Transformers Chess Set

by Hasbro

Product Features

• Will you command Optimus Prime and the Autobots or will you defend Megatron with the Decepticon pieces?
• Collectible pewter-like pieces and game board included
• Autobot characters include Ironhide, Jazz, Bumblebee and Rachet
• Decepticon pieces include Starscream, Blackout, and Bonecrusher
• Full-color gameboard comes with 32 Transformers character playing pieces and storage tray

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.9 x 10.6 x 15.8 inches ; 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000M5NIRU
• Item model number: 41088
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,182 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Build on the new sleek look of the Transformers with full size chess set. Collectible set of pieces that will entice both kids and long time Transformers fans. A prior success with the Lord of the Rings and Star Wars chess sets.

Product Description

This full-color gameboard comes with 32 chess playing pieces depicting Transformers characters. Each piece is embossed with standard chess piece ranking on its base. Full-color gameboard comes with 32 Transformers character playing pieces and storage tray.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Collector's Item, November 28, 2007

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M. Snyder (Las Vegas, NV, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Chess Set (Toy)

This is a great item for a Transformer's fan, but defiantly not for someone who intends to use this to actually play chess. Each piece has the symbol of the chess piece it represents, but it does become a bit of a hassle to constantly check which piece is what short of memorizing which transformer represents each piece.

The pieces are a sort of soft plastic material, and the whole set has a smell of spray paint. Again, great collectors item, but not recommended for those who wish to play chess with this chess set.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars transformers chess set, January 7, 2008

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L. Kaltenbach (East Coast USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Chess Set (Toy)

Bought for my 7-year-old chess lover as a birthday gift.

Minor annoyances:

1) The pieces look like pewter but are really plastic. However, they seem sturdy and none have broken yet.

2) I find it difficult to tell the difference between some of the pieces; there is a chess icon on the bottom of each piece for reference. I have to constantly look for the icon to tell which piece it is. On the other hand, my son knows the transformer pieces perfectly!

Overall, my son loves the transformers chess set and plays with it every day.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for young new learners, December 16, 2007

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K. Hendrix (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Transformers Chess Set (Toy)

I am using this game to teach my 6 year old how to play chess. I needed a set that would spark his interest in the game. He is doing well on learning how to play because he loves the Transformers and the "good guys" versus the "bad guys". After one game he was able to remember how most of the pieces move. We do have to constantly look at the symbols on the pieces to figure out what they represent because the figures that the game uses are in no way representative of the traditional pieces. However, I do think that this is still a good starter set for new young players. I figure that once my son really knows how to play, we will get him a set with traditional pieces.