The Noble Collection The Lord of the Rings - Chess Set: Battle for Middle-Earth,Black

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All pawn pieces on each side are played using the same character. A pair of a single character represents the knight, bishops and rook pairs. The design makes it easy to know which character plays which part, unlike the other boards on this lost. The board itself measures 15 by 4.5 inches. The top, where the pieces go, is Plexiglas and the rest of it is porcelain (cold cast). The Plexiglas and the design of the chess set prevent it from damage when you play. The playing surface shows an ancient map of Middle earth and the sides of the board have fine artworks of scenes from the trilogy. The chessboard is a magnificent work of art detailing the story of Frodo throughout his incredible journey. An ancient map of Middle-earth is mounted below the playing surface. For the fans, the set will be an addition to the pop culture artifacts you have collected over the years. For the fans of chess who have not seen the movies or read the books, this will be a chance to use unique chess pieces and bring more fun to the game.

Some of the pieces you will have the pleasure to play with include Aragorn, Arwen, Gandalf, Galadriel, Saruman, Frodo, Sam, Pippin, Merry, Lurtz, Boromir, and four unique orcs, Orthanc Tower, Cave Troll, and Uruk Hai. As for the characters, each one is a well-detailed and accurate depiction of the actors you saw in the films. Other decorations on the board include a map of middle earth, carved out on the playing surface. The map has the effect of achieving the look of a great display piece. In all honesty, the Eaglemoss Collector's set is a worthy chess set, which you can buy as an addition to the Noble Collection's version.This chess set follows a more traditional but beautiful design, which stays true to the LOTR theme. This particular set is one of a three-set series made by the same manufacturer, featuring a separate collection of characters, each on uniquely styled boards. Do you remember when we mentioned that some of these chess sets are subtle in their LOTR styling? Well, this is not one of those subtle designs. Sold Singularly by the issue number. I do not sell full collections. Please select the issue number you require from the selection bar, you can buy as many or as few as you require.

Each of the pieces measures between 2-3 inches in height. The pieces are all carved out in perfect precision to resemble the actors who played the characters in the films. The board is an authorized chess set approved by all of the actors, which is why it is as accurate as possible. The level of detail achieved on these lead & resin pieces will appeal to anyone, even the players who are not fans of the LOTR story. Enter this lovely set of sculpts by a renowned British craftsman, cold-cast and given an antique wash to bring out the details. Each side is based on the iconic characters from the story, with Aragorn and Galadriel serving as king and queen for the free peoples, opposed by Sauron and Shelob of the dark land of Mordor. And, best of all, it’s been given the official stamp of approval by the Tolkien estate. Another LOTR Winner (But a Higher Price Tag) The best part about this chess set, however, is the pieces' design. All the familiar characters from the films are present in the collection of the pieces. The characters are painstakingly reproducedfor a level of perfection that is rare.

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The 32 chess pieces are beautifully crafted pieces portraying a Lord of the Rings character in the epic final battle for Middle-earth. Character likenesses, costumes and weaponry, are meticulously reproduced down to the finest detail, and each chess piece approved by New Line Cinema – and the individual actors – to ensure total authenticity.

Some of you may know stone is another frequent material used for chess sets, and marble is particularly popular because it looks and feels so luxurious. However, there are some minor problems with marble sets. Firstly, they’re a little more fragile than they appear, so care is needed. Second, the very qualities that make marble attractive—its rich colors and veining—can be an active distraction in a chess set. They give the pieces a tendency to blend in with the board because the color contrast isn’t enough and the veins disrupt the piece outlines. Best Option For Those in the UK: Unfortunately, there’s no official rules set for holochess as played aboard the Millenium Falcon in the original Star Wars movie. But that’s okay, because fans of both the franchise and chess can choose from a number of classic chess sets themed to various aspects of the long-running series instead. Furthermore, the pieces have small icons on each of them, to show their roles on the board. Even someone who has never heard of the world of LOTR can play without any problems at all.As a book and film series, the Lord of the Rings is rich in detail. And, if you want to properly honour that fact, you need collectible merchandise that lives up to that detail. This Lord of the Rings chess board does just that! As a luxury chess set, the Eaglemoss makes this list because it strived to get the classic traditional look right, while also being very true to the LOTR theme. This chess set is a high-end piece made using the very best materials. It is nothing short of a work of art that shows in detail, the journey that was undertaken by Frodo and his friends, the enemies he meets and his ultimate destination at Mordor, to destroy the One Ring. The board opens up to reveal a foam storage compartment that will house all the pieces in cur-outs for each of the individual characters. Based on the look and feel of the Lord of the Rings films, this chess set has details as beautiful as Rivendell itself!