The Retro Directory

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Retro Games Ltd

Luton

UK-based Retro Games Ltd designs, manufactures and distributes modern mini-console recreations of classic 1970s–1990s home computers and consoles (e.g. THEC64, THEA500, THE400 Mini, The Spectrum). They publish licensed game collections, provide firmware updates and product support, and distribute globally through partners including PLAION.

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.

Welcome to the Arcade Restoration Workshop Web Site!

Arcade Restoration Workshop — an extensive online hub for restoring and maintaining classic arcade machines. Features searchable PCB and parts databases, repair logs, photo tutorials, restoration write-ups and community forums focused on 1970s–1990s arcade hardware.

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 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 – Mark Fixes Stuff – Retro game repair and reviews

Mark Fixes Stuff is a UK-based retro computing and gaming specialist that documents repair, restoration and upgrade projects for classic systems (ZX Spectrum, Mega Drive, Game Boy, Atari and more). The site and YouTube channel offer step‑by‑step repair videos, modification guides, downloadable resources and a community via Patreon and Discord to help preserve and maintain 1970s–1990s hardware.

ZX Spectrum Replacement Parts | Membranes, ULA Chips, ICs & Repairs

Online specialist for vintage home-computer parts and repairs. Stocks ZX Spectrum replacement membranes and ULA/ICs, C64 SID/VIC components, Amiga recap kits and Gotek/SD upgrades, plus repair, recapping and refurbishment services for Spectrum, C64, Amiga, Atari, BBC/Acorn, Sinclair QL and similar systems.