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Towner Toys

by Richard Mueller Jr.

Towner Toys
Portand, Oregon
1946 – Estimated 1960’s

Towner Toys advertised their toys as being “good wood toys” with “action-color-sound.” We were not able to find abundant information about Towner Toys. What we do know, is that the company was run by Mr. and Mrs. Towner Phillips. Towner Toys have unique designs and materials. Most of their toys were designed for smaller children.

For more information on Towner Toys, visit Old Wood Toys website at: http://www.oldwoodtoys.com/towner_toys.htm.

Piggy Goes to Market
Estimated 1962
13.5"L x 4"H x 4"W
$30 - $40
Tot Rod #69
c. 1954
11"L x 9.25"H x 3.5"W
$45 - $60
Tot Rod #69
c. 1956
9"L x 5"H x 3.5"W
$30 - $40
Little Loco #99
c. 1954
10.25"L x 5"H x 3.5"W
$30 - $40

Totruk #77
c. 1954
10.5"L x 5.5"H x 3.5"W
$30 - $40
Towner Tug #401
c. 1954
10.5"L x 5"H x 3.5"W
$30 - $40
Lil Loco #222
c. 1956
10"L x 5"H x 3.5"W
$35 - $50
Pla-Tug #58
c. 1960
10.5"L x 5"H x 3.5"W
$20 - $30

Sammy Snapper #33
c. 1960
8.5"L x 5"H x 4.5"W
$30 - $40
Little Dude
Estimated 1962
10.5"L x 4"H x 5"W
$30 - $40
Puddle Pup #201
c. 1954
13.5"L x 4"H x 5"W
$20 - $30
Pudgy the Dog

Duckling #47
c. 1960
18"L x 5"H x 3.25"W
$20 - $30
Towner Easter Ad
c. 1960
Towner Easter Ad
c. 1961
Towner Pony Van

photo courtesy of St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store

 

Eric Phillips is putting together a history of Towner Toys of Portland, Oregon. Below is their first catalog from 1947. Check back later for Eric's history and toy list and toy photos as his research into the company progresses.

Eric needs photos of Towner Toys - do you have one of these toys?

 

Photo of Towner Tug courtesy of Dean Lehrman.
 
Photo of Towner Ring Phone courtesy of Miranda Sieh.