Tonka Retro Front Loader - Collector's Edition - Made with 2X More Steel, Kids Construction Toy, Metal Truck, Toy Truck for Boys and Girls, Kids, Toddlers, Ages 3+

I couldn't really decide between 4 and 5 stars but went with 5 because it's a great product that's brand new, no rust, scratched tires, etc. So in this line they added more metal and the older 70s logo is back. This toy in the 70s had two levers for the bucket as this new one has only one lever and like more recent models it is plastic and huge. There is a lot of metal in this one and the bucket IS metal. The arms are not. I'm not sure why they chose to use so much body metal and plastic on the main working part. It's not a problem as I'm an adult who just wanted this for nostalgia not wanting to get an actual 70s one that's rusted or bent with a lot of play wear. Of course these are indeed toys and I do think this toy would hold up to quite a bit of use. These things are huge and I know that's why MINE has to live outside...no muddy, dented, rusty huge toys inside. I'm not a purist when it comes to Tonka...but I don't want to pay much for old beat up things. The price I paid for this seems very reasonable compared to a vintage one to do what this will do...sit on a shelf....take down every now and then to marvel over. Very nostalgic even if they are NOT reproduction pieces. The one handle actually works really well so it's not a problem. There are two versions of the mighty loader so if you want the one with the MOST metal, it's this one. Excellent quality product to delight anyone. People say their kids are so rough on toys....I don't know what on earth they do to them but this is a sturdy toy. If the kid is really destructive stick with the dump truck because either current version is practically indestructible.

Tonka trucks have always been loved by young boys in my life . They are built very well and stand up to boy play. The usually last to be passed on to another generation. Purchased this for a 3 year boy who loves to play outdoors and has lots of areas to dig. His mom says he absolutely love it.

Toddler loves this! Well built!

So glad we could buy metal ones again! They will hold up with the kids wear and tear for years to come. I wish they made the entire line in metal not just the dump truck and the front loader. There are still plastic parts which I don’t remember the original having but the at could be my memory

My son is 2 and received one for Christmas from Santa. It’s his favorite toy right now, he rolls it all around the house, lifts the dump truck and rides it around as well. I can’t wait until spring when he can bring it outside. He loves all things trucks and this one is definitely built to last a lifetime. All metal frame and plastic windows/wheels. Almost exactly like the one I had as a kiddo.

It is as described. Tough and loved by a 1 year old. He sleeps with it.

Son was thrilled. Large & nice old fashioned metal toy instead of plastic.

Nice truck. There's still more plastic on it than I would like, but overall it's more durable than the all plastic version. This truck will take some beating.

They all broke at the same place in less than 2 months!!!

Estilo retro! Bonito como adorno!

Robuste et de très bonne qualité, vraiment solide...du Tonka quoi... bon pour des années.

Kids love it but very squeaky when rolled around. I'm not sure if it was completely made for kids to roll around, but he loves it! Just that parents are not too much a fan of the "eek eek". WD-40 didn't really help as it's hard to get in. Beautifully made thought!

Ordered this for my grandson and he is loving it along with his other Tonka collection!!