The Retro Directory

About Cassette Repair Service – Repair service for audio and video tapes and conversion to CD or DVD discs

EXETER, Devon

Cassette Repair Service (Exeter) offers postal repair and restoration of audio and video tapes plus conversion of analogue tape content to CD, DVD or USB. Over 25 years' experience, professional splicing and parts replacement, UK postage included with options for secure return and international delivery on request.

About us – ToysWanted

Bradford, West Yorkshire

ToysWanted (Bradford) is an online buyer and reseller of vintage toys from the 1970s–1990s. They specialise in electronic handhelds and tabletops (Nintendo Game & Watch, Coleco, Grandstand, Tomy, Nelsonic/Casio game watches), plus classic action-figure lines such as He‑Man, M.A.S.K., Star Wars, ThunderCats and Transformers. Sellers submit items via an online form for a no‑obligation offer; ToysWanted pays by bank transfer or PayPal and covers postage for accepted items.

Amps & Electronic Servicing - Glasgow

Glasgow, Glasgow

Flynn Amps is a Glasgow-based amp builder and repair centre specialising in tube (valve) guitar amplifiers, custom amp builds and servicing of stage/studio equipment. They sell vintage-style amp models and pedals via their online shop, offer in-house guitar luthier services (fretwork, setups, electronics) and repair vintage valve amps, PA/mixing desks, synths and rack gear.

Arcade Arena London | The New Dimension in Gaming

London

Arcade Arena London is a ticketed immersive arcade venue (opening September 2026) where classic arcade favourites and new, themed experiences come to life. Features include the PAC‑MAN™ Live Experience, Chaos Karts and an exclusive Alien Invasion world. The site offers standard and multi‑play tickets plus group, corporate, school and party/venue hire bookings.

Bluetooth & Service MY Boombox – Bluetooth Boombox

Bluetooth Boombox specialises in selling and modifying vintage 1970s–1990s boomboxes—most items are 1980s models—from brands such as Hitachi, Toshiba and Sharp. They offer Bluetooth conversion services for customer-supplied units, routine servicing (belt replacement, cleaning, re-lubrication and basic cassette-deck attention), and list individual refurbished boomboxes and accessories for online sale with flat-rate return postage.

Collectors Toys | Vintage Toy Auction | Maidstone, Kent

Chainhurst, Kent

J. Stuart Watson is a Maidstone-based auctioneer handling regular collectors' toy sales and valuations. Their auctions frequently feature 1970s–1990s collectables — die-cast models (Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox), Scalextric, Meccano, model railway items and TV action-figure lines such as Star Wars, TMNT, Ghostbusters and Thundercats. They offer appraisals, fortnightly specialist sales with online bidding, and collection/postage options.

Home - Cuenet Technical Services

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Sunderland-based electronics workshop specialising in professional audio and vintage instrument repair. Cuenet Technical Services offers component-level servicing for valve and solid-state guitar/bass amps, PA and power amplifiers, mixers, and vintage keyboards/synthesizers (including Hammond and Fender Rhodes). They also provide PCB rework, SMD repairs and bespoke electronics design and prototyping, backed by 40+ years' hands-on experience.

Hull Retro | Antique & Vintage Furniture | Hull and East Yorkshire UK

Kingston upon Hull, East Yorkshire

Hull Retro is a Hull-based vintage and antiques seller offering mid-century and retro pieces alongside a selection of vintage audio equipment, vinyl records, VHS, Polaroid cameras and old mobile/dial phones. They list items via their gallery and eBay, and provide local delivery across Hull and surrounding areas.

Ipswich National Toy Fair

Ipswich

National Toy Fair Events runs the Ipswich toy fair at Inspire, Lindbergh Road — a ticketed, family-friendly collectors’ market focused on 1980s–1990s (and 2000s) toys and vintage video games. The event brings multiple traders selling retro toys and games, offers staggered entry/ticket slots via Eventbrite, and accepts trader bookings for stall space.

London Amplifier | Professional Sound & Lighting Electonic Repairs

London, Greater London

London Amplifier is a London-based appointment-only repair centre specialising in professional sound and lighting equipment. They repair amplifiers and preamplifiers (including vintage hi‑fi), powered speakers, mixing consoles, studio gear and stage/LED lighting fixtures, and provide testing and reports for repaired equipment.

London Toy Shop

Enfield, Greater London

London Toy Shop is a vintage toy and comics specialist based in Crews Hill (Brown's Garden Village), Enfield. The shop is open to the public (Fri–Sun 12–4), runs monthly retro toy fairs and buys vintage toys and comics for cash. Follow @LondonToyshop on Instagram/Facebook or call to book a stall or sell items.

London Toy Shop

Enfield, Greater London

Independent vintage toy shop in Browns Garden Village, Enfield selling and buying collectable toys and memorabilia from classic franchises (Star Wars, Doctor Who, He-Man). Open Fri–Sun; also lists items on eBay and offers local collection and appointment buying services.