Benjamin Abbott
As the site's Tabletop & Merch Editor, I'm in charge of that section so can be found covering everything from board game reviews to the latest Lego news. If it involves the rolling of 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 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
![A dragon coiled around the Earth, with the Hubble Telescope in clear view](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oPsT4qRZSuN4KBc6ZgHg59-320-80.jpg)
Nasa D&D adventure wants to remind you that space is cool, actually
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Nasa makes D&D adventure about saving the Hubble Telescope in weirdest crossover ever.
![A guard holding a flaming torch stands on a giant chessboard, surrounded by looming troll playing pieces](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZYuNpy7V4VT48SqBjNfnmU-320-80.jpg)
Exclusive: Discworld TTRPG in the works by studio behind Fallout wargames
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Discworld TTRPG is being developed by Modiphius, and it will center on the city of Ankh-Morpork.
![Someone taps on a glowing Pikachu EX card on their phone](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NVnpTMofAqBP322G5kfMTR-320-80.jpg)
New Pokemon TCG Pocket game feels like Nintendo's version of Marvel Snap
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Nintendo shows off Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, a streamlined version of the game for your phone.
![The heroes of Bloomburrow line up on the battlefield](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bHo4wVRh7ekTZe5PkFCKtm-320-80.jpg)
Fans are going nuts over Redwall-style MTG set, Bloomburrow
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Everyone seems to agree that MTG Bloomburrow is too freakin' cute.
![Pikachu looks embarrassed next to a phone displaying the Pokemon cards](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PuQBZqPNKr7GYnMKvbcrLU-320-80.jpg)
This Pokemon card problem has finally been fixed after 25 years
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Pokemon card design goof seems to have been rectified in the new Pokemon TCG Pocket app.
![Pokemon card box](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/L4Ej8UiFmhVLxQNRciMfvC-320-80.jpg)
Pokemon Day deal brings new Temporal Forces booster box to its lowest ever price
By Benjamin Abbott published
That's 36 packs of cards for much less than normal
![The cover and character classes for Tomb Raider: Shadows of Truth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VFwkrJzEKKUDu6wRXHR7xd-320-80.jpg)
New Tomb Raider TTRPG lets you beat Lara Croft at her own game, but someone needs to check its characters are OK
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Tomb Raider TTRPG avoids D&D comparisons by emphasizing "connections which bring the adventure to life," and its characters have plenty to get your teeth into.
![A collection of classic board games on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QSoz69aGiZSUqMVzp9NFeJ-320-80.jpg)
How we test board games, card games, tabletop RPGs, and wargames at 12DOVE
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
How we test A breakdown of how we test and review board games, card games, tabletop RPGs, and more.
![The Mandalorian, Grogu, Greef Karga, and IG-11 models on a Star Wars: Shatterpoint battlefield](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QXCeSYjYWy3aPm2cHZGh9P-320-80.jpg)
Grogu and Mandalorian join Star Wars: Shatterpoint, but I'm honestly more excited about another warband
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Star Wars: Shatterpoint gets much cuter with The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda.
![A Kroot alien rides an axolotl dinosaur in Warhammer 40K](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GB9cAxujAg2GURiaskFckk-320-80.jpg)
Chickens ride axolotl dinosaurs into battle in new Warhammer 40K reveal
By Benjamin Abbott published
You can add weird axolotl dinosaurs to your collection with new Warhammer 40K model.
![LEGO Dungeons & Dragons, with a beholder battling adventurers in a dungeon](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AyLQGKxc6qsMdR6oQAnk8Z-320-80.jpg)
Your D&D party could be official Lego minifigures soon
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Lego D&D minifigure packs are on the way, according to rumors
![Pride Rock artwork from Into the Inklands, a Disney Lorcana expansion](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LgXfj72DLY3BGzZxmbdNJW-320-80.jpg)
Exclusive Disney Lorcana reveal shows off a big change for Enchanted cards in Into the Inklands
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Into the Inklands is making some changes to Enchanted cards, and our exclusive reveal shows off the new categories.
![A Lego cottage and minifigures from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pDfwk9MwYXVRkvzEvgiGm3-320-80.jpg)
Another beloved Disney icon is getting the Lego treatment
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Cottage is the next Lego Disney kit.
![A racoon armed with a sword tosses dice into the air in Humblewood art by Paul Canavan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/epA8j9tmSWXc6EhSBgCqJ6-320-80.jpg)
This Redwall-style spin on D&D is everything I didn't know I needed
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Humblewood has just arrived on D&D Beyond, and it's absolutely adorable.
![The fully-assembled Anycubic Kobra 2 on a wooden table, with a black background behind it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vh2GgoSguDtyLvC8q23qa9-320-80.jpg)
Anycubic Kobra 2 review: "Small but mighty"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review The Anycubic Kobra 2 can rattle through most prints at a furious pace
![Disney Lorcana Into the Inklands boxes and cards on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zfWP3mSjKk7QT7ACKJo6Y4-320-80.jpg)
Disney Lorcana's new expansion proves that this isn't a flash in the pan
By Benjamin Abbott published
Opinion We go hands on with Disney Lorcana: Into the Inklands
![A golden dragon stands proudly in an arena while confetti falls and people cheer in this official Dungeons & Dragons artwork for the 50th anniversary](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BsCp5eryMNkQ4sbZS9882H-320-80.jpg)
The next edition of D&D arrives in September, but there's a catch
By Benjamin Abbott published
News You'll have to wait until next year to get all of the new D&D rulebooks
![Lego Medieval Town Square buildings, lined up on a shelf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/csQvqaqrZvYmUU34jhL6vV-320-80.jpg)
My dream of having a full Lego D&D setup is one step closer thanks to this new set
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A new Lego Medieval set has been revealed, and it's arriving next month
![A Creality K1 and Anycubic Photon Mono M5s beside a Black Friday deals badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ArXPLgC2NfTdR2dsmYazzf-320-80.jpg)
Black Friday 3D printer deals 2024: How to prepare for the sale
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Black Friday 3D printer deals offer the best opportunity to save on these machines, so get ready with our expert tips
![A crowd of shouting civilians march through the streets of Ravnica in Murders at Karlov Manor, waving white flags](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yZHcnHt6dFkzbkfxd3aBtM-320-80.jpg)
Everything you need to know about Ravnica, the setting for Murders at Karlov Manor
By Hal Hewlett published
Guide Here's a deep dive on the plane of Ravnica, which is the setting for Murders at Karlov Manor
![Models from Fallout Factions face off against one another on a battlefield of ruined buildings](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gyLcyK6fXNKpmte3d389U6-320-80.jpg)
I missed this new Fallout wargame being announced, and now I can't wait to play it
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The quickstart rules for Fallout Factions have just been revealed, and they're promising
![A tavern in the middle of the woods from Dungeon Alchemist](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VECzdxKBJ6aMGV8c5MWLS7-320-80.jpg)
Amazing D&D map maker is like the Sims for Dungeon Masters
By Benjamin Abbott published
Opinion A new system for creating maps for D&D may change the game for tabletop RPGs
![A Doctor Who Commander Deck box and Wilds of Eldraine boosters beside a 'Black Friday deals' badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/x4yvzuxugpQHxnNWbFdEvb-320-80.jpg)
How to get the best Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Here's how to make the most of this year's Black Friday Magic: The Gathering deals