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

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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. 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.

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. 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. 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.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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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.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. Below the playing surface, you will find a map of Middle-earth. The base has images of the most notable characters and scenes from the films. They are all made out of fine pewter. 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. 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.

The Eaglemoss version comes with a booklet that introduces you to the series and gives character introductions for each of the pieces. 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.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. 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.