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.

No. 535 Canadian Dump

1974-75. The sticker says Toronto, Canada in white. Paint scheme same as the ones sold in the USA.

Canadian Firetruck

The firetruck is often found in many complete sets but it was sold as an individual unit.

No. 615 Service D’Hygiene

Production year 1970-73.

No. 155 Tonka Mites Community Set

Manufactured in 1976 and Made in Japan. These are very hard to find in the case.

No. 765 San Roamer

Released in 1972 under the Tiny Tonka brand. Shown in the original box.

No 750 Hot Trike

Yes this released in 1972 under the Tiny Tonka Brand. Shown here in the original box.

No. 158 Tonka Mites Grader

Shown in the original box. Release year was 1978.

No. 157 Tonka Mites Loader

Shown is a 1978 No. 157 Tonka Mites Loader in the original box.

Penneys 5-Piece Tonka Construction Set

A one of a kind and hard to find set in this condition from JC Penney’s. Set No. 924. Released during 1972.

Set No. 1000

A unique set featuring the gulf tanker combined with some plastic toys. Released in 1979.

No. 1017 Farm Set Version II

This was a repackaged version of the 1978 farm set produced in 1980.

Farm Set 1024

Release year 1981. Only year that this set was made available.

No. 199 Shell Tanker

Release year 1978.

No. 144 Cherry Picker

Made in Japan and Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.

No. 148 Wrecker

Made in Japan and Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.

No. 143 Aerial Ladder

Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.

No. 146 Mixer

Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.

No. 147 Dump

Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.

No. 142 Crane

Made in Japan. Manufactured in 1976. One of the original 10 Tonka Mites.

Taylor & McKenna Semi

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.

San Mauricio Taxi

An example of a San Mauricio Taxi with the box. Similar in styling to the 1971 No. 478 Taxi except missing the decals.

Bobcat Loader

1979 Tiny Tonka Bobcat Loader mint in the box. First time I have seen this particular toy under the Tiny Tonka Brand.

Tractor con acoplado y toldo

A new San Mauricio Tractor with a trailer.

Canadian Woolworth Super Value Set

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.

Mini-Sanson Wrecker

A unique and one of a kind Mini-Sanson wrecker.

San Mauricio Tanque Truck

With the original box.

San Mauricio Tractor and Trailer

Unique San Mauricio tractor and trailer.

San Mauricio Milk Truck

This is the blue version.

San Mauricio Van

Another interesting one of a kind San Mauricio van.

San Mauricio Box Van

Mauricio Volcador con Mezcladora

Only place you will ever see this unique combination.

San Mauricio Playo Truck

Features the original box

BF Goodrich Semi

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.

San Mauricio Playo Truck

San Mauricio Santiary

Another example of taking an existing truck and creating a San Mauricio version. Based off No. 615 Sanitary Service.

San Mauricio Furgon Con Acoplado

The popular No. 997 Van Truck produced for the U.S. here in a San Mauricio version with the box.

San Mauricio Delivery Truck

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.

San Mauricio Hidroelevador

San Mauricio Hidroelevador with original box

Senco Fastening Systems Van

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.

Tonka Rico Car Carrier

Another rare find shared by a collector of a Tonka Rico car carrier with the original box.

No. 995 Tractor and Stake

Release Year: 1977
This Tiny Tonka #995 Tractor and Stake is one of the only tractor produced with this version of trailer.

Tonka Rico Sanitary Truck

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.

Mini Sanson Dump Truck

A nice example of a Mini Sanson dump truck submitted by a collector to me.

Tonka Rico Cement Truck

A nice addition to the collection of an example of a Tonka Rico Cement Mixer. Thanks to Giancarlo for this submission.

Tiny Tonka Model #967

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.

No. 455 Mod Rod

No. 503 Fun Buggy

Release year: 1974 and 1975
Tiny Tonka Fun Buggy in the plum edition. See page for other color versions.

No. 5140 Post Office Builders Playset

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.

JCPenny’s 5-Piece Tiny Tonka Truck Set

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.

Car Carrier No. 635

Release Year: Unknown
Missing the cars

No. 675 Aerial Ladder

Release Year: 1969
Tiny Tonka No. 675 Aerial Ladder truck was sold individually and was also part of many versions of fire department sets.

Gulf Tanker 900

Release Year: 1978

No. 1186 Swanson Promotional Semi

Release Year: Early 1980’s.
The No. 1186 Swanson Promotional Semi truck is another example of a great hard to find private label vechicle.

No. 635 Car Carriers

Release Year: 1968. One of the original Tiny Tonka. No. 635 Car Carrier was also available in Later years with different color cars.

Cooper-Jarett Private Label Semi

Release Year: Early 1980’s.
Another rare private label vehicle. There are actually two versions of this semi and trailer.

No. 919 Animal Transport

Release Year: Only release in 1982 and this is a part of No. 1024 Farm Set.

No. 929 Highway Van

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.

No. 970 FLatbed with Containers

Release Year: 1976-77

No. 970 Flatbed with Containers

Release Year: 1978-84
No. 970 Flatbed with containers is another example of a Tiny Tonka made in Canada.

No. 928 Horse Van

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.

No. 944 Scrap Laddle Truck

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.

No. 946 Racer Transport

Release Year: 1978
Part of No 1015 GoodYear Racing Set and also No. 1132 Tiny Tonka Construction
Utility Assortment.

No. 922 GoodYear Van Truck

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.

No. 1148 Bell Trencher

Release Year: 1983-86.
NO. 1148 Bell Trencher is another private label vehicle.

No. 946 Racer Transport

Release Year: 1977. A later version had a different car as noted above.

No. 944 Backhoe Truck

Release Year: 1977
No. 944 Tonka Backhoe truck is also available in yellow along with a white Bell System version.

No. 527 Dump Stake

Release Year: 1969
Two versions are available, one with the white stake bed, the other with a yellow stake bed.

No. 922 Racing Fuel Truck

Release Year: 1978
Part of No. 1015 Goodyear racing set.

No. 595 Pumper Fire Truck

Release Year: 1970’s
Made in Argentina for Tonka. The major difference was in the chrome wheels. This is a rare find.

No. 946 Racer Transport

Release Year: 1978

No. 615 Sanitary Service

Release Year: 1970s
Part of Community Set #973

No. 922 Goodyear Van Truck

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.

No. 946 Racer Transport

Release Year: 1978.
Sold separately or part of the 1015 Goodyear Race Set.

No 903 Carnation Milk Truck

Release Year: 1978 first year of production.
This one is missing a decal on the tanker.

No. 947 Shell Tanker

Release Year: Available first time in 1977.

No. 901 Utility Truck

Release Year: 1978

No. 527 Dump Stake

Release Year: 1971

No. 904 Stake Van

Release Year: 1978
Only year that this color combination was available.

No. 521 Loader

Release Year: 1972-73
No. 521 Loader was only available in this color combination these years.

No. 581 Tractor and Loader

Release Year: 1974-76
No. 581 Tractor and Loader sold individually and the 1976 version has a yellow trailer.

No. 969 Forklift

Release Year: 1975
No. 969 Forklift sold with a orange container. Later incorporated as part of 972 Material Handling Set.

No. 685 Tractor and Trailer

Release Year: 1973-75
No. 685 Tractor and Trailer with a different color combination than the one below.

No. 685 Tractor and Trailer

Release Year: 1976
Only available in this color combination this year.

No. 495 Dozer

Release Year: 1970
No. 495 Dozer available in yellow and later years there were a few color combinations available.

Loader No. 521

Release Year: 1970

No. 535 Dump

Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set from this year

No. 535 Dump

Release Year: 1978
Only available this year in this unique color combination.

Cement Mixer

Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set

No. 655 Bottom Dump

Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set

Lowboy and Dozer

Release Year: 1981
Part of 822 Construction set from 1981. Note the change in the tire design.

Lowboy and Dozer

Release Year: 1978
Part of 822 Construction Set from this year. This was never sold as an individual unit.

941 Custom Van

Release Year: 1977-79
This Green Tonka Custom Van may be Canadian in origin. If you have any info on this please share.

Tiny Van

Release Year: 1978
Part of No. 830 Fire Department set from that year.

No. 800 Minnie Winnie™

The No. 800 Minnie Winnie was available in only two colors. This is the 2nd color version that was made. Very hard to find.

No. 555 Wrecker

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.

No. 1198 Moormans Feed Van Truck

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.

No. 902 Ryder Van Truck

Release Year:1978
The Tiny Tonka Ryder Van was only sold this year. It is an extremely hard to find in mint condition.

No.555 Wrecker

Release Year: 1978
Canadian version of the popular wrecker. Never sold in the U.S.

Mobile Crime Lab Van

Release Year: 1978
Mobile Crime Lab Van is part of community set #973.

Detroit News 1st Gen

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.

No. 515 Pick-up Van

Release Year: 1978
Only year this was available with the gold strips.

No. 515 Pick-Up Van

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.

No. 923 Van and Camper

Release Year: 1979
The No. 923 Van and Camper is the only Tiny Tonka Toy available with the camper.

No. 999 Rescue Van

Release Year: First appearances in 1975.
Also available in 1976 and 1977.

Snap Dragon Van

Release Year: 1970.
First year of release was 1970 with the 1973 version featuring yellow tires and yellow graphics.

No. 800 Minnie Winnie™

Release Year: 1974
This was only produced in 1974 & 1975. The 1975 version was orange.

No. 555 Wrecker

Release Year: 1978
Part of community set #973

Custom Van 941

Release Year: 1977
logo on door is missing. Custom vans were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.

Custom Van 941

Release Year: 1978
Another example of a Tiny Tonka Custom Van 941. They were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.

No. 515 Pick-up Van

Release Year: 1973
A rare color version only produced in 1973. Only available this year.

No. 277 School District Van

Release Year: 1978-84

Custom Van 941

Release Year: 1978
Custom vans were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.

No 515 Pick-Up Van

Release Year: 1968.
One of the original Tiny Tonka Toys from this year.

No. 531 Tiny Van

Release Year: 1969

Custom Van 941

Release Year: 1979
Custom vans were produced in a 3 year span from 1977-1979.

No. 929 Highway Van

Release Year:1978
First year this was available.

No. 900 Gulf Tanker

Release Year: 1977
May be Canadian since I cannot find any records of this being made in the U.S.A.

No. 900 Shell Tanker

Release Year: 1978

No. 994 Van Truck

Release Year: 1975
The first release of this combination featuring the double axle combo.

No. 997 Van Truck

Release Year: 1975
The first year that this truck was available.

No. 555 Wrecker

Release Year: 1968
One of the original Tiny Tonka Toys from this year

No. 695 Lowboy & Dozer

Release Year: 1978
First year this color combination offered. Also part of the No.822 Construction Set from that year.

No. 696 Lowboy and Dozer

Release Year: 1976 or 1977
Made in Canada.

No. 695 Lowboy & Dozer

Release Year: 1970
Part of 822 construction set.

Private Label – Armour Semi

Private Label – GE promotion semi

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.

Private Label – Minnesota Zoo Van

1978 MN Zoo Private Label Van. This 1978 Toy used the 1978 #941 Custom Van Box for packaging

Private Label – OTC Semi

No. 941 WTC Air Freight

Empire Stores Semi

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.

Cooper-Jarett Semi

No. 1148 Bell Trencher

No. 580 Detroit News Van (2nd Gen)

No. 822 Construction Set (1981)

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.

No. 830 Fire Department Set (1981-82)

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.

No. 825 Crazy A’s Set

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.

No. 1400 Flyer Tigers Helicopther Set

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.

Horse Farm Set 1017

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.

Bell Telephone Emergency Repair Set

Release Year: 1982’s
An extremely hard set to find with the original packaging. The bucket truck was sold as a single unit also.

No. 1016 TWA Airport Set

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.

No. 822 Construction Set (1978)

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.

No. 822 Construction Set (1975)

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.

No 830 Fire Department Set

Release Year: 1970
Includes: Hook ‘n ladder, Ambulance, Pumper, Chief Van and Rescue Pickup

Transportation Set

Release Year: 1975
Includes: Tiny Van, Carrier, #555 Wrecker, No. 515 Pick-up Van

No. 973 Community Set

Release Year 1969
Includes Fire Pumper, Sanitary Truck, Wrecker and Police Van. Only year this set was available.

No. 438 Taxi

Release Year: 1971

No. 503 Assorted Fun Buggy

Release Year: 1974 and 1975
Sold as a set of 3 in plum, yellow and kelly green

No. 435 Rumble Bee

Release Year: 1971 and 1972

No. 456 Stinger

Release Year: 1971
The 1970 version did not have a black windshield.
Also, part of the Crazy’s A set.

No. 456 Stinger

Release Year: 1970
First introduced in 1970. Later years offered varying color combinations.

No. 503 Fun Buggy with Roof

Release Year: 1970
Produced in two variations, one with the top and one without.

No. 454 Scorcher

Release Year: 1972

No. 452 Draggin Wagon

Release Year: 1970

No. 434 Rat-A-Tat-Tat

Release Year: 1970

No. 800 Fun Buggy

Release Year: 1970