Radio Flyer Little Red Roadster :: Education by Design Store

Customer Reviews

Hard to turn

2008-11-04
My husband bought this for our son's 1st birthday and he wasn't interested in it. It states that it is for 12 months and up so I figured maybe we just needed to wait a bit. Well, he is now 18 months and has on a few occasions gotten onto the roadster to try it out...but he is then easily bored with it because he can only go straight. He'll soon run into whatever is in his way and can't turn it so he'll get off. Even if I go alongside next to him to try to turn it for him, it's hard. One of the features that I will look for in his NEXT ride-on toy will be "manuervability".

Built like toys should be

2008-09-05
I purchased the Radio Flyer Roadster for my grandson's first birthday. By the end of the party, he had learned how to go forwards and backwards. He loved the easy-to-push beep-beep horn. The Roadster is built with the Radio Flyer quality of old and will probably last into the next generation. They just don't make toys like this much anymore...no huge day-glo plastic monster...just a little piece of yesterday that will last a lifetime.

Awesome car for little ones!!

2008-03-19
OK - full disclosure...I didn't buy this new. In fact, I got it *very* used. However, Radio Flyer makes their products practically indestructible, and you'd never know how "well loved" this roadster has been. Paint, seat, steering, and even the horn has held up to master-level abuse. Plus, I've had to pry my 12-month daughter off of it with a crowbar ever since she first laid hands on it. It is the *perfect* size for her. Admittedly, she's tall for 12 months, but her feet touch the ground on both sides and she can get on and off easily by herself (which she can't do with most other riding toys). It took her about five minutes to figure out how to "scoot" it forward and backwards. Steering is still a foreign concept, but she's young yet! I really like that its incredibly sturdy, yet light enough that even I can pick it up easily (~14 lbs, but its not unwieldy, so it feels like less). We use it outside, but theoretically it can be used indoors as well. The wheels are rubber, so it shouldn't scratch floors, and the body is nicely rounded. Nonetheless, I remain a bit leery of the possible fate of our dining room table if pitted against a steel car frame (particularly once my daughter gets older and figures out how to produce some serious speed). Since we use the roadster as an outdoor toy, the turning radius issue mentioned by others isn't an issue for us. In fact, I view it as a bonus feature as it makes it less likely for her to be accidentally thrown off as she learns to steer (warning - BE VERY CAREFUL ON PAVED INCLINES - a kid can and will pick up speed). I'm told that the roadster will eventually rust if you let it get rained on. However, so far, periodic dampness hasn't seemed to noticeably hurt it. Plus, on top of everything else stated above, it just looks sooooo cool! All in all, I'm incredibly pleased.

GREAT FUN & BUILT TOUGH!

2008-01-14
I bought this for my little guy when all other ride on toys could not entice him. He loves it! It is easy for him to maneuver, and the horn makes a nice loud "honk". So retro cool. And what a bright red! Sturdy metal construction; forget plastic toys, YUK! This little car will age so well. I would recommend this toy to any parent who appreciates the classics. Your kids will look cool and have tons of fun!

Fun little roadster!

2007-12-28
This a very well built quality ride on for kids in a wide range of ages. The only problem is that it is a little difficult to steer. It's not easily manuvered. But overall is excellent!

Poorly constructed and designed toy

2007-11-12

Cool retro styling

Classic foot-to-floor car

Shiny red all-steel body

Real working steering wheel

Steel wheels with real rubber tires

26-1/2" x 9-1/2" x 11"

smooth ride for my little muscle man

2007-05-14
My mother bought a "hard plastic" fisher price trike for my 19month old (who was a preemie!) and he broke the handle bars-- yes broke it. Those are supposed to be built durable but not with my son. If you're son is strong little man then go for this smooth ride. It may take a bit for him to figure out the steering, but once he does he'll love it. And it won't break.

Great car, but not for 3 point turns

2007-05-05
Generally solid construction, lots of leg room, but very limited turning.

I got this car for my 18 month old son who loves scooting around. Unfortunately after assembly he has to tip toe which means he can't quite push himself along. I suspect he will enjoy it more as he gets older. He loves the horn though. I would also say this is more for the outside than inside. The main reason being the very limited steering. With the steering on hard lock, it still takes about 4x4 meters to turn a corner. Impossible to do a 3 point turn when in a corridor. The rubber tires should mean it will weather well outside.

On arrival this does require some assembly which will take no more than 15 mins or so. You will need a spanner (to tighten a couple of bolts), screwdriver (to screw the steering wheel onto the steering column) and a hammer (to bang on the wheel locks keeping the wheels in place). The parts fit together easily and firmly. The only concern I have is the way the wheels are kept with the pressure capped wheel locks. It feels like it could easily pop up when going to fast or going round corners too hard, which would then mean the wheels falling off. I would have expected some sort of wheel nut or something which is more secure.

The overall design and materials used are good, with the solid metal molded body (feels like it can take quite a beating before it will actually dent), steel steering column and axles, and metal wheels with real rubber tires. There are a few things that let it down. The steering wheel and column cover is plastic and makes it feel cheap relative to the rest of the car They could have at least fully molded the steering wheel instead of having it half rounded with a hollow back.

If you can find this at a good price then overall it is pretty good value for money compared to some of those other cheap plastic ride-ons. I can see my son getting reasonable use out of this over the years to come.

Super Cute!!!!

2007-04-22
My son (2 years old) got this for Christmas and it is so cute!!! Just adorable! All of my boys (ages 6 years to 10 months) enjoyt this toy. My older boys ride on it, the only bad thing about it is- it is a little hard for my 2 year old to turn it- my other boys don't have a problem turning it. And my littlest one loves to honk the horn! Worth the money! Great ride on! Would buy again.

GREAT LITTLE CAR

2007-01-12
This little car has been the favorite of our grandson since its purchase, Reminds me of toys I had as a kid. Great construction, metal not plastic
Glad we purchased

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