Crescent Toys was founded in the heart of London in 1922 by Henry Eagles and his sons Rhys and John. The company rode the wave of the toy boom in the mid-20th century, flourishing into a thriving industry. Originally manufacturing only die-cast metal products, they quickly branched out into hollow-cast figurines to meet the increasing demand. They even became a trusted name in BBC for producing merchandise for their television series. An interesting tidbit: it was one of the few companies to provide a complete hospital set of toy figures- a nurse set that intrigued many.