The Retro Directory

The Retro Hunter

Leigh-on-Sea

Independent retro games and collectibles shop in Leigh-on-Sea (est. 2017) buying and selling vintage consoles, games, toys and memorabilia. Operates a public high-street shop with regular opening hours plus an online store offering delivery (free over £50). Not all stock is listed online — customers are invited to visit in person or contact the shop for special requests.

The Retro Zone - A Journey Back to the 70s and 80s

Keswick, Cumbria

The Retro Zone is a small, family-friendly museum in Keswick showcasing a personal collection of 1970s and 1980s toys, gadgets and early home computers — including a dedicated Sinclair display. Open most days with paid admission, the venue also runs a small gift shop selling vintage collectables and themed souvenirs.

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 Way Second Hand Shops Used To Be - The Collectors Centre In Reading

Reading

Two adjacent specialist second‑hand shops in Reading (Nos.14–15 Harris Arcade). Just Imagination Memorabilia (J.I.M.) focuses on vintage Film & TV toys and memorabilia, British and US comics/annuals and specialist vinyl (60s–90s), with an in‑shop display of vintage toys. AT Collectables trades in militaria, antiques, coins and model trains. Both buy and sell collectables; visitors are advised to phone ahead for opening times and purchasing enquiries.

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.

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.

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.