When hauling cargo, fold away the seats and the extra tall sides will provide maximum storage. With an easy 1-handed hold, you can take or store the wagon anywhere The UV-resistant canopy protects your kids from the sun and can be stored in the rear storage pouch for added convenience. The canopy poles retract into the wagon frame when not in use. The fabric can be and features 2 front cup holders, plus a strap to hold the handle upright when not in use. This wagon has a maximum weight capacity of 150 pounds as is meant for ages 1.5 and up. Sixteen-year-old Italian immigrant Antonio Pasin arrived in New York in 1914 carrying little else than the carpentry skills he had learned from his father and grandfather.
The Radio Flyer® Wagon also branched out during the 1950s from its traditional wooden and red steel motifs to different colors and themes. Perhaps two of the most famous Radio Flyer® wagons from this period were the Davy Crockett wagon, which was a light tan inspired by Disney’s Davy Crockett, and the blue Mouseketeer wagon. Soon afterwards, he formed a company to make and distribute his wagons, which he called the Liberty Coaster Company. In 1930 he renamed the company Radio Steel and Manufacturing.
There’s nothing that will celebrate the weather getting warmer and spring officially beginning than a way to encourage our kids to get outside, get active, and go wherever their imaginations take razor ride ons them. If you’re interested, you can donate money to Starlight specifically to fund these wagons. Starlight CEO Adam Garone told ABC15 his family knows the impact of the wagons firsthand.
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.
In the era of the station wagon, Radio Steel began producing its Radio Rancher Convertible, a high-capacity wagon with removable steel stake sides. Beginning in 1957, the company branched out, for the first time making garden carts. These were not toys, but metal carts designed to haul yard waste, perhaps a shrewd line extension in view of the growth of suburbia and suburban gardens.
Well, here, finally is the version many of us dreamed of, complete with rear-mounted engine, spoiler and “butterfly” drag-style steering wheel. Since its release, it has also been released under names Hot Rod Wagon and Draggin’ Wagon. Especially during the pandemic with limited hospital visitors, Garone said simple items like the wagons can make a young patient feel less alone and help take them out of the moment. The wagon comes with an IV pole attachment, is made from medical-grade fabric that can easily be cleaned, and has a seatbelt with high, detachable walls, making for a comfortable and safe ride.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wagons and contact Radio Flyer for a full refund. The flashy red color became a mainstay for the Radio Flyers early on, but no one really knows why. “Some people say it was because my grandfather was Italian,” says Robert, explaining that Ferraris and spaghetti sauce, both Italian staples, are red. Over the years, the company has tried many colors, but red always zoomed ahead of the others in sales.
By some estimates, Pasin’s sales team sold more than 120,000 miniature coaster wagons by the time the fair concluded in 1934. Many were red, like the one in our collection, but blue and green were also available, among others. Considering frozen ride on toy the volume of the souvenirs produced, many of these special 1933 mini Radio Flyers are still in circulation. But as evidenced by the condition of our artifact, time can take its toll on the rubber wheels and paint job.
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.