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

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

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

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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 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. 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 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 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 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 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. 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.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 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. 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. 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!

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 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. 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.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 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. 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.

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 board opens up to reveal a foam storage compartment that will house all the pieces in cur-outs for each of the individual characters. 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. 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. 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.



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