| At the beginning of the twentieth century, a | | | | of public recognition. The Radio Flyer |
| young Italian boy named Antonio Pasin dreamed | | | | exhibit featured the forty-five foot Coaster |
| of a better life for himself in America. His | | | | Boy and was one of the most popular |
| family supported his dreams, selling their | | | | attractions. The company saw great success |
| meager belongings to finance the trip. | | | | with the sale of their collectible miniature |
| Antonio Pasin left his parents and friends | | | | wagons at the fair, leading to a rise in |
| behind at the young age of sixteen and | | | | sales across the rest of their product line. |
| traveled to Chicago. Pasin came from a line | | | | |
| of skilled carpenters and hoped to find work | | | | During World War II, the comapny ceased |
| as a cabinet-maker. Instead, the teenager | | | | production of their toys to manufacture |
| worked many different odd jobs until he | | | | materials needed by the military. An |
| finally saved the money for his own workshop | | | | Army-Navy award was presented to the company |
| and wood-working equipment. | | | | on July 14, 1945 to recognize their efforts |
| | | | in assisting with the war. After the war, |
| In this little one room shop, Antonio Pasin | | | | Radio Flyer resumed production of their toy |
| began building his American dream, working | | | | lines, experiencing even more customer |
| day and night handcrafting wagons out of | | | | loyalty and satisfaction. Through the years, |
| wood. Pasin first called his business the | | | | many of the company's products have been |
| Liberty Coaster Company. Over the next few | | | | named with special awards for their quality |
| years, Pasin began using the same technology | | | | and popularity. |
| as car manufactures, producing mass | | | | |
| quantities of high quality steel wagons. He | | | | Radio Flyer wagons and tricycles have been |
| called his manufacturing company Radio Steel, | | | | named the worlds best selling toys time and |
| but coined his little red wagon the Radio | | | | time again. Their products have won numerous |
| Flyer, which would eventually become the | | | | awards from prestigious agencies including |
| company name. | | | | Parents Choice, The Great American Toy Test, |
| | | | Dr. Toy, and Parents Guide to Childrens |
| The company has been producing the world's | | | | Media. Many of the company's toys have also |
| favorite wheeled toys for over eighty-five | | | | been given the National Parenting Centers |
| years. They have achieved great customer | | | | Seal of Approval. |
| loyalty and became a household name. Radio | | | | |
| Flyer and their products have been noted for | | | | To celebrate the eightieth anniversary of |
| their high standards, quality products, and | | | | Radio Flyer, the company produced its record |
| their dedication with numerous awards. | | | | breaking Worlds Largest Wagon. The one of a |
| | | | kind big red wagon weighs 15,000 pounds and |
| The 1933 Worlds Fair, held in the companys | | | | measures a huge 27 feet long and 13 feet |
| hometown of Chicago, was Pasin's first boost | | | | across. |