Tonka toys look book

The 1960 tonka toys look book featured 38 models including the highly collectible model 115 power boom loader. Through the years, there were many ups and downs, but a few things remained constant. The tonka toy museum site provides details and hundereds of photos as a resource for all tonka toy lovers, collectors and enthusiasts. Vintage 1968 tonka look book mini catalogin 1968, another new series was unveiled. The balance of the trucks shown were from the regular series. Values of tonka trucks keep rolling along chicago tribune. The product line was growing by leaps and bounds and to display all of the tonka models offered would have increased the cost of the look book. Tonka included 43 catalogs items which included individual trucks, sets and accessories. Aug 17, 2017 this pin was discovered by christopher a. See more ideas about tonka toys, toys and toy trucks. The company was known for making steel toy models of construction type trucks and machinery.

In the look book featured 58 models made up of 9 tiny tonka, mini tonka, 28 regular tonka and 8 mighty tonka models. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have built this handy reference page that links to the detailed pages of the look book. Apr 18, 2010 the look book is a small catalog that was included with models from 1953 to 1975, and is collectible in its own right. The 1957 series of truck are uniquely designed with a hood scoop. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. The consumer catalog or look book was basically a much smaller version of the catalog tonka sent to toy retailers for them the use to make their decisions on which tonka truck they wanted to put on their shelves. Models featured in the 1960 tonka toys look book were. Lets get started with the tiny tonka models shown in the 1968 tonka toys look book. A tonka toys truck collector and enthusiast online resource.

Jul 21, 2017 1969 tonka look book mighty tonka wrecker tonka lookbook. If you like the quality of my listings, i buy toys and collections and provide consignment sales. Mound metalcraft began making metal toys soon after. The 1954 tonka look book is one of the hardest look books to find.

Early tonka truck identification and condition guides, tonka look books, vintage tonka toys ads. Baby boomers, take a look at this book im sure that the photos will bring back memories of a sunny afternoon outside with your favorite tonka toy. The 1954 tonka look book is one of the hardest look books. Cover to cover, the only difference is the front cover. Tonka toys look book rare mounds minnesota publication. Tonka truck 1960 vehicle year vintage manufacture diecast. The trcuks were all cab over trucks in the 1953 lookbook catalog. Gorgeous near mint pressed steel western auto private label pickup truck manufactured by tonka. Set of 4 plated tonka triangle hole hubcap toy parts tkp002. The first 5 models were based on the jeep gladiator of the era. Maisto international, which makes diecast vehicles, acquired the rights to use the tonka name in a line of 1. The dump was actually assigned to the regular series in 1964.

It was a small catalog with only a few toys listed. Originally issued in 1963 without side windows, it was. Beginning in 1953, tonka included a look book or mini catalog. Vintage 1968 tonka toy mini catalog look book toys trucks.

The basic design of the 1959 regular series trucks is the same as in 1958. Rust spot on the ffront floor of the trailer, the insert that holds the trailer. Jul 27, 2018 those metal toys that were unbreakable. 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 pressed steel volkswagen vintage manufacture diecast. Unfollow tonka vintage toys to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Needless to say, toys took priority over gardening, and in 1955, the whole company was renamed tonka. It is not known at this time which of the covers was published first. Find great deals on ebay for look book tonka and tonka catalog. Tonka toys look book from 1953 some look books are hard to find but the 1953 tonka look book is certainly the hardest. Other classic toys include the classic thomas and friends toys, the thomas the train toys series and the original elastic strong man, stretch armstrong. They have become handy reference tools for tonka toy collectors today. Probably the rarest specimens are the streater originals upon which the tonka brand was based. Oct 15, 2004 this book was a walk down memory lane for me as my mother was employed by tonka toys for 24 years, only ending with the plants closure in mound mn.

Tonka toys 1966 lookbook look book catalog pamphlet. Product title tonka classic mighty dump truck average rating. Making identification very easy, the 1956 and 1957 truck are basically the same with the scoop being the difference. The vintage toys include model cars, trucks and boats manufactured from the late 1940s through the 1960s. Expand your options of fun home activities with the largest online selection at. The early tonkas were made out of automotivegrade, 20 gauge steel. Its another hard to find, very desireable, highly collectible tonka truck. New listing 1956 tonka truck aerial ladder fire pump farm construct log mound 2pg toy adtu64. I am looking for vintage tonka toy trucks in terrific condition and for origianl look book catalogs like these shown. As a means of informing the consumer of the various models offered in the tonka toy line, tonka began to include a small catalog with each of their packaged toys. Get the best deals on tonka scraper when you shop the largest online selection at.

All trucks had the terrific looking hood scoop, which was only used for one year. Set of 6 rubber tonka script tire toy parts tkp0196. One featured 1966 boldly displayed on the front cover. Tonka mini scraper pressed steel toy truck vintage 1960s clean, great shape. From the estate of the original owner excellent condition. I have it all cleaned up and painted ready for assembly. Tonka takes you through the early days of the company, to its purchase by hasbro in 1991.

Unusual appeal for both adult and childtop rated play value. Tonka toys 1966 lookbook look book catalog pamphlet tonka toys outstanding 1966 lookbook look book catalog pamphlet in the condition shown. Tonka toys 1957 look book one of the largest model year made. The mini tonka models shown in the 1963 tonka toys look book were. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Tonka named after the nearby lake was born and the company changed the face of the toy industry forever.

Let their imagination run wild with our selection of american doll books and doll sets, and have a roaring good time with dinosaur toys. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the result of consulting this guide. Tonka was going through a downturn in business and to cut costs, decided to carryover the 1970 look book into 1971. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In 1957 tonka came out with a huge product line with several new items like the thunderbird express truck. Regular series trucks were redesigned to copy dodge trucks of the era. Illustrated with more than 150 color photos and steeped in insider facts, the handy pocketsized guide offers professional and practical advice on where to. Late 1960s tonka toy look book cars trucks excellent. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Look48 look49 look50 look51 look52 look53 look54 look55 look56 look57 look58 look59 look60 look61 look62 look63 look64 look65 look66 look67 look68 look69 look70. Tonka look book tonka catalog tonka catalogue neat old toys. Here is a beautiful addition to any tonka toys collection. Jun 26, 1994 desalles book is an informative introduction that includes color photos of about 200 collectible toys along with a price guide.

Vintage tonka 1968 look book with mighty tonka scraper listed. The consumer catalog or look book was basically a much smaller version of the catalog tonka sent to toy retailers for them the use to make their decisions on which tonka truck they. Tonka continued to pack the very popular mini catalog with their new toys through the mid 1970s. See more ideas about metal toys, toys and tonka toys. Model 410 jet delivery was new in 1962 and ran for one year only. Tonka toys look book from 1954 this is actually a small square look book that is comprised of a long folded single printed piece of paper.