Dragon Chess Set - Style 35301

by Gift Warehouse

Product Features

• Chessmen fit inside board
• Made of beautiful alabastrite
• Measures 17'' diameter x 2 3/4'' high

Product Details

• Item Weight: 18 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• ASIN: B000TI2WPO
• Item model number: 35301
• Manufacturer recommended age: 3 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,074 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

Knights and dragons play on a medievally crafted board that adds mystical appeal to the timeless battle of chess. All 32 finely detailed chessmen fit inside the elaborately carved chessboard case. Alabastrite and wood. 17'' x 17'' X 2 3/4'' high.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful!, November 21, 2008

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K. E. Bush - See all my reviews
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The board itself is really heavy. All the pieces are very detailed and are a nice weight--they do not look or feel "cheap". The sides of the board have castle mosaics "carved" into it and the gilt dragons, like the pieces, are extremely detailed and quite lovely. The actual playing board that goes on top is gold and silver with "cracking" to make it look aged/antique. This was well worth the $45!!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite, but do keep some superglue on hand, March 1, 2009

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CarefulShopper (United States) - See all my reviews

The overall feel and detail on this set is amazing. The characters are so detailed as to have personality; it really feels like two sides lining up for medieval combat. I especially like the pawns appearing as armor-clad fighting men; really emphasizes that pawns have their own power and are not to be trifled with.

The big caveat- the "alabastrite" chips easily. The set hadn't been out of the box for a minute before one of the dragon heads on the board lost a small chunk. A few minutes later a pawn was beheaded... two 5-year-old boys at work. However, a few drops of super-glue and the head was easily re-attached no worse for the wear.

At first I got all worked-up trying to get the kids to be BE CAREFUL... since my son was inspired so much that he put the pieces into an imagined melee and kept clashing them together with added sound effects. Then I realized- I could easily spend $45 at the toy store outfitting him with plastic knights for play. Here he gets fun toys AND gets to learn chess.

Since then we have had many enjoyable games of chess and the small dings to the set are minimal and don't bother me. I continue to enjoy the detail and the mood each time the silver knight threatens the gold bishop.

I researched for hours before picking this set, now I'm back to order another set for my nephew, along with some superglue.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected!!, December 17, 2008

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mangymoose - See all my reviews

I was greatly surprised when this set came in the mail. The board is solid and heavy. It is well made and well worth the price. Both the board and pieces are full of detail. I had looked around at many other sets that were two to three times as much and have not found such a deal as this. I highly recommend this set. I am excited to give this to my son for Christmas. It is a great set that can be left sitting out on the table for display.