This kids’ wagon also features an extra-long foldable handle for convenient pulling and storage. Safety was a major priority when designing this wagon, and that’s why this red carrier features a controlled turning radius that prevents tipping and maximizes control. Share a piece of your childhood with your little tyke on this wagon. Antonio Pasin started building wooden toy wagons in Chicago in 1917, selling them to area shops. He was working as a craftsman at the time, mostly selling phonograph cabinets, and built small wooden wagons to carry around his tools. After he received numerous requests from customers of phonograph cabinets to buy the wagons as well, he refocused his business on the wagons.
Plus, the built-in comfort seat provides extra back and ergonomic support, giving your child a smooth ride throughout. Before you know it your little one will be hopping into a real roadster, but for now, savor the beginning. Radio Chief – This classic red wagon had extended sides or rails of blue and white, similar to the wooden Highway Chief of the 1940s. It allowed kids to carry lots of stuff but with a fun 1950s style. In 1987, Radio Steel changed its name to Radio Flyer after its popular flagship little red wagon.
The word Radio was chosen because Pasin felt it represented the sense of wonder the future offered. His first steel wagon he named the Radio Flyer® Wagon to represent the idea of flight, as well. The story of the imaginary journeys of two boys in their .
Radio Flyer is a four-time Inc. 5000 honoreeand pulled in $200 million in revenue last year. While the company has worked with Starlight since 2001 to donate wagons to more than 800 hospitals around the country, in 2019 Garone and Radio Flyer CEO Robert Pasindecided to collaborate to adapt the wagons for hospital settings. This month, they will launch the newly patented design, the Hero Wagon, retrofitted specifically to transport sick children safely. The classic red radio flyer wagon had already been in use in hospitals for more than 20 years. But this year, the company will launch a patented, upgraded version specifically designed for ferrying sick kids. Some wagons offer more features, like storage compartments, attachment seating, or removable canopies.
Radio Flyer now also offers additional toys such as a bounce house and a child walker as the company expands further into the toy market while remaining true to its wagon roots. When Antonio Pasin died in 1990 at age 93, his son Mario had already taken charge, and Mario’s son Robert took the reins in 1997. Robert has helped the company dramatically turn around its sinking market share, battling back against stiff competition from bigger toy corporations both foreign and domestic. As mentioned, Radio Flyer closed the manufacturing portion of its Chicago operations in the ‘90s, and they also discontinued the original classic steel wagon, moving over entirely to plastic.
Ace Rewards members are eligible to receive free delivery on orders of $50 or more. “Her favorite thing to do when she is admitted is to go on wagon rides. That’s the one thing we can do every time to pass the time and to keep her happy and to help keep her as comfortable during treatments,” Laura said.