The Retro Directory

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.

Lynton Toy Museum - Toy Museum, Vintage Toys, Action Figures

Lynton

Small public toy museum in Lynton showcasing toys and games from the 1960s–1980s with a large action-figure collection. On-site toy shop sells retro toys and collectibles and the owners also run an eBay store. The museum accepts donations and may purchase toys from sellers.

Metropolis Toys – Vintage toys and collectables

Warwick

Specialist vintage toy and collectables shop in Warwick. Metropolis Toys buys, sells and trades classic toys and model trains (Dinky, Corgi, Meccano, Scalextric etc.), offers valuations and purchases collections or bulk lots. Open Thurs–Sat with appointments available.

Physical shop

Modern and Vintage Toys and Collectables

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough-based toy & collectables retailer specialising in vintage action figures and pop-culture toy lines from the 1980s and 1990s. Stock includes Masters of the Universe, Thundercats, Star Wars, TMNT and other retro franchises. Operates from a stall/shop in Dundas Shopping Centre with online product listings.

Nerd Base – Nerd Base buys and sells a wide collection of vintage and modern action figures and toys.

Wickford

Nerd Base is a UK-based buyer and seller of vintage and modern action figures and collectibles. Their stock ranges from classic 80s/90s lines such as Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, Thundercats and TMNT to modern Marvel, DC, Harry Potter and NECA items. They operate an online shop and list a Wickford address for the business.

Nostalgic Toys

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield-based collectible toy shop specialising in Pokémon TCG, LEGO (including spare parts/loose LEGO by the kg) and genuine vintage action figures from the 1970s–1990s (including Kenner Star Wars 1977–1983). Open to the public at 100 Alderson Road with an online shop and UK delivery; offers trade-ins, gift cards and community TCG events.

Retro By Ronnie

Worthing

Retro By Ronnie is a large vintage toys and collectibles shop in Goring (Worthing) housed in an old Barclays bank. The store specialises in 1970s–1990s toys, handheld electronics, LEGO, Pokémon, Star Wars and other pop‑culture memorabilia across seven rooms of displays. They buy collections from the public (in‑store or by post after photo review), host regular themed events and in‑store signings, and operate an affiliated online fine art/shop presence.

Retro Gaming Retro Toys & Collectables

Retro Games | Herne Bay | RAM Collectible Toys

Herne Bay

RAM Collectible Toys is a specialist vintage toy and collectible games shop in Herne Bay. Established in 2013, the store buys and sells retro games, classic computer games, action figures, models and hard-to-find collector’s pieces. Open Wednesday–Saturday, it also offers valuation/purchase of toy collections.

Physical shop

Retro Toy Store Archives - The Whole Shebang

Kettering

Online specialist retailer of retro and vintage toys and action figures. The Whole Shebang stocks 1970s–1990s collectables including Kenner Star Wars, Mattel Masters of the Universe, LJN Thundercats, Playmates TMNT, Bandai Power Rangers and wrestling figures, with UK and international shipping and a pre-orders section.

Online

Retrocave - Retro, Board, and Tabletop Games in Poole

Poole, Dorset

Retrocave is a Poole-based gaming venue and shop offering play time on 15 retro gaming consoles and arcade machines (300+ games), a large board-game library, weekly card and miniature game events, and a retail shop stocking miniatures, paints and accessories. Bookable sessions and online ordering are available; the venue runs daily themed events including Warhammer and Magic: The Gathering.

Rewind Toys | Toys - Collectables - Memorabilia | Buy & Sell

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Independent vintage toy dealer buying and selling collectable toys and film/TV memorabilia from the 1960s–1990s. Operates an online shop plus a permanent presence at The Plant Plot Garden Village in Lichfield, attends local toy fairs and offers valuations, cash purchase of collections and local collection/pick-up.

Retro Gaming

The Nostalgia Room | Retro Toys, Collectibles and Memorabilia in Maidstone

Maidstone

Independent Maidstone shop specialising in retro toys, vintage games, plush and pop‑culture memorabilia. Browse changing stock in-store at 68 Bank Street or buy selected items via their eBay shop; new finds arrive weekly and there's a mailing list for stock updates. The shop donates 15% of profits to the Blackthorn Trust.