The Retro Directory

Totally Awesome York • Little Vikings - York for Kids

York, North Yorkshire

Independent family-run toy and games shop in York city centre offering a mix of nostalgic favourites (Subbuteo, Tamagotchi, Rubik’s) and modern board/card games, trading cards and collectibles. Features an in-store play table to try games and toys before buying.

toy – Fix It Workshop

Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing-based repair workshop and repair blog run by Matt (FixItWorkshop). Specialises in restoring and repairing toys (including 1970s–1980s electro-mechanical toys such as Tomy Kongman and Bagpuss), small appliances and vintage electronics. Services shown include mechanical and electronic repairs, battery replacement, soft-toy restoration, cleaning/lubrication and general maintenance.

Toy Repairs and Restorations - Scott's Toys & Collectables

Scott's Toys & Collectables is a small family-run toy restoration and repair workshop specialising in vintage and collectible toys. Services include action-figure and doll repairs (re-stringing, limb/head work, flocking), repair of electronic and tinplate toys, restorations of pedal cars/rocking horses/clockwork trains, and retro-tech support such as games console repairs and battery replacement for Game Boy, NES, SNES and N64 cartridges. They operate on a quoted, no-fix-no-fee basis and accept repairs by post.

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 and Models Archives - Plymouth Auction Rooms, antiques, collectables and paintings, valuations and auctions in Plymouth - Tel 01752 254740

Plymouth, Devon

Plymouth Auction Rooms runs a specialist Toys & Models department in Plymouth, handling vintage diecast (Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox), Action Man and Star Wars retro toys, model railways, Airfix kits and related collectables. They offer free saleroom valuations, consignment services, timed online auctions with live bidding, and UK/international shipping.

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.

Vintage Electronic Toys - Retro Toys Games & Collectables | Captain Jacks Models

Online retailer specialising in vintage electronic toys and retro gaming collectables from the 1970s–1990s. Stock includes 1980s Sony Walkmans, table-top and LCD games, Tomy and Grandstand toys, plus vintage toy spares and replacement parts.

Vintage Toys | Monkey's Emporium – Explore Rare Collectables Online!

London, London

Monkey's Emporium is a London-based specialist in vintage toys, retro gaming and comics (items from c.1950–2000). They sell, buy, trade and rent collectables including 1980s/1990s games and systems, board games, comics and action figures. Online orders are shipped across the UK and they operate from a stall at Camden's Stables Market.

Vintage Toys | Toy Curious

UK-based vintage toy dealer specialising in prototype and pre-production action figures and collectables from the 1970s–1990s. Stock includes Kenner/Hasbro/Mattel items, Star Wars and GI Joe prototypes, signed factory samples and sealed electronic toys (eg. Tiger Electronics Turbo Man). Online shop with an active eBay store and worldwide shipping.

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.

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.