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.

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. The Eaglemoss version comes with a booklet that introduces you to the series and gives character introductions for each of the pieces. Our range of themed chess sets features some of the world’s most popular themes and only the finest quality chess sets. Included in the range is the legendary Robin Hood chess set as well as a host of others. Popular classics such as the Battle of Waterloo, The Queens Jubilee, American Civil War and Battle of Culloden are also included. All of the themed chess sets here are supplied with a board. Separate themed pieces are available in our chess pieces section. 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. 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.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.

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.

You may also like…

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. 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. 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 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.

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. 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. 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 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.

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. 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. 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.