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

Helsmiths of Hashut Army Set review: Fear this new Warhammer Age of Sigmar army, because it's gonna kick ass
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Review The Chaos Dwarfs have returned, and they're pissed

This Disney Halloween decoration makes my desk so much cozier, and I'm obsessed with it
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News This decoration adds a cozy spookiness to my home-office setup

I chose this D&D board game to kick off spooky season, and it got me in the Halloween mood
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Here's why the latest game in the Horrified series, Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons, is worth a look if you're hoping to kick off spooky season right.

New Daredevil: Born Again helmet replica looks like it was stolen from the set of the show
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Hasbro has unveiled a Marvel Legends Daredevil: Born Again mask, due this Fall

I didn't realize there were Hollow Knight toys so now am making up for that by yelling about it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News I challenge you to find something wrong with these Hollow Knight figures, because they're perfect

Set phasers to fun because a Lego Star Trek set is on the way, and fans can't wait
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Lego says "make it so" to an official Star Trek set

The best Lego Mario Kart set just got a rare discount, and I'm sorely tempted
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals You can currently save 20% on the Lego Mario & Standard Kart set

Must-have Lego UCS Millennium Falcon set enjoys its first big price cut in months, so get after it like Boba Fett before it's gone
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals The Lego UCS Millennium Falcon is arguably the best version, and it's enjoying a major price cut now

New Lego Death Star is one of the biggest and most expensive sets ever made
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Lego Death Star has been revealed with a $1K price and over 9,000 pieces.

I hope you're ready for more Mega Evolution cards in Pokemon TCG, because this new expansion goes all in on the idea
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Details and a release date have been revealed for the next Pokemon TCG expansion

"The Mega Drive deserves better" - A Lego Sega Genesis Controller is coming soon, but it won't be easy to get
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Lego Sega Genesis model just dropped

Everyone's freaking out at the rumored $650 Lego Pokemon set, but here's why I wouldn't panic just yet
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Something about the rumored 6,000-piece Lego Pokemon set seems off to me

The weirdest ever Warhammer game is back with a new edition, and I think you need to see this
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Prepare for a different kind of fantasy football, because Blood Bowl is getting a new edition

My favorite ever Disney Halloween decoration is available again, so don't miss it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News I'm a massive Disney fan and this is my favorite Fall decoration

How to tell if a Labubu is real or fake, with telltale signs to look out for
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide We run down every piece of advice you need to help you work out if a Labubu toy is real or fake

I've been a Lego reviewer for over 5 years, and these are the Lego Harry Potter sets I'd recommend in the Back to Hogwarts sale
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals You can currently save money on almost every single Lego Harry Potter set at Amazon

My favorite Lego set of all time, Lego Rivendell, just got a rare discount along with Barad-dur
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals You can save a whole mess of cash on Lego Rivendell and Lego Barad-dur right now, so here's why you should care

Pirates of the Caribbean and Arkham Asylum are the best new Lego sets in September 2025, if you ask me
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Which kits are worth grabbing out of this month's new Lego sets?

Hey, listen, the Lego Great Deku Tree has never been cheaper and I think it's the ultimate gaming set
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals This Lego Legend of Zelda kit hasn't ever been cheaper, and there's not even a special sale on to justify the price cut

The 6 best 2-player board games in 2025 for date night and more, hand-picked by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Here are our favorite 2-player board games across every genre and budget

The best adult board games 2025, from newcomer Fate of the Fellowship to Gloomhaven
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

I'm sorry to inform anyone trying to save money that this perfect replica Wolverine helmet is up for pre-order now
By Benjamin Abbott published
News You can now pre-order a replica Wolverine helmet and it's damn perfect, bub

New Lego Pirates of the Caribbean set makes sure you'll never forget the time they almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Massive new Lego Pirates of the Caribbean set has nearly 3K pieces and a working ship wheel
Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more





