“Another innovation for Tonka!” This four-page brochure announced the launch of eight Tonka Scramblers in 1971. It highlighted their “Torque Thrust” spring motors. The Tonka Scramblers were spring powered and featured a metal body and chassis. Three of the eight cars are shown here. Tonka Scramblers were available in a display box. One panel ofContinue reading “Tonka Scramblers”
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Tootsietoy Super Slicks
Tootsietoy Super Slicks were in Strombecker catalogs from 1971 through 1982. With a twin-engine bubble top show rod, a C-Cab and four dune buggies, these “die-cast metal fun cars” reflected custom car fads of the ’60s and ’70s. Each car had a metal body and a plastic chassis. The Super Slicks Six Pack, a boxContinue reading “Tootsietoy Super Slicks”
Topper Toys Zoomer-Boomer
The Topper Toys Zoomer-Boomer series included 12 cars and trucks plus some accessories. The copyright date on the boxes is 1970. The cars and trucks could roll like a normal toy or be powered by a Zoomer-Boomer power unit and motor that were sold separately. The Zoomer-Boomer Motor and Case is copyright 1971. Remove twoContinue reading “Topper Toys Zoomer-Boomer”
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