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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.
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.
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.
Old Toys and Antiques - from Now and Then, Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Now and Then (trading as Old Toys and Antiques) is an independent Edinburgh shop (est. 1976) specialising in obsolete toys, diecast and tin models, pre- and post‑war trains, collectible advertising and 20th‑century 'techy' items such as radios, phones, tape recorders and typewriters. Longstanding physical shop with regular opening hours and a buying interest in vintage items.
Retro and Vintage Toys from Nick Mulford | Toy Hunter UK
Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire
Toy Hunter UK (owner Nick Mulford) is an online specialist in retro and vintage collectible toys and models. Stock covers diecast cars, slot cars (Scalextric), figures, pin badges and other collectible toy lines from mid‑20th century through the 1980s–90s. The business buys and sells collections, trades at toy and model fairs and offers UK tracked postage.
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 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.
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.
Sell your Vintage Toy Collection
Bournemouth, Dorset
Lucent Collectables (Bournemouth) buys vintage toys, model railways and trading cards. They offer free valuations, UK collection/pickup, and immediate payment (cash or bank transfer) for quality boxed or unboxed items. Brands listed include Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Hornby and many classic toy makers.
Specialized Toy Restoration - Smart Choice Repair Center
Boca Raton
Smart Choice Repair Center (Boca Raton, FL) is a full-service repair and restoration centre specialising in antique and vintage toys — including battery-operated and tin wind-up toys, electric and wind-up toy trains, and vintage dolls/talkers — plus small vintage electricals (radios, lamps, fans). They fabricate parts (springs, gears), perform speaker/headphone repairs, offer prototyping/3D-printing via a FabLab, and provide mail-in and local pickup/delivery options.