The Retro Directory

The Retro Arcade Hub - Gaming Machine Store | Blackpool

Blackpool

Blackpool-based seller and builder of bespoke retro arcade machines and emulation systems. Offers bartop and full-size cabinets, Raspberry Pi‑powered handhelds and picture-frame units, plug‑and‑play game drives and refurbished retro gaming PCs loaded with 1980s–1990s systems. Provides custom software/hardware builds, vinyl artwork, warranties and ongoing aftercare. Online ordering available.

The Retro Collective - Hands-on Vintage Technology Museums

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Retro Collective is a hands-on vintage technology museum based in Belvedere Mill, Chalford (Stroud), Gloucestershire. It operates The Cave (computer & console exhibits) and the Arcade Archive (coin-op cabinets), letting visitors play and explore an extensive collection of 1970s–1990s systems. The venue runs public sessions, events, private/corporate bookings, a museum gift shop and on-site electronics manufacturer Heber, and performs preservation maintenance on arcade machines.

THE RETRO GAME CORNER

Online retro games and consoles shop specialising in classic systems (Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari etc.), replacement parts and modding kits (including RetroSix), plus restoration and send-in repair/retrofit services for Game Boy, Game Gear and other vintage handhelds and consoles. Also imports Japanese titles and hardware.

The Retro Hunter

Leigh-on-Sea

Independent retro games and collectibles shop in Leigh-on-Sea (est. 2017) buying and selling vintage consoles, games, toys and memorabilia. Operates a public high-street shop with regular opening hours plus an online store offering delivery (free over £50). Not all stock is listed online — customers are invited to visit in person or contact the shop for special requests.

The Toy Scavenger Ltd- Toyshop UK Vintage & Modern Store Retro Figures

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire-based online retailer specialising in vintage and collectible toys and retro gaming. Large stock of 1970s–1990s action figures (MOTU, ThunderCats, G.I. Joe, etc.), retro consoles/games, graded items and VHS tapes. Offers UK-wide buying of old toy collections, international shipping and a 'make an offer' option.

Toys & Collectables store. Retro Gaming, We buy toys!

New Milton, Hampshire

The Spacebridge is a toys & collectables shop in New Milton specialising in retro gaming (classic Nintendo, Sega and Sony consoles/games) and 1980s–90s action-figure collectables. They buy, sell and trade items including G1 Transformers, vintage Star Wars, He-Man, Thundercats, TMNT and LEGO. Open Wednesdays–Fridays and Saturdays.

Toys, Models & Railwayana

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow-based auction house with a dedicated Toys, Models & Railwayana department handling Meccano, Matchbox, Dinky, Hornby model railway items and vintage railwayana. Hosts regular toys & models auctions (approx. every 12 weeks), offers free valuations and accepts consignments, with on-site gallery viewing and online bidding.

Traditional and vintage toys, games and jigsaw puzzles. | Vintage Toys & Games

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

Family-run UK dealer of vintage and collectible toys and games (trading since 1996). Stock includes vintage Scalextric and slot car sets, Hornby model railway, retired/vintage LEGO sets, diecast Corgi/Dinky/Matchbox, board games, Subbuteo, jigsaw puzzles and TV/film collectables. Online shop with worldwide shipping; also buys quality collections.

Turntables, Amplifiers, Speakers in East Sussex | STEREO RETRO

Hastings, East Sussex

Stereo Retro (Hastings) is a specialist vintage hi‑fi shop selling and buying turntables, amplifiers, speakers and vinyl. They offer turntable repairs, full restorations of classic receivers and speakers, consultations and demo appointments, trade‑ins and local delivery across East Sussex. The business also operates a showroom with on‑site opening hours and an online shop.

TV Repair | Installation | Sunderland

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

Local Sunderland AV repair service specialising in TV and home entertainment repairs, including VCRs and vintage hi‑fi systems, as well as LCD TVs, DVD players and satellite receivers. Offers workshop repairs, equipment tuning/setup and insurance reports.

Twisted Toys: Cool Vintage Toys, Retro & Cult Collectables Free UK P&P – TwistedToys

Twisted Toys is a UK-based online retailer specialising in vintage toys and retro collectables from the 1960s–1990s. Stock covers classic toy lines (Star Wars, Transformers, He‑Man/MOTU, Thundercats, TMNT, Corgi/Dinky) and a wide range of retro video games and consoles (Atari, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, NES/SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation, N64, Dreamcast etc.). The shop lists boxed and collectible items and offers UK postage.

Tynemouth Software: Commodore C64 Repair (with a slight cheat)

Tynemouth Software (run by Dave Curran) specialises in repair, restoration and hardware projects for vintage 1970s–1990s home computers. The site documents repairs on systems such as the Commodore 64, BBC Micro and Z80-based Micro-Professor, offers diagnostic and restoration services, and sells related kits/products via online channels (Patreon/Tindie links).