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First Images of Transformers Chess Set

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First Images of Transformers Chess Set

Posted by Hotrod Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:44 pm

Awhile ago we reported here that SOTA Toys had offically announced that they would be producing a chess set based on the G1 Transformers series. Since that time we have yet to see any pictures of the set. Now thanks to Asmzine.com that is no longer the case. Images of the set have been posted on Asmzine.com. Click here to check the images out.
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Posted by Gutter Bunny Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:55 pm

i havnt played chess in ages, but may have to pick this up
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Posted by osiricon Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:56 pm

this thing looks like crap!!!!
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Posted by Megatron Wolf Wed Feb 14, 2007 6:56 pm

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i dont know how to play chess but i want it
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Posted by i_amtrunks Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:04 pm

It just isn't Chess if there aren't 2 different shades of squares.

The pieces aren't the most detailed, but they are nice enough. Still not worth the amount of money this is likely to cost.
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Posted by ShockwaveUK Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:04 pm

Looks good but not £250 [$500] good. :?
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Posted by Supreme Convoy Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:13 pm

It's hard to tell since they are pictures of pictures (probably losing details) but I like it so far. And it is odd there aren't 2 shades on the board...
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Posted by Autobobby1 Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:19 pm

Weapon: Gattling Gun
It looks okay, but I expect more from a Chess set.
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Posted by 1337W422102 Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:32 pm

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I'll just get some of those Street Fighter figures and be happy. HADOKEN!
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Posted by Sunstar Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:50 pm

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As much as I like the idea, the board is a huge disappointment. Unless there is more to this. Even if the board was makred with con and bot insignas each square and whatnot....

I just want the figure, I cannot afford the pricetag.
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Posted by ShockwaveUK Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:52 pm

Is it me or is that History collection [or was it bottle cap?] Prime? :???:
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Posted by Foallen Wed Feb 14, 2007 7:58 pm

I may get it, depends on the price...

I do like the character selections overall, though, and I think they look ok. I don't have a chess set, so maybe this will be the one for me.
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Posted by DISCHARGE Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:05 pm

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Looks like they just took the HOC pvcs and turned them into chess pieces. I could do that. And they could at least have used Arcee for the queen and Black Arachnia for the Cons queen or something. They need better representation to peak my interest.
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Posted by Ultra Markus Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:05 pm

Motto: "“You either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.” - Harvey Dent in The Dark Knight"
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wow, what a rip off there re-using the heroes of cybertron pvc figures
you think they would make some more detailed high quality figures for it for the price!
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Posted by Psychout Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:27 pm

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Agreed the figured are crap. Nice idea though.
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Posted by Ninja Sixshot Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:32 pm

looks nice
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Posted by Sunstar Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:37 pm

Motto: "All hail Lord Starscream"
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I am looking at my megatron, ss and rodimus HOC/SFC chars and yes, they look pretty much the same as those. I honestly do not see very much difference in them other htan they are not as splay legged.
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Posted by Scaleface Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:42 pm

I'd pay maybe $40 for it.
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Posted by Grimshock Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:53 pm

Yeah, this is not going to be worth the price. They used crappy cartoon looks. Would have definitely preferred more detailed looks for the price they're gonna charge.
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Posted by Kronos Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:07 pm

What are they using as pawns?

And will someone get that damn matrix out of Hot Rod's hands!
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Posted by dragons Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:08 pm

ive seen other chess sets that looks better than thsi spiderman, batman, lord of the rings for exaple pices are nice but cant tell what pieces are whos the pawn the king and queens is all i could figure out the other not so much and board itself looks cheap looks like something you would find in a transformers roleplaying game if they made one i expeefcted more detail on the board itself board should have been made into cybertron or something not the plain look. it looks more like there aiming for the childern with this set than the collectors them selves.
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Posted by Ninja Sixshot Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:08 pm

Kronos wrote:What are they using as pawns?

And will someone get that damn matrix out of Hot Rod's hands!
bumblebee and kickback. true about the matrix thing. prime should hold it
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Posted by Liege Evilmus Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:19 pm

This is beautiful! The fact that the royal pieces don't duplicate truely make this a work of art! The Matrix has to be in Rodimus' hand to signify that he is next in line.

How sad do I find it that I'll never be abile to afford it at the price BBTS has it listed for.

That Grimlock alone would make it worthwhile.
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Posted by Nemesis_Apoc Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:46 pm

awsome
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Posted by Sunstar Wed Feb 14, 2007 10:22 pm

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I was hoping it would be more detailed than this. Beautiful metal sculpts...What they are showing is not something I would consider paying nearly 300 bucks for. I'll tuck those monies away for something else I'd like. Monopoly Perhaps.
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