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've been hands on with all the new Warhammer 40K Space Marine models, these are the ones you should buy

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Review Now with a secret weapon: nostalgia

Review
Everything announced at Big Autumn Warhammer Preview 2026

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

News We've rounded up absolutely everything you need to know about the Big Autumn Warhammer Preview 2026 here, with a bitesize summary of all the major announcements.

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"The hit rates seem absurd": Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration looks surprisingly generous, which is great for fans in more ways than one

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Hit rates for Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration seem amazing, and it's a welcome middle finger to resellers

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The 12 best board games in 2026, chosen by lifelong fans and industry 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

Buying Guide
Lego reveals spooky new freebie, and it's the perfect addition to the best Halloween collection in years

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News This year's Lego Halloween collection is unmatched, and I want to decorate my house with it all

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Where to buy Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

Stock Our expert has advice on how to buy Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration, and the best stores to use

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D&D Arcana Unleashed casts a spell with magical subclasses, and it finally gives us a good Necromancer build

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News I've been hands-on with both D&D Arcana Unleashed books, and have come away impressed - here's why.

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Here's what to expect from the Big Autumn Warhammer Preview show this week

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

News Legion of the Damned, Age of Sigmar dwarves, Custodes, and more look set to appear in the upcoming Big Autumn Warhammer Preview show this week, so I've broken down what those teases mean

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"The best choice to be honest": Fans vote to make Lego Yu-Gi-Oh Exodia set an official kit

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News A Lego Yu-Gi-Oh Exodia set is officially on the way, and it's wildly creative

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D&D head promises to fix "very loud, very public missteps" with "a new spirit and energy" for the game

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Dan Ayoub discusses how he plans to earn back the community's trust

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I'm worried the 2026 Lego Advent Calendars will run out earlier than ever this year, because they're already on offer

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Deal Amazon has already hit the 2026 Lego Advent Calendars with a discount, including the Marvel and Star Wars kits

Deal
These new Sons of Behemat models are exactly what the Warhammer Age of Sigmar army needs

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Review I've been hands-on with the new Warhammer Age of Sigmar Sons of Behemat range, and this is what I think about each addition

Review
Lego Downton Abbey set revealed with a stately 4,711 pieces and 13 minifigures

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

News A sprawling Lego Downton Abbey model is on the way this October, and it's full of secrets

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Legend of Zelda Master Sword replica by Hasbro goes up for pre-order, and it's cheaper than I thought it'd be

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

News You can now pre-order the replica Master Sword by Hasbro from a variety of retailers - here's where

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New Discworld RPG book adds Granny Weatherwax, vampires, and loads of character options (oh my)

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Discworld RPG finally adds witches, vampires, and more in its new book, Discworld: Adventures in Lancre and Überwald

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The best Legend of Zelda merch to gear up with before the Ocarina of Time remake, chosen by two lifelong fans

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

Buying guide We're massive fans of the series, so our experts have rounded up the very best Legend of Zelda merch right here

Buying guide
Exclusive MTG Reality Fracture card reveal teases multiversal rebellion with the power to tick off opponents

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News With MTG Reality Fracture imminent, we have a brand new card to reveal.

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New amiibo for Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time are amazing, but what they unlock is weirding me out

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Ocarina of Time remake amiibo look great, but come with what I can only describe as deeply cursed unlockables

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New Lego Legend of Zelda Link and Epona set revealed

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Ocarina of Time gets another Lego Legend of Zelda set, this time featuring Link and Epona

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Fan makes Lego GTA 6 set, and it's so perfect I'm gutted there isn't an official version

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

News I'm heartbroken that this fan-made Lego GTA 6 set isn't an official model, because it deserves to be

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Pokemon Center cancels countless reseller orders, but TCG fans seem to have been burned as well

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News Pokemon card resellers finally get their comeuppance in massive Pokemon Center crackdown, but it looks as though there's been collateral damage

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Wingspan Pocket review: "All the brilliance, with fewer barriers to entry"

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Review Here's a full breakdown of whether it's worth buying Wingspan Pocket, the smaller, more portable spin-off of the beloved strategy board game.

Review
Fans agree leaked Lego Astro Bot is "too good" to just be a gift-with-purchase for the new PlayStation set

By Benjamin Abbott Published

News A new Lego Astro Bot set has just been leaked, and it'll apparently be a gift with purchase for the upcoming PlayStation model

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Lego Nightmare Before Christmas gets the best discount I've seen in years ahead of its retirement in December

By Benjamin Abbott Published

Deal There's currently $40 off the Lego Nightmare Before Christmas kit which is retiring soon, and that's the best offer I've seen in years

Deal
New Lego PlayStation revealed with hidden secrets I think fans are gonna love

By Benjamin Abbott Last updated

News A Lego PlayStation replica will be hitting shelves in October, and it features a couple of secret dioramas inside.

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