tracks in the sandbox, and the company, now owned by hasbro, is still represented in playgrounds around. Move the bed up and down to trigger the unloading action. Tonka semi tubular rivets 18 diameter 176 piece super assortment. Mighty tonka dump trucks 1964 1972 original concept tonka was on the grow in 1964. Product title tonka classic mighty dump truck average rating. The look book or lookbook included 27 different models of toka toys and 10 dirrefernt boxed sets of trucks. Vintage tonka truck identification guide with photos tonka.
Tonka released its first pickup truck in 1955, followed by a jeep in 1962 and the mighty dump truck in 1965 the latter becoming the companys bestselling toy of the century. Thanks rokket walmart has tonka steel classic mighty crane on. Apr 18, 2017 tonka trucks were first manufactured in mound, minnesota, in 1947. Maisto international, which makes diecast vehicles, acquired the rights to use the tonka name in a line of 1. Send him and a buddy into the work zone with the power of the press and release pedal. Manufacturing its first truck in 1949, tonka was establishing a reputation for a durable, tough, realistic toy. Mighty tonka dump trucks 1964 1972 history look books. From then to present, the mighty line of vehicles continue to be popular. Thirty trucks have followed since tonka s first one left its tracks in the sandbox, and the company, now owned by hasbro, is still represented in playgrounds around. This toy dump truck is built to last and withstand even the toughest tonka kids, this classic mighty dump truck toy, complete with a movable bed, is ready to take charge in any construction zone and guaranteed for life.
The tonka fire department also saw a change to white trucks which were only produced in 1959. Unfollow tonka truck to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Move the bed up and down to trigger its unloading action. Because of a demand for tough tonka trucks, the company moved into a larger facility in 1955. The significant changes, outside of a few decals, over the years have been the reduction in steel content and an increase in plastic parts.
And of course just like the original, its made entirely of intensely tough plastic and steel. Early tonka truck identification and condition guides, tonka look books, vintage tonka toys. Factory testing for the tonka mighty dump included 400 miles on a conveyer belt. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. May 27, 20 1964 brought the most popular tonka toy of them all a sturdy yellow dump truck known as the mighty dump.
Jan 27, 2010 in 1965, tonka began to manufacture the mighty line of toys. Others were closer to the batteryoperated, fullfeatured vehicles that had robbed tonka of market share earlier. The name tonka is derived from the sioux indian language and means great. The first mighty tonka was introduced at toy fair in new york in early 1964. The yellow dump truck, introduced in 1965, has been the most popular tonka ever since.
Tonka classic steel mighty dump truck the tonka classic steel mighty dump truck is built for hauling. Tonka is getting back to its roots with the toughest steel mighty dump truck. In fact, the new mighty dump was initially assigned to tonka s regular series. The first mighty rolled off the assembly line in march 1964. New listing original 1993 tonka mighty dump truck in. See more ideas about tonka toys, vintage toys and toy trucks. Books textbooks textbook rentals sell us your books best books of the month. Rugged steel construction and realistic design keep each vehicle ready for action any place where young adventurers gather. Tonka steel classics mighty dump truck best for ages 3 to 8.
Parents, prepare to have all your belongings dumped when your little man jumps into this 12v tonka mighty dump truck. The only change and it was a significant one was the removal of the saddle fuel tanks on the mighty dump. Some were close to tonka classics, such as the mighty line and the durable tonka dump truck. Mighty tonka front end loader, vintage rusty tonka truck. Unfollow vintage tonka dump truck to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Who does not remember this fun, durable truck as a kid. The following year, in 1964, they unveiled the mighty dump truck, the beginning of their jumbo truck line.
And the very last page, shows the following plastic accessory toys. This mighty tonka line over the next seven years would expand to include trucks, such as the wrecker, bulldozer, grader, and loadmaster. This sturdy, steel construction vehicle is ready for the toughest loading jobs. This toy dump truck is built to last and withstand even the toughest tonka kids. The massive truck bed tilts back for dumping massive loads. Mighty tonka tonka toys mighty dump packaging custom. Mighty tonka trucks are very collectible, especially the first generation mightys. Tonka vintage manufacture diecast dump trucks for sale ebay. Later trucks may have subtle changes made to wheels and. Vintage tonka truck identification guide with photos. Tonka included 43 catalogs items which included individual trucks, sets and accessories. Working hard with the mighty dump truck by justine korman fontes.
Your little one will love the functioning dump and real construction sounds. The classic tonka mighty dump truck you remember is now ready for duty for the next generation. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. Aug 15, 2016 aug 15, 2016 vintage tonka truck identification guide with photos stay safe and healthy. This fun tonka classic mighty dump truck is ready for duty anywhere young adventurers gather. Pressed steel tonka winnebago indian camper van 4 piece decal set very nice. Although with some changes from that 20 plus year old tonka truck. I have been authorized by mark vaught to sell the book in cd form. The most popular toy truck, the mighty tonka dump truck was first introduced in 1964. Built to last and withstand even the toughest tonka kids, this. The toys have changed over the years, with a variety of new models offered in plastic as well as metal. The tonka classic steel mighty dump truck is built for hauling.
This yellow tonka dump truck features deepcleated tires for freewheeling moveability. These are just some of the classic tonka trucks, and the company hasnt slowed down even though hasbro bought it in 1991. May 26, 20 1964 brought the most popular tonka toy of them alla sturdy yellow dump truck known as the mighty dump. Aug 15, 2016 vintage tonka truck identification guide with photos. Tonka working hard with the mighty dump truck internet archive. Cab generations empty empty empty empty tonka dump truck oldstyle steel toy dump truck by tonka.
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