The Retro Directory
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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.
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.
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.
RAM Collectible Toys - Antiques and Collectables
Herne Bay, Kent
RAM Collectible Toys is a Herne Bay shop stocking a wide range of collectible toys and memorabilia from the 1930s–1990s, including 1960s TV/film toys, 1970s playsets, 1980s action figures and a retro gaming selection. Also a Warhammer agent — in-store browsing with a regularly updated catalogue and social media news.
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 Bristol | Bristol Rocks
Bristol
Retro Bristol is a Bristol-based retro toy and video game shop specialising in 1980s–1990s games, toys and memorabilia. The store hosts events and meet-and-greets (autographs/photos), offers online pre-booking via its website, and sells limited-run merch such as T-shirts.
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 Computing - Buy 80s and 90s Computers at Retro-Sect
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Retro Sect (Tewkesbury) is a specialist retro shop and webstore selling 1970s–1990s tech and collectibles. Stock ranges from Spectrum/Commodore/Amstrad-era home computers, classic consoles and games to handheld electronic/LCD games, retro watches and vintage audio/visual items. The business operates a public showroom at Kenard Business Centre, runs an online shop, and offers appraisals, buying/trading of retro items.