Harry Potter Chess Set Is Perfect For Harry Potter Fans

Since the finale Harry Potter movie, opens just weeks away from now, companies are doing an one finale push to cash in on the franchise. This time it is infomercial company Time Life who have launched an unique chess set.

The Harry Potter Chess Set features 32 game pieces, 2 wands, 32 collectors manuals, and is supposed to be modeled after the chess set in Harry Potter and Sorcerers Stone. It limited edition and appears to be sold only by Life Time. Right now they are taking pre-orders for it.You will find the official press release down below and the commercial directly below that.

I have to say that it seems like this set is coming out 10 years too late! I am not sure what the point is to release it so late. I would love to hear the reason for the massive 10 year delay. However, I doubt we will ever find out why it took so long. I guess you can say better late than never, right?! I also wonder what other little odds and ends we will find before the movie has premiered in theaters? I sort of cannot wait to see what else might pop up now, but then again I hope it will have something to do with the current film.

BECOME A WIZARD AT CHESS

WITH THE HARRY POTTERTM CHESS COLLECTION

STEP BY STEP MANUALS AND AUTHENTIC REPLICA CHESS SET

BRING THE GAME OF CHESS TO LIFE RIGHT IN YOUR HOME

AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE UNITED STATES,

THE HARRY POTTER CHESS COLLECTION IS NOT AVAILABLE IN STORES

ORDER ONLY ONLINE AT TIMELIFE.COM/HPCHESS

Let the fun of wizard chess come to life in your hands with The Harry Potter Chess Collection. Thirty-two richly illustrated manuals divulgethe strategies and tricks needed to transform you into a wizard at chess — whether you are a beginner or already know the game. Full of original photos from the Harry Potter films, and a chess quiz at the end of every issue, these manualswill teach you how to trounce the enemy like Harry and Ron.

EACH PIECE HAS ITS OWN SPECIAL EFFECT

The Harry Potter Chess Collection includes an authentic, scaled-down replica of the life-sized wizard chess set seen in the film that started it all, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” And each “enchanted” piece has its own special effect, bringing the Harry Potter Chess Collection to life in your own home. Guide your rook with a magic wand, see pawns self destruct when captured, and watch the king lower his head and groan in defeat. The knights neigh, the bishops crash, and the queens glow when moved. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or a chess aficionado, The Harry Potter Chess Collection is a treasure to play.

LIMITED QUANTITIES AVAILABLE NOW

PREORDER TODAY!

Preorders are being accepted today! The quantities are limited so don’t miss out on your chance to get The Harry Potter Chess Collection. The estimated ship date is August 1, 2011.

AMAZING EXTRAS

The Harry Potter Chess Collection also includes two magic wands that move your Rooks across the board, and anauthentic recreation of Hermione’s Time-TurnerTM.

BENEFITS OF CHESS

As a game of strategy and patience, the benefits of chess are many. With the Harry Potter Chess Collection, you’ll discover the master’s tricks, strategies and tactics while developing iron logic and nerves of steel.

The Harry Potter Chess Collection is only available at TimeLife.com/HPChess and only in limited quantities. Don’t miss out.

The Harry Potter Chess Collection includes:

32 Authentic Replica Chess Pieces, each with a thrilling special effect
2 Magic Wands that actually guide your Rooks on the board – as if by magic!
1 Light Up Chess Board to illuminate your progress in the game
32 Collector’s Manuals with expert advice and strategies
1 Authentic Recreation of Hermione’s Time-TurnerTM
Signed Certificate of Authenticity, proving the chess set is an authentic replica from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

Pre-Order Begins: June 13, 2011

Anticipated Ship Date: July 31, 2011

List Price: $249.95

About TimeLife.com

Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Time Life Inc. was founded in 1961 as a direct marketing company specializing in music and books. It has since grown to become one of the world¹s largest direct marketers of audio and video products, selling more than 13 million units each year throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Time Life set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques, building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The company now also sells their products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. Time Life is a registered trademark of Time Warner Inc. used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc.

About Warner Bros. Consumer Products

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR.

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The official Harry Potter website is located at www.harrypotter.com