Radio Flyer’s Classic Red Wagon Is 41 Percent Off At Amazon

They featured all metal bodies, colorful wheels, and plenty of imagination-sparking details. Ace Rewards members spending $50 or more are eligible to receive free Next Day delivery on in-stock orders. Orders must be placed on days the store is open, before 4pm local time or 2 hours before store closing time, whichever is earlier.

He carries a twinkle in his eye — that vanishes quickly on the subject of failure. Most of what gets developed in the prototype shop, though, never makes it that far. Tom Schlegel, executive vice president of design and business development — essentially head elf of Radio Flyer — explains in much blunter fashion. Wagons are a fun way to tote around toddlers between the ages of 2 and 5 years old.

The helmet comes in classic bright red, with an easy-to-secure strap placed underneath of the chin. A young sixteen year-old from Italy by the name of Antonio Pasin immigrated from Venice to the United States. Coming from a family of cabinet makers, Pasin was naturally gifted in design and carpentry skills. After moving to America, he started his first company, Venetian Furniture Company, which was inspired by his childhood home of Venice.

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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 frozen ride on toy 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.

For many people, an antique Radio Flyer wagon brings back fond memories of their childhood. A true piece of classic Americana, the wagons hold a special place in the hearts of the millions of children who played with them over the years. Today, they can be valuable antiques, prized by collectors and enthusiasts.