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Lot # O232

Structo C-1502 “Toyland Garage” Wind-Up Dump Truck, 1950s Freeport IL View Watchlist >

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Structo C-1502 “Toyland Garage” Wind-Up Dump Truck, 1950s Freeport IL

Step back into America’s postwar boom with this Structo C-1502 “Toyland Garage” wind-up dump truck, built in Freeport, Illinois, during the early 1950s. Crafted from rugged pressed steel and finished in bright red and industrial gray, this cab-over workhorse carries its original yellow “Toyland Garage – 24 Hr Towing Service – No. 822 – Phone 351 Ext. 337” decal—one of Structo’s most iconic graphics. The truck features a manual dump bed, solid rubber wheels, and a wind-up drive mechanism, all hallmark details of Structo’s golden era.

Structo Toys earned their reputation as “Built Like a Truck Because It Is One,” combining realism and indestructibility for generations of young builders. Today, these trucks stand as nostalgic emblems of mid-century American manufacturing—where play met precision engineering.

Condition
All original, showing authentic signs of play: finish wear, minor paint loss, and oxidation to the wind-up unit. Decal remains partially legible; tested with mechanism present. Solid structure and vivid colors make this a standout display piece.

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Size: 5" H × 5.5" W × 12" L
Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz

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