
Benjamin Abbott
As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of everything from board game reviews to Lego guides. If it involves rolling dice, nerdy collectibles, or an absurd number of miniatures, I'm there. Although I joined GamesRadar+ in 2018, I've been writing about games in one form or another for more than a decade - my bylines stretch back to 2012 and range from Metro.co.uk to TechRadar. I try not to use this power for evil, but can normally be found cackling over some nefarious plan I've cooked up for my group's next Dungeons & Dragons campaign. You can follow me on Twitter @thewordyben.
Latest articles by Benjamin Abbott

The new Star Wars Lego sets for May 4 are cool, but none beats this glorious little war criminal
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A larger Lego Chopper is on its way for May 4

Is it weird that these mugs might be my favorite new Star Wars merch?
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Starbucks Discovery Series mugs may be my favorite homeware from a galaxy far, far away in a while

Must-have board game deals for April 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals We've rounded up the very best of today's board game deals from across every price range

Heroes of Might and Magic TTRPG designers describe it as "the story you always imagined in your head as a kid" with epic battles that set it apart from D&D
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features We catch up with the folks making Heroes of Might and Magic 2d20

Nerf Elite Jr. Starter Set review: "Perfect for siblings"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review Should you buy the dual-pack? Here's what our expert thinks

Where to buy Pokemon Destined Rivals before resellers snap up the latest TCG set
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Stock If you're looking for the Pokemon Destined Rivals boosters, boxes, and bundles, you'll find them here

Where to find Pokemon TCG Prismatic Evolutions stock before it's gone
By Katie Wickens last updated
Stock Here's where to buy Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions products

Where to buy Pokemon Journey Together, the very hard-to-find new set
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Stock Here's where to buy Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Journey Together products, including boxes, boosters, and bundles.

New D&D rules are being given to creators for free, reflecting "the lessons we’ve learned and the steps we’re taking to rebuild and strengthen our relationship with our players"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features We talk with Wizards of the Coast about its new SRD version

Here, have an exclusive reveal of a new Star Wars Lightsaber replica for the most underrated Jedi
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get your first look at the Master Sol lightsaber hilt

Nerf Elite Jr. Flyer review: "A great fit for the youngest Nerf warriors"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review

Best Doom merch ahead of The Dark Ages
By Benjamin Abbott published
Buying Guide Find gear for The Dark Ages, Eternal, and more

One of the most infamous Star Wars ships returns with a Lego makeover for the first time in years
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Jango Fett's iconic ride is being recreated for the first time since 2002

Nerf Elite Jr. Rookie Pack review: "Best of the bunch by a comfortable distance"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review Should you buy this beginner box? Our expert weighs in

Everything we know about MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm, from mechanics to story
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide We dig into the dragon-themed Magic set

I'm obsessed with this new Star Wars toy, somebody help
By Benjamin Abbott published
News I was able to go hands on with a new remote control Mouse Droid, and I'm in love

The Helldivers 2 board game leans into "the cooperative chaos of the video game," the designers promise
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features Prepare to defend Super Earth

Warhammer Deathrattle Army Set is dead easy for beginners, and that makes it my go-to recommendation for Age of Sigmar newcomers
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features For anyone new to Warhammer and painting miniatures, you can't get a better entry-point than this

The 6 best cooperative board games to team up with in 2025, tested and reviewed by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying Guide These are the cooperative board games you have to try

Best adult board games 2025, all reviewed by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying Guide We've rounded up our favorite board games for adults to suit everything from games night to parties

The best Lego deals in April 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Lego deals can get you a good slice of cash off must-have sets, so we've rounded up the most tempting offers

You can get mouldering masses of the Warhammer Deathrattle Army Set for a lot less if you're quick
By Benjamin Abbott published
Stock The box of undead is still pretty easy to get your hands on, if you're quick
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