
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

What to expect from Prime Day Lego deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Our bargain hunters are seeking out the best Prime Day Lego deals to save you time as well as money

Your definitive guide to the best board games in 2025, with over 25 recommendations reviewed by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide From party games to role-playing adventures, these are the best board games across every price range and skill level

Magic: The Gathering ban list 2025, featuring all banned cards in all formats
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide Here's an updated list of MTG cards banned in each format, including the complete ban list for Standard, Vintage, Commander, and more.

Everything you need to know about MTG Edge of Eternities, from mechanics to story
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide We dig into the dragon-themed Magic set

You call THAT a water gun? This is a water gun!
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Don't bother with other water guns in the heat wave, you need these incredible blasters

"Standard is saved": Massive MTG card ban stuns the community while completely upending the metagame
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Seven major cards have just been banned by MTG

What to expect from Prime Day board game deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals The GamesRadar+ team is here to find you all the best Prime Day board game deals once again

New Lego sets for July 2025, including the perfect gift I think fans will go nuts for
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide Bluey, Disney, Fortnite, Marvel, Harry Potter, and more are getting new Lego sets in June

Sonic races into Magic: The Gathering with a surprise limited run, and you can guarantee they're gonna sell out fast
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Three Secret Lair drops are sprinting toward a July 14 launch

Kill Team Starter Set (2024) review: "A great introduction to the mechanics, but it doesn't always capture what makes the game special"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review Is the latest Kill Team Starter Set a good place to kick off your Warhammer journey?

Best Nerf blasters to dominate the backyard battlefield with in 2025, chosen by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Find the best Nerf blasters for all ages here, with options to suit every budget

If I had to recommend one Lego Star Wars set to a friend, it'd be this
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals I'd always recommend the Lego Millennium Falcon every single time

Best Lego sets 2025, from Star Wars to Marvel
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Here are the best Lego sets on shelves right now across ranges and budgets

Lego Piranha Plant (71426) review: "Full of charm"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review The Lego Piranha Plant is oozing with personality despite being a smaller, cheaper kit

Everything you need to know about MTG Final Fantasy
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide We dig into the dragon-themed Magic set

Best MTG deals for June 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Here are the latest offers on the most recent Magic sets

This fan-favorite but forgotten Warhammer army is finally getting a revamp
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Everyone's favorite steampunk dwarves are drifting back into the Warhammer: Age of Sigmar wargame

You need to see this brilliant, but slightly unhinged, Squid Game merch ahead of season 3
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Official Squid Game Crocs are here, and they make for an excellent addition to your season three viewing.

The Tomb Raider tabletop RPG is dead due to "creative differences" with licensor
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Tomb Raider tabletop RPG is officially dead, but its being reworked into an original setting

I've reviewed water guns for years, and these are the 4 I'd recommend prioritizing this summer
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals Here are four water blasters I'd recommend grabbing this summer

How to tell if a Labubu is real or fake
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide We run down every piece of advice you need to help you work out if a Labubu toy is real or fake

I could build an entire Lego Animal Crossing village and save over $100 this weekend
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals I'm tempted to say "to hell with it" and build a massive Lego Animal Crossing village thanks to these discounts

The best cards in MTG Final Fantasy to help you conquer the battlefield
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide Which of the many MTG Final Fantasy cards are best? Our expert weighs in
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