Sometimes bigger is better, and there's nothing that's better when it's bigger than automotive toys. Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars were definitely cool, but with a heavy hand, you'd shoot them under ...

Youngsters toddling around their back yards in the ’50s hadn’t a clue that the $5 toy trucks they played with would one day become collectibles, highly prized by grown men. But that is precisely the ...

There are countless toy trucks on the market, but there’s one that remains a steadfast favorite: Tonka trucks. Their bold black-and-yellow designs and realistic features provide hours of open-ended ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Ford’s bright yellow Tonka concept truck borrows heavily from the ...

Wayne Spence with the Tonka truck that inspired him to collect hundreds of the vintage toys and put them on display. Photo/Samuel White From the outside, it looks like a regular shipping container.

Which Tonka truck is best? Tonka has long been known for making steel toys focused on trucks and machinery from the construction industry. These rugged, metal, to-scale model vehicles are the toughest ...