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Tonka Steel Classics Tow Truck

A yellow Tonka tow truck in steel and sturdy plastic with a 3-position locking boom.

85/ 100
CTG scoreSafe betHow we score
Budget $15 to $30 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Where it ranks in our guides

A medal marks a podium; the score on the right is the product’s score for that recipient.

Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 95
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 81
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 82
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 76
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 74
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

85 / 100

A steel truck is a toy that survives sandbox and living-room play and can be handed down. The locking boom gives it a real tow-and-rescue function beyond rolling.

Best forA preschooler who loves trucks, or a parent who remembers Tonka from childhood.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifThe child wants electronic sounds or remote control, as this is a purely manual toy.
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Frequently asked questions

What is it made of?

Cold-rolled steel and sturdy plastic, with chrome-accented tire rims.

How big is it?

13.5 inches wide and 6.75 inches high.

What age is it for?

Ages 3 and up.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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