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 dedicated several pages to one of the company’s most popular products, the Tonka Trucks. Tonka, known for their robust and durable construction, created a wide range of heavy-duty trucks that children loved to play with. These trucks, built to withstand the most rigorous play, depicted beloved construction vehicles, like dump trucks and pick-up trucks. So, these trucks allowed players to haul away items and drive on nearly any terrain, providing a sense of reliability and longevity.
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This 1985 Tonka Toy Fair Catalog page advertised the exciting variety of Small Vehicles from the Tonka Trucks toy line. First was the Tiny Assortment, No. 1153, which included a diverse range of vehicles:
- Tiny Mighty Dump
- Farm Pickup
- Tiny Jeep
- Off-Road Racers
- Tiny Loade
Next was the Tiny Mighty Dump, No. 390, a small-size replica of the Mighty Dump. It featured a tilt-back dump box and could haul and dump any load.
This page also provided information about the Off-Road Racers, No. 646. These vehicles had a 4 x 4 chrome-look design and featured a spoiler, rollbar, and trailer hitch.
Then, there was the Farm Pickups, No. 625. These vehicles featured authentic new graphics, Tonka-tough design, and realistic wood-like sides.
Another product on this page was the Heavy-Duty Pumper, No. 1360. This vehicle featured Authentic new graphics, Tonka-tough design, and removable ladders.
There was also the Sea Knight Pickup, No. 1368. This vehicle featured changeable tires, a spare tire, a jack, and a removable camper top.
This page also promoted the Hill Climber Pickup, No. 1371. This vehicle featured oversized off-road tires, a dirt bike, a spoiler, and a rollbar.
The final product on this page was the Pickup Assortment, No. 1366, which included:
- No. 1360 Heavy-Duty Pumper
- No. 1368 Sea Knight Pickup
- No 1371 Hill Climber Pickup
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.