It’s interesting that I would come across this piece of merchandise news when my wealthy friend suddenly becomes obsessed with Chess. I may have to try to convince him to grab this. Regardless, Batfans and Chess fans everywhere can rejoice because we’ve got ourselves a beautiful Batman chess set. According DC Collectors, the manufacturer of the set, Eaglemoss, had been releasing each piece individually for years and only with purchase of a magazine, but have finally decided to release the entire set.
Entertainment Earth is currently taking pre-orders for an August release. The set will run you $474.99. A hefty price, but well worth it, if you like chess.
Take a look:
Check the description:
- Who will win the battle for Gotham City’s soul?
- Beautifully detailed chess board for the ultimate Batman fan!
- This complete set includes 32 detailed chess pieces!
Collect the entire Batman Chess Collection in one package! The set includes 32 of Gotham’s iconic characters as chess pieces. The heroes are led by Catwoman and the Dark Knight himself, while the villains honor the Joker and Harley as king and queen. Each figure is intricately detailed in 1:25 scale. The Dc Comics Complete Batman Chess Set is truly completed by the deluxe chessboard included. The “battlefield” sits atop a raised board featuring carved edges that look like a Gotham City rooftop.
You can pre-order here.
I’m not a very avid Chess player, nor am I any good. Therefore, I don’t find myself grabbing this, but I would certainly love to play it and just marvel at it.