Michael Jon Snow Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 GRRM just announced on his NEWS page that he has inked a deal to have Resin Busts made of some of the ASOI&F chars. At the bottom of the news release, he says that over time the collection will be expanded to include a pewter Chess Set. Now most chess sets of this type have pretty clear boundaries between the two sides. Jedi vs Sith, North vs South, Federation vs Klingons, etc. With the complex alliances and moral fabric that is ASoI&F, how will they decide who is on which side? Are Dany & Jon on the same side or opponents. How aboput Varys & LF? Are all the Lannisters on the same side? Who would the pieces be? Who would be the Kings & Queens? Makes ya wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Dracarys Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Considering that actually made my head spin somewhat. However, maybe for the chess set itself they'll cover more of historical aspect? If not then well, maybe it'll be Lannister/Crown supporters against Stark/rebels or something of that sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ser Mosh Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I think it would be cool if they had a set of chess pieces for each main house so that each time you played you could choose which houses were gonna play against each other. I know this probably isn't what they will do, since this would greatly increase the price, but it is one way to solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempra Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 I think it would be cool if they had a set of chess pieces for each main house so that each time you played you could choose which houses were gonna play against each other. I know this probably isn't what they will do, since this would greatly increase the price, but it is one way to solve the problem. perhaps they could offer an 'expansion set' for sale? Maybe the base set will be say lannister vs stark and then you can buy additional houses? That would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Lannister vs. Stark seems likely, imo. Of course, they could go historical and do a great set using the "Robellion" era characters. It could be like the Ruby Ford piece of Robert vs. Rheagar, but on a grander scale with all those other pieces. In any case, a chess set could be sweet if done well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The hairy bear Posted December 13, 2006 Share Posted December 13, 2006 Why not a replayof the Dornishmen against Highgarden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edd Tollett Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Why not a replayof the Dornishmen against Highgarden? Because neither are as cool as Northmen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesatria Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 How about Targ loyalists vs. Lannisters/Tyrells? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakob Lightbringer Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 The Blackfyre Rebellion would make a great chess set. White King: Daeron II Targaryen White Queen: Bloodraven White Bishop(1): Lord Hayford White Bishop(2): Lord Webber White Knight(1): Gawyn Corbray White Knight(2): (?) (Maybe put Bloodraven here and make Mariah Martell Queen?) White Castle(1): Prince Baelor White Castle(2): Prince Maekar Black King: Daemon Blackfyre Black Queen: Bittersteel Black Bishop(1): Lord Bracken Black Bishop(2): Lord Osgrey Black Knight(1): Aemon Blackfyre Black Knight(2): Aegon Blackfyre Black Castle(1): Redtusk Black Castle(2): Fireball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morbiczer Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I guess Lannister vs. Stark is quite likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwa Slayne Posted December 26, 2006 Share Posted December 26, 2006 I guess I don't really care who is represented in the chess set as long as it is done well. I have been wanting a good medieval chess set for a long time now and this seems like the perfect opportunity--it makes me glad that I didn't dish out any scratch on a LOTR one. I might just have to start saving. If they do release multiple houses as collector's items I will be very frustrated because I will want them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedrock Son of Jedrock Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Hey guys, this is my first post here but I thought I'd chime in. My name is Jed of Valyrian resin. In the coming weeks I plan on posting a lot mare and keeping every one up to date as to what we are doing. Since this specific discussion is about chess sets I'll give every one the skinny on what we are thinking about. Let me start by saying that the chess sets are further down the line. we want to establish ourselves with the Mini-busts and the statues. The chess sets will be further down the line. But we definitely want to hear what peopl think and want. We created this line for GRRM fans, and we want the fans to be involved as much as we can. George has the final approval on all sculpts but we want to let him know we are listening to the people that will buy these pieces. George actually was the one who suggested we do chess sets. He saw some of the chess sets I had created through my previous work and liked the idea. I'm sure you all know what a chess nut he is. This is the idea we had. Pawns- the pawns would reflect house sigils. Starks would have a Dire Wolf, Lannisters would have a Lion, etc. As for who is who this is a very tricky situation. Who would be king of the Starks? Eddard? Rob? Is it possible at some point that that Eddard would be Roberts Knight or his Rook? Sandor is Joff's houds, so where does this place him in the cheme of things? what if you wanted to creat a whole group of Nights Watch? Here's what we're thinking... We would have sets of 10-12 pieces. They would have seperate individual bases that they could fit into the designate whether they are knights, rooks, bishop, queen...kinda like a little coaster that the piece would fit in. That way if you wanted Ned to be King with Cat as queenyou could. Or if you wanted Rob to be King you could just switch out Ned and put Rob on the King base. So basically if you wanted to you could create any combination of pieces to make up your chess set. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
一方通行 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 that sounds like a pretty good idea. the could be swithed around to reflect shifting politics and multiple houses could be added with less of a blast to the wallet. very awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 That _is_ a rather cool idea, I have to admit. Being able to change the bases around like that would certainly let people "customize" their sets a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padraig Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Cool idea. Give all the Starks a chance to kick ass as King or Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Wow, that could be very cool. As long as everything is well crafted, so pieces and bases "mesh" well, and hold together, it could be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedrock Son of Jedrock Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Now we just have to figure out how to package these. The pieces will probably come is small sets that correspond most to the characters alligences. But we also don't want people to have to buy something they don't want to get somethign they want. Well, that's why I'm here. To start getting ideas as to what people want. I also forgot to mention that the chess board itself would probably be the big map of Westeros. Jed Haigh Valyrian Resin [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ran Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Would the "big map of Westeros" be referring to something like the Painted Table? That'd be kind of cool. The Martell pawns will be a bit difficult, I'd think, given that it's inanimate -- sun and spear. I suppose it could be a sun-like ball or disc with a spear through it on a "pedestal" or something of the sort... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Would the "big map of Westeros" be referring to something like the Painted Table? That'd be kind of cool. That would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Dracarys Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 The board style, and interchanging sounds great. Looking forward to seeing more updates as you guys get closer to it. Starks vs Lannisters or Targ vs Rebellion would make a nice way to start things off in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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