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 12DOVE 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

Samwise Gamgee reveals Lego The Shire in a video nostalgic enough to make you tear up
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Celebrate Bilbo's eleventy-first birthday in Lego form

Where to buy Pokemon Destined Rivals before resellers snap up the latest TCG set
By Benjamin Abbott published
Stock If you're looking for the Pokemon Destined Rivals boosters, boxes, and bundles, you'll find them here

Where to buy Pokemon TCG Journey Together, the very hard-to-find new set
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Stock Here's where to buy Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Journey Together products, including boxes, boosters, and bundles.

Where to buy Pokémon TCG Prismatic Evolutions Trading Card products before they're gone
By Katie Wickens last updated
Stock Here's where to buy Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions products, including release date availability and price information relating to different boxes, boosters, and bundles.

The 9 best board games in 2025, tested by our experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide From party games to role-playing adventures, these are the best board games across every price range and skill level

Team Rocket is blasting off again in new Pokemon TCG expansion, Destined Rivals
By Benjamin Abbott published
News They're here to denounce the evils of truth and love

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

Kill Team: Blood and Zeal pre-orders just went live, and I wish other Warhammer games were this weird
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature The latest expansion is another excellent addition

What to expect from Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Discounts are on the way, so this is what to look out for

What to expect from Black Friday 3D printer deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday 3D printer deals are on their way, so we've got advice about taking advantage of them

What to expect from Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Pokemon card deals will be here before you know it, so we've got advice on how to take advantage of them

This MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm card might be the prettiest I've seen
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's a handy tri-color card for your Tarkir decks

D&D virtual tabletop Sigil is as good as dead, and I can't stop thinking about what could have been
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature I look back at what could have been.

Everything we know about MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm, from mechanics to story
By Abigail Shannon published
Guide We dig into the dragon-themed Magic set

What to expect from Black Friday Lego deals 2025
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Black Friday Lego deals are on the way, so here's how to take advantage of the sale

I've gone hunting for MTG Final Fantasy stock, and this is where you can get it
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Deals Here's where you should look for the hard-to-find products

"I'm not trying to escape s**t": Brennan Lee Mulligan on why D&D isn't escapism to him
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Dimension 20 DM opens up about his preferred style of game

Lego Pokemon revealed for 2026 after 'shocking' Pikachu tease
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego Pikachu will be arriving in 2026

New Lego sets in March 2025, from F1 to Jurassic Park
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide There are plenty of new kits hitting shelves in March

"He's right to think it's cool, because it is": D&D legends Matt Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan on Divergence, sharing worlds, and what they want next from Exandria Unlimited
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature We catch up with Matt Mercer and Brennan Lee Mulligan post-Divergence

HeroQuest review: "The grandaddy of dungeon crawlers"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review The best thing about HeroQuest... is that it's back

The 6 best children's board games, tested by experts
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Board games for kids are a dime a dozen, so here are the ones we'd prioritize

Everything you need to know about a Disney Plus price increase
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Guide Here's a rundown on the latest Disney Plus price increase information
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