1960’s Japanese Ford Highway Patrol Litho Tin Car
Year: Early 1960’s
Manufacturer: Taiyo World Toy Company
Condition: Fair
First edition vintage collectable
This is a rare vintage battery powered early 1960’s Ford Highway Patrol police tin toy car, made by the Taiyo World Toy Company of Japan. The Taiyo logo is litho’d inside the back window. There are many variations and this one originally had a driving mechanism underneath but it is missing and the battery compartment has partially rusted. The bumpers show a little rust but the majority of the body paint is still intact. A lot of style and class in an oversized vintage tin toy. 12 1/2” long overall. No box.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage. Sold as is. Only one available.
1960’s Tonka Road Grader No. 975
Year: Late 1960’s
Manufacturer: Tonka
Condition: Good condition
First edition vintage collectable
Made tough to last, Tonka toys This Road Grader measures an amazing 17″ long! It was built entirely in Minnesota at the old Tonka plant. The paint is original- not repainted. It has some rust on the blade and some other surface wear indicating it was played with and enjoyed. It also has the vintage Tonka tires with the older Tonka logo.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1965 Tonka Car Truck Carrier Transporter
Year: 1965
Manufacturer: Tonka
Condition: Very good condition
First edition vintage collectable
In the mid 1960’s, it was still common to have real steel toys made in the USA. This vintage 1965 Tonka Car Truck Carrier Transporter is an American classic. Steel 18 1/4” long toy truck, made in Mound, Minnesota. It’s a two piece design with tractor cab and fleet carrier. Very good condition with only minor scratches. The fifth wheel (a plastic U shaped piece) is missing. Also missing are the original metal ramps. Otherwise it’s in great shape and the painted steel looks very good for being over a half century old.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1969 Hot Wheels Red Line Twin Mill Car
Year: 1969
Manufacturer: Mattel
Condition: Pretty good condition
First Edition Vintage collectable
This is a first year red line Twin Mill Hot Wheels car. Not a replica, but straight from the bright orange Hot Wheels streets of 1969. Rare metalflak black with red flames. The wheels are still true and it rolls great. Very little wear with two slight chips on the tip of the nose. The flame decals are clean and crisp. 2 7/8″ long.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1970’s Space Patrol Rocket Ship with Robot Pilot in box
Year:1970’s
Manufacturer: Metalmania
Condition: Very good condition
First edition vintage collectable
This is a bright, colorful, very cool classic 50’s style spaceship piloted by a classic blockhead style robot. There is no copyright date on the item or box, but it was purchased in 1981, so it’s likely from the 1970’s or earlier. The entire toy is made of lithographed tin, except for a plastic steering wheel and windshield. It’s a “friction” style toy with an internal wind-up motor. Give it a push and it makes a clicking sound as it rolls. The paint job is in very good condition, with some minor wear marks on the nose and one side fin. The windshield is still crystal clear.
The outer box is classic retro artwork, measures 13 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ x 5″. The box is in great shape, with very minor wear shelf wear mostly on the corners. There are no tears or repairs. Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only 1 available.
1979 Buddy L Greyhound Americruiser Metal Bus
Year: 1979
Manufacturer: Buddy L
Condition: Good condition
1st edition vintage collectable
Greyhound was founded in Hibbing Minnesota over a century ago and the bus line is still in service today. This 7 1/2” long stamped metal bus has some minor scratches but the logos are clean and in good shape. The wheels have the silver plated Buddy L logos on each of the 6 tires, which was unique to versions originally manufactured in Japan. The bottom is stamped “Made in Japan” “© 1979” “Buddy L Corp” and “Manufactured under license of the Greyhound Corp.”
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1980’s Tonka T6 Front End Loader/ Backhoe/ Bulldozer
Year: 1980’s
Manufacturer: Tonka
Condition: Very good condition
First edition vintage collectable
$80 plus 30
This is the 1980’s version of the Tonka T6. With the backhoe fully extended, this Tonka measures a full 27″ in length! Amazing! It’s mostly metal, with molded plastic front end loader and backhoe. It has all the original paint – not repainted. There’s no rust and only minor scuffs, indicating it was gently played with. It’s in very good condition and will only go up in value.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1981 Philipine Jeepney Model Car
Year: 1981
Manufacturer: Promotional Item Supplies Inc.
Condition: Fair condition
First Edition Vintage collectable
Jeepneys the most popular means of public transportation in the Philippines. Originally made from left over US Military Jeeps after World War II, they are known for being emblazoned with kitsch decoration.This Philipine-made model car is made of metal and feels like it. Has the license plate with the year of manufacture on it. Very solid body. Some of the parts are missing, including the windshield. The paint and decals have some scratches. The wheels are true and it rolls straight.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1983 Tonka Construction Large Dump Truck
Year: 1983
Manufacturer: Tonka #51070
Condition: Good condition
1st edition vintage collectable
This is an original Minnesota made Tonka Construction Large Dump Truck from 1983, before the company merged with Hasbro. It’s a big 14” long and 6” tall with an orange metal cab and yellow bed, metal undercarriage and a molded Chevrolet style bumper. The windows are clear and clean. This Tonka truck shows some signs of play. The paint has some scratches with a little paint missing on the back edge of the truck bed but there are no major dents, only a small one on the hood front. Overall graphics and stickers are in good shape for it’s age.
Note on origin: This is a genuine vintage toy from the original Tonka plant in Mound Minnesota. This specific truck was manufactured, purchased, owned and kept in Minnesota for it’s entire life.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1984 Tonka Stony Brothers Load Handler Dump Truck
Year: 1984
Manufacturer: Tonka Item 2203
Condition: Excellent condition
1st edition vintage collectable
This is a rare find! There are other Tonka Stony Brothers Trucks for sale, but most are rusty, dented, and well worn. This is an unused Tonka truck in brand new condition! And it’s a genuine Tonka, produced before the company was bought out by Hasbro, so it’s built with classic Tonka features.
The dump truck is based on a Chevrolet design. It’s a big 15 1/2” long, 7 1/2” tall and it’s in almost perfect condition with all original parts. There’s NO RUST, no dents, no scratches or scuffs. The body and tilting bed are made of heavy gauge stamped metal, with molded front bumper and flair trim. It’s complete including the tailgate with stamped Tonka logo. The front bumper features a chromed Chevy logo. The windows are clean and clear. Even the undercarriage is in like new condition. All original markings on the truck are in excellent shape, including decals. The truck features soft vinyl 2 piece tires and has a working steel dump box with opening and closing tailgate.
Note on origin: This is a genuine vintage toy from the original Tonka plant in Mound Minnesota. This specific truck was manufactured, purchased, owned and kept in Minnesota for it’s entire life.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1990’s Ertl Dow Brands 1/48 Scale Kenworth Trailer Tractor Semi Hauler
Year: 1990’s
Manufacturer: Ertl item 9923
Condition: Near mint condition
First edition vintage collectable
This is a rare promotional item from the 90’s. 1/48 scale model Kenworth Trailer, made in the USA in Dyersville Iowa by Ertl. It’s 11 1/2” long die cast and plastic with opening rear doors. This also includes the original stickers on a paper backing with a Dow Brands logo for each door, plus a sticker panel for each side of the trailer featuring Dow Brands such as Spray and Wash, Vivid Detergent, Glass Plus, Fantastik, and more. This was a mail-in offer and not available in stores. Very limited edition. Packaged in the original postal mailer shipping box.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1990’s Lucky Open Convertible MF787
Year: 1990’s
Manufacturer: Unknown
Condition: Very good condition
First edition vintage collectable
The Lucky Open Convertible is 8 1/2” long with a multicolor paint job, wide whitewall tires and “chrome” accents, all made of tin. Features “Friction Drive” – Push the car on a hard surface and it the engine revs with a clicking noise as it rolls forward. The hood opens up, revealing a cool bonus- a flathead engine with a real working fan on the front that spins when the car moves. The Lucky is in excellent working condition with minor scuff marks. No box.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1992 Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Bank
Year: 1992
Manufacturer: Unknown
Condition: Mint condition
First Edition Vintage collectable
Oh I wish I were an Oscar Mayer weiner, that is what I’d truly like to be, ‘cuz if I were an Oscar Mayer weiner, everyone would be in love with me! If you grew up in the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s, you know this song by heart! This is a larger size 10” long plastic molded weinermobile bank, with working wheels and the Oscar Mayer logo on the side.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1993 24” Tonka Fire Rescue Engine No. 5 Boom Ladder Truck
Year: 1993
Manufacturer: Tonka / Hasbro / Funrise
Condition: Good condition. New batteries included!
Here’s a TWO FOOT LONG Tonka fire truck from the early 90’s! It’s made of molded plastic, but it’s still classic Tonka with lots of details and all the bells and whistles, indcluding flashing lights. Push a button and the Fire Captain starts shouting orders to various crew members including Chief the dog!. It even second guesses your moves, telling you not to move the ladder too fast, and when you put the ladder down the Captain complements you for completing the task! Engine idling sound effects and sirens included!
The extension ladder and bucket are missing but can be replaced. The windows are scratched, and could be replaced or removed. Other than that it’s in great shape with only small blemishes.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
1993 Ertl Texaco Gasoline Tanker Truck Bank
Year: 1993
Manufacturer: Ertl
Condition: Very good condition
Second edition vintage collectable
The Iowa-based Ertl Company has been making collectable toys since 1945. One of their classics is the Texaco Gasoline Tanker, a 1939 Dodge Airflow Truck with 6 wheels.
In 1993, Ertl produced a reproduction of the original and now it’s a desirable collectable too. The truck measures 8 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 2 1/2″. It’s made of heavyweight die-cast metal with 6 rubber wheels. It’s got a heavyweight feel and a thick solid paint coat in the classic dark red Texaco color. The top has a coin slot. The key lock and door on the underside are missing.
Classic 1930’s Texaco markings adorn each door and back of the truck. The TEXACO logo is heavily embossed into each side of the tanker. There’s no rust, no dings or dents and the paint job is nearly perfect.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
2000 Tonka Rescue 88 Fire Ladder Truck with Lights and Sound Action
Year: 2000
Manufacturer: Tonka / Hasbro / Funrise
Condition: Very good condition
First edition vintage collectable
This is another highly detailed replica of a real emergency vehicle in the Tonka Rescue 88 Emergency Vehicle series. Tonka is famous for quality and detail, and this vehicle features both. The Fire Rescue 88 Ladder Truck has lots of bells and whistles! 4 buttons on the side door activate a combination of voice, sirens and horns, loud and clear as the day it was made. There’s a flashing light bar on the roof, flashing headlights and tailights!
The Tonka Fire Rescue 88 Ladder Truck comes with a rotating water cannon, 2 removable ladders, a 2 pc. extension and a 3 pc. extension, plus a basket stretcher. Everything works great! See video below. We’ll even include 2 AA batteries so it’s ready for action!
The body of the truck is made of high grade molded plastic that almost feels like metal, with no discoloring after two decades. Red and white in color with chrome and black accents. Each side has Tonka markings along with themed fire dept. marks. This item has been gently played with, but is in great condition for it’s age.
The Fire Rescue 88 Ladder Truck is 13 1/2″ long, 4 1/2″ wide, 5 1/2″ tall. Production markings on the bottom: Funrise 1999, Tonka and Hasbro 2000.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only 1 available.
2000 Tonka Rescue 88 Fire Rescue Hummer with Lights and Sound Action
Year: 2000
Manufacturer: Tonka / Hasbro / Funrise
Condition: Very good condition
First edition vintage collectable
The Hummer is another quality truck in the Rescue 88 Emergency Vehicles series. Like the other models, the Fire Rescue Hummer has lots of bells and whistles! 3 buttons on the side door activate a combination of voice, sirens and horns, loud and clear as the day it was made. The Hummer has a rooftop flashing light bar and flashing headlights. Everything works great! See video below. We’ll even include 2 AA batteries so it’s ready for action!
The body of the truck is made of high grade molded plastic that almost feels like metal, with no discoloring after two decades. Red and white in color with chrome and black accents, based on the original Hummer design acquired by General Motors. Markings on all sides include the famous Tonka logo. This item has been gently played with, but is in great condition for it’s age.
The Hummer Fire Rescue 88 measures 13 1/2″ long, 6″ wide, 5 1/2″ tall. Production markings on the bottom: Funrise 1999, Tonka and Hasbro 2000.
Photos are of of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only 1 available.
2001 Tonka Large Dump Truck
Year: 2001
Manufacturer: Tonka / Hasbro
Condition: Excellent condition
1st edition vintage collectable
This is an unused vintage Tonka Truck in like new condition from 2001. It’s a big 14” long and 6” tall. and features a heavyweight stamped metal yellow cab and tilting bed with black molded bumper, wheel flairs and undercarriage. NO RUST, no dents, no scratches or scuffs. The windows are clean and clear. Paint and markings are in great condition right down to the original Tonka decals and chromed Tonka lettering on each of the wheels. Excellent condition for an item two decades old.
Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.
