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
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Black Friday Pokemon card deals 2024: Get ready for the sale
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Pokemon card deals are on the way, so here's how to take advantage of them
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Best party board games 2024: Essential crowd-pleasers for friends and family
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Party board games help break the ice or keep the fun going, and these options will suit any budget
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Must-have board games for kids: Fun at home for everyone
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Board games for kids are a dime a dozen, so here are the ones we'd prioritize - and our recommendations are suitable for every budget
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What to expect from Black Friday Lego deals 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday Black Friday Lego deals are your best chance for a bargain, so here's how to take advantage of the sale
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A new Lego Millennium Falcon is on the way, and it's much cheaper
By Benjamin Abbott published
News This is not a drill, there's a new (and cheaper) Lego Millennium Falcon
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What to expect from Black Friday electric scooter deals 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Black Friday We've broken down what you should be looking out for when this year's Black Friday electric scooter deals begin
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Black Friday VR headset deals 2024 - what to expect from this year's sales
By Duncan Robertson last updated
Black Friday Black Friday VR headset deals could be interesting this year - here's what you should know
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Get an exclusive first look at the latest Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Here's an exclusive look at the latest Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures, including when you can expect to add them to your collection.
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Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: what to expect this year
By Tabitha Baker last updated
Black Friday We're rounding up everything we can expect from Black Friday gaming laptop deals in 2024
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I really hope this leaked Lego Zelda set is real
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Supposed details of a Lego Zelda set emerge, and now I can't wait
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I hate to say it, but I love Space Marines now thanks to the Deathwing Assault box
By Benjamin Abbott published
Opinion Should you buy Dark Angels Deathwing Assault army? We weigh in
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Every Warhammer reveal from the Las Vegas Open 2024 at a glance
By Benjamin Abbott published
News 40K, Age of Sigmar, Kill Team, and more got big announcements in the Las Vegas Open
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Warhammer 40K fans are losing it over the new Kroot army
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Warhammer 40K Kroot army is arguably the best reveal from LVO 2024, and fans seem to agree
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This new Warhammer Underworlds warband is twisted but weirdly sweet
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Warhammer Underworlds warband is unexpectedly romantic
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My favorite horror board game is getting a gorgeous card game spin-off
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Betrayal at House on the Hill to get a spin-off that's a "speedrun of terror & chaos"
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Funko licenses out the team that made Disney Villainous "to reduce our debt"
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Funko continues "streamlining our business" by licencing out its board game teams
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Four Disney Lorcana expansions to launch in 2024, publisher will "do everything in our power" so they are available at MSRP
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Three more Disney Lorcana expansions are due in 2024
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This new Disney Lorcana starter set reminds me of Pokemon in the best way
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Disney Lorcana to get "ultimate beginner’s introduction" with new starter set
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You can prove you're best at Disney Lorcana with official 2024 championships
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Local, regional, and world tournaments are on the way for Disney Lorcana
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DnD Artificer class guide: How to use and master these versatile magic-infusers
By Katie Wickens published
Guide Tinker to your heart's content, or die trying
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Everything you need to know about Warhammer: The Old World, explained
By Benjamin Abbott published
Guide Warhammer: The Old World, explained – factions, pricing, story, and more
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Next Pokemon TCG set brings back powerful ACE SPEC cards
By Benjamin Abbott published
News These incredibly strong cards return to the Pokemon TCG in March
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One of the best horror TTRPGs just got an obscene discount, and I'm all in
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Call of Cthulhu, one of the best horror TTRPGs, just got a monstrous discount