M T Games Ltd

What M T Games Ltd does

M T Games Ltd is a family-owned UK retail business founded in 2001, operating two physical stores in Weston-super-Mare (21-23 Meadow Street) and Taunton (Orchard Shopping Centre) with a complementary website and eBay storefront. The company sells new and pre-owned collectibles, gaming products, hobby merchandise, DVDs/Blu-rays, model kits, and miniatures, functioning as an official stockist for Lego, Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Warhammer (Games Workshop). Its product portfolio spans nine primary categories — Lego, Consoles & Games, Retro Gaming, Collectible Figures, Warhammer, Hornby/Airfix/Scalextric, DVDs & CDs, Weaponry, and Other Products — with over 2,000 pre-owned DVD/Blu-ray titles cited as a scale indicator.

The business runs no proprietary technology stack and is built on a standard WordPress/Tempera website; its competitive positioning rests on curated, constantly-changing inventory, multi-category breadth under one roof, and an in-store trade-in/exchange service that allows customers to sell or swap items for cash or store credit. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer physical retail supplemented by organic social media on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, plus a regularly updated blog. Pricing is unit-based with wide variance — from 99p manga to £49.99 plushies and premium collectibles — reflecting the horizontal hobbyist positioning across multiple price tiers.

The customer base is broadly defined as hobbyists and collectors interested in gaming, collecting, figure painting, and nostalgia, served through a horizontal segmentation approach rather than any single vertical focus. Distribution is entirely domestic UK, with the two store locations forming the core of the addressable market and the eBay channel providing incremental reach. The company has no external institutional investment, no parent entity, no disclosed acquisitions, and no management team details beyond a single named contact (Karen) and general enquiry channels.

Name

M T Games Ltd

Legal name

M T Games Ltd

Website

https://mtgames.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

M T Games Ltd is a family-owned UK multi-category collectibles retailer founded in 2001, operating two physical stores in Weston-super-Mare and Taunton. It serves hobbyists and collectors as an official stockist for Lego, Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Warhammer, with a trade-in service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Collectibles and Hobby Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912)

SIC

Retail-Hobby, Toy & Game Shops (5945)

akta.pro primary industry

Traditional Toy Stores (CRALAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hobby Games & Miniatures Retail (Tabletop RPGs, Wargaming) (CRALAFAH), Board Games, Card Games & Puzzles Retail (CRALAFAF), Miniature Gaming Accessories (Dice, Mats, Tokens, Measuring Tools) (CRALAKAL)

Keywords

• Collectibles retail
• Hobby merchandise
• Video games retail
• Trade-in service
• Model kits supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Weston-super-Mare

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail merchandise sales: Sale of new and pre-owned collectibles, gaming products, toys, figures, DVDs, and hobby-related merchandise from physical stores. Wide product range including Lego, Warhammer, retro gaming, collectible figures, and hobby models.
2. Trade-in and exchange service: Customers can sell or trade their items in-store for cash or store credit. This generates inventory for resale while providing value to customers looking to upgrade or declutter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

M T Games Ltd is a family-owned retail business that sells new and pre-owned collectibles, gaming products, toys, hobby models, DVDs/CDs, and TV/film merchandise through two physical stores in Weston-super-Mare and Taunton, UK, supplemented by a website and eBay store. The company functions as an official stockist for major hobby brands including Lego, Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Warhammer, and operates an in-store buy-sell-exchange trade-in service that allows customers to sell or trade items for cash or store credit.

Product overview

M T Games Ltd is a family-owned retail business operating since 2001, functioning as a physical and online collectibles store rather than a software platform. The company operates as a unified multi-category retail offering with two physical store locations in Weston-super-Mare and Taunton, UK, plus an e-commerce website. The core offering centers on being an official stockist for major brands (Lego, Hornby, Scalextric, Airfix, and Warhammer) combined with diverse collectible categories spanning video games (current and retro consoles/games), collectible figures, DVDs/CDs, weaponry, and general film/TV/gaming merchandise. The business model includes a buy-sell-exchange trade-in service. The product portfolio is organized as nine main product categories plus an 'Other Products' catch-all, with no unified software platform or digital product suite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lego Official stockist offering a wide range of Lego products including mixed bags, specialist pieces, and Lego accessories for people of all ages.
• Consoles & Games Wide range of games for current and legacy consoles including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and other modern systems.
• Retro Gaming Classic and vintage video games including rare titles for Sega Master System, Mega Drive, Mega CD, N64, and other retro systems, with an in-store retro console area.
• Collectible Figures High-quality collectible merchandise including Funko Pop Vinyls, Star Wars Mystery Minis, Super Hero figures, Star Wars figures, bobble heads, headknockers, wacky wobblers, and limited edition statues.
• Warhammer Official Warhammer stockist offering Games Workshop products including Warhammer Age of Sigmar, Citadel paints, and painting equipment for hobbyists.
• Hornby, Airfix & Scalextric Official stockist for Hornby model railways, Airfix model kits, and Scalextric slot car racing sets, including Humbrol paints and accessories.
• DVDs & CDs Over 2000 pre-owned DVD and Blu Ray titles including films, TV, stand-up comedy, boxsets, manga, and music, plus pre-owned CDs.
• Weaponry Sells, buys and exchanges ornamental and high-end professional knives including Wenger and Swiss Army brands, plus Bear Grylls survival products and new/used guns with accessories from BSA, Webley, Brocock and other manufacturers.
• Other Products Wide range of TV, gaming and film related products including mugs, bowls, magnets, skulls, dragons, goblets, dolls, Pokemon Cards and figures, Action Man, model cars (Oxford Die Cast, Dinky, Matchbox), T-shirts and books.
• Buy-Sell-Exchange Service In-store service allowing customers to sell items and trade them in for cash or store credit, enabling customers to exchange collectibles, games, and other items.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LegocoreOthersOfficial stockist for Lego products, offering a wide range of Lego sets, mixed bags, specialist pieces and accessories.
• HornbycoreOthersOfficial stockist for Hornby model railway products and accessories.
• ScalextriccoreOthersOfficial stockist for Scalextric slot car racing products.
• AirfixcoreOthersOfficial stockist for Airfix model kits and hobby products.
• Warhammer (Games Workshop)coreOthersOfficial stockist for Warhammer miniatures, paints, and accessories including Warhammer Age of Sigmar products.
• Sports MarketingminorOthersSupplier of guns and accessories for the weaponry section.
• John Rothery / Bisley UKminorOthersSupplier of shooting sports equipment and accessories.
• BSA GunsminorOthersUK-based manufacturer of air rifles and firearms whose products are stocked.
• WebleyminorOthersUK air gun manufacturer whose products are stocked.
• Matts AutomobiliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated family business mentioned on MT Games website, suggesting a connected enterprise for automobilia collectibles.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CEX: UK high-street chain specializing in second-hand video games, consoles, phones, and entertainment collectibles via a buy-sell-trade model. Closely comparable to MT Games in physical retail, trade-in flywheel, and multi-category entertainment merchandise focus, but at much larger scale.
• Forbidden Planet: UK specialist retailer of science fiction, fantasy, comics, manga, and gaming merchandise including collectible figures. Comparable to MT Games in TV/film/gaming collectibles focus and hobbyist/collector customer base, with multiple UK store locations.
• Wayland Games: UK online retailer of Warhammer, miniature wargaming, board games, and hobby products including paints and accessories. Comparable to MT Games on the Warhammer/hobby miniatures category and hobbyist customer base, primarily via e-commerce.
• Element Games: UK online specialist in Warhammer, miniature wargaming, and tabletop hobby products. Comparable to MT Games on the Warhammer/hobby miniatures category, though primarily an e-commerce operator without a physical retail footprint.
• Geek Retreat: UK chain combining hobby/game retail with a café/community space, focused on trading card games, board games, and pop culture collectibles. Comparable to MT Games in serving hobbyist communities and stocking tabletop games and collectibles across multiple franchises.
• Firestorm Games: UK retailer and gaming centre specializing in Warhammer, board games, and tabletop hobby merchandise with physical store locations. Directly comparable on the Warhammer/miniatures retail proposition and hobbyist community focus.

Broad incumbents

• The Works: UK discount multi-category retailer selling books, toys, games, hobbies, and stationery at value price points. Overlaps with MT Games on toys, games, hobby, and budget collectibles, though operating at much larger scale with a national store estate.
• HMV: UK high-street entertainment retailer selling music, films, TV, gaming merchandise, and pop culture collectibles. Broader scope than MT Games but overlaps heavily on DVDs, Blu-Rays, gaming, and pop culture merchandise across physical UK store locations.
• Game (UK video game retailer): UK specialist video game and console retailer with physical stores and online presence. Overlaps with MT Games on current and retro gaming categories, though Game is a national chain focused primarily on new-release video games rather than multi-category collectibles.

Others

• Amazon UK: UK arm of the global e-commerce marketplace, the dominant indirect competitor to MT Games across virtually all merchandise categories. Not a direct retail peer but the primary structural competitor on price, selection, and convenience for hobby/collectibles buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MT-Games-Ltd-191522227553604
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtgames
• TikToktiktok.com/@mtgamestaunton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/m-t-games-ltd

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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