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 created a wide range of heavy-duty trucks that children loved to play with. They 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.
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This 1985 Tonka Toy Fair Catalog page presented information on the Mighty Tonka Mixer, No. 3905. This vehicle’s hand crank rotated drum could be loaded and unloaded like a real mixer. The Drum could also actually mix, providing a realistic play experience. Meanwhile, the vehicle featured a fold-down cement trough that swiveled 180 °, adding authenticity.
Next was the Mighty Tonka Crane, No. 3925. This vehicle lifted and carried just like the real ones. It featured finely engineered moving parts. One crank controlled the boom while the other opened and closed the bucket.
This page then presented information about the Mighty Tonka Dozer, No. 3907. This toy vehicle, known for its precision and dependability, operated with ease. Its blade could be raised and lowered, and it had rubber treads for safe and realistic outdoor play, providing children with a secure and enjoyable play experience.
The Mighty Tonka Loader, No. 3920, was also available. Its fully operational bucket could scoop, dump, and haul materials. The vehicle had deep-cleat tires and a swivel-action cab.
Finally, there was the Mighty Tonka Tower Boom, No. 3904. This vehicle had three attachments: a sand bin, a sling, and a mixing funnel. It also featured a one-piece plastic base and durable steel tower. The tower boom worked with all Mighty Vehicles.
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.