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
The Bulldozer is a big brute of a machine in the b more...1 point
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
The Hasbro: Ton Scoot n Scoop 3 in 1 Ride on is a more...0 points
Tonka Toughest Mighty Truck
Young engineers are sure to have hours of fun with more...0 points
Tonka Toughest Mighty Loader
Kids will enjoy a hard day's play loading, transpo more...0 points
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
This colorful racetrack was designed with your lit more...0 points
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
The boom rotates a full 360 degrees. Use the crane more...0 points
Hasbro Playskool Tonka Rumblin' Rollin' Crane
Kids can pretend to be a real crane operator with more...0 points
Works with the Wh...
0 pointsMini Tonka Vehicle Set
Die-cast Tonka vehicles: crane, dump truck, backho more...0 points
Tonka Real Rugged Construction Vehicle Set
Real steel makes playtime fun! Tonka trucks have b more...0 points
Tonka Tough Standard Pillowcase
Some little boys just can't have enough Tonka truc more...0 points
Tonka Raceway
Race vehicles on courses you design! Get ready for more...0 points
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
Join the ranks of brave police officers, firefight more...0 points
Features:
- Fire, Police, Mountain and Water Rescue
- 12 random resc...
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
Join the ranks of brave police officers, firefight more...0 points
Tonka Tough Twin Sheet Set
one twin fitted sheet, one twin flat sheet, and on more...0 points
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...
0 pointsTONKA REAL RUGGED FRONT LOADER
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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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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 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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