Despite the depression, Antonio had his sights set on the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. He took out a $30,000 loan to build a 45-foot-tall structure of a boy atop a wagon, determined to make a statement. Antonio’s wife, Anna Pasin, who passed away a few weeks ago at age 107, described this as the only time she ever saw Antonio nervous, Robert explains. “When he first came here as an immigrant he really didn’t have anything to lose, but when the World’s Fair came about he had a business.
The Discovery was able to handle a grassy sports field just fine. When it is fully loaded it is much easier to pull over a bumpy or uneven surface than to push. The wheels are bigger than some, but not wide enough to qualify as “all-terrain”.
Meanwhile, the hauling mode lets you load various equipment in the cart and move them from point A to B. Lastly, the bench seating mode provides comfortable seating for picnics or hanging out outdoors. Folding wagons have become increasingly popular in recent years. They have made everyday life easier by simplifying daily tasks, such as hauling and transporting heavy items. There are more than 4,000 B Corp certified businesses in 74 countries across 150 industries. The B Impact Assessment evaluation that determines B Corp status reviewed Radio Flyer’s overall impact on its workers, community, customers and environment.
“We’ve gotten hundreds of photos and stories through the years from families telling us how the Radio Flyer wagon was a bright spot for them.” We depend on ad revenue to craft and curate stories about the world’s hidden wonders. Consider supporting our work by becoming a member for as little as $5 a month. Like us on Facebook to get the latest on the world’s hidden wonders. This playground sculpture of an icon from the past is dedicated to the children of the future.
If you choose to buy a less expensive stroller wagon like the Stroll ‘N Wagon, you should rightfully be concerned with quality. Customer reviews of this wagon are high on average, but some of the negative reviews are related to material and component failure. The Discovery wagon in bench mode with side zipped down.When frozen ride on toy the side is down the wagon makes a nice bench to sit or play on during events. The two parent cupholders on the outside could be shared with the kids, but we consider this a deficiency. The Radio Flyer Odyssey, which is an upgrade to this wagon, includes fabric cupholders for kids and a mesh storage area.
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. The canopy was easy to operate although it occasionally comes off its mounting when you bump into it.