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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. The 32 playing pieces are based on lead characters and moulded in epic detail from pewter. The board and its base, made to look like an ornate castle, are made from cast porcelain, plexi-glass, and have metal attachments. 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.
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. Recent options in this area tend to focus, for obvious reasons, on more recent Star Wars film and TV releases; mixing them up with classic characters from earlier in the series. But this Saga Edition makes no apologies for concentrating on the original, and perhaps the best, trilogy with its widely-beloved stars like Chewbacca and Darth Vader. The sculpts are great quality, full of life and detail, and they’re made of good quality hard plastic. When canvassing the markets to find the best chess sets in the style of Lord of the Rings (LOTR), you will find a considerable number of them in the market. Unlike the other boards where the colors are singular, the splash of color on this one is quite visible and eye-catching. It will not be distracting though; the pieces are designed so you know which ones are on your side of the board. 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.
It has a great playing surface that measures about 11 inches square. The board is about 2.5 inches in height. The board itself is made of a hardwood, polished to a golden brown color, with a chequered finish. 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. The Lord of the Rings series is a franchise unlike any other. Chess is one of the best games ever invented. At some point, someone was going to have a brilliant idea to combine the game and the love that fans have for the story. The playing surface shows an ancient map of Middle earth and the sides of the board have fine artworks of scenes from the trilogy. 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.
To differentiate the sides, the hero pieces have a green ring around their bases, while the villain pieces have a purple ring around their base. 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. 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) 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. 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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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. 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! 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. Around the perimeter, you will see niches carved out where you can place the pieces after you are playing. It is quite an impressive set.
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. This stunning collection of chess pieces portrays the great cast of characters of The Lord of the Rings in their final stand in the Great War of the Ring. Every detail is authentic, richly realistic and genuine to the Academy Award-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The chess board is a noble work of art and an ancient map of Middle-earth mounted below the playing surface. While chess isn’t mentioned directly in Tolkien’s magnum opus, it’s clearly known since it’s referenced by several characters, and it fits with the aesthetic. Perhaps it’s because chess is an ancient game, played by the Anglo-Saxon people whose culture Tolkien was riffing on when he created the horse-lords of the Rohirrim. So, while there are plenty of character chess sets for Lord of the Rings around, there’s a certain allure to choosing one that echoes sets like the medieval Lewis chessmen. 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.
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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.
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. This spectacular Characters And Creatures Of Middle Earth Chess Set portrays a magical cast of characters and creatures to represent the free races of Middle-earth and their implacable enemies, the forces of Mordor, from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. When it comes to the pieces, the makers use resin to create a level of detail that is hard to achieve with most materials. The pieces feature every major character from the series. As with most of the others, it has the heroes on one side and the villains on the other side.The 32 chess pieces are unique figurines, handcrafted by master sculptors in metallic resin. Character likenesses, attire and weaponry have been meticulously reproduced down to the finest detail. The Eaglemoss version comes with a booklet that introduces you to the series and gives character introductions for each of the pieces. 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. It’s officially licensed Lord of the Rings merchandise and has been painstakingly designed to deliver all the awesomeness of the film series. It even has likenesses of the characters that were approved by the actors themselves. 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:
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