The Retro Directory

About us – ToysWanted

Bradford, West Yorkshire

ToysWanted (Bradford) is an online buyer and reseller of vintage toys from the 1970s–1990s. They specialise in electronic handhelds and tabletops (Nintendo Game & Watch, Coleco, Grandstand, Tomy, Nelsonic/Casio game watches), plus classic action-figure lines such as He‑Man, M.A.S.K., Star Wars, ThunderCats and Transformers. Sellers submit items via an online form for a no‑obligation offer; ToysWanted pays by bank transfer or PayPal and covers postage for accepted items.

Console Passion - UK Retro Games Store

Blackpool, Lancs

Console Passion is a UK specialist in retro video games and consoles (1970s–1990s). The Blackpool-based business sells boxed and loose consoles, games and accessories across many classic systems, offers console modification services (including switchless mods) and cartridge battery replacement, and buys retro game collections and imports.

Retro Arcade Machines For Sale - Buy Online - Arcade Specialist – Maxx Grab

Sutton On Sea, Lincolnshire

Maxx Grab (Instance Automatics Ltd) is a UK-based arcade specialist supplying new and used arcade machines, retro video and novelty games, classic jukeboxes and vintage slot/one-armed bandit machines. They also sell parts and consumables, provide technical assistance and offer a dedicated repairs service for arcade equipment.

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.

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.

Vintage Electronic Toys - Retro Toys Games & Collectables | Captain Jacks Models

Online retailer specialising in vintage electronic toys and retro gaming collectables from the 1970s–1990s. Stock includes 1980s Sony Walkmans, table-top and LCD games, Tomy and Grandstand toys, plus vintage toy spares and replacement parts.