Articles by: Ian Stokes

Ian is the Tech and Entertainment Editor at Space.com and Live Science. This means he covers everything from Star Wars and the MCU through to VR headsets and Lego sets. With a degree in biology, a PhD in chemistry, and his previous role at Institute of Physics Publishing, Ian is taking a world tour through the different scientific disciplines. He's seeing how long they let him keep this profile photo.

Articles by: Ian Stokes

The Black Series Mandalorian Darksaber Force FX Elite Lightsaber

Mandalorian Darksaber Force FX Elite Lightsaber review

By Ian Stokes published 9 May 23

Review A replica worthy of the Armorer herself.

Warhammer 40K Boltgun preview: Rip & tear in the name of the Emperor

By Ian Stokes published 6 April 23

Warhammer 40K Boltgun puts a 40K skin over classic DOOM gameplay with great results.

Lego Star Wars deals 2023: savings on vehicles, ships, helmets and more

By Ian Stokes last updated 31 May 23

Deals These are the Lego Star Wars deals you've been looking for.

Denuo Novo The Mandalorian Helmet review

By Ian Stokes published 2 March 23

Star Wars It’s the closest most of us will get to looking like Pedro Pascal.

Deliver Us Mars preview: lasers, rock climbing, and uncovering Martian mysteries

By Ian Stokes published 22 December 22

Check out our thoughts on this preview build of Deliver Us Mars, the upcoming space game from indie developers Keoken Interactive.

Encalife Lightsabers review: push the button and let it glow

By Ian Stokes published 21 November 22

Review Ah, these Encalife lightsabers will make a fine addition to our collection.

Wicked Brick review: display solutions for Lego and other collectibles

By Ian Stokes published 28 September 22

Wicked Brick offers stunning bespoke display cases and stands for Lego kits, but they’re not cheap.

Lego Lunar Research Base review

By Ian Stokes published 6 September 22

Take a giant leap for mankind with the Lego Lunar Research Base.

Space.com landing page image showing multiple space-related products that are on sale

Last-chance Amazon Prime Day deals 2023: Savings on Telescopes, Cameras, Star Projectors, Lightsabers, Lego, Drones, VR Headsets and more

By Ian Stokes published 13 July 22

Deals Just a few hours remain in the the Amazon Prime Day megasale. Scoop up sales quickly on telescopes, binoculars, Lego, Star Wars merch and other space gear.

Capture the night sky with the Nikon Z fc camera, now $40 cheaper than it's Prime Day offer

By Ian Stokes last updated 29 September 22

Deals Grab the Nikon Z fc mirrorless camera for $40 cheaper than it was on Amazon Prime Day, when you get it from Walmart.

Prime Day 3D printer deal: Save 27% on Elegoo Saturn & Saturn S resin printers

By Ian Stokes published 13 July 22

deals Get one of these planetary printers at their lowest ever prices in the Amazon Prime Day sale.

Colonize the Red Planet with the Terraforming Mars board game, now 45% off

By Ian Stokes published 12 July 22

Get the Terraforming Mars board game at a huge discount in the Amazon Prime Day sales.

Save £120 on the DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo in this UK Amazon Prime Day drone deal

By Ian Stokes published 12 July 22

The UK is getting in on the Prime Day drone deals with this fantastic offer on the DJI Mini 2.

Lego is offering double VIP points over Amazon Prime Day event

By Ian Stokes published 11 July 22

Deals Get double VIP points when you buy from the Lego store on July 12-13.

Playmobil Star Trek USS Enterprise review

By Ian Stokes published 22 June 22

It wasn't quite a five-year mission, but we've finally built the Playmobil USS Enterprise and it's everything we wanted and more.

HP Reverb G2 VR Headset and Controllers.

HP Reverb G2 review

By Ian Stokes published 25 May 22

The HP Reverb G2 offers great value for money, firmly nailing down the mid-range VR headset niche.

Stargate Interview: Amanda Tapping, Brad Wright, & Google's Laurence Moroney talk Stargate AI 2.0

By Ian Stokes published 20 May 22

We speak to sci-fi icon Amanda Tapping, Stargate showrunner Brad Wright, and Google's AI lead Laurence Moroney about the latest Stargate AI screen read.

Anycubic Photon M3 review

By Stewart Rice published 18 May 22

The Anycubic Photon M3 combines great print quality with quick print times, making it an exceptional entry-level resin printer.

Deliver Us Mars Screenshots and Concept Art

The next giant leap: Interview with 'Deliver Us Mars' game developers

By Ian Stokes published 6 May 22

We talk to Koen and Paul Deetman, the founders of KeokeN Interactive about their ambitious new space adventure game, Deliver Us Mars.

Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run diorama review

By Ian Stokes last updated 9 May 22

The force is strong with this Lego Star Wars Death Star Trench Run set.

Purging the (extremely) unclean in 'Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters'

By Ian Stokes published 14 April 22

We went hands-on with the upcoming 'Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters.' For the Emperor!

Lego Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser review

By Ian Stokes published 16 February 22

Hunt down the Mandalorian with the Lego Star Wars Imperial Light Cruiser.

Best free VR experiences: Free VR games for Oculus Quest 2 and more

By Ian Stokes published 11 February 22

Save money with these free VR experiences for the Oculus Quest and other VR headsets.

Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K review

By Ian Stokes last updated 3 May 22

The Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K offers a large print bed, without sacrificing on print quality.

Cyber Monday Laptop deal: The VR-ready Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 6 is $350 off, but the deal ends soon

By Ian Stokes published 29 November 21

Deals Save 15% on this powerful gaming laptop - ideal for running AAA games and VR headsets.

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