The Retro Directory

The Toy Scavenger Ltd- Toyshop UK Vintage & Modern Store Retro Figures

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire-based online retailer specialising in vintage and collectible toys and retro gaming. Large stock of 1970s–1990s action figures (MOTU, ThunderCats, G.I. Joe, etc.), retro consoles/games, graded items and VHS tapes. Offers UK-wide buying of old toy collections, international shipping and a 'make an offer' option.

The Watch Repair Centre Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk

Family-run watch repair centre in Norwich (St Stephen’s Street) established 2003. Provides while-you-wait battery changes (18-month guarantee), strap sales and fitting, link removal, quartz movement replacement, acrylic/mineral glass fitting and metal strap repairs. Operates a fully equipped mobile unit and services a wide range of brands from everyday (Sekonda, Seiko) to premium watches (Omega, Longines, Rado).

Time Travel Audio, Vintage Audio Equipment, Components & Servicing, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK |

Inverkeithing, Fife

Time Travel Audio (Edinburgh/Inverkeithing) is a specialist vintage-audio workshop and online shop offering restored vintage amplifiers, NOS valves, components and custom builds. Services include valve testing & matching, amplifier restoration and servicing, custom effects pedals and pedal-board fabrication. They stock Fender, Marshall, Ampeg and other vintage kit, sell a wide range of components (Sprague caps, germanium transistors, enclosures) and provide UK shipping; visits are by appointment.

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.

Traditional and vintage toys, games and jigsaw puzzles. | Vintage Toys & Games

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

Family-run UK dealer of vintage and collectible toys and games (trading since 1996). Stock includes vintage Scalextric and slot car sets, Hornby model railway, retired/vintage LEGO sets, diecast Corgi/Dinky/Matchbox, board games, Subbuteo, jigsaw puzzles and TV/film collectables. Online shop with worldwide shipping; also buys quality collections.

Vintage Toy Exchange

Matlock

Independent vintage toy shop in Matlock offering collectible toys and model railway items from the last 100 years. Open to the public with advertised hours, they buy collections, sell in-store and online (eBay, Gumtree) and offer mail-order and swap options.

Vintage Toys & Games UK – The Voyage Bird

The Voyage Bird is a UK-based online vintage collectibles shop specialising in toys, games and vintage electronics from the 1950s–1990s. The store lists authenticated, photographed pieces (action figures, board games, vintage electronic toys, retro computing and hi‑fi items), offers UK shipping and trade/bulk enquiries, and can help source rare collectibles.

VINTAGE TOYS WANTED

Nottingham

Nottingham-based collector and buyer of vintage toys and bulk collections. Purchases 1960s–1980s toy lines including die-cast, action figures, plastic model kits, Scalextric, comics/annuals and early electronic games. Contact Richard to sell or commission a collection.

Vintage Watch Fever

UK-based independent watchmaker specialising in servicing, restoration and overhaul of vintage and luxury watches. Services include full mechanical and quartz overhauls, case refurbishment and rhodium plating, dial/hand relume and restoration, crystal and crown replacement, water-resistance testing and parts sourcing. Also sells restored vintage watches and spare watch parts.

Vintage Watch Repair - London

London, Greater London

London-based specialist watch repair and restoration service (Jewellery Watch Repairs & Restoration London) offering master-watchmaker repairs for vintage and antique wrist- and pocket-watches. Services include movement servicing, dial restoration, case refurbishment, glass/crown/hand replacement and full restorations; they operate a Hatton Garden workshop (appointment) and accept nationwide postal repairs.

Vintage Watch Repair | W.E. Clark & Son Limited

Lewes, East Sussex

W.E. Clark & Son (Lewes) are fourth‑generation jewellers with an in‑house Master Watchmaker specialising in vintage and antique wrist and pocket watch repair. Services include full overhauls, dial restoration, case and bracelet refinishing, glass/battery replacement, bespoke part fabrication and a fully insured FREEPOST UK postal repair service. Public showrooms are in Lewes and Uckfield.