Benjamin Abbott

Benjamin Abbott

Tabletop & Merch Editor

I've been writing about games in one form or another since 2012, and my bylines include Metro, TechRadar, and PC Gamer. However, these days you'll find me managing GamesRadar+'s tabletop gaming and toy coverage – I spend my time handling everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. I've also been obsessed with Warhammer since the 1990s and enjoy nothing more than running tabletop RPGs like D&D as a Dungeon Master, so if it involves rolling dice or nerdy collectibles, consider me interested! In my spare time I adore playing board games of all kinds and trying my hand at Magic: The Gathering (beware my goblin-heavy Red Deck Wins/RDW), as well crafting wargaming boards to fight over in 40K and Age of Sigmar.

Latest articles by Benjamin Abbott

I played this travel board game once and am now recommending it to everyone

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News After trying it this weekend, I think Catan On the Road is a vacation must-have

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Lego Rivendell, Millennium Falcon, Eevee, and Piranha Plant divided by white lines
These top-rated Lego sets are the ones that you should prioritize this Prime Day

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Features If you want the best of the best, these are the Lego sets that we've given the highest scores in our reviews.

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Gloomhaven RPG spinoff Buttons & Bugs gets its first expansion with new classes and a pub crawl

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Buttons & Bugs: Pub Crawlers is available to pre-order now with shipping in September, though Gen Con attendees can pick up the RPG there.

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Pokemon card fans seem to agree that card grading culture sucks and makes the hobby "a lot less enjoyable"

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Some Pokemon card fans are getting fed up with the grading craze, and feel it's bringing the whole hobby down

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XCOM miniatures game revealed, with and upgradable base and co-op adventure campaign

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News XCOM: The Miniatures Game will go up for pre-order in July ahead of a Fall/Winter 2026 release date

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Lego shows off a pinball machine that actually works

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Fans have fallen hard for this working Lego pinball machine

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We've sorted the best World Cup 2026 merch from the crap, all so you can get back into the game

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Buying guide You'll find the very best World Cup 2026 merch here from across a range of price brackets with options to suit every age.

Buying guide
How this $20,000 Lego Star Wars collection ignited an online meltdown involving Bricks and Minifigs, alleged police corruption, and fleeing the law

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News We break down the larger Bricks and Minfigs scandal involving a man's missing $20K Lego Star Wars collection

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Retro consoles, Final Fantasy MTG cards, a Zelda wallet, Lego AT-AT, and Vault Boy on a yellow background
I've found the best Father's Day gifts for gamers in 2026, so don't panic if you can't think of any

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

Buying guide We've rounded up the very best nerdy Father's Day gifts for fans of Star Wars, Final Fantasy, Legend of Zelda, Fallout, and more

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The best toys in 2026, from Pikachu animatronics to Furby and beyond

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Buying guide You'll find all the best toys in 2026 right here, with options to suit every budget

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Alien RPG gets harrowing new campaign following a hapless team of Colonial Marines

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News My favorite horror RPG just got a new campaign, and I'm begging you to try the Alien Roleplaying Game now that Operation Leading Edge is on the way

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NeeDoh seems to be back in stock at Amazon, and it's not hideously overpriced for once

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News Most NeeDoh listings are radically overpriced, but I've found a few that seem more reasonable.

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These sci-fi water guns make it feel like I'm playing a real-life FPS

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News The Spyra range makes other water guns look silly, and they're the ultimate summer toy

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Get your first look at Lego KPop Demon Hunters Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Lego just unveiled our first look at the new Lego Derpy Tiger and Sussie Bird set, which is up for pre-order now

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Where to buy Warhammer 40K Armageddon for less, with a cheeky discount on the new launch box

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Stock If you want to secure your copy of the new launch box, here's where I'd recommend visiting to buy Warhammer 40K Armageddon

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Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 against a dark background
I can't believe my favorite gaming Lego set is being retired already, so grab the Lego Great Deku Tree while you can

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Review Despite only being a couple of years old, the amazing Lego Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 is being retired already - so is it worth adding to your collection?

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If you need a break from your D&D campaign, this mischievous hobbit adventure is spot on

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News A new hobbit-themed adventure book just hit shelves, and it's perfect if you're in need of a break from a long D&D or tabletop RPG campaign

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Lego Football sets on a blurred football pitch
This Lego World Cup 2026 merch is the perfect half-time activity

By Benjamin Abbott last updated

News If you want quality World Cup merch, I don't think it gets much better than these FIFA-themed Lego sets

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Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons - Ravenloft is now my most anticipated board game of the summer

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Features Board game fans, you need to put this D&D horror adventure on your wishlist

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D&D rival Paizo forced to make layoffs after "devastating" loss stemming from $10m in stock being held hostage

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Thanks to its distributor going bust and holding millions' worth of stock, Pathfinder publisher Paizo is facing changes and layoffs

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Where to buy Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Deluxe Edition on Switch 2 and its exclusive minifigure

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Stock We've used our own detective skills to track down the hard-to-find edition

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There are over 80 new Lego sets in June 2026, but these three are by far the best

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Features More than 80 new Lego sets arrive in June 2026, so our expert has narrowed the list down to three must-haves

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The Pixel Pikachu plush fans fell in love with is now available, so consider this fair warning if you want one

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News This plushie based on Pikachu as it appeared in the 1996 Game Boy game might be the best Pokemon collectible I've ever seen

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Lego reveals its biggest ever set, and it's even more massive than Lego Minas Tirith

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News The Lego version of the Sagrada Família is well over 12K pieces strong, marking it out as the company's biggest model by far

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Everything we know about Warhammer 40K 11th Edition

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Guide Here's the full lowdown on Warhammer 40K 11th Edition

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