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August 1962 Article on Hatari Dispatcher/Universal Tonka Toys

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As reported in this post, in 1962 the Tonka company launched the jeep models many of us owned as kids (and some of us still own as adults). It didn’t take long for Tonka to introduce specialized packaging as well. The August 1962 issue of Playthings Magazine highlighted three different Dispatcher Tonka Toys, with Hatari-themed boxes, that were for sale in the lobby of movie theaters while Hatari played in theatres.

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The article appeared on this page:

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November 1963 Ad for Tonka’s Outdoor Living Set

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In the Fall of 1963, Tonka introduced this three-vehicle package called the Outdoor living set, which included a jeep surrey, a jeep ‘runabout’, a jeep truck with camper, and boat.

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1974 CJ-6 Twin Falls, ID **Sold**

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Update: Sold. Was $14,000.

A nice one with lots of updates.

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“Steering wheel on the right side, Stock Chevy 305, Chevy sm465 4 speed, granny in 1st gear, new clutch, flywheel, pressure plate, starter, Dana 20 transfer case, Dana 44 rear with stock 4:27 gears with Detroit gear less locker, Dana 30 front 4:27 gears with Detroit gear less locker, warn 9000lbs winch, with rear mounting capability, Holley 2d projection fuel injection throttle body, on board air, Chevy power steering box, 75% 2 year old 3 ply sidewall bf good ridge mud Terran 35s, monotone mx6 adjustable shocks, electric fan, highlight jack, all new brakes, wheel cylinders, shoes and master cylinder, no worries on the rear axle I still have all the Inards from stock”

 
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1965 M-170 Sparks, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Used at a “Nevada Test Site”? Bring your Geiger counter.

“Body is good ,motor needs rebuilt it is parts now,was used at the nevada test site for many yeary.”

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1946 CJ-2A Central Point, OR **Status Unknown**

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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $10,800.

(08/20/2018) Appears to have a replacement tub.

“1946 willy jeep, cj2a. buick v6,winch,new top,new seats,t90 trans.”

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1968 M-715 Canton, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.

Bill spotted this solid looking M-715 project with a generator in the back. Looks like it has potential.

“You are bidding on a 1968 Kaiser M-715 Jeep. 27k miles. This Jeep had been sitting in a garage since 1999 before I bought over this past winter.. I put it in my garage and haven’t had time to go through it. It turns over but doesn’t run…. it has a good frame, solid floors, drivers side rocker below the door is rusty, but the body is otherwise in good shape, has the 6 cylinder tornado motor, manual trans, 4×4, high/Low. Comes with a generator in the back, which I have no clue if it runs or not. Please not that we are selling this vehicle today as is, with a bill of sale, to the highest bidder of this auction AND it will be that persons responsibility to pickup this truck from our location”

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1958 M-274 Mule Parowan, UT $2800

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No engine.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2660587074161306/

“1958 willys mule. Rare one of the first 11000 built. Missing engine and front seat. Pretty much complete of other components. You could put original 4 cyl or update to newer 2 cyl. Best offer.”

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1972 M-561 Gama Goat Craig, CO $7500

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Does it run?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/243725350282903/

“Two military Gama Goat Vehicles off road aquatic capabilities diesel engine multiple spare tires and rims including lots of extra spare parts not counting the two gamma goats to start asking 7500 or best offer willing to hear”

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1946 CJ-2A Fresno, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500.

Pretty stock jeep here.

“1946 Jeep willys BARN FIND!!! Been in the barn since 1974 ALL ORGiNAL!!!! Bill of sale only $3500 OBO”

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Netherlands MB Farm Jeep video

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Harmen-Jan of the Netherlands shared this video of farm life footage filmed in the Netherlands between 1920 and 1960. At the 15-minute-mark there is footage of a WWII jeep piling what I believe is hay(?) and at the 19-minute-mark there is a brief look at the same jeep pulling an overloaded wagon. In between (and before and after both marks), plenty of back-breaking-work is documented.