The logo at this time was an oval, showing the Tonka Toys name in red above waves, presumably honoring nearby Lake Minnetonka. ![]() The rubber tread is in great condition with no. In November 1955, Mound Metalctraft changed it's name to Tonka Toys Incorporated. This is a vintage, pressed steel, Mighty Tonka T-9 bulldozer manufactured by Tonka Toys of Mound, Minnesota. The Tonka Bulldozer is a heavy-duty truck built for the toughest of construction jobs The large, workable bulldozer blade will make sure it clears anything. The three men at Mound Metalcraft thought they might make a good side line to their other products.Īfter some modifications to the design by Alvin Tesch and the addition of a new logo created by Erfling Eklof (based on a University of Minnesota drafting student's sketch by Donald B Olsen who later became the company Chief Induustrial Engineer with the Dakota Sioux word "Tanka" or Tonka, which means "great" or "big") the company began selling metal toys, which soon became the primary business. ![]() EC Streater was not interested in the toy business so they approached Mound Metalcraft. Their building's former occupant, the Streater Company, had made and patented several toys. Their original intent was to manufacture garden implements. Mound Metalcraft was created in 1946 in Mound, Minnesota, by Lynn Everett, Avery F Crounse and Alvin F Tesch. Please have a look at my other mouthwatering interesting listings. Simply push the Bulldozer to demolish and clear away anything in its pat clearing sand and grave with the workable blade.Vintage metal Tonka T6 Bulldozer 1960's In well played vintage condition Please see photos as this is part of the condition and description The company became Tonka Toys Incorporated in 1955, and the rest is history. In 1946, Mound Metalcraft began making colorful metal, and they were a hit. This set includes a bulldozer which is made of steel and plastic. Collectibles 55 Most Valuable Tonka Toys of All Time By Brittany Alexandra Sulc, updated on JeBay Kids have been playing with cars and trucks for a long time. This toy billdozer is the perfect birthday or Christmas present for children, providing hours of fun for budding builders to take charge of their own construction site and get hauling sand, rocks or anything else they can imagine. This toy bulldozer is an ideal gift for kids 3 years plus. They can create their own construction base, all of which can improve creativity and simulate the working of builder to know construction knowledge, educational thinking, hand-eye coordination and so on. The bulldozer allows children to play in the sandpit, outdoor or indoors with their friends or family. Made from heavy duty steel and plastic it is designed to last lifetime. Tonka 171 10.99 When purchased online VTech Pop-a-Balls Push and Pop Bulldozer VTech 414 24.99 When purchased online Tonka Retro Steel Classics Bull Dozer Toy Vehicle Tonka 157 19. BUILD YOUR COLLECTIONĪdd this steel bulldozer and build your whole construction toy set, including the Dump Truck, Front Loader and Trencher sold separately specially designed for children for independent and collaborative play. This Tonka toy digger is great for providing imaginative fun as kids fill the truck up with dirt or drive it through a dirt mound, Help to develop fine motor skills and dexterity within young children as they laugh and play. Prepare to demolish and clear away anything in its path, move dirt, sand and gravel with the workable blade and take control of any job site. It's time to play with Tonka's Steel Classic Bulldozer! Made from real steel, ensuring 'Tonka tough' endurance this bulldozer digger toy is perfect for children aged 3 and up.
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