The wheels are chunky with detailed ridges in the tyres so they show up really well on the sand. The trucks are suitable for children 3 – 6 years but Little E was very interested in filling up the dump truck with sand and stones and although Big E is 6, I don’t see him growing out of them anytime soon.īig E was also very impressed by how well the Tonka trucks make tyre marks in the sand. The smaller sized trucks are a better size for days out as they fit in the car easily and can be carried without too much fuss. We usually take our larger Tonka trucks to the beach but it’s not always easy juggling two kids, a picnic and a huge array of toys. We love to take them to the beach where they can be used to transport sand, stones and even water. Tonka toys make great toys for both indoor and outdoor play. Big E was very impressed with the thick tread black tyres on both vehicles. The trucks are brightly coloured with plenty of detail. The name Tonka comes from the Dakota Sioux word “Tanka” or Tonka, which means “great” or “big”. In November 1955, Mound Metalcraft changed its name to Tonka Toys Incorporated. They started to sell metal toys and this quickly became their primary business. Tonka originated in 1947 in Mound, Minnesota originally created and manufactured by Mound Metalcraft who were manufacturers of garden implements. Tonka are renowned for their lastability so I know these toys will last for years. The trucks are heavy, robust and very well made. He was sent the Mighty Dump truck and the bright blue Garbage truck. Having played with a collected Tonka toys from a young age, he was very pleased and couldn’t wait to get them outdoors. Press samples sent in return for an honest reviewīig E was recently sent some new toys from the Tonka Mighty Metals fleet to add to his vehicle collection.
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