
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 Warhammer 40K Kill Team box set shakes things up with an Indiana Jones-style dungeon delve
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Chaos Space Marine Raptors and Adepta Sororitas squads drop in on Kill Team: Shadowhunt

I've been a diehard Lego nerd for years, but even I'm turned off by the new Death Star's rumored $1K price
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The model is most impressive, but could be way too expensive for most

My favorite Warhammer game just teased the return of a fan-favorite, and they're going up against an iconic 40K foe
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new C'tan Shard of the Nightbringer was just announced, and it's being teased alongside what I think might be revamped Chaos Raptors

Hogsmeade just got a makeover with this Harry Potter Lego set, and it's everything I wanted
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News A new Lego Hogsmeade set was just revealed, but is it better than the old ones?

Don't make my Disney Halloween mistake, grab this merch before it's gone
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Don't make my Disney Halloween mistake, grab this merch before it's gone

I didn't expect this new board game to become my summer obsession, but now I've dropped everything else
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Finspan is my summer board game obsession, and I think it might even be better than Wingspan

An official Sims board game just dropped seemingly out of nowhere, and it's thrown me for a loop
By Benjamin Abbott published
News You can grab a tabletop version of the Sims... er, now?

Just when I think I've seen everything, Nintendo breaks out wooden amiibo baby toys
By Benjamin Abbott published
News This is a warning to parents, because Nintendo just made a range of Super Mario baby toys

I double dare you not to fall in love with this adorable Fantastic Four merch by Loungefly
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News I don't care what anyone says, this Loungefly bag is my favorite Fantastic Four merch

August might be the busiest and best month for new Lego sets in 2025 thanks to One Piece models, perfect Spider-Man fan-service, and more
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Guide Star Wars, Marvel, One Piece, Transformers, Super Mario, and more are getting new Lego sets in August

A Diablo tabletop RPG aims to fix a D&D problem with "no inexperienced and squishy 1st level" characters
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News A Diablo tabletop RPG assembles gaming roleplaying royalty for a series of one-shot adventures

Can you get a Disney Plus free trial in August 2025? Here's everything you need to know
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals We've got all the details on where, and if, you can find a Disney Plus free trial

My TCG collection is getting out of hand, but these are the only storage solutions I'm willing to try
By Benjamin Abbott published
News If your trading card game collection is stressing you out, try these essential storage solutions

"A hell of a feeling:" Doom: The Dark Ages Arena board game is like "heavy metal chess" and dammit I'm so in
By Benjamin Abbott published
Features I catch up with designer Ben Maunder to chat about Doom: The Dark Ages Arena

I've painted Warhammer for years, but this one tool made my life so much easier
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News An airbrush is my secret weapon for painting Warhammer, and you need it in your arsenal

Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2025 at a glance, with reveals for Warhammer 40K heroes, a new Age of Sigmar army, and a creepy Kill Team setting
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Here's everything you need to know about the Big Summer Warhammer Preview 2025

A brand-new Warhammer Age of Sigmar army is here, and yes, the Chaos Dwarfs are officially back
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News The Chaos Dwarfs are back for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, only now they're called the Helsmiths of Hashut

This amazing Donkey Kong Bananza merch is exclusive to Japan, so I've found the next best thing for you
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Although those of us outside Japan can't buy the cool new Donkey Kong Bananza merch, I've done some digging to find good alternatives

Warhammer tackles fan complaints about Horus Heresy third edition and promises old models "won’t be resigned to a life on the shelf"
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Worried about new Horus Heresy killing off parts of your collection? It looks like things aren't as bad as they seem

Don't waste your cash on premium D&D gifts, I've been a DM for over 5 years and I know everyone only wants one thing
By Benjamin Abbott published
News If you're looking for good D&D presents, I'd look no further than dice

I fell behind in Disney Lorcana after having a kid, but these decks are giving me back my A-game
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News If you're a Disney fan, you owe it to yourself to play this game

These awesome Sega collectibles bring back a '90s trend with Sonic and Street Fighter, and I couldn't be happier
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News I can't be the only one getting flashbacks to Mighty Max toys with these Sega Sonic collectibles

From Fallout to Baldur's Gate 3, these are the gaming Lego sets I want to see next
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Features I'm desperate to see these 3 gaming Lego sets next
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