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What Are The Best Selling Tonka Toys? Trucks! BIG Tough Trucks!

The first Tonka brand toy trucks were manufactured way back in 1947.  It all started with a basic premise: "a toy should be durable and provide the child with as much play value as possible."

Since the start of production with only 6 staff members, Tonka has manufactured over 250 million trucks, vehicles, and playsets...all with that same premise in mind: ...DURABLE to provide the child with lots and lots of play!   

After gaining such huge success in the toy industry, it was only a matter of time that Tonka got gobbed up by another company.  This company was Hasbro back in 1991.  Since then Hasbro has partnered with such companies as Maisto and Funrise to manufacture toys under the Tonka name. 

Here, you will get a brief glimps of the 5 top selling Tonka Trucks and be able to get more details by clicking the appropriate link following the summary.  Each kid has their own interests so Tonka caters to this by manufacturing a variety of styles, some electronic and some free-wheeling.  Which Tonka truck expresses your kid's individuality is the question.

If you have a maverick little tyke, these Tonka toy trucks are not the top sellers but may be just what your kid is looking for.   

Note: Photo used under the following license (thank you!):
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/valeriebb/ / CC BY-SA 2.0

Table Of Contents

  1. Video Showcases How Tonka Has Set Itself Apart From The Rest
  2. #1 Best Selling Tonka Toy Truck - Chuck My Talking Truck Is Also A Simple Voice Command Toy Truck
  4. More Advanced Voice Command Toy For Kids
  5. Here's Why Your Kid Would Want The #2 Bestseller -The Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck
  7. Coming In At #3 Is The Tonka Lights & Sound Fire Engine
  9. Boomer The Fire Truck Fills The #4 Position
  11. Wrapping Up The #5 Position Is The Tonka Mighty Front Loader
  13. Why Tonka Trucks Are Loved So Much By Little Boys And Parents
  14. Other Hot Boy Toys By Tonka
  15. Tonka Toy Trucks News
  16. Did You Like This "Tonka Toy Trucks" Lens (Webpage)?

Video Showcases How Tonka Has Set Itself Apart From The Rest

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#1 Best Selling Tonka Toy Truck - Chuck My Talking Truck Is Also A Simple Voice Command Toy Truck

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This is the best selling Tonka truck according to Amazon records. Toddlers will be intrigued with Chuck when his silly friendly face suddenly blurts out talking phrases and other noises such as an engine roar. His phrases come out pretty clear for a toy. He even starts moving on voice command (out of his gang, only Chuck does this). Being that this toy truck is meant for toddlers, the voice command interaction is really basic so it's not too intimidating for your little trucker. Basically, just talk to Chuck and he'll start moving. It's simple but your toddler will love it.

Chuck is meant for ages 2 and up but I'm sure the older kids will not be interested in Chuck's silly baby looks, in which case they'll want to step up to the number two best selling Tonka Truck featured below.

Click the following link to see details on Chuck and a video on how your toddler might play with Chuck.
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More Advanced Voice Command Toy For Kids

This is a more advanced voice command toy than Chuck My Talking Truck. Here, your child plays Crew Chief of the NASCAR Rumblin' Racer. Head phones with mic allows your child to issue 9 different commands. This toy is of 1:8 scale and recommended for ages 5 and up.
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Here's Why Your Kid Would Want The #2 Bestseller -The Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck

This Mighty Dump Truck Is AWESOME! Two Thumbs Up - Parents approved!

This is what a handful of customers are saying about the Tonka toughest mighty truck. Out of a whopping 82 customer reviews, 2 customers gave it 2 stars (5 being the best), 1 customer gave it 3 stars, 6 customers gave it 4 stars, and 73 gave it 5 stars! Those unsolicited reviews speak volume when it comes to satisfaction. This is probably their signature vehicle since over 25 million was sold since it's inception in 1964.

Click the link below to see why you will want to get it more than your child does. You'll LOVE this tough work horse (watch the short video to see the Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck prove its durability).
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Coming In At #3 Is The Tonka Lights & Sound Fire Engine

Unlike the "real" Tonka toy trucks, the Tonka Lights and Sound Fire Engine is made out of plastic. Whether that is good or bad depends on you. If you want the real feel" of a metal Tonka truck, this is not the one to get. If you want carry around mobility then this lighter truck fits that criteria (it's about 2 pounds as opposed to the Mighty Front Loader's 5 pounds, for example)

The lights and siren sound of this Tonka fire truck, however, will capture any child's attention. The lights make playing in the dark another option that kid's love. This is a free-wheeling truck so your kid's power and imagination is required.
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Boomer The Fire Truck Fills The #4 Position

Unlike Chuck My Talking Truck, Boomer The Fire Truck is free wheeling so does not move on command. It does, however, feature lights and sound and requires your child's imagination to get involved. Suggested for ages 2 and up.
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Wrapping Up The #5 Position Is The Tonka Mighty Front Loader

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Like the Mighty Dump Truck, the Tonka Mighty Front Loader is made of steel. If you want a vehicle with the "real" Tonka toughness, this is one of those vehicles. Grip handles make it easy for your child to work the scoop. It does take strength and coordination to scoop and push so this is more appropriate for an older child. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Your child's imagination is needed with this free-wheeling dirt loader.
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Why Tonka Trucks Are Loved So Much By Little Boys And Parents

Let's start with the obvious. Tonka trucks are tough, especially the notorious yellow working vehicles. After all, they were built on this premise as mentioned before. And let's face it, most kids love to "get their hands dirty" and push their toys to the limit. Now, how disappointed would you be if your brand new toy breaks from "normal" rough play? Now, most kids don't choose their toy trucks because of their durability. All they care about is if it keeps working day after day. This is great news for parents that want to stretch their dollar as far as possible. So again, if you want a toy truck that last, you want the free-wheeling working vehicles that are made of 20-gauge automotive grade steel. Watch the video on the Mighty Dump Truck to witness its toughness. That is where you'll get the most bang for your buck.

Tonka trucks come out of the box tough and last for years and that's one reason parents (and kids) choose Tonka.

As a little kid, the size of a toy also plays a factor in its likability (actually this influences adults as well - look at the popularity of Monster Trucks, the huge shopping malls, etc.). Tonka originally created only two styles of vehicles, namely a working steam shovel and a crane. Although Tonka has expanded into many types of toys, this heavy duty working type vehicle has always been associated with Tonka. Thus, when most people here the word Tonka they think of MASSIVE work trucks and vehicles that you see on a Discovery Channel show titled "Mega Machines." Kids love to watch these massive machines perform incredible feats. They would just love to jump into a real massive working machine and experience the sheer size and power. But, not many kids will experience such a thrill even in their lifetime. The next best thrill to a real mega machine? A mini toy mega machine. And Tonka has been supplying this thrill for kids for over 60 years.

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Other Hot Boy Toys By Tonka

By far, Tonka is widely known for their tough vehicles, specifically their trucks. It's how they got started in the first place way back in 1947. But, through the years demand changes and so did Tonka's products. Here are other hot boy toys made by Tonka.
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