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 Jeep Dune Buggy, No. 1800. This vehicle featured deep-tread tires, Tonka-tough construction, a spoiler, and a roll bar.
Then there was the Light Utility Pickups, No. 1930. These vehicles featured bold new graphics, a rollbar, a removable sunroof, and a detailed interior.
This page also provided information about the Jeep CJ Off-Road Set, No. 1398. This vehicle included a detachable trailer and a tandem trailer that locked bikes upright for travel. Furthermore, it came with two realistic dirt bikes.
The next product on this page was the Big Canyon Explorer, No. 1408, a pickup with a camper cover. This vehicle came with a detachable trailer and a raft for big canyon whitewater thrills. The company designed the Jeep CJ for cross-country, four-wheeling action.
Next was the Wild Tiger Race Team, No. 1420, a pickup truck with a rollbar. This vehicle featured bold new graphics and a detachable trailer with a race car.
The final product on this page was the Show-Off Vans, No. 1802. These vehicles featured working sunroofs and opening and closing back doors. Moreover, they could accommodate 3 ¾” play figures.
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.