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Does Tonka make a fire truck?

Joe Ford

Does Tonka make a fire truck?

You’re the first line of defense when disaster strikes with the Tonka Mighty Fleet Fire Engine. This free wheeling truck comes equipped with a real working ladder that raises and pivots. Hyper lighting action and sound effects are push button activated.

What scale is a Tonka truck?

Maisto International, which makes diecast vehicles, acquired the rights to use the Tonka name in a line of 1:64 scale, featuring mostly trucks.

How much do Tonka trucks sell for?

Most Tonka trucks in good condition from the late ’40s through the early ’60s can be purchased for between $100 and $300. Because so many Tonka products were manufactured, standard outlets including flea markets, garage sales and antique stores are good sources for Tonka trucks.

How do you date a Tonka toy?

Look at the Tonka logo. From 1947 to 1977, changes were made to the logo every few years which makes it an easy identifier for early-edition Tonka trucks. Identify the colors of the logo. If the Tonka logo shows a blue sea and seagulls, it was likely to be manufactured between 1947 and 1957.

How much does a Tonka truck cost?

Total cost for the upgraded truck when brand new? An eye-watering $96,304. That price includes a brand-new F-150 chassis sourced by Tuscany directly from Ford, as well as the Tonka package installed by the folks at Tuscany.

Do Tonka trucks have lead paint?

Does it contain lead? Tonka literature states that the paint Tonka used is non toxic.

What collector items are worth money?

So to help you along, here are 15 old things in your house that could be worth a fortune.

  • DAVID BOWIE’S DIAMOND DOGS VINYL.
  • RETRO VIDEO GAMES.
  • ANYTHING POLLY POCKET.
  • VINTAGE COMICS THAT INSPIRED TODAY’S MOVIES AND TV SHOWS.
  • VINTAGE ADVERTISING SIGNS.
  • BOY SCOUT MEMORABILIA.
  • POKÉMON CARDS.
  • KANSAS QUARTERS.