1993 G.I.JOE Tonka Vehicles
Hasbro acquired Tonka in 1991 for approximately $516 million. This deal made Hasbro the largest toy company in the United States. Hasbro released several G.I.JOE themed Tonka toys in 1993, including the G.I.JOE Striker, a G.I.JOE Steel Brigade Military Combo (featuring a dump truck and a bulldozer), and the G.I.JOE MP Pickup (which also featured Steel Brigade logos). All four steel vehicles were ready for rough play, and their open-top cabs welcomed your favorite G.I.JOE: A Real American Hero figures.
These vehicles made their debut in Hasbro's Spring 1993 full color catalog, Spring 1993 line art catalog, and Toy Fair 1993 catalog, shown below. The Spring 1993 full color catalog did not show the G.I.JOE Striker. Note on the Spring 1993 line art catalog, and the Toy Fair 1993 catalog the G.I.JOE Striker was referred to as the G.I.JOE Hammer.
Spring 1993 catalogs are courtesy of Wes Ferguson. Click the images to view them full screen.
These vehicles made their debut in Hasbro's Spring 1993 full color catalog, Spring 1993 line art catalog, and Toy Fair 1993 catalog, shown below. The Spring 1993 full color catalog did not show the G.I.JOE Striker. Note on the Spring 1993 line art catalog, and the Toy Fair 1993 catalog the G.I.JOE Striker was referred to as the G.I.JOE Hammer.
Spring 1993 catalogs are courtesy of Wes Ferguson. Click the images to view them full screen.
1993 Tyco G.I.JOE Striker
The G.I.JOE Striker features a pivoting removable missile bank with 6 different electronic artillery sounds, and eight different LEDs that flash in sequence when the sounds are activated. The audio and the detailed image gallery below are courtesy of Phillip Donnelly. Click the images to view them full screen.
1993 Tyco G.I.JOE MP Pickup (with Steel Brigade branding)
The G.I.JOE MP Pickup features flashing lights and a wailing siren, an opening tailgate, a tow hook on the bumper, and Steel Brigade decals. The audio and the detailed image gallery below are courtesy of Phillip Donnelly. Click the images to view them full screen.
1993 Tyco G.I.JOE Steel Brigade Military Combo (with SEABEES branding)
1993 Tyco G.I.JOE Steel Brigade Military Combo: Bulldozer (with SEABEES branding)
The G.I.JOE Steel Brigade Military Combo dump truck features a tilt-action dump box. Decals include Steel Brigade and Navy Seabees branding. Images courtesy of Phillip Donnelly. Click the images to view them full screen.
1993 Tyco G.I.JOE Steel Brigade Military Combo: Dump Truck (with SEABEES branding)
The G.I.JOE Steel Brigade Military Combo bulldozer features a movable steel blade, roll cage, and tough, moving treads. Decals include Steel Brigade and Navy Seabees branding. Images courtesy of Phillip Donnelly. Click the images to view them full screen.
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We do not believe Hasbro aired any TV commercials in support of these Tonka G.I.JOE products.
