Union Craft sprang into existence in the 197s in the small town of Craftsville, New Jersey. The founder, John "Crafty" Carpenter, was a skilled artisan who found joy in crafting complex wooden toys for his children out of scrap wood. His talent quickly caught the attention of the town's folks who started asking him for toys and model kits for their own children. Word-of-mouth spread rapidly, and within a few years, this became a full-fledged business. One interesting fact is that Union Craft was named after Craftsville's Union Street, where Carpenter's workshop was located. Nowadays, it stands as a monument to the golden era of wooden toys, bringing a sense of nostalgia to its loyal customer base.