| Radio Flyer has been an iconic American brand for | | | | war effort producing special oil cans known as |
| over 8 decades producing high quality wagons and | | | | Blitz cans for the US Army. This helped to |
| ride-on toys. The classic little red wagon has | | | | cement the reputation of the company with the |
| featured on numerous American movies and TV | | | | US public making the Radio Flyer wagon a family |
| shows over the years making it instantly | | | | favourite. Throughout the second half of the 20th |
| recognisable to audiences worldwide. The amazing | | | | century, Radio Flyer became well known for the |
| Radio Flyer range is now available in the UK | | | | popular red flyer wagon. The quality of the |
| thanks to stylish kid's retailer MonkeyShine. | | | | company's steel wagons ensured they were |
| Founded in Chicago by Italian immigrant, Antonio | | | | passed from generation to generation making |
| Pasin the Liberty Coaster Company (named after | | | | them a common site on American sidewalks and |
| the Statue of Liberty) started building wooden | | | | back yards. |
| toy wagons in 1917. The original No 4 Liberty | | | | Today, in addition to the classic red wagon the |
| Coaster was an overnight success in the United | | | | company produces a wide range of children's toy |
| States, selling in huge quantities throughout the | | | | vehicles, including rocking horses, bicycles and |
| 20's and 30's. In 1930 the Company was renamed | | | | tricycles. The entire range still retains the inherent |
| Radio Steel & Manufacturing. The first steel | | | | build quality and longevity that made the company |
| wagon produced was named Radio Flyer after | | | | such a success. The amazing Radio Flyer range |
| Pasin's fascination with the invention of the radio | | | | has now been tested to ensure compliance with |
| by fellow Italian, Guglielmo Marconi; and Flyer, | | | | EU safety standards and is available in the UK |
| which reflected his wonderment of flight. | | | | through MonkeyShine. |
| During World War II the company assisted the | | | | |