Frank May's Tonka Crater Crawler Custom

Frank's Crater Crawler Custom

Submitted 2008.01.31 by Frank May

Another non-MMM vehicle I always thought was a good MMM type was that, along with the Sears Space Mobile. Like the Space Mobile, it was too small for the Major & crew. Some folks have modified the Tonka CC to accept MMM figures or modified MMM figures via amputation to put them in the CC. Like I said, it was just too small for the Major & crew. Until now............

John's Notes

The Tonka Crater Crawler was this interesting pressed-steel vehicle with a hinge-like joint between the cab and trailer, each sporting a pair of over-sized wheels. The front was painted in metal-flake blue with a clear canopy and seats for two figures - the scale was about half the size of an MMM figure. The trailer was painted white and has "crater crawler" separated by a US flag (similar logo on the front). Here's an example I found in an eBay ad (I'll update with images from my boxed example once I figure out where I have it stored):

Example from an eBay ad

More images from Frank:

Frank's Crater Crawler Custom

Frank's Crater Crawler Custom aside actual for comparison

Frank's Crater Crawler Custom aside actual for comparison

You can write Frank about his amazing custom here, but please note that he built the Space Rover for his personal collection, and doesn't intend to offer any for sale.

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