Shops selling Star Wars in the UK

Rogue82 · May 9, 2014

Hi All,

After seeing several threads asking where are the good shops in x to buy Star Wars stuff, I thought I'd create a Google map so that comic shops can be added and those visiting the area can find them easily. Just Click the link below to go to the Map.

This is intended to be a collaborative process so if you know of a Comic shop that isn't on the Map please let me know and I'll get it added. I've not included Toys R US, The Entertainer or Smyths Toys as they've got Store finders on their websites.

Hope this helps guys :grin:

darkbill · May 9, 2014

That's a great idea but I think its worth adding in those bigger retailers as often when there is an offer running its useful to know where these stores are. Especially in relation to the hobbyist stores so you can judge if it's worth making the round trip when visiting a new city.

Just my two cents but happy to support.

Rogue82 · May 9, 2014

Fair enough. If it helps I'll add them as a second layer that can be switched off because it can get very crowded very quickly when you add them. The free version of the Maps engine only allows you to add 3 layers.

kevb0977 · May 9, 2014

Good idea, nice one.

boris_2 · Aug 3, 2014

Can I suggest two more ? Both are vintage toys rather that new stock

Leicester Vintage and Old Toy Shop
9-11, East Bond St, Leicester
LE1 4SX

AND

Metropolis Toys
41B Smith St, Warwick
CV34 4JA

Rogue82 · Aug 3, 2014

Thanks. I'll get those two added.

Internets · Sep 1, 2014

Respawned
Unit 15 Guild Hall Arcade
Lancaster Road
Preston
Mon – Sat 10am – 6pm T: 07507 056974

This is a go-to shop for me. Bought plenty of TVC and older stuff. Swimming in POTF2, POTJ and SAGA stuff at the moment but it's good for filling gaps and good stuff does come in from time to time.

Rogue82 · Mar 12, 2015

Added Respawned to the Map, sorry bout the delay Internets! :$

Also added Midco Toys, Burton on Trent
Hide N Geek, Worcester

darthsatan · Mar 12, 2015

Come December, it will be every shop everywhere. Whether anyone will want to buy however, remains an unknown and depends upon Hasbro.

Rogue82 · Mar 13, 2015

If so, great, But its still a lot of the indy shops that actually get the good stuff in and are usually less of a crap shoot. I'm happy to add other shops as necessary and remove when they stop selling.

Rogue82 · Apr 14, 2015

Added All the Cool Stuff, Leicester Vintage & Old Toy Shop, Metropolis Toys and Geek-aboo

Rogue82 · Jul 9, 2015

Added Dream Maker Toys in blackpool,
modellers loft in Bournemouth
Orbital Comics in London

Idpullthecurtain · Jul 9, 2015

Rogue82 said:
Added Dream Maker Toys in blackpool,
modellers loft in Bournemouth
Orbital Comics in London

Great resource. Thanks!

UncleWizard · Jul 12, 2015

Can you add Fantastic Toys in the Grainger Market in Newcastle

NE1 5JQ. Good mix of carded figures, mainly POTF2 on display, but if you ask there's lots of new stuff hidden away in boxes

chewie1 · Jul 12, 2015

Great map but you missed forbidden planet Southampton of your list.

Rogue82 · Jul 13, 2015

Thanks guys.

Added Fantastic Toys in Newcastle,
Forbidden planet in Southampton.

Rogue82 · Jul 21, 2015

Added Comic Parade in Watford.

Rogue82 · Aug 7, 2015

Added Fish 4 Comics in Cardiff.

andrew232 · Oct 17, 2015

I go to A1 comics in Trongate Glasgow. They all kinds of cool stuff. I have bought alot Star Wars stuff over the years

Rogue82 · Oct 22, 2015

Thanks Andrew, Added.

SienarTech · Nov 25, 2015

Was pleasantly suprised with TheToyStore in London the other day. Location: Joined to Bond Street Tube Station. Can't really miss it.

They're a middle Eastern chain by the looks of it.

Good selection of Star Wars products, lots of 6" Black Series, and the other usual stuff, like FX lightsabers. Prices were marked up as you'd imagine - the shop is joined to Bond Street station which is a tourist hotspot - but the BS6 figs were hovering around the 22 - 25 quid mark which is okay. Had loads of FO Stormtroopers when I was there last, which is unusual. No Phasma left though

Rogue82 · Nov 26, 2015

Added. Thank you SienarTech. Good to know there's another place to look at in London as not much there considdering the size.

Internets · Nov 27, 2015

Just a quick note, but the Respawned store in Preston has closed down. It is relocating in the city but I don't have the new address.

Rogue82 · Nov 29, 2015

Internets said:
Just a quick note, but the Respawned store in Preston has closed down. It is relocating in the city but I don't have the new address.

Thanks. I've updated the map, please let me know when and where they re-open.

imperial_sock · Dec 13, 2016

Hey, Chris. Add:

Toy Planet Collectors
1 Arbery Arcade
Wantage OX12 8AB

Owner is a guy named Steve. Good place for Vintage and some modern stuff.

Rogue82 · Dec 13, 2016

Nice one mate, added. I've got family in Oxford so may come in handy next time i'm down that way.

Rogue82 · Feb 12, 2017

Added Miwk Publishing Ltd, an independent store selling Toys Comics and books based in Reigate, Surrey

Rogue82 · Jun 30, 2017

Toy Planet just had an interview on the Vintage Rebellion Podcast for those who want to hear what the owner has to say. He recently had 3 carded Yak Faces in store so he may be worth a visit.

Also Admins, any chance this thread can be pinned please :grin:

Rogue82 · Aug 16, 2018

Removed all ToysRUs stores.

UncleWizard · Aug 16, 2018

Where's the link to the map?

MovesLikeJabba · Tuesday at 7:59 AM

Only just stumbled across this, what a great thread! Is there a link to the map?

Oddball_Fett · Tuesday at 1:58 PM

Obi32 said:
I buy an Obi Wan revenge of the sith figure(this one https://www.amazon.com/Star-Episode-Revenge-KENOBI-Figure/dp/B000930D6Y) in Toy Planet in Liverpool. I was short of money, so I got some loan ( https://fin32.com/ ).

Really? Seems quite an extreme length to go to buy a naff 15 year old figure from a toy shop that doesn't even exist in Liverpool.