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Tonka Steel Retro Tow Truck

4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 132 ratings
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Brand Tonka
Material Alloy Steel
Item Weight 2.25 Pounds
Product Dimensions 13.46"L x 7.34"W x 7.1"H
Wheel Type Plastic

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The retro look will remind parents of Tonka trucks from their childhood, and create a new generation of Tonka fans! With realistic styling, this colorful steel Tonka Retro Classic Tow Truck vehicle is sure to make your little "driver" the envy of the sandbox. This sturdy truck's design features a four-position lift that really lifts and tows, and deep-cleated tires that help young "drivers" maneuver like a pro! Best of all, this tow truck is made with steel and guaranteed for life. Ages 3+. Materials: Steel, Plastic. Assembled Dimensions: 13.46" L x 7.34" W x 7.1" H. Weight: 2.13 lbs.

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4 out of 5 stars
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132 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality and appearance of the material handling truck. For example, they mention it's well built, sturdy, and stands up to hard play. That said, some complain about the size, saying it'll only tow large vehicles. Opinions are mixed on material and value.

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41 customers mention29 positive12 negative

Customers like the quality of the toy. For example, they mention it's well built, sturdy, and realistic. Some appreciate the steel on the truck and the towing feature is made of durable plastic.

"...They are colorful, sturdy, realistic and stand up to hard play. I always fall back on the whole Tonka line for their trucks and cars." Read more

"A smaller Tonka. Strong build, even though there are plastic parts. We’ve had this almost a year...." Read more

"...My baby loves tow trucks so this was a perfect idea. I like the steel on the toy, too. Thank you!" Read more

"...However, plastic cheapness, in terms of appearance and structure, has clearly invaded over the years, like a pervasive weed...." Read more

21 customers mention19 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the material handling truck. They mention that it looks great, is sturdy, and realistic. Some customers also say that the truck is colorful, sturdy, realistic, and stands up to hard play.

"...First for my son and now for my grandsons. They are colorful, sturdy, realistic and stand up to hard play...." Read more

"...it to our younger grandson, and it was a hit with him, as it is a nice truck, and the towing mechanism is easy for a little one to use...." Read more

"My grandson loves it. Nice tow truck without any strings to worry about." Read more

"...So it hasn't been opened yet. But from what I can tell in the box it's nice. I know he love it. Plus you can't go wrong with Tonka brand." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the service provided by the company. They mention that the truck was delivered exactly on time and that the service was quick.

"...How can you go wrong with Tonka. Service was great." Read more

"My son loves it! Good quality, fast shipping. Mom is happy, baby is happy, good buy!" Read more

"Exactly as described. Quick service. Grandson loves this tow truck." Read more

"Perfect and delivered exactly on time!" Read more

10 customers mention5 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the material of the tow truck. Some mention it's made of metal and durable plastic, while others say it has too much plastic for their taste.

"...On the plus side, the truck does have some metal. It does feel sturdy compared to the current crop of plastic ones...." Read more

"...when the steel is so weak and lightweight that you can easily confuse it for plastic....not a good buy...." Read more

"This medium-sized Tonka tow truck is made of plastic and steel. (I think only the cab is steel and the rest of the truck is plastic)...." Read more

"...There's too much plastic for my taste...." Read more

6 customers mention4 positive2 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the truck. Some mention that the material is sturdy and worth the price, while others say that it's not worth the difference in price and disappointed in the size for the price.

"...; X 15.3", and were it truly that size, would have been a good value for the price This truck was no more than 7" wide, and only as high as..." Read more

"The material is sturdy. It is worth the price." Read more

"Great name - great products. Still the best quality for a good price. Toys that are built yo last." Read more

"...is not the throwback steel Tonka trucks of our youth and not worth the difference in price." Read more

7 customers mention2 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the material handling truck. They mention that it's larger than they would like, and is not designed to pull small vehicles. The hook on the back does not hold trucks and cars very well.

"...It is not designed to pull small vehicles. When he opened it, it brought a big smile to his face. He is busy playing with it right now." Read more

"The only issue I had with this purchase is that it is not as large as advertised...." Read more

"Was smaller than expected but still large enough to pull small cars/trucks. He loves it, but found a larger one he plays with more." Read more

"Looks well-constructed. A little larger than I would like, he cannot tow smaller cars and trucks, only large ones." Read more

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Exactly what I was looking for - a tough, no frills tow truck. He loves it!
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Judi F
5.0 out of 5 stars Tonka trucks - always a good choice.
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2014
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I do like Tonka toys. First for my son and now for my grandsons. They are colorful, sturdy, realistic and stand up to hard play. I always fall back on the whole Tonka line for their trucks and cars.
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Tx. Cowgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Would buy again!!
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2018
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A smaller Tonka. Strong build, even though there are plastic parts. We’ve had this almost a year. My four year old son uses it daily in his construction business. It’s been through the ringer!!!! No signs of wear and tear!!!
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Elbeau
3.0 out of 5 stars It Ain't What It Used to Be But is Moderately Better Than Typical
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2015
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This review may be a little unfair, as I am comparing this truck to my memory of a much-desired 1965 Tonka tow truck, which I wanted but never got, because my cheap parents always bought the "just as good" cheap piece of junk. Okay, I realize that's an issue for my therapist, so back to the review. Short review version: This is why yard sales are so popular. On the plus side, the truck does have some metal. It does feel sturdy compared to the current crop of plastic ones. However, plastic cheapness, in terms of appearance and structure, has clearly invaded over the years, like a pervasive weed. Large expanses of plastic have taken over formerly metal parts. I'm not a big fan of the semi-monster truck type tires, but I could live with them. The problem is, they are plastic (not rubber) and look very cheap (i.e. clearly visible seams. Same for the wheels. The tow arm and skid/hook are also cheap looking and plastic. On a matter of less important (and, in my view, actually a plus), mine does not have a sunroof. And why would a tow truck have one??? Overall, I would be more inclined to rate this 2 stars. But, given the competition, I'll add another star for at least making a half-hearted effort to resemble a "classic" toy. Fortunately, the likely recipient of this toy is not going to have the former glory of Tonka to compare this to. In that regard, I would recommend it as better than the average current crop. But, if I had ever gotten the real Tonka, I would have much preferred to give that one to my grandson (and not because I am too cheap to buy a new one). Now, if you will excuse me, I am off to see my therapist.
35 people found this helpful
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Amazon Customer
4.0 out of 5 stars Very nice
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2016
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My son is almost three years old and has given this tow truck a workout! It has held up and looks like it will hold up for years to come. He loves it.
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Take And Read
5.0 out of 5 stars Tonka Retro Tow Truck has "slot"s for four towing heights
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2015
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This medium-sized Tonka tow truck is made of plastic and steel. (I think only the cab is steel and the rest of the truck is plastic). It has four "slots" that allow the tow bar to be set at four different heights. In the picture, you can see the yellow round ball with which you select the desired height. On the lowest setting, the tow bar is about 2 inches from the ground. On the highest setting, the tow bar is about 5 inches from the ground. So, for the Tonka Retro to pull a vehicle, a toy should have a bumper that is, at least, about 2 inches from the ground. It is not designed to pull small vehicles. When he opened it, it brought a big smile to his face. He is busy playing with it right now.
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2.0 out of 5 stars To me that word means made like they used to be out of more metal than ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2016
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Thought it was to be retro. To me that word means made like they used to be out of more metal than plastic. Too much $ for not a sturdy truck.
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Lydia Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars For your tow truck obsessed toddler!
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019
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This truck has taken a beating, many baths, sandbox, all types of play and still going strong! My baby loves tow trucks so this was a perfect idea. I like the steel on the toy, too. Thank you!
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Matthew Buhts
1.0 out of 5 stars Nothing retro or steel about it...
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2016
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I was expecting a heavy duty truck and this was not it. When you have steel in the description then there should be a decent amount of steel in the product. However I was hard pressed to first identify what part was made of steel (apparently the cab is made of a very thin, cheap steal), and second when the steel is so weak and lightweight that you can easily confuse it for plastic....not a good buy. Save your money and just buy the plastic version since this is not the throwback steel Tonka trucks of our youth and not worth the difference in price.
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