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From 1958 to 1961, the logo no longer included seagulls and the colors were changed to white, grey, and red. [4] The colors changed to red and gold in 1963. In 1978, the oval was removed and the company began using only the name Tonka on their toys. [4] Target Australia Pty Ltd is part of the Wesfarmers Ltd group and has no affiliation with Target Corporation USKeep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections—they may also appear in recommendations and other places.

a b Miller, Aaron (September 3, 2015). "12 Things You Didn't Know About Tonka". Thrillist . Retrieved April 21, 2022. Tonka has been a favorite all over the world for decades. From one generation to the next, TONKA is the rite of passage playtime that carries meaning, creates memories and is built to withstand the toughest of play After some modifications to the design by Alvin Tesch and the addition of a new logo created by Erling Eklof, the company began selling metal toys, which soon became the primary business. The logo was based on a University of Minnesota drafting student's sketch by Donald B. Olson, who later became the company's Chief Industrial Engineer. The logo used the Dakota Sioux word tanka, which means "great" or "big". [6]Winifred Museum - Russell Country Montana". russell.visitmt.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2012 . Retrieved October 22, 2012. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.