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
![Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar and minifigures laid out on a table, with a 'Prime Day deals' badge in the top right corner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y4U9q8w6JzmqMYEy3FqKS6-320-80.jpg)
This Prime Day Lego deal hit me right in the feels
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deal The range of Lego advent calendars have been slashed in price for today's Prime Day Lego deals
![The Warhammer 40,000 Starter Set box and contents on a wooden table, with a 'Prime Day Deals' badge in the top corner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qui99G9HbcktQ6z7vJFu7c-320-80.jpg)
My favorite Prime Day Warhammer deal isn't actually on Amazon
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Deals The Warhammer 40K Starter Set is the cheapest it's ever been - here's where
![Lego Dobby holds out an open book with a sock in it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gm6Pb6CoqiksJKYGo6yYWM-320-80.jpg)
I didn't expect Dobby to be one of the most popular Prime Day Lego deals, honestly
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Deals Apparently the Lego Dobby kit is flying off shelves
![Lego Hulkbuster stands on a side table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zDmvsA4cGVUdB9njsxRL67-320-80.jpg)
Hey, why we aren't making more of a fuss about this ridiculous Prime Day Lego deal?
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals The enormous collector Hulbuster kit has been massively reduced as part of the Prime Day Lego deals
![Lego Animal Crossing characters stand in front of a Lego forest](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vGpTsG9TpD5RwoD2MNUMim-320-80.jpg)
Lego Animal Crossing is real (and adorable)
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Hopefully Tom Nook won't mortgage us again on this one
![Lego Piranha Plant on a shelf has its leaves adjusted](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/szt9M6znn5ZhgA4U9HT2ZK-320-80.jpg)
New Lego Pirahna plant set is so cute it's a menace to bank balances everywhere
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The latest addition to the Lego Super Mario range is… surprisingly adorable, to be honest
![The box and Tremortusk miniature from Horizon Forbidden West: Seeds of Rebellion against a jungle background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GhfqHhXPqtLQLk36z9Cxe8-320-80.jpg)
You won't need a PlayStation to play the next canon Horizon story
By Benjamin Abbott published
News New Horizon Forbidden West board game introduces an unseen story to canon
![The box for Terraforming Mars: Automa](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xQgDjvGHwQb5iHUzCkjxbP-320-80.jpg)
Popular board game doubles down on using AI art - here's why people are upset
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Terraforming Mars dev using AI art has earned a mixed reception
![The Dreaded Ambull, now reused in Combat Arena: Lair of the Beast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HcxhUXsWLeHusN7fnHPjSY-320-80.jpg)
Combat Arena: Lair of the Beast review - "Full of clever flourishes"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review
![Chatter Back Chopper's button is pressed](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HAdKnUcjc7z5mYZF5GTsLo-320-80.jpg)
The best thing to come out of Ahsoka is actually a toy
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review Chatter Back Chopper may be my favorite thing from Ahsoka
![Vasco action figure on a sandy planet](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DqqpR9KCyKownu39src5y3-320-80.jpg)
Vasco gets his own Starfield action figure, but it costs more than an Xbox
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The Starfield companion can now accompany you in real life
![Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra screen and build plate](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yJeFPToJ7Fwp8BeAkA22Wi-320-80.jpg)
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra 12K review: "I have almost nothing bad to say about this thing"
By Benjamin Abbott published
Review
![The board of The Witcher: The Path of Destiny, with miniatures placed upon it](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cbiRgXmeUuGUJ3jtST9ecE-320-80.jpg)
I want to ruin Geralt's day with this new Witcher board game
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Don't toss a coin to your Witcher, it'll ruin the game
![A man looks on at the Lego Venator set](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/t79eELSVLU4vByGH3cnGBi-320-80.jpg)
New Venator is one of the biggest Lego Star Wars kits to date
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Returned, the Clone Wars have
![All of the cards from Disney Lorcana: Disney100 Edition floating on a starry background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ABN5StNsc2fjA7WSakFch4-320-80.jpg)
We're calling it now, these new Disney Lorcana cards will sell out fast
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Ravensburger announces Disney Lorcana: Disney100 Edition, which brings in new designs by Walt Disney Animation Studios artists
![Disney Lorcana Cinderella card with Cinderella in knightly armor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mFLHeuziBWtyUqpkvwc6f7-320-80.jpg)
Wild new Disney Lorcana character mashups look like they're from D&D
By Benjamin Abbott published
News The next Disney Lorcana set, Rise of the Floodborn, has finally been revealed
![A busy market called the Hive Ward in Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Nm9YotZU5LnHzA4FRqMy8N-320-80.jpg)
If you thought Baldur's Gate 3 was wild, wait until you see the new D&D set
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
Features The designers behind Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse take us through the revived setting
![Dungeons & Dragons Rules Expansion Gift Set](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5McfvoFnqGK5yNJs78QmhR-320-80.jpg)
Here's how the new D&D class changes buff or nerf your favorites
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Spells have been given a big overhaul
![Apiary board game components laid out](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FYPwWSZ4QV9h4k3DisKQJ7-320-80.jpg)
Wingpsan publisher reveals board game about space bees (?!)
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News We're 'buzzing' (sorry)
![Aeldari march to battle in Warhammer 40,000](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/snFp7kFTLHTTqm6MN4jo5c-320-80.jpg)
New Warhammer 40K changes fix one of the game's most unfair rules
By Benjamin Abbott last updated
News Aeldari nerfs and Tyranid tweaks drop in the latest change to Warhammer 40K rules
![The cover art of Descent Act II: The Betrayer's War](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VoWAheXtGyKw9e2Cwc8A6n-320-80.jpg)
This huge new board game RPG just launched, and its size scares me a little
By Benjamin Abbott published
News Descent Act II: The Betrayer’s War has been revealed with gorgeous new minis… and a big price tag
![Ahsoka](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/w6kYhSBP73fFbkgwm226cf-320-80.jpg)
New Disney Plus deal lets you watch Ahsoka, Loki, and more for $1.99
By Benjamin Abbott published
Deals If you're new or returning to Disney Plus, you can get it for £1.99 per month