The Retro Directory

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.

Vintage British Calculators

Leicester, Leicestershire

Vintage British Calculators is a virtual museum and reference site maintained by collector Nigel Tout (Leicester) documenting British mechanical and electronic calculators from the 1970s–1990s. The site hosts detailed histories, photographs and technical notes for many UK and imported models (Sinclair, Bell Punch/Anita, Commodore, Texas Instruments, Radofin, etc.). This is an information and collector resource rather than a shop; items shown are not for sale, and the site requests contributions, photos and donations to expand the archive.

Vintage Computers & Mainframes, Vintage Computing | Sterlingxs

SterlingXS runs an online marketplace category specialising in vintage computing: large selection of Commodore, Sinclair/ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari, BBC Micro, Macintosh and other 1970s–1990s systems, plus spare parts, cables, drives, peripherals and retro software. Listings include auctions, Buy It Now and offers for working, restored, untested and parts items.

Vintage Toys - 20th Century Prop Hire

London, Greater London

London prop hire specialist supplying vintage toys, games and retro electronics (1960s–1980s) for film, TV, theatre, photography and events. Stock includes 1980s toy robots, Etch A Sketch, Rubik's Cube, Sinclair Cambridge programmable calculator and many other period toys and props available to hire; warehouse visits by appointment.

Visit the cave in Chalford, Gloucestershire

Chalford, Gloucestershire

The Cave is a hands-on retro computing and gaming exhibition in Chalford, Gloucestershire, run by RMC Retro / The Retro Cave Ltd. Bookable event days let visitors play and explore a wide collection of 1970s–1990s microcomputers and consoles, alongside talks, restoration displays and related online content.

Welcome to RetroGear - finding new homes for old games since 1999 - Retro Games, Vintage Consoles, Sega, Nintendo, Atari, Sinclair, Commodore

Brierley Hill, West Midlands

RetroGear is a specialist UK seller of classic console and computer games, systems and accessories (Sinclair, Commodore, Atari, Nintendo, Sega and more). Founded in 1999, the site now operates in-person via the Hidden Chest shop in Brierley Hill, West Midlands, and also buys whole collections and individual retro items.

ZX Spectrum – Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations

Adam's Vintage Computer Restorations is the personal site of electronics engineer Adam Wilson, who collects, documents and restores vintage computers and electronics. The site documents repairs and restorations for 1970s–1990s systems (including ZX Spectrum, Amiga, BBC Micro, Amstrad and early Macs), and advertises repair services, items for sale (eBay) and items wanted for purchase.

ZX Spectrum | Sintech Shop UK

Gloucester

Sintech Shop UK is an online retailer specialising in retro computing and gaming parts and accessories. Their store includes a dedicated ZX Spectrum/Sinclair category offering hardware, interfaces (e.g. DivMMC), joysticks, faceplates, dust covers and other spare parts, plus wider retro sections for Commodore, Amiga, Atari, Amstrad and classic consoles.

ZX Spectrum 16 / 48k Repair - Rude Dog Retros

Rude Dog Retros is a UK-based retro-computing specialist offering board-level repairs, refurbishments and upgrades for 1970s–1990s micros. They repair and restore ZX Spectrums, Commodore machines (including Amiga), Atari systems and more, sell spare parts and replacement boards through an online shop and eBay, and create modern add-ons such as SD interfaces and recreated power supplies.

ZX Spectrum 16K/48K/48K+ - Repair | Happy Little Diodes

Happy Little Diodes provides specialist repair and restoration for Sinclair ZX Spectrum 16K/48K/48K+ machines. Services include diagnostics, replacement of electrolytic capacitors, keyboard/ULA parts consultation, AV (composite) video modification, and installation of a ULA heatsink. Repairs are handled via the website with invoicing for parts and return shipping; basic service shown from £44.99 plus parts and postage.

ZX Spectrum 48k Repair: A Journey Inside the Unit

Retrohax (retrohax.net) is a retro-computing blog and online shop focused on restoration, repair and hardware mods for classic 1970s–1990s home computers. The site documents hands-on refurbishments (ZX Spectrum, Commodore, Amiga, Atari, Apple II and more), publishes DIY projects (SD2IEC, video modules, 3D-print files) and sells small-run retro hardware and modules via its web shop.

ZX Spectrum Repair – Lost Retro Tapes

Lost Retro Tapes is a retro-computing magazine and resource site focused on 1970s–1990s home computers. It publishes in-depth repair tutorials, restoration and build logs (notably ZX Spectrum, ZX80 and Commodore 64), parts lists, and reviews, plus a related YouTube channel, Discord community and paid quarterly issues.