Customer Reviews

Tonka Classics Dump Truck

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

Thrilled to see the classic, real metal classic series back in production. My originals now more than 30 years old are a bit scratched now, but 100% playable and the joy of my 2.5 year old son. Just be careful what you pay for these as Toys R Us sells this for $19.99 in the store and on-line.

How gratified I was to see the metal Tonka dumptrucks available to a new generation.
My twin brother had one when we were tots in the late 70's, and he neatly demonstrated its extreme durability of construction and mobility of the parts by seizing the lip of the cargo tray, whipping it around like a nunchaku, and hitting me in the face with the hood of the truck. If parents have doubts about the durability of the toy, let me assure you that the cartilage of my nose yielded before that truck ever would. At 35, I still bear a deep scar across my septum from this fine product.
The child I intend it for today has no siblings as yet, but as an old master of Tonka-fu (the fire truck with extensible ladder makes an excellent weapon for blocking and tangling, I later found), I intend to train him well in the use of this toy. This proud martial arts tradition shall not die out in my time.

We just bought this at Toys'R'Us for $22.99. This is nothing more than shameful price gouging and Amazon should disassociate itself from storefronts like this. It is not a vintage, collectible, or rare toy. Its a currently manufactured item. What a crock.

I am so disappointed in Tonka--namely Hasbro. I bought the TS4000 truck for 20.00 at Toys R' Us first and despite the reviews, I ordered the Classics from Amazon, because the only steel part on the TS400 was the yellow dumper.

I was hoping that the "classics" truck would have more steel parts. My brother's late 1980's Tonka dump truck was all steel except for the wheels and the grill.

Here is the difference between the TS4000 and the Tonka Classics--NOTHING except the size. The classics truck is bigger than the TS4000. Still, the only steel part is the dumper.

I am returning the classics truck. I wouldn't have minded paying double for a toy made like they made them in the old days.

I got a gift certificate for my Christmas bonus and planned on spending it on this very toy for my son - until I saw the price. $[...]

The ongoing price gouging by third-party sellers for toys on Amazon really needs to stop!

Needless to say I bought the same truck from a local retailer for [...] dollars plus tax instead. I would suggest whomever is reading this do the same. I'll save my gift certificate for when (or if!) I find a more reasonably priced toy on Amazon.

This is a WONDERFUL, classic toy, my 2 year old son loves it, but any paying price over [...] dollars is downright criminal.

Just to clarify - THIS IS NOT THE SAME $20 TRUCK THAT T.R.U. SELLS. The one that they sell is the "new" design and this is the classic Tonka truck. I had hours of fun in the dirt with mine as a kid, and I hope my nephews will enjoy it just as much.

I'm seeing two different steel Tonka trucks out there: The one that TRU sells for around 20 dollars or so is the Tonka Steel Dump Truck - TS4000 (item no. 26670). The one listed here for purchase is the Tonka Classics Dump Truck (item no. 93918) that costs more here on Amazon. The Hasbro website says ''Approx. Retail: $14.99'' for the classic. It's a mystery to me how Amazon prices their merchandise.

I got one of these for my young nephew last year. When I asked him what he wanted for Christmas this year, he mentioned the truck and wants another toy from this series. I was amazed to find he was still playing with it. In an age where everything takes batteries and kids seem to have a shorter attention span than ever, it was great to see that there are things which still get them excited. I would recommend this for anybody looking for a holiday or birthday gift. Great quality and it will last a long time. I think it will probably last his little newborn brother, when he is old enough to appreciate it.

I got one of these for my son when he was 2 and he LOVES it! I am shocked to see that Hasbro has axed or cheapened so many of its best classics! I love the old school steel Tonka toys. Thats what I had when I was a kid. It makes me sick to see plastic Tonka stuff. Come on Hasbro! Plastic! If you buy the Classic steel Tonka stuff on Amazon you are totally getting hosed! That is unless you can't get it anywhere else. Go to the Hasbro website and order them online and SAVE.

This is a great toy for children, but Toys & Juvenile Furniture Inc.. charges $77 more than stores charged. That's a huge rip-off for others who are selling it for $22.99 and free shipping. Anyone paying $99 for this is just looking to throw away money to a company that inflates prices beyond imaginable belief.