STAFF WRITER, E-commerce — Alex joined Space.com in June 2021 as staff writer covering space news, games, tech, toys and deals. Based in London, U.K. Graduating in June 2020, Alex studied Sports Journalism in the North East of England at Sunderland University. During his studies and since his graduation, Alex has been featured in local newspapers and online publications covering a range of sports from university rugby to Premier League soccer. In addition to a background in sports and journalism, Alex has a life-long love of Star Wars which started with watching the prequel trilogy and collecting toy lightsabers, he also grew up spending most Saturday evenings watching Doctor Who.
Latest articles by Alexander Cox

Best Lego Star Wars sets 2026: Top models in time for Star Wars day
By Kim Snaith last updated
We used the force to track down the best Lego Star Wars sets this side of Tatooine.

Binoculars deals 2026: big savings on top models from Celestron, Nikon and more
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Here are all the best binoculars deals on the market with something for everyone regardless of budget, needs and experience.

Telescope deals 2026: Look to the stars with big savings on these scopes
By Jase Parnell-Brookes last updated
Deals We've scoped out the best telescope deals available this year featuring top models from reputable retailers.

Best drones 2026: Make the most of spring with these high-flying gadgets
By James Abbott last updated
These are the best drones on the market, with camera and flight performance that will impress even the most demanding pilots.

Best streaming services for sci-fi fans 2026: Disney Plus, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV Plus, and more
By Alexander Cox last updated
With so many great science-fiction shows and movies to stream, where do you start? From first contact to face-hugging, we've rounded up the best streaming services for sci-fi fans.

Best camera drones 2026: Capture stunning shots this spring
By James Abbott last updated
Buying guide The best camera drones come in various designs, but they all share the best image-capture capabilities.

Best beginner drones 2026: Soar high this spring
By James Abbott last updated
Our picks of the best beginner drones are all easy to use but still offer excellent flying experiences with a good range of features, from brands including DJI and Potensic.

Best Lego deals 2026: Save big with these deep discounts
By Kim Snaith last updated
Whether you're buying for yourself or putting sets away till Christmas, we've rounded up the best Lego deals, to save you money on everything from the Lunar Rover to R2D2.

The best Lego Star Wars deals: Get more for your galactic credits
By Kim Snaith last updated
Deals Looking for the best Lego Star Wars deals you are? Find them here you will.

Best Lego space deals 2026: Out of this world savings
By Kim Snaith last updated
Deals You don't have to spend a fortune to build your own spacecraft. On the heels of Artemis 2's success, we've rounded up the biggest savings on space-based Lego sets.

Best VPN services we recommend 2026
By Alexander Cox last updated
VPNs do more than keep you safe on the internet, they let you watch your favorite sci-fi shows and movies anywhere. We've rounded up the best VPN services to free your viewing.

Best Lego Marvel sets 2026
By Kim Snaith last updated
Marvel fan? Here are the best Lego Marvel sets you can buy in 2026, from the huge Avengers Tower to a kid-friendly Spider-Man playset.

The best streaming deals 2026: unlock a world of sci-fi for less
By Alexander Cox last updated
DEALS We've rounded up the best streaming deals all in one place, so you can save big and stay glued to the couch.

Best Lego Star Wars helmets 2026
By Kim Snaith last updated
The best Lego Star Wars helmets from a galaxy far, far away.

The best drone deals 2026: Fly high with fantastic savings
By Alexander Cox last updated
We've rounded up the best drone deals from a range of reputable retailers as top names are currently discounted.

Best Lego space sets 2026: NASA sets, spaceships and more
By Kim Snaith last updated
With Prime Day coming up in July, now’s a good time to think about picking up one of the best Lego space sets. We’ve rounded up NASA rockets and playsets here.

Best FPV Drones 2026: Get a stunning bird's eye view of the world
By James Abbott last updated
Experience the most unique flights possible with the best FPV drones where you can flip, roll and dive the drone. Here are our favorites.

Best star projectors 2026: The top projectors and planetariums this year
By Jamie Carter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night sky experience from the comfort of your couch. They are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.

Best star projectors for kids: Night-lights and ambient toys to soothe young space fans
By Tantse Walter last updated
Buying Guide Here are the best star projectors to enjoy a night-sky experience from the comfort of your couch. The prices are often reduced, so keep your eyes open.

Best lightsabers 2026: Toys, replicas, and props
By Alexander Cox last updated
Become the Jedi Master or Sith Lord you were born to be by adding one of the best lightsabers to your collection this holiday season.

The best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals for 2026: Sizeable savings on drones, Lego, streaming, star projectors and much more
By Chris McMullen last updated
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is well underway, and it's your chance to make your money go further. Right now, there are big savings on star projectors, drones, Lego, streaming deals and more.

You can stream the two 'missing' Doctor Who episodes when travelling, save 73% and claim a free $50 voucher when you sign up for two years of NordVPN
By Alexander Cox last updated
Deals Two "missing" episodes of Doctor Who are coming to BBC iPlayer in the U.K., so if you have an account, you can stream them, save 73% and claim a voucher with NordVPN.

Lego's first-ever Tintin set is coming next month and it's a space-themed Lego Tintin Moon Rocket
By Alexander Cox last updated
If you love Lego, rockets or Tintin — or all three — you'll want the new Tintin Moon Rocket set, featuring six minifigures, available to purchase from April 1.
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