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 informed readers about several large vehicles from the Trucks line. First was the Burntwood Snorkel, No. 2301, which had a snorkel boom that could raise or lower. It also had a bucket that could swivel left or right and a working water cannon with a squeeze bulb reservoir.
Next was the Blazedale Aerial Ladder, No. 2303. This vehicle had an aerial ladder that could be raised or lowered. It also featured an extending ladder and a boom that could rotate 360°.
This page also provided information about the Gold Digger Jeep, No. 2410. Tonka made this vehicle out of durable steel. It had a removable cloth top and a non-toxic, high-gloss enamel finish.
The next vehicle on this page was Otto’s Car Carrier, No. 1870. This vehicle had detachable ramps for loading cars and a detachable trailer. It came with 2 Mustang cars.
The Road Ranger Long-Haul Assortment, No. 1806, also appeared on this page. Its rear door opened and closed for loading and unloading. Moreover, this vehicle included a detachable trailer and was beautifully detailed with chrome stacks and bold graphics.
The final Truck on this page was the Jeep CJ Dune Buggy, No. 2400. This vehicle featured oversized removable tires. It came with a jack, spare, and gas can. Furthermore, an off-road cycle for more play value came with the buggy.
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.