Toy Vehicles

Tonka has sold over 250 million vehicles since it began making toy trucks in 1947. The popular toys are known for designs based on real life construction vehicles like dump trucks and back hoes. And they are truly "Built for Boyhood," as the company motto says. The ruggedly designed toys can take whatever little boys dish out. more »

Power Wheels was established 24 years ago when Kransco, a company based in San Francisco, acquired another company by the name of Pines of America. Pines of America was in the business of manufacturing children's battery-powered vehicles. Two years after the acquisition, the name of vehicles was re-dubbed Power Wheels by Kransco. The... more »

Hot Wheel cars are known simply as Hot Wheels. Hot Wheels are a type of die-cast toy very popular in America, but also sold around the world. These vehicles are scaled down copies of actual cars, trucks, hot rods and some fantasy models. Children everywhere play with these cars, but they are not the only ones interested in Hot Wheels.... more »

Organic toddler toys are toys that are made from natural materials and are considered to be friendly to the environment. In addition to being good for the planet, these toys also provide educational stimulation and help promote developmental growth. Merchants who sell these toys also insist on manufacturer integrity in areas such as... more »

Baby boomers are increasingly enthusiastic about collecting the toys they loved as children, and Tonka Trucks are becoming increasingly difficult for collectors to find. Here's how to collect the toys once known as the "toughest toy trucks of all." more »