Thread: Does anybody know much about old toy Tonka trucks?

When I was a brat , my mum would tie a mutton chop around my neck so the dog would play with me.

Then a brother came along, and we did have little farms , and wooden tractors , can’t remember anything as flash as a painted toy.

Originally Posted by Hogarthde

When I was a brat , my mum would tie a mutton chop around my neck so the dog would play with me.

Then a brother came along, and we did have little farms , and wooden tractors , can’t remember anything as flash as a painted toy.

Mutton? Your dogs were easily pleased....

Well. Tins, it was probably better than a gut shot swamp hen ,

Epic, the Matchbox logo stamped into the headboard of your truck, was in use by 1973.
That doesn't narrow down much information, but it does raise the possibility that it's been around longer than you!

As promised:

Tonka Truck

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Truck with float and bulldozer

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Taking the pictures reminded me how it used to frustrate me (as an 8 year old) that the Tonka and Buddy L were at different scales. I'm pretty sure I've got a Buddy L scraper somewhere as well. That might be tomorrow's search mission

Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Epic, the Matchbox logo stamped into the headboard of your truck, was in use by 1973.
That doesn't narrow down much information, but it does raise the possibility that it's been around longer than you!

A heck load longer than me HAHAHA (I miss my laughing emojis from when Im on my phone here, cant find them from my computer hahaha)

These are so cool!!!!

Originally Posted by Tote

As promised:

Tonka Truck

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Truck with float and bulldozer

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IMGP0623.1.jpg

IMGP0624.1.jpg

Taking the pictures reminded me how it used to frustrate me (as an 8 year old) that the Tonka and Buddy L were at different scales. I'm pretty sure I've got a Buddy L scraper somewhere as well. That might be tomorrow's search mission

Regards,
Tote

Originally Posted by Epic_Dragon

I just wish I knew how old it actually was. When I googled, one thing suggested 70s, other 80s. I've had it since I think 93? Used to want to restore it but I love it how it is. Tells a story of love, use and fun. I have no idea how I used to ride it it's so strong though, im 60kg give or take and 5'9/5'10 ish and it would still carry me if I sat on it now

I got one for Xmas in 1972 or 3. Loved it - it did underwater excavation work in a creek at times. In another life worked for a short time for Westrac in Perth. Toys never got out of fashion just some times they grow with us