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

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There is little doubt that themed chess sets are very cool, but how effective are they when it comes to a serious game of chess? This question largely depends on the set itself but it's fair to say that there must be some trade off between playability and the novelty factor of the set. Many of the hand painted sets are colourful and decorative which makes it hard to put an immediate contrast between the two sides of the set. Perfect as Ornaments 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.

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.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. 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. 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.

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

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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. 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.

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. 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. 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. 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.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. 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 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.