Tonka toys were supposed to be tough enough for infants attention..their metal was a little thicker than some Japanese litho tin and on a tough plastic chassis..... there were some 'special editions ' e.g.JAL747 and Federal Express 'Falcon'
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Federal Express and Japan Airlines Tonka Tin Planes by A30yoyo, on Flickr