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Transformers-The original robots in disguise take on their newest form thanks to SOTA Toys!
SOTA Toys is proud to announce the Transformers Generation 1 Chess Set!
Based on the classic 80’s cartoon, the set will have the the Autobots and Decepticons facing off in a struggle for dominance.
The Autobots line up will include: Optimus Prime, Rodimus Prime Grimlock, Ultra Magnus, Jazz, and Bumblebee.
The Decepticons line up will include: Megatron, Galvatron, Starscream, Soundwave, Shockwave and Kickback.
Each piece will be approximately 3.5″ tall. Look for images to be released in December.
These robots will face off on a Classic Tranformers Gen1 themed chess board measuring approximately 17″ X 17″ X 3″.
Look for the Transformers Generation 1 Chess Set in the Spring of 2007, with and SRP of $299.99.
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According to BBTS the set will breakdown as follows:
The Autobots side of the board features:
King = Optimus Prime
Queen = Rodimus
Knight = Grimlock
Bishop = Ultra Magnus
Rook = Jazz
Pawn = BumblebeeThe Decepticon side of the board features:
King = Megatron
Queen = Galvatron
Knight = Starscream
Bishop = Soundwave
Rook = Shockwave
Pawn = Kickback
Thanks to ThunderBreak for the heads-up. But seriously, Rodimus and Galvatron are queen pieces? Eurch! For the love of…