Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Chess Set Offered for August Release

Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Chess Set Offered
Aside from the Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Collector’s Set that will be released this September, Capcom will also be offering a limited edition Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Chess Set. The set is slated to be released this August.

This high-quality, limited edition chess set, limited only to 5000 pieces worldwide, is designed to be displayed proudly and is sure to be a conversation piece in your home. The set includes:
  • Highly-detailed silver and pewter-colored resin pieces ranging from 1.75" to 3.25" tall
  • Each chess piece stores conveniently in a protective custom slot under the chess board when not displayed
  • Large 18"x18" smoked and sandblasted glass game board
  • High-quality black wood storage case with polished chrome latch and hinges and a large Street Fighter® 25th Anniversary logo laser-etched into the lid
  • Storage case doubles as playing surface with the glass board's feet nesting safely in small holes in the case lid
  • Roster includes Ryu & M. Bison (kings), Chun-Li & Juri (queens), Ken, Guile, Balrog & Vega (bishops), E. Honda, Blanka, Rolento & Akuma (knights), Dhalsim, Zangief, Sagat & Seth (rooks), Ryu's fist & Shadaloo winged skull (pawns)
  • Certificate of Authenticity
The Street Fighter 25th Anniversary Chess Set will be released this August 2012, with a $299.95 price tag. A pretty much hefty price, but owning one of the 5000 limited edition sets is a must have for any die-hard Street Fighter fan!