Pedal Car Blog

The makers of the original little red wagon, Radio Flyer is the only company to produce plastic, steel and wood wagons. Radio Flyer is one of the oldest remaining national toy companies still owned and operated by the founding family.

When consumers wanted big air tires on their wagons, Radio Flyer gave it to them. When they wanted plastic wagons with cup holders, Radio Flyer produced that. They continued to innovate, while staying close to the consumer. Although still a relatively small company, Radio Flyer had managed to maintain its position since 1930 as the world’s largest producer of children’s toy wagons. In spite of increased competition, the company still held an estimated 70 percent of the wagon market as of the year 2000.

Aware that the company was a rarity in the fiercely competitive toy business, the company announced at the 2000 International Toy Fair that it would step up its licensing plans to spread its well-known brand name. The company had plans in 2000 to build two new model tricycles. One of these models is the Radio Flyer Classic Tricycle with chrome handle bars and fender, sturdy steel construction and durable steel spoked wheels with real rubber tires.

Radio Flyer’s Ride-ons put children in the driver’s seat of their imagination. Whether they are learning the rules of the road, taking a rocket ship to the moon, or winning the big race, Radio Flyer’s Ride-ons make childhood dreams soar. Classic retro styling and quality craftsmanship are features of every Radio Flyer Ride-On. These toys are classics, and can be passed on for generations of imaginative children to come. Radio Flyer Ride-ons help the dreams and wonder of childhood truly take flight.