When his son, Mario Pasin, passed the business down to Robert in 1997, growth was at a standstill and the company wasonly marginally profitable. Pamela, the Made In Chicago Museum is not affiliated with Radio Flyer. Radio Flyer is still in business and can be found at radioflyer.com. Did Radio Flyer ever market a wagon (circa 1930’s) with pictures and text “The Iron Duke”? My family has had this wagon since new and when looking at antique wagons, it most resembles one that is a Radio Flyer, but I can’t tell its make. In retrospect, it looks like one of the savviest and most successful promotional stunts of its era.
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Riverfront Park in Spokane, Washington features a large red wagon that doubles as a playground slide. The interactive sculpture was sculpted by Ken Spiering and installed in 1989. KJ Callihan is a writer for The Spruce who has created product reviews and shopping guides for sites like Knoji, Finfrock Marketing, CNET, AAA Northeast magazine, and Oh My Veggies.
They have all steel bodies with rolled edge rails and are coated with materials that won’t scratch. The classic Radio Flyer wagon has 10-inch steel wheels and durable solid rubber tires. The easy-swivel handle turns the front wheels and tucks underneath the wagon out of sight when not in use.
In any case, the company was performing admirably in the midst of the Great Depression, churning out 1,500 wagons per day on average through a Ford-like assembly line process. The Radio Flyers and several other brands were marketed towards both boys and girls—a rarity—and eventually adults, since the wagons could serve just as well for gardening and other yard work. A vintage classic red Radio Flyer with some rust and peeling paint recently sold for $75 on eBay. It had all parts and was functional, but it needed some cosmetic attention to restore it to its original beauty. We were lucky enough to score the ultimate folding wagon that is all grey canvas complete with a side that zips up and down so kids can easily climb inside. The wagon also sports a collapsible canopy, so on extra hot days, your kids will be nice and cool.
The backyard of a private home with a Radio Flyer red wagon by a tree and laundry on the line.The backyard of a private home with a Radio Flyer red wagon by a tree and laundry on the line. Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC. The wheels and wheel attachment hardware can detach from the walker in small pieces, posing a choking hazard to young children.
This gray non-slip footrest can be attached to Radio Flyer stroller trikes to help keep kids’ feet elevated and away from the pedals. The stroller trike is sold separately and recommended for kids younger than 2 years old. I have seen Radio Flyer wagons at local mercantile stores as of late and I’m sure there are some other places where they can be found. I have also noticed that these are not as easy to find as they used to be. If someone wants a Radio Flyer wagon but can’t find one locally, the Internet is a great place to shop.
Karen left the world of academic, quitting her job as a college professor to write full-time. She spends her days with her firefighter husband and four daughters on a hobby farm with an assortment of animals, including a goat named Atticus, a turkey named Gravy, and a chicken named Chickaletta. A huge thank you to Radio Flyer for sponsoring this post and for creating an amazing sale for us today! Check Radio Flyer out on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up on the latest info on Radio Flyer.
This cute little machine features a sleek automotive design with Whisper Wheels to help provide a smooth and quiet ride. It also features storage under the hood with a cup holder, as well as a handle that can be folded underneath the body to help simplify transport and storage. This push car is equipped with a honking horn and a seat belt for a real driving experience. This Whisper allows your child to pretend to drive while you easily push it from behind.