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Tonka!

 

Tonka is an American toy company most known for its signature toy trucks and construction equipment.

On September 19, 1946 Mound Metalcraft was created in Mound, Minnesota with three men as partners, Lynn Everett Baker (1898-1964), Avery F. Crounse, and Alvin F. Tesch. The first products produced by the fledgling company were two versions of a metal tie-rack. Their original intent was to manufacture garden implements. However when their building's former occupants, the Streater Company, attempted to market two metal toys and failed, the three men at Mound Metalcraft thought they might make a good side line to their other products. After some modifications to the design by Alvin Tesch and the addition of a new logo created by Erling Eklof with the Dakota-Sioux word "Tonka", which means "Great" or "Big", the company began selling metal toys. This soon became the primary business.

On November 23, 1955, Mound Metalcraft changed its name to Tonka Toys Incorporated. The logo at this time was an oval, showing the Tonka Toys name in red above waves, presumably honoring nearby Lake Minnetonka. Celebrating the company's 60th anniversary, Tonka released a big dump-truck toy. The impact of the Tonka truck concept has been enduring and pervasive.

The company was purchased by Hasbro of Pawtucket, Rhode Island in 1991.

Tonka toys! 

Tonka Toughs Bulldozer

Tonka Toughs Bulldozer

The Bulldozer is a big brute of a machine in the b more...1 point

Tonka Toughs Trencher/Backhoe

Tonka Toughs Trencher/Backhoe

* This heavy-duty trencher backhoe has realistic m more...1 point

Hasbro Tonka Wheel Driver Scoot 'n Scoop 3-in-1 Ride-On

Hasbro Tonka Wheel Driver Scoot 'n Scoop 3-in-1 Ride-On

The Hasbro: Ton Scoot n Scoop 3 in 1 Ride on is a more...0 points

Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck

Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck

Young engineers are sure to have hours of fun with more...0 points

Tonka Toughest Mighty Loader

Tonka Toughest Mighty Loader

Kids will enjoy a hard day's play loading, transpo more...0 points

Hasbro Playskool Tonka Wheel Drivers Dump Truck

Hasbro Playskool Tonka Wheel Drivers Dump Truck

This Tonka-tough dump truck delivers skill-buildin more...0 points

Hasbro Playskool Wheel Pals Speed 'n Go Funway

Hasbro Playskool Wheel Pals Speed 'n Go Funway

This colorful racetrack was designed with your lit more...0 points

Tonka Tough Truck Adventures - The Biggest Show on Wheels

Tonka Tough Truck Adventures - The Biggest Show on Wheels

Fueled by the five "H's": hard work, her more...0 points

Tonka Toughest Mighty Crane

Tonka Toughest Mighty Crane

The boom rotates a full 360 degrees. Use the crane more...0 points

Hasbro Playskool Tonka Rumblin' Rollin' Crane

Hasbro Playskool Tonka Rumblin' Rollin' Crane

Kids can pretend to be a real crane operator with more...0 points

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Mini Tonka Vehicle Set

Mini Tonka Vehicle Set

Die-cast Tonka vehicles: crane, dump truck, backho more...0 points

Tonka Real Rugged Construction Vehicle Set

Tonka Real Rugged Construction Vehicle Set

Real steel makes playtime fun! Tonka trucks have b more...0 points

Tonka Tough Standard Pillowcase

Tonka Tough Standard Pillowcase

Some little boys just can't have enough Tonka truc more...0 points

Tonka Raceway

Tonka Raceway

Race vehicles on courses you design! Get ready for more...0 points

Teamwork In Tonka Town! by Sonali Fry

Teamwork In Tonka Town! by Sonali Fry

There's a lot of hustle and bustle in Tonka Town, more...0 points

TONKA SEARCH AND RESCUE 2

TONKA SEARCH AND RESCUE 2

Join the ranks of brave police officers, firefight more...0 points

Features:

  • Fire, Police, Mountain and Water Rescue
  • 12 random resc...
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Hasbro Playskool Tonka Wheel Drivers Dump Truck

Hasbro Playskool Tonka Wheel Drivers Dump Truck

This Tonka-tough dump truck delivers skill-buildin more...0 points

Tonka Search and Rescue 2:/Tonka Construction 2-pk. for PC

Tonka Search and Rescue 2:/Tonka Construction 2-pk. for PC

Join the ranks of brave police officers, firefight more...0 points

Tonka Tough Twin Sheet Set

Tonka Tough Twin Sheet Set

one twin fitted sheet, one twin flat sheet, and on more...0 points

Tonka Wallpaper Border

Tonka Wallpaper Border

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Tonka:

Tonka: "Mighty Backhoe" - Steel 30" Construction Vehicle

This realistically styled Backhoe offers real digg more...0 points

This realistically styled Backhoe offers real digging play, the Tonka way! Its sturdy steel arm digs, scoops and loads -- just like the big ones do! Rugged tires are tested for 100 miles of tough sandbox play. Strong steel axles are tested with a 50-pound load. With a backhoe that swivels 360 degrees and sure-grip hand controls the Mighty Backhoe provides more flexibility and power. This Tonka Mighty truck include lots of realistic detail, heavy-duty steel construction. Distance from front of ve...

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TONKA REAL RUGGED FRONT LOADER

TONKA REAL RUGGED FRONT LOADER

Real steel makes playtime fun! Tonka trucks have b more...0 points

Tonka Photos 

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tonka & jon by tiny white lights

tonka & jon

tonka & jon by tiny white lights

tonka & jon

TRUUUUUUUCK by sundaykofax

TRUUUUUUUCK

Me + a peni by A_of_DooM

Me + a peni

Dinner 06/09/08 by tienvijftien

Dinner 06/09/08

tonka by PinkMoose

tonka

Little Tonka  Truck on a Trailer by dave_7

Little Tonka Truck...

DPP_0016 by adselwood

DPP_0016

DPP_0018 by adselwood

DPP_0018

DPP_0017 by adselwood

DPP_0017

Geoffrey and his Tonkas at the Cottage by DNAMichaud

Geoffrey and his Ton...

Geoffrey and his Tonkas at the Cottage by DNAMichaud

Geoffrey and his Ton...

Christmas Angel by adahfan

Christmas Angel

Christmas Angels by adahfan

Christmas Angels

IMG_1938 by bradley_newman

IMG_1938

A real Tonka! (expensive repair though)

Boys%u2019 Tonka Mighty Tough Bike- 12" 

Boys’ Tonka Mighty Tough Bike- 12"

Amazon Price: $71.84 (as of 10/08/2008)

* A great bike for beginning riders
* Steel dual-suspension frame/fork; 12" air tires
* Heavy-duty training wheels teach balance and build confidence
* Chain is fully enclosed for safety; reliable coaster brakes
* 26Hx15Wx33L" recommended for ages 3-6 yrs.

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eBay Tonka stuff 

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Tonka collection

The Winifred Museum in Winifred, Montana, has a collection of more than 3,000 Tonka toys, possibly the largest collection in the world, according to the museum.

Hasbro 

Hasbro is an American toy company. It is one of the largest toy makers in the world, second only to the toy giant Mattel. Hasbro is also the publisher of the world's most popular board game, Monopoly. The corporate headquarters is located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, United States.

Tonka videos 

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Tonka #926 Fire Pumper (Retake) 0 points

Tonka Toy ASL 0 points

Tonka #690 Sanitary Service Toy Garbage Truck 0 points

Caterpillar 777F dumptruck - a real-life Tonka toy 0 points

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Tonka Toughs!

Tonka links 

Tonka Toy Trucks - Toys, Cars, Trucks - Built for Boyhood!

Tonka Trucks - Home of the original construction T more...1 point

Tonka (1958)

Directed by Lewis R. Foster. With Sal Mineo, Phili more...1 point

BBC - Cult - I Love Tonka Trucks

I Love the 1960s - I Love 1965 - Part of I Love th more...1 point

Tonka trucks colouring in clipart for children

Tonka trucks colouring pictures and clipart for ch more...1 point

Winifred Museum - Winifred, Montana

The permanent collection containing the history of more...1 point

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