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
Quick, the Pokemon Twilight Masquerade booster box just hit its lowest price
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Here's where to save 17% on 36 Pokemon Twilight Masquerade boosters
New D&D Player's Handbook art is a promising start to the game's big update
By Benjamin Abbott published
News You can now get your first look at the new D&D Player's Handbook cover
Enormous new Lego Lord of the Rings set is giving me goosebumps
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Lego Lord of the Rings set is gloriously evil (and it lights up, so I'm sold)
We shouldn't talk about this exclusive Disney Lorcana card reveal... but we will
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get your first look at a new Disney Lorcana Enchanted card with this exclusive reveal
I'm obsessed with Magic: The Gathering now, and it's all Arena's fault
By Benjamin Abbott published
Feature I've always struggled with Magic: The Gathering, but here's how MTG Arena hooked me
Some of our favourite Star Wars Lego sets get big savings for May 4
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal This year's Star Wars Lego set deals have arrived, and they come with many freebies
Feast your eyes on an exclusive Star Wars Vintage Collection reveal for May 4
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Get an exclusive look at new Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures
Fans are losing it at a disclaimer for the new Lego Animal Crossing set
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Lego Animal Crossing sets revealed with the funniest disclaimer
Best Game of Thrones merchandise 2024
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Game of Thrones merchandise to suit any budget
The best Fortnite merchandise in 2024: Get a real-life Victory Royale
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Buying guide Fortnite merchandise is a must-have for fans, but where should you start? Here's our expert advice for every budget
Wyrmspan and Wingspan board games get massive price cuts
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Wyrmspan gets a rare discount and hits its lowest price
Exclusive: New Pokemon cards set up powerful combos with huge damage
By Benjamin Abbott published
News 12DOVE can exclusively reveal the new Applin and Dipplin Pokemon cards
I'm stoked to have these rare minis back in the new Warhammer 40K: Darktide board game
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A board game based on Warhammer 40K: Darktide has been announced, and it uses mechanics inspired by Kill Team
The most metal tabletop RPG gets new, equally rad action figures
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Mork Borg is getting its first action figures, and they're suitably gritty
Razer Iskur V2 review: "The lumbar support is far superior to anything else I've ever sat in"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review
Rayman board game revealed, and I'm in love with its minis
By Benjamin Abbott published
News A Rayman board game is due toward the end of 2024 – here's what we know so far.
I've waited over a decade for the Star Wars Lego sets coming May 4
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Seven new Lego Star Wars sets have been announced for the May 4 celebrations, and they bring back classic Phantom Menace moments – like that iconic podrace.
Everything you need to know about MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction
By Abigail Shannon last updated
Guide We're going to the weird Wild West in MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction, so here's what you need to know about the set.
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro review: "a classy design and premium feel"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review In many ways, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is a big step forward for the range. A classier design with a more premium feel live up to the price, and its various modes make it a reliable all-rounder.
New D&D rulebooks have 96% new artwork, and everything else we found out at Gary Con
By Abigail Shannon published
News GaryCon provided lots of information on the upcoming Dungeons and Dragons core rulebooks for 2024, as well as more new content like Vecna: Eve of Ruin.
D&D dev suggests if he had to do it all over again, there might be fewer 5e classes, not more
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New details for the revised D&D classes and core rulebooks have been revealed at Gary Con.
D&D dev says there isn't a new edition of the game because players can't get enough of this one
By Benjamin Abbott published
Interview We chat with D&D game architect Chris Perkins on what's changing for the new rulebooks, and why there isn't a new edition.
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