This spectacularthird chess collection portrays the great cast of characters & creaturesto represent the free races of Middle-earth & theirimplacable enemies, the forces of Mordor from the award-winning The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The chessboard is a magnificent work of art bringing the last battle of the ring between the army of Gondor & Rohan against the forces of Mordor. The three-sided chessboard is decorated with the sigils of both kingdomsof Middle-earth. The 32 chess pieces begin life as a unique figurine, handcrafted by master sculptors in metallic resin. Character likenesses, costumes & weaponry are meticulously reproduced down to the finest detail, & each chess piece is approved by New Line Cinema & the individual actors to ensure total authenticity.