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 informed readers about the gift sets from the Tonka Trucks toy line. The page first detailed information about Crime Stopper Set No. 1007, which included five vehicles for crime-stopping fun: a police car, a police Pickup hauling an ATC, a flatbed, and a helicopter. The gift set came in its portable carrying case.
The next item on this page was the Farm Set, No. 1008, a 15-piece gift set for down-on-the-farm fun. Some of the vehicles in this set included a pickup with a horse trailer, a semi with a cattle trailer, 2 horses, 2 cows, a bam, and 6 fence pieces. It also came in a portable carrying case.
The page also advertised the Space Shuttle Set, No. 1039, which included four space-age toys ready for adventure. It included a space shuttle with opening and closing cargo doors. This gift set also featured a NASA semi with a trailer, a helicopter, and a van. Furthermore, it came with a portable carrying case.
Next was the Construction Set, No. 1005, which combined four of Tonka’s best-loved construction toys in one set. This set featured the Tiny Mighty Dump Truck, the Lowboy with a detachable trailer, the Tiny Mighty Loader, and a 3-piece Sand Hopper. It also came in a portable carrying case.
Then there was the Fire Department Set, No. 1009, featuring four Tonka Fire Department Vehicles that rushed to the rescue. This set included the Paramedic Rescue Van, the Rescue Helicopter, the Pumper Truck, and a Hook and Ladder with a detachable trailer. It came in a portable carrying case.
Gift sets
Another product detailed on this page was the Gift Set Assortment, No. 1055, which included:
- No. 1005 Construction Set
- No. 1007 Crime Stopper Set
- No. 1009 Fire Department Set
The Race-2-Win Set, No. 3045, was also a large-scale Gift Set. This set included an off-road pickup with a detachable trailer, an off-road jeep with a rollbar, and a 3-wheeler ATC.
The final item on this page was the Construction Set, No. 2044, a large-scale Gift Set which included:
- Flatbed Truck
- Loader
- Bobcat Vehicle
- 3 ¾” Tonka construction play figure
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.