Tonka Toys Trucks In The Box Page 5

The Tonka packaging most often sought after by collectors is commonly referred to as a "single" or "display carton" or box. It's what catches the consumer's eye when walking the aisle at their favorite toy retailer. There is another carton that can be even more difficult to find. It's called the "master" or "master shipper". The master protects the single from damage while in transit to a retailer. Master cartons are designed to hold multiple singles. The master carton never makes it past the retailer. It's cut open, gutted of its contents and trashed. Over the years, a few have been seen on eBay. They are tough to come by.

Tonka trucks and its box featured below are a first year issue 1956 model 950-6 Suburban Pumper, 1957 model 46 Suburban Pumper, 1958 model 46 Suburban Pumper, 1959 model 46 Suburban Pumper, 1960 model 46 Suburban Pumper, 1961 model 46 Suburban Pumper,1962 model 926 Suburban Pumper, 1963 model 926 Suburban Pumper, and a 1964 model 926 Suburban Pumper.