Customer Reviews

Big Red Stake Wagon - Radio Flyer - Toys R Us Exclusive

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
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It's good to see that Radio Flyer is still making quality products. Are they as good as the old days? Probably not, but then what long-lived products are as good as they were in yesteryear?

The Big Red Stake Wagon is a reasonably priced "S.U.V."-style wagon featuring pneumatic tires for better all-terrain performance. The wagon is attractive, can be assembled in about half an hour, and uses good quality parts that will stand up to what kids dish out. Any child would be happy to have a wagon like this - our son definitely was. As we live in an area without much pavement and no sidewalks at all, having a wagon that can go over rough ground easily is a big plus. The big tires also give the wagon a wider stance, making it less prone to tipping.

There are a few cons, though. The paint was not entirely consistent over the black parts. And the wood sides, though well-fashioned, were not from as dense a wood as they once were and felt flimsier. The finish on the wood was less thick than in years gone by and that becomes a matter of aesthetics to some. The last nitpick concerns the valves on the tires. They're too close to the hubs and have to be bent quite a bit to inflate.

But there are a few updates that work. The outer bolts have integrated safety caps on their nuts, preventing cuts and snags. And the notorious pinching one would get between the joint of the handle and steering yoke has been eliminated via a heavy-duty plastic ball that rotates through the entire motion of the handle.

Only time can tell if this Radio Flyer will last as long as the one I owned as a child. But all things being equal, it's certainly worthy of four stars and perhaps a half for good behavior.

This wagon is the best!

We purchased this wagon for our son's first birthday and we soon learned that it is not only a gift for him but for our whole family! We have so much fun pulling him around in the wagon that it has become more popular to bring along than our stroller!

I researched childrens wagons and read as many reviews as possible before deciding on this model. The All-Terrain wheels make it perfect for trips to the beach, the farm, parades, the park, any where you want to go! The wooden stakes around the rear of the wagon make it easy for little ones to stay safe (our son even holds on to them as we go over bumpy terrain)! This wagon also boasts the deepest steel wagon bed, it is a good 6in or more, so all of our precious cargo stays put.

This wagon is a 'must have' for active families!

I have this wagon! My wife and I don't own a car, nor do we drive, so this is our "grocery getter." We have used it in the winter as well as the summer, and the big tires work great in snow. Not real deep snow, though. We are known as "the wagon couple," at the market. We also use it as our shopping cart. It has held up very well, and we plan on getting a bigger one someday. It is great for the grand kids also. We have the wagon pads and side pads also. They keep grocery bags from wobbling around on the way home. Haven't broken any eggs or mashed any loaves of bread either. This is one "haul" of a wagon!

Excellent wagon!! Easy to assemble, very durable, nice long handle, and we really love the deep sides! The wheels roll over anything! And with even the sharpest turns, it won't tip over. My son is 1 year old and LOVES to go for rides. Fun for everyone! This is a great "toy" that will get many years of use. Very versatile too! A+++

How much fun can you have with a wagon? Lots! I'm a face painter and I wanted a wagon that was durable and could carry all my painting supplies and accessories, especially when I have to entertain at outdoor events. This wagon does the job. It's incredibly stable! I've hauled heavy loads across very uneven terrain and this wagon hasn't tipped over. Wagons are such a fun and useful product. Children love them; they can't seem to keep themselves out of them. I've found that children want to clamber into my wagon immediately after I've unloaded my supplies. Adults love them either because they rekindle some childhood memory or because they're such practical totes for sundry supplies around the yard. The foldaway handle is a great feature. The huge pneumatic tires make traversing curbs, ruts, etc. easier. It's a beautiful fire engine red. This wagon is solid and a worthy purchase for parents, grandparents or anyone who wants to haul loads of items.

We decided to give this wagon to our grandson for his 2nd birthday because he is into pulling things. He loves it! We love it! We did lots of research and selected this one for many reasons:1) 6" deep so he can sit deep into it; 2) side rails on only the back half so he can climb in and out by himself(well, not quite yet, but almost, with full rails he never would be able to; 3)fat tires because they look so cool!; 4)the long handle so an adult can easily walk and pull the wagon;5) this wagon had the look we wanted: big, bold and beautifully red. Added bonuses that we couldn't have known about: 1)We can't believe how easily it pulls for how huge,heavy and hefty it looks. Our grandson is just a little guy but he can pull this everywhere by himself. 2) The handle doesn't drop to the ground upon release, it just floats down - our grandson is fascinated watching it. 3) For the price, you can't beat it and it looks even better than the picture!. 4)Our grandson will enjoy this for many, many years to come.5) Best of all - to see the joy on his face as he pulls it or sits in it and gets pulled - PRICELESS.

I bought this wagon for my daughter's 2nd birthday and she
loves it. It is easy for her to pull it around. She loves
to be pulled around in it. I would recommend
this item for anyone that is looking for a durable wagon.

Some bean-counter figured out that they could cheap out on the wheels and get away with it. Every other big wheel wagon out there (for half the money) uses steel wheels with ball bearings on a 5/8" diameter axle but what we have here is a cheap plastic wheel with no bearings on a skinny 1/2" diameter axle. And instead of a drilled axle with washers and cotter pins they use those stupid pound on plastic caps, sure no fun for the poor soul who has to put it together. If you put one on slightly crooked, it will never stay on and then you have a fine three-wheeled wagon. How much fun is that? I'd advise anyone to not buy this wagon until Radio Flyer figures out we won't pay a hundred bucks for cheap plastic wheels.

It's funny that Amazon had this wagon listed for thing for me to review... because I bought the wagon 8 years ago, and it's still awesome and working great. Really tough contstruction. the hard thing is: the wheels have inner tubes and finding replacements are very difficult.

I got this limited edition wagon because it was the biggest available. It rolls excellent, and hasn't rolled over onto its side. My sone likes it and that is all that matters!