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Harvard Didn’t Build This—The True Radio Flyer Movie That Will Blow Your Mind! When you think of iconic childhood toys, the Radio Flyer McGuffin often comes to mind. But here’s the surprising twist: Harvard University never built the original Radio Flyer—yet their role in its mythos is anything but minor. In a thrilling new documentary-style narrative film, Radio Flyer: The Hidden Legacy, we uncover the untold story behind one of America’s most beloved playthings—revealing real places, forgotten innovators, and a magical movie moment that will blow your mind. ### Why Harvard Didn’t Build This (But Influenced Its Myth) Technically, the Radio Flyer buckle—those iconic red wheels with a curved, oversized frame—was invented in 1950 by Lev Spiegel, a young entrepreneur, not Harvard researchers. However, the Harvard connection deepens through the cultural ripple effects: the toy’s rise coincided with post-war America’s fascination with innovation, and early academic and media interest—including extensive Harvard student research and media coverage—helped elevate it from a street-corner gadget to a symbol of imagination and resilience.