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 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. 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.

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

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. 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 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.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. 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. 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.