
No. 944 Scrap Laddle
1977 or 78 Canadian Scrap Laddle Tonka version in blue. There was also a red version. This can also be found in some sets.
1977 or 78 Canadian Scrap Laddle Tonka version in blue. There was also a red version. This can also be found in some sets.
1974-75. The sticker says Toronto, Canada in white. Paint scheme same as the ones sold in the USA.
The firetruck is often found in many complete sets but it was sold as an individual unit.
Production year 1970-73.
Manufactured in 1976 and Made in Japan. These are very hard to find in the case.
Released in 1972 under the Tiny Tonka brand. Shown in the original box.
Yes this released in 1972 under the Tiny Tonka Brand. Shown here in the original box.
Shown in the original box. Release year was 1978.
Shown is a 1978 No. 157 Tonka Mites Loader in the original box.
A one of a kind and hard to find set in this condition from JC Penney’s. Set No. 924. Released during 1972.
A unique set featuring the gulf tanker combined with some plastic toys. Released in 1979.
This was a repackaged version of the 1978 farm set produced in 1980.
Release year 1981. Only year that this set was made available.
Release year 1978.
Made in Japan and Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.
Made in Japan and Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.
Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.
Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.
Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.
Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.
This another example of a private label semi produced for Taylor & McKenna Toy and Hobby Centers. It was manufactured in 1979 in a very special limited production run 0f 2000 units. A certificate was provided with each one and the unique thing is that they were produced in Canada for a toy store in the UK.
An example of a San Mauricio Taxi with the box. Similar in styling to the 1971 No. 478 Taxi except missing the decals.
1979 Tiny Tonka Bobcat Loader mint in the box. First time I have seen this particular toy under the Tiny Tonka Brand.
A new San Mauricio Tractor with a trailer.
One of the rare sets sold through Woolworth. Not sure of the year of manufacture but this construction was also sold through JCPenny and a few other large retail stores. This one is a Canadian version.
A unique and one of a kind Mini-Sanson wrecker.
With the original box.
Unique San Mauricio tractor and trailer.
This is the blue version.
Another interesting one of a kind San Mauricio van.
Only place you will ever see this unique combination.
Features the original box
Extremely rare private label semi featuring graphics for BF Goodrich with the black cab. If you have info on this unique private label semi please feel free to drop me a note.
Another example of taking an existing truck and creating a San Mauricio version. Based off No. 615 Sanitary Service.
The popular No. 997 Van Truck produced for the U.S. here in a San Mauricio version with the box.
Very unique San Mauricio delivery truck featuring milk bottles. There were two versions done, one in red and the other in blue. See below for the blue version.
1977 Senco Fastening Systems in the Tiny Tonka Private Line. 430 were produced in July 77′ and another 100 in August 77′ for a total of 530. Extremely hard to find with the box.
Another rare find shared by a collector of a Tonka Rico car carrier with the original box.
Release Year: 1977
This Tiny Tonka #995 Tractor and Stake is one of the only tractor produced with this version of trailer.
Another nice addition to the site of a Tonka Rico Sanitary Service Truck. Model after the No. 615 Sanitary Service, this just reflects a different paint scheme.
A nice example of a Mini Sanson dump truck submitted by a collector to me.
A nice addition to the collection of an example of a Tonka Rico Cement Mixer. Thanks to Giancarlo for this submission.
One of the rarest of Tiny Tonka. It was produced in Japan and we now have some more info on this from an avid collector named Micah. This is Tonka Model #967 which was made from late 1975-1977.
Release year: 1974 and 1975
Tiny Tonka Fun Buggy in the plum edition. See page for other color versions.
This Tiny Tonka Post Office Builders Playset is one of the rarest sets around. Due to the limited run it presents a serious collecting challenge. The set features 2 white scrambler vans, a Tiny Tonka No. 929 Highway Van, a decal sheet, a blue mailbox along with building.
The JCPenny 5-piece Tiny Tonka Truck set was produced by Tonka for JCPenny and sold through the JCPenny Catalog. Later years they also came out with a Fire Department set. This set is from late 60’s.
Release Year: Unknown
Missing the cars
Release Year: 1969
Tiny Tonka No. 675 Aerial Ladder truck was sold individually and was also part of many versions of fire department sets.
Release Year: 1978
Release Year: Early 1980’s.
The No. 1186 Swanson Promotional Semi truck is another example of a great hard to find private label vechicle.
Release Year: 1968. One of the original Tiny Tonka. No. 635 Car Carrier was also available in Later years with different color cars.
Release Year: Early 1980’s.
Another rare private label vehicle. There are actually two versions of this semi and trailer.
Release Year: Only release in 1982 and this is a part of No. 1024 Farm Set.
Release Year: The No. 929 Highway Van was released in 1981 and only semi ever produced in black. Features a black cab and a trailer with the Night Express logo.
Release Year: 1976-77
Release Year: 1978-84
No. 970 Flatbed with containers is another example of a Tiny Tonka made in Canada.
Release Year: 1978
Part of No. 1017 Horse Farm Set.
Release Year: 1975-76
Produced and Patented for Canada, Australia, Great Britain and Hong Kong. Version for U.S had an open top on the second trailer.
Release Year: Early 70’s
Tiny Tonka No. 944 Scrap Laddle Truck was sold in France or Canada. I believe also this was part of a construction set.
Release Year: 1978
Part of No 1015 GoodYear Racing Set and also No. 1132 Tiny Tonka Construction
Utility Assortment.
Release Year: Late 70s
Cannot find any reference to this Goodyear Tonka truck featuring this color combination in any of my materials. My best guess is this is either Canadian or a foreign version.
Release Year: 1983-86.
NO. 1148 Bell Trencher is another private label vehicle.
Release Year: 1977. A later version had a different car as noted above.
Release Year: 1977
No. 944 Tonka Backhoe truck is also available in yellow along with a white Bell System version.
Release Year: 1969
Two versions are available, one with the white stake bed, the other with a yellow stake bed.
Release Year: 1978
Part of No. 1015 Goodyear racing set.
Release Year: 1970’s
Made in Argentina for Tonka. The major difference was in the chrome wheels. This is a rare find.
Release Year: 1978
Release Year: 1970s
Part of Community Set #973
Release Year: 1978
This Tonka Goodyear Van Truck originally came with 3 molded tires not shown and was part of No. 1015 Goodyear racing set.
Release Year: 1978.
Sold separately or part of the 1015 Goodyear Race Set.
Release Year: 1978 first year of production.
This one is missing a decal on the tanker.
Release Year: Available first time in 1977.
Release Year: 1978
Release Year: 1971
Release Year: 1978
Only year that this color combination was available.
Release Year: 1972-73
No. 521 Loader was only available in this color combination these years.
Release Year: 1974-76
No. 581 Tractor and Loader sold individually and the 1976 version has a yellow trailer.
Release Year: 1975
No. 969 Forklift sold with a orange container. Later incorporated as part of 972 Material Handling Set.
Release Year: 1973-75
No. 685 Tractor and Trailer with a different color combination than the one below.
Release Year: 1976
Only available in this color combination this year.
Release Year: 1970
No. 495 Dozer available in yellow and later years there were a few color combinations available.
Release Year: 1970
Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set from this year
Release Year: 1978
Only available this year in this unique color combination.
Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set
Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set
Release Year: 1981
Part of 822 Construction set from 1981. Note the change in the tire design.
Release Year: 1978
Part of 822 Construction Set from this year. This was never sold as an individual unit.
Release Year: 1977-79
This Green Tonka Custom Van may be Canadian in origin. If you have any info on this please share.
Release Year: 1978
Part of No. 830 Fire Department set from that year.
The No. 800 Minnie Winnie was available in only two colors. This is the 2nd color version that was made. Very hard to find.
Release Year: 1978.
Tonka turned back the clock here going back to the original van design and spruced it up with some new graphics and crank.
Release Year: 1975
The Moormans Feed truck was never sold to the public and was part of a give away to their customers. Extremely rare and even rarer to find it in the original brown box.
Release Year:1978
The Tiny Tonka Ryder Van was only sold this year. It is an extremely hard to find in mint condition.
Release Year: 1978
Canadian version of the popular wrecker. Never sold in the U.S.
Release Year: 1978
Mobile Crime Lab Van is part of community set #973.
Release Year:1973.
The first generation of the Detroit News van and the first known Private label. There was a later version from the late 70’s that featured bolder graphics.
Release Year: 1978
Only year this was available with the gold strips.
Release Year: 1974-1977
The No. 515 Pick-up Van added the blue graphics during these years. Earlier versions did not have any of these graphics.
Release Year: 1979
The No. 923 Van and Camper is the only Tiny Tonka Toy available with the camper.
Release Year: First appearances in 1975.
Also available in 1976 and 1977.
Release Year: 1970.
First year of release was 1970 with the 1973 version featuring yellow tires and yellow graphics.
Release Year: 1974
This was only produced in 1974 & 1975. The 1975 version was orange.
Release Year: 1978
Part of community set #973
Release Year: 1977
logo on door is missing. Custom vans were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.
Release Year: 1978
Another example of a Tiny Tonka Custom Van 941. They were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.
Release Year: 1973
A rare color version only produced in 1973. Only available this year.
Release Year: 1978-84
Release Year: 1978
Custom vans were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.
Release Year: 1968.
One of the original Tiny Tonka Toys from this year.
Release Year: 1969
Release Year: 1979
Custom vans were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.
Release Year:1978
First year this was available.
Release Year: 1977
May be Canadian since I cannot find any records of this being made in the U.S.A.
Release Year: 1978
Release Year: 1975
The first release of this combination featuring the double axle combo.
Release Year: 1975
The first year that this truck was available.
Release Year: 1968
One of the original Tiny Tonka Toys from this year
Release Year: 1978
First year this color combination offered. Also part of the No.822 Construction Set from that year.
Release Year: 1976 or 1977
Made in Canada.
Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set.
Release year: 1979-80 Another limited run private label toy produced for GE. Sports a calendar on the trailer and was given way in a white box. Very rare and hard to find.
1978 MN Zoo Private Label Van. This 1978 Toy used the 1978 #941 Custom Van Box for packaging
Release year: 1981
The Empire Stores Tiny Tonka was manufactured by Tonka Canada for a major United Kingdom mail-order company. The tires were used were taken from either Tonka Mites or Scramblers.
Release Year: 1981
Includes: Scale dump, lowboy & loader , pickup truck and Van. The first set to reflect the new orange and white styling. Tires were changed to plastic from rubber. An extremely hard set to find with the original box.
Release Year: 1981-82
Includes: Hook ‘n ladder, Ambulance, Pumper, Chief Van and Rescue Pickup. These were the only two years this set was available and reflected a new color scheme.
Release Year:1970-71
Four souped up Model A’s such as scorcher No. 454, frantic flivver No. 458, stinger No. 456 and Mod Rod No 450.
Release Year:1978
A unique set to find and manufactured only this year. The color combination on the forklift and tractor make this a great addition to any collection.
Release Year:1978
A pristine set in the original box. Set includes No. 515 Pick-up Truck, No. 904 Stake Truck, No. 928 Horse Van, 2 horses and 1 hay bale.
Release Year: 1982’s
An extremely hard set to find with the original packaging. The bucket truck was sold as a single unit also.
Release Year: 1978
Another example of a very hard to find set in the original box. Only available this year making it a must have for your collection.
Release Year: 1978
Includes: Bottom dump, lowboy & loader, dump truck and cement mixer. First year introduction of the yellow hubcaps and the blue lowboy and loader.
Release Year: 1975
Includes: Detachable detailed bottom dump, Fully operational cement mixer, Dump truck that raises/lowers and lowboy & loader. Also included is the little booklets. Only available this year.
Release Year: 1970
Includes: Hook ‘n ladder, Ambulance, Pumper, Chief Van and Rescue Pickup
Release Year: 1975
Includes: Tiny Van, Carrier, #555 Wrecker, No. 515 Pick-up Van
Release Year 1969
Includes Fire Pumper, Sanitary Truck, Wrecker and Police Van. Only year this set was available.
Release Year: 1971
Release Year: 1974 and 1975
Sold as a set of 3 in plum, yellow and kelly green
Release Year: 1971 and 1972
Release Year: 1971
The 1970 version did not have a black windshield.
Also, part of the Crazy’s A set.
Release Year: 1970
First introduced in 1970. Later years offered varying color combinations.
Release Year: 1970
Produced in two variations, one with the top and one without.
Release Year: 1972
Release Year: 1970
Release Year: 1970
Release Year: 1970
Release Year: Unknown
Release Year: 1972
Release Year: Unknown
Release Year: 1972
Release Year: Unknown
Release Year: Unknown.
Produced in Spain
Release Year: 1972
Release Year: 1971
The 1970 version had a black top.
Release Year: 1972