Transformers Chess Set

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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 ; 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000M5NIRU
• Item model number: 41088
• Our recommended age: 8 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,987 in Toys & Games (See Bestsellers in Toys & Games)

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• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 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

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	M. Snyder (Las Vegas, NV, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	K. Hendrix (Dallas, TX) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars gift for my brother, January 6, 2008

By	Jessica N. Norton "Just a girl shopping" (North Plains or) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

My brother is a die hard transformer fan and he loves to play chess so i thought this would be a great gift. the only down fall i have to this product is 2 things.
1. The plastic smell that seems to linger that we hope eventually will go away
2. the peices are hard to read. we got this so he could teach his girlfriend and its difficult to tell what peice is what.

I recommend this game for more of a collecters item then one to use.