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Radio Flyer Wagon
A red metal wagon that hauled kids, dirt, and lemonade stands. The flip tailgate was engineering for the suburban frontier.
- Era
- 20s
- Released
- 1917
- Category
- toys
- Availability checked
- 7/16/2026
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The pitch
Radio Flyer is the little red wagon that carries adventures! Pull your friends, haul your toys, or coast down the hill in the wagon that built a century of childhood memories. Classic steel, classic wheels, classic American toy.
Why people remember it
- Rubber wheels on sidewalks sounded like summer.
- Pulling a friend felt like real work and real fun.
- The brand name was stamped on childhood itself.
Did you know?
- Antonio Pasin founded the company and named Radio Flyer after his fascination with radio and flight.
- He sold the first wagons as Liberty Coaster before rebranding in 1930.
- Pasin was inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame for creating an American icon.
- The company still makes wagons in Chicago over 100 years later.
How people search for it
“red wagon”, “classic pull wagon”, “metal kids wagon”
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Questions people ask
- Are Radio Flyer wagons still made?
- Yes, including plastic and folding models. Classic steel wagons remain in the lineup.
- Do they rust?
- Older steel can. Newer coatings help, but store them dry if you want decades of use.
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