Astérix Hachette chess set in fine resin

The set was produced in 2005 by Hachette and manufactured by Plastoy under the Collectoys label. It was designed in partnership with Albert René Goscinny Uderzo, publishers of the Asterix comic books.

The set contains almost all of the original pieces and accessories.

• The 32 original chess pieces
• The original wooden board
• The additional cardboard board
• The original timer
• The two binders with the 32 original booklets for each piece, extensive documentation covering the rules of chess and offering illustrated exercises featuring characters from the series, as well as information about the Asterix saga.
• The set of flat cardboard pawns that can be broken off

The set also contains 7 of the 8 additional figurines produced by Plastoy after the original set of 32 pieces. Numbers 33 to 40 with their documentation. They are all present except for number 38.

The design of the chess set is very original, with characters from the world of Asterix holding the chess pieces assigned to them in their hands.

The game is made from a very fine resin alloy, similar to the one used by Moulinsart for their famous collection of Tintin figurines. This alloy gives the pieces their porcelain appearance and allows for an extremely high level of finishes and detail.

This set is rare because it was only available in France and Belgium through a monthly subscription that entitled the subscriber to two pieces per month for €27. To obtain all 32 pieces, more than €400 had to be paid.

The pieces are extremely delicate and beautiful. Made with great attention to accuracy and authenticity in relation to Goscinny’s Asterix work. It comes with all its original documentation and accessories.

But I would say that its true particularity is its fragility. I have handled several of them and I can say that of all the sets I have ever had, this one was the most fragile.

A slight breeze, a loud noise, or a bright light would be enough to break the pieces.

A DeAgostini collector chess set with lead pieces, based on the legendary Star Wars saga. The complete set includes 64 chess pieces, i.e. two complete game of 32 pieces. One set represents characters from the first trilogy and the other from the second trilogy. All pieces come in individual boxes. The set also includes the original resin board specially designed by DeAgostini for this set.

There are also 4 binders, each containing 16 of the 64 booklets of the game, one for each piece. These include not only details and descriptions of the pieces, but also a huge number of sketches, production drawings, and illustrations. The booklets of this set are in German.

The pieces measure between 6.5 and 13 cm. The board measures 53 x 53 cm. These pieces were only available through a monthly subscription that gave access to two pieces per month, so a significant amount of money had to be spent to obtain all 64 pieces.

This collector’s item that has been crafted with great care and attention to detail. The pieces were made in partnership with Lucasfilm and faithfully reproduce the Star Wars characters and their characteristics. They feature a high level of finish and have been hand-painted. The level of detail on each piece is remarkable.

An Eaglemoss lead chess set made on the theme of the Lord of the Rings final battle. Includes the 32 original pieces, 2 storage boxes for the pieces, the board with its 4 borders and clips, the original polystyrene storage box to store the elements of the board, and the 32 original booklets for the 32 pieces. The board measures 51 x 51 cm. The tallest piece measures 10.4 cm and the smallest piece measures 6.5 cm. The set is heavy, weighing approximately 9 kg. The pieces are made of lead and hand-painted, with remarkable details and finishes.

Another Eaglemoss Lord of the Rings chess set with lead pieces. This is the second version produced by Eaglemoss, which is harder to find than the first. It pits Elrond as the white king, against Saruman, the black king. The set includes the 32 original pieces, two storage boxes for the pieces, the board with its four borders and clips. The tallest piece in this set measures 9 cm. The pieces look slightly different from those in the version 1 of the game. They are also made of lead, but the finish gives them a more organic and less metallic appearance; they could be mistaken for resin pieces. They are also more detailed and sophisticated.

A Clamp Anthology collector chess set. Limited edition 2004. Includes pieces, board, the 12 magazines with their storage box, the poster, and 4 additional pieces. The largest piece measures 9 cm. The pieces are 3.5 cm wide. The board measures 39.2 x 39.2 cm. This set was produced by the publisher Pika in limited edition. It was made for the amateurs of Clamp manga artists. Clamp is a collective of female manga artists. Their manga are generally shōjo manga. This chess set was created in their honor and comes with manga by the artists of the collective.

A collector’s Zelda chess set produced by Nintendo in collaboration with the board game publisher Usaopoly. The set was sold in limited edition in 2016. It consists of a storage box, 32 chess pieces, a foam storage grid for the pieces, a foldable board, a description sheet, and a booklet. The box measures 43 x 28 x 8 cm The board measures 51 x 42 cm. The largest piece measures 7.4 cm, and the smallest is 4.3 cm. The set represent a battle between the forces of evil and good in the kingdom of Hyrule. They are made of premium vinyl PVC and feature intricate detailing and subtle, original coloring.

The Deagostini Looney Tunes chess set with all its pieces, a collector’s item. The chess set features Looney Tunes characters and includes all kinds of incredible electronic and mechanical effects, making it a particularly original and fun game. This one includes the electronic board, 32 pieces with 2 extra queens, binders with pieces leaflets (in Italian), the cardboard board, the hourglass

Dimensions: Electronic board 60.4 x 60.4 cm. Cardboard board 48 cm. Largest piece 16.5 cm. Bases 5.8 cm. The board is assembled with 4 borders and 4 blocks connected by a disc that is placed in the center under the board.

Not only is the board illuminated by blue lights on its edges, but all the pieces can be placed on blue light bases as well. In addition, many pieces have motion sensors that trigger lights or sounds when moved.

Animation of the pieces: Elmer Fudd makes a gunshot sound when moved. Honey Bunny’s crown glows red, as does the scepter of She-Devil, Taz’s wife. A light swirls around the vortex beneath Roadrunner. The rocket engine on Coyote’s back lights up red and makes a rocket sound. Bugs Bunny, Taz, and Speedy Gonzalez have wheels and spin or wiggle when rolled on their wheels. The titis’ cages open when you press the button on top. Almost all of the effects are still functional, which is extremely rare for a Deagostini Looney Tunes game, and all of the blue lights on the bases and board also work.