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
I am obsessed with this new Lego Nightmare Before Christmas set
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News A new Lego set based on Nightmare Before Christmas is on the way
I'm seriously tempted by this ridiculous board game bundle on Steam
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal You can get your hands on Dune: Imperium, Scythe, Root, Terraforming Mars, and more in the latest Humble bundle
Project Sigil is "the Minecraft of D&D" according to developers
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Interview Interview | The team behind D&D's new virtual tabletop explains all
D&D "didn't burn the game down" for the new rulebooks: it's still the RPG you love
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Interview Interview | D&D creative director Chris Perkins tells us why the rules are changing
How the creator of Mouse Guard made one of the best MTG Bloomburrow cards
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Interview Interview | We chat with David Petersen about drawing for the latest set, what sets Bloomburrow apart, and more in this exclusive interview
All the D&D announcements from Gen Con 2024 in one place
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News Updates on the virtual tabletop, Monster Manual, and more
You can use Baldur's Gate 3 characters in new D&D virtual tabletop to continue the party's story
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News Astarion, Karlach, and more will make an appearance in Project Sigil
I can't help but recommend this Disney Lorcana gift box, and it's never been cheaper
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Deal The Disney Lorcana Illumineer's Trove for Ursula's Return gets you boosters, accessories, and more for less than ever
I didn't think I needed vampire Space Marines, but I guess this new Warhammer 40K set makes me a liar
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News Warhammer 40K Blood Angels get a new Codex and Army Box for 10th Edition
Best Lego Star Wars sets 2024: These kits aren't a hunk of junk
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Buying Guide Lego Star Wars sets aren't exactly few in number, so we've narrowed things down with essential must-haves for every budget
I really need fellow 90s kids to see this Lego Super Mario World set
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Mario and Yoshi ride into action again
Actual Lego Fortnite sets are on the way, including the most unsettling kit I've ever seen
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Lego Fortnite sets have just been revealed, and they're due to launch this October
I've had it up to here with Warhammer Space Hulk teases, and this new board game doesn't help
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News The new Space Marine Adventures: Tyranid Attack board game has players clearing out a Warhammer 40K space hulk
Big changes are coming to Star Wars Legion, and I might finally try it
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News Star Wars Legion gets big changes, and now it feels like an all-new game
Prime Day 3D printer deals 2024: the best offers still live
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Prime Day Prime Day 3D printer deals may be over, but the sales continue in one form or another
I can't recommend these Prime Day D&D deals enough, and they'll be gone soon
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Deal Many adventure books have hit record low prices in this year's Prime Day D&D deals, so these are the ones I'd recommend
I've had my eye on these Lego Harry Potter sets for ages, and they just got a big price cut for Prime Day
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Deal Here are the five best Lego Harry Potter deals we've found so far in this year's Prime Day deals
I've always wanted to try this cult favorite horror board game, and it's had a massive discount for Prime Day
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal Horror board game Mansions of Madness gets a huge price cut in time for this year's Prime Day deals
I can't believe my new favorite 3D printers have such big Prime Day discounts
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Deal The Anycubic Photon Mono 7 Pro and Kobra 3 Combo 3D printers have just fallen to their lowest ever price as a part of Prime Day
I'm surprised to see the best Lego Star Wars sets get such good discounts for Prime Day
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Deal The Lego UCS Millennium Falcon (and a couple of other versions) take a tumble in price in the UK
Prime Day started early - these are the 8 gaming deals I'd grab now
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deal There are plenty of great gaming deals for Prime Day already, so here are my favorite offers
This epic strategy board game scares me a little, but I might try it thanks to a Prime Day discount
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Deal Monstrous board game Twilight Imperium gets its best discount in a year
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express hits its lowest ever price with magic discount I can't resist
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The Lego Hogwarts Express and Hogsmeade Station set has never been cheaper
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