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 provided information about various small vehicles from the Tonka Trucks toy line. First was the Earth-Mover Dump, No. 1355. The vehicle’s dump box could be hauled and then lifted to unload materials. It featured chrome-accented, heavy-duty tires. Moreover, Tonka designed this toy for little hands.
Next was the Earth-Mover Dozer, No. 1356. The toy vehicle had an adjustable blade for earth-moving fun. It featured chrome-accented, heavy-duty tires and a non-toxic, high-gloss enamel finish.
The Earth-Mover Grader, no. 1358, also featured an adjustable blade for earth-leveling fun. Tonka designed this vehicle for little hands with durable steel and plastic construction.
This page also featured the Earth-Mover Loader, No. 1357. This small vehicle featured a movable bucket for scooping, hauling, and dumping. Tonka designed this vehicle for little hands and used durable steel and plastic construction.
Then, there was the Earth-Mover Assortment, No. 1359, which included:
- No. 1355 Earth-Mover Dump
- No. 1356 Earth-Mover Dozer
- No. 1357 Earth-Mover Loader
- No 1358 Earth-Mover Grade
Kenworth Trucks
Afterward, the page presented information about the Kenworth Stretch Bed Dump, No. 1462. This vehicle’s bed could be raised for dumping and loading. It also featured a tailgate that flipped open while dumping its load. The truck came with a sand hopper for loading fun.
The next product was the Kenworth Bridge Transport, No. 1461, which could haul a bridge and drive over it. This vehicle featured a realistic Kenworth design and adjustable sides for carrying other loads.
Then there was the Kenworth Mover, No. 1450, which featured a realistic Mover with a detachable steel trailer. It also came with 3 sports cars riding inside and on top of the trailer. Otherwise, this vehicle had a rear door that could convert to a ramp for loading and unloading.
This page also provided information about the Kenworth Wrecker, No. 1457, a realistic Wrecker that towed a sleeper cab. It came with a workable hoist to jack up the cab and tow it in. This vehicle also came with 4 highway safety cones.
The final item on this page was the Kenworth Assortment, No. 1465, which included:
- No. 1450 Kenworth Mover
- No. 1457 Kenworth Wrecker
- No. 1461 Kenworth Bridge Transport
- No. 1462 Kenworth Stretch Bed Dump
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.