Wheeljack’s Lab invites you to explore the 1985 Tonka Toy Fair Catalog. Since catalogs like this were originally distributed at trade shows, the general public rarely saw them. Thus, few could see glimpses of upcoming toy lines and products. Luckily, our high-definition scans allow you to view the promotional images of Tonka’s GoBots action figures and more.
The 1985 Tonka Toy Fair Catalog informed readers about the transforming GoBots action figures and playsets. Following the catalog’s theme, these action figures were described as GoBot Magic. For, the GoBots were casting a magical spell over the entire industry. The number one new toy in the country, GoBots, was selling off the store shelves faster than one could say, “Mighty Robots. Mighty Vehicles.”
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This 1985 Tonka Toy Fair Catalog page informed readers about the GoBot Power Suit Robot Set, No. 7322. The set’s giant armored Robot turned into Space Ship. It came with four detachable Power Suits that accommodated standard 3 ¾” GoBots action figures. Moreover, this robot featured opening and closing robot fists that could hold laser guns. The Space Ship’s hatch opened to house a 3 ¾” GoBot action figure. Tonka made this toy out of high-impact plastic with die-cast metal joints.
This page also advertised the GoBot Power Suit Assortment, No. 7320. In the GoBot fantasy, Power Suits gave GoBots super-natural power. These protective armored suits were for GoBots action figures. Tonka made these suits out of high-impact plastic and designed them to fit standard 3 ¾” GoBots action figures. Fans could collect all four Power Suits and the Power Suit Space Ship to build the Power Suit-Friendly Armored Robot.
Finally, this page highlighted the GoBot Power Suit Space Ship, No. 7321. The Mobile Space Ship had movable wings and a hatch that opened to accommodate 3 ¾” GoBot action figures. Tonka made this toy out of high-impact plastic with die-cast metal joints. Moreover, fans could collect the Power Suit Space Ship and all four Power Suits to build a Friendly Armored Robot.
We are glad to present these exciting, exclusive 1985 Tonka Toy Fair Catalog scans. Check out even more of our scans to see the exciting promotional images from Tonka’s past.
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About Our Tonka Toy Fair Catalog Scans
Tonka handed out catalogs to attendees of toy fairs and other events, such as dealers and retailers, to promote their upcoming slate of products. Each catalog contained information about the company’s newest toys, even ones still in development. Thus, companies often included first looks at action figures, playsets, vehicles, etc. Therefore, they have become valuable and rare collector’s items.
These Tonka Toy Fair Catalogs featured toys from their beloved lines. For instance, Tonka made waves when they released a line of transforming robots, the GoBots. They also embraced the fantasy world of Willow. The company is also fondly remembered for the Spiral Zone action figures.
Tonka used in-production prototypes in their images, as these catalogs were prepared before the lines were released. This meant that the featured toys often differed from the retail releases. Moreover, toys sometimes appeared only on these catalog pages, as they were canceled or never hit retail store shelves.
While Tonka only handed these booklets to trade professionals, we have now made them available to all. You can explore the toys featured in these catalogs with our Tonka Toy Fair Catalog Scans. This is a rare treat since catalogs like these have become increasingly difficult to locate with each passing year.