The Retro Directory

Vintage Toys and Games - Iconic Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Iconic Edinburgh is an online vintage shop based in Edinburgh offering a curated selection of collectible toys and games from the 20th century. Stock includes Steiff bears and soft toys, tin and battery-operated toys (1960s–70s), vintage board and puzzle games (including 1980s items such as Rubik’s Cube), dolls and novelty collectibles. UK shipping available and occasional free local delivery to Edinburgh. Curated and photographed by an experienced former museum curator.

VINTAGE TOYS WANTED

Nottingham

Nottingham-based collector and buyer of vintage toys and bulk collections. Purchases 1960s–1980s toy lines including die-cast, action figures, plastic model kits, Scalextric, comics/annuals and early electronic games. Contact Richard to sell or commission a collection.

Vintage Watch Restoration London | Expert Repairs | SwissMade

London, Greater London

SwissMade — London-based vintage watch restoration specialists in Hatton Garden since 1985. Master watchmakers provide vintage movement overhauls, sympathetic dial restoration, case/bracelet refinishing and complete restorations for 1920s–1980s timepieces (including quartz-era models). Offers insured nationwide postal collection, free diagnostics and estimates, and a two-year warranty. Experienced with major Swiss makers including Rolex, Omega, Cartier and TAG Heuer.

VintageHifi.co.uk ~ We Buy Vintage Hifi Equipment & Vinyl ...

Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton-based buyer and dealer specialising in vintage and used hi‑fi equipment (1950s–2000s). Offers appraisals, cash or bank transfer payments, free UK collection/house‑clearance and purchases vinyl, musical instruments, memorabilia and spares including valves, transformers and tonearms.

Vintagetech, service and repair of reel to reel tape recorders

Guildford, Surrey

Vintagetech (near Guildford, Surrey) specialises in servicing, repairing and restoring reel-to-reel tape recorders and related vintage audio equipment. They handle high-end domestic and semi-pro machines (Teac, Tascam, Revox, Akai, Pioneer, Technics, Sony, Otari), offer tape-head inspection/re-lapping, alignment, calibration and diagnostics, plus bespoke amplifier and cylinder-player builds. Appointment-only; occasional sales of serviced machines. They do not service cassette or DAT machines and do not undertake packing/shipping.

Virtual Reality & Retro Gaming - Active Luton

Luton, Bedfordshire

Active Luton runs a weekly Virtual Reality & Retro Gaming session at Luton Central Library for 12–16 year olds, combining VR multi‑sport experiences with hands‑on play of classic Nintendo titles, mini retro consoles and Evercade VS‑R cartridges.

WD41

WD41 is a UK audio engineering workshop specialising in servicing, repairing and refurbishing vintage audio and music equipment. They sell refurbished vintage gear and bespoke replacement parts (including PCBs and tape idlers), accept repair requests by form, and ship within the UK or offer collection for large items.

We Buy Retro Toys | North Wales | Chester | RetroElectro

Saint Asaph

RetroElectro is a UK buyer of retro and vintage items based in St Asaph. They purchase 8‑bit and other vintage computers (Atari, Commodore, ZX Spectrum), retro consoles and games, vinyl and hifi gear, Lego, model kits and 1970s–1990s toys and collectables. They offer online valuations, UK‑mainland parcel or collection service and pay by bank transfer or PayPal.

Welcome to RetroGear - finding new homes for old games since 1999 - Retro Games, Vintage Consoles, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Sinclair, Commodore

Brierley Hill, West Midlands

RetroGear is a specialist UK seller of classic console and computer games, systems and accessories (Sinclair, Commodore, Atari, Nintendo, Sega and more). Founded in 1999, the site now operates in-person via the Hidden Chest shop in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, and also buys whole collections and individual retro items.

Welcome to the Arcade Restoration Workshop Web Site!

Arcade Restoration Workshop — an extensive online hub for restoring and maintaining classic arcade machines. Features searchable PCB and parts databases, repair logs, photo tutorials, restoration write-ups and community forums focused on 1970s–1990s arcade hardware.

ZX Spectrum – Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations

Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations is the personal site of electronics engineer Adam Wilson, who collects, documents and restores vintage computers and electronics. The site documents repairs and restorations for 1970s–1990s systems (including ZX Spectrum, Amiga, BBC Micro, Amstrad and early Macs), and advertises repair services, items for sale (eBay) and items wanted for purchase.

ZX Spectrum 128 +3: Repair Service - RetroSix

RetroSix is a UK-based specialist in restoration, repair and upgrades for vintage game consoles. They offer paid repair services (including ZX Spectrum models), manufacture replacement parts and improved hardware (USB-C, audio, power supplies), reproduce and cast custom ABS shells, print bespoke designs onto handhelds, and sell parts and kits via their online store with worldwide shipping.