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'''Chess''' is an [[Earth]]ly game originating from a landmass known to the [[Human|squishy fleshlings]] that inhabit it as [[India]]. Because of the [[Hungry Dragon]] campaign, two versions of this game include pieces based on an [[Transformers (film)|elaborate]] [[The Transformers (franchise)|cover-up]] by an [[Sector Seven|autonomous government agency]]. | '''Chess''' is an [[Earth]]ly game originating from a landmass known to the [[Human|squishy fleshlings]] that inhabit it as [[India]]. Because of the [[Hungry Dragon]] campaign, two versions of this game include pieces based on an [[Transformers (film)|elaborate]] [[The Transformers (franchise)|cover-up]] by an [[Sector Seven|autonomous government agency]]. | ||
It is not [[Cybertronian games#Fullstasis|Fullstasis]]. | It is not [[Cybertronian games#Fullstasis|Fullstasis]]. | ||
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==Fiction== | |||
===''Beast Wars II'' cartoon=== | |||
While unmotivated by the disappearance of their [[Lio Convoy (BW)|unit commander]], [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] and [[Tasmania Kid (BW)|Kid]] played a game similar to chess. {{storylink|The New Forces Arrive!}} | |||
===''BotBots'' cartoon=== | |||
One night at the gaming store, [[Burgertron]] and [[Kikmee]] played a game of chess while [[Bonz-Eye]] and [[Clogstopper]] watched. Kikmee moved her knight and declared a check, but Burgertron enthusiastically responded by moving his bishop and capturing Kikmee's queen, terrifying her with the prospect of losing. The game was interrupted when [[Dimlit]] arrived to tell them about his new [[Jacqueline|girlfriend]] and accidentally stumbled on the board, knocking the pieces all over the place. Seeing the incident as the perfect excuse not to lose, Kikmee quickly declared a tie and insisted to meet Dimlit's girlfriend immediately. {{storylink|Dimlit in Love}} | |||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
===''Transformers'' (2007)=== | ===''Transformers'' (2007)=== | ||
[[File:Movie2007 Chess.JPG | [[File:Movie2007 Chess.JPG|upright=1.67|thumb]] | ||
* '''TRANSFORMERS Chess Set''' (2007) | * '''TRANSFORMERS Chess Set''' (2007) | ||
:This version of the game includes game pieces based on the [[Transformers (film)|2007 film]], with silver Decepticons and golden Autobots. The [[insignia]] of both factions are used as Pawns. | :This version of the game includes game pieces based on the [[Transformers (film)|2007 film]], with silver Decepticons and golden Autobots. The [[insignia]] of both factions are used as Pawns. | ||
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|'''King''' | |'''King''' | ||
|[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ChessSet|Optimus Prime]] | |[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#ChessSet|Optimus Prime]] | ||
|[[Megatron (Movie)/ | |[[Megatron (Movie)/merchandise#ChessSet|Megatron]] | ||
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{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
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===''The Transformers''=== | ===''The Transformers''=== | ||
====Sota Toys==== | ====Sota Toys==== | ||
[[File:G1SotaToysChessSet.jpg | [[File:G1SotaToysChessSet.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb]] | ||
* '''Transformers Chess Set''' (<s>2007</s>) | * '''Transformers Chess Set''' (<s>2007</s>) | ||
:Sota Toys announced a set based on Generation 1, but it apparently never saw release. | :Sota Toys announced a set based on Generation 1, but it apparently never saw release. | ||
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====Eaglemoss==== | ====Eaglemoss==== | ||
[[File:EaglemossChessSet.jpg | [[File:EaglemossChessSet.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Too ambitious for its own good...]] | ||
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>) | * '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>) | ||
:The Transformers Generation One Chess Set was the first Kickstarter campaign by [[Eaglemoss]] and had many different tiers attached to it. The complete set would have come with 32 unique pieces based directly on the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] and its [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]], plus three replacement pieces, a chess board, a pin badge and an exclusive 272-page Character Guide book. It is entirely possible that more tiers would have been added had the campaign been successful. | :The Transformers Generation One Chess Set was the first Kickstarter campaign by [[Eaglemoss]] and had many different tiers attached to it. The complete set would have come with 32 unique pieces based directly on the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] and its [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]], plus three replacement pieces, a chess board, a pin badge and an exclusive 272-page Character Guide book. It is entirely possible that more tiers would have been added had the campaign been successful. | ||
:The campaign | :The campaign concluded unsuccesfully on September 24, 2021, having raised only $92,054 of its $300,000 goal in pledges. | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:55, 11 May 2026
Chess is an Earthly game originating from a landmass known to the squishy fleshlings that inhabit it as India. Because of the Hungry Dragon campaign, two versions of this game include pieces based on an elaborate cover-up by an autonomous government agency.
It is not Fullstasis.
Fiction
[edit]Beast Wars II cartoon
[edit]While unmotivated by the disappearance of their unit commander, Diver and Kid played a game similar to chess. The New Forces Arrive!
BotBots cartoon
[edit]One night at the gaming store, Burgertron and Kikmee played a game of chess while Bonz-Eye and Clogstopper watched. Kikmee moved her knight and declared a check, but Burgertron enthusiastically responded by moving his bishop and capturing Kikmee's queen, terrifying her with the prospect of losing. The game was interrupted when Dimlit arrived to tell them about his new girlfriend and accidentally stumbled on the board, knocking the pieces all over the place. Seeing the incident as the perfect excuse not to lose, Kikmee quickly declared a tie and insisted to meet Dimlit's girlfriend immediately. Dimlit in Love
Merchandise
[edit]Transformers (2007)
[edit]
- TRANSFORMERS Chess Set (2007)
- This version of the game includes game pieces based on the 2007 film, with silver Decepticons and golden Autobots. The insignia of both factions are used as Pawns.
| Autobot | Decepticon | |
| Rook | Ratchet | Bonecrusher |
| Knight | Bumblebee | Blackout |
| Bishop | Jazz | Barricade |
| Queen | Ironhide | Starscream |
| King | Optimus Prime | Megatron |
The Transformers
[edit]Sota Toys
[edit]
- Transformers Chess Set (
2007)
- Sota Toys announced a set based on Generation 1, but it apparently never saw release.
| Autobot | Decepticon | |
| Pawn | Bumblebee | Kickback |
| Rook | Jazz | Shockwave |
| Knight | Grimlock | Starscream |
| Bishop | Ultra Magnus | Soundwave |
| Queen | Rodimus Prime | Galvatron |
| King | Optimus Prime | Megatron |
 Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
Eaglemoss
[edit]
- Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set (
2021)
- The Transformers Generation One Chess Set was the first Kickstarter campaign by Eaglemoss and had many different tiers attached to it. The complete set would have come with 32 unique pieces based directly on the original cartoon and its movie, plus three replacement pieces, a chess board, a pin badge and an exclusive 272-page Character Guide book. It is entirely possible that more tiers would have been added had the campaign been successful.
- The campaign concluded unsuccesfully on September 24, 2021, having raised only $92,054 of its $300,000 goal in pledges.
| Autobot | Decepticon | |
| Pawn | Arcee, Bluestreak, Bumblebee, Jazz, Prowl, Sideswipe, Sunstreaker & Wheeljack | Brawl, Frenzy, Laserbeak, Ravage, Rumble, Scrapper, Shrapnel & Thrust |
| Rook | Iron Hide [sic] & Ratchet | Astrotrain & Blitzwing |
| Knight | Hot Rod & Springer / Wreck-Gar (replacement) | Shockwave & Soundwave |
| Bishop | Ultra Magnus & Grimlock | Skywarp & Thundercracker |
| Queen | Elita One | Starscream |
| King | Optimus Prime / Rodimus Prime (replacement) | Megatron / Galvatron (replacement) |
Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
