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Sat May 19 2012 04:07 PM
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I thought you folks that collect vintage toys could recommend a modern metal toy (do they still make them?) and a decent plastic toy. I'm looking for about a 10 inch garbage truck with moving parts for my 5 year old nephew.
Saw reviews on the Bruder trash truck that said it was too flimsy and the moving parts broke easily.
Any suggestions on modern brands/manufacturers?
It's very depressing. Everything I look at the customer reviews say they fall apart. IF not garbage trucks, any other suggestions? He has the buldozers, dump trucks, front end loaders already.
Last edited by Nicole; Sat May 19 2012 04:26 PM. Reason: any suggestions for other trucks?
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i would buy a vintage structo garbage truck they make a small mini version my nephew is 4 an he likes staying at my place cuz he can play with all the old pressed steel trucks so if you buy get vintage steel it will last a long time
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Nylint(if they're still around) made some quality trucks. I remember when I was about 8 or 9 ( which was approx 10years ago) I got a tow truck with moving tow hooks and all that and it was nice.
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nylint went out of busness years back
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Darn, here's a picture of my tow truck I still have. 
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first gear makes nice and pricey Waste Management truck http://www.bing.com/shopping/first-gear-...y&FORM=HURE
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But if you read the reviews they say that's not a toy, but a model instead.
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Heck,I want one of those!!
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they are heavy TOYS, they are NOT collectables as they try to get people to believe, and most models are Plastic. I have seen these and they are a very well built sturdy diecast truck with lots of moving parts
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Nicole my grandson has the 1st gear A 1 3/4. He got it for xmas at 3 years. Had no promblem playing with it,although it was tuff to keep it away from the grown ups.
It is nice truck,and had no idea it cost as much as the link here says. Guess I need to go shopping with santa next year.
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Thanks for the help. Will stop by Toys-R-Us tomorrow and look around, but right now I am leaning towards the metal one...he will be 5 and already seems to be an engineer, so I think he would like that one the best. Hopefully it will stay together!
Thanks again!
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