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WandelKoningin

This is the Fischer set, correct? My wife bought it a while ago, and I noticed it’s heavier than the woodtek set I got her recently, while my objective was to get her a fancier and heavier plastic set…

I’m honestly impressed you can get such a heavy set with a fair amount of detail and pretty subtle mold lines for just C24.28. But now I’m curious, what plastic sets are out there that are heavier and nicer in design?

One set I considered getting was the Algeria set. I really love the knight design, and apparently it’s among the heaviest sets. I just couldn’t justify the obscene shipping cost to get it delivered to Canada. I emailed to ask for a cheaper delivery option that might just take longer, but I never received a response.

What’s your favorite heavy plastic set?

EBowie

I own the Ultimate (Fischer - V3), the Legend Alegria and Legend Kings Indian. All three sets are excellent - you can't go wrong with any of these.

The set you pictured, asking if it is the Fischer set, looks to be one of the Fischer "inspired" designs - sometimes labeled Reykjavik etc. The "Fischer" set that I assume you're referring to is called the Ultimate Chess Set (about $50 on Amazon, etc.).

upsidedownfork

He's talking about the Fischer set from House of Staunton. All of the plastic sets at house of staunton end up with loose weights. You won't ever read that in the reviews because they delete any review that isn't 4 or 5 stars. The ultimate V3 are good if you like the looks of them. Amazon has a set from A&A that I really like. Pieces look good, weights are solid. it comes with a nice case and cheap silicone board.

Yenster1
upsidedownfork wrote:

... Amazon has a set from A&A that I really like. Pieces look good, weights are solid. it comes with a nice case and cheap silicone board.

Agreed...that A&A set is a good plastic set. I have to attribute the quality of this set to the HIPS plastic used, which is different from most other plastic sets. Not just looks and weight...but it even 'sounds' better than some other hollow plastic pieces.

WandelKoningin
EBowie wrote:

I own the Ultimate (Fischer - V3), the Legend Alegria and Legend Kings Indian. All three sets are excellent - you can't go wrong with any of these.

The set you pictured, asking if it is the Fischer set, looks to be one of the Fischer "inspired" designs - sometimes labeled Reykjavik etc. The "Fischer" set that I assume you're referring to is called the Ultimate Chess Set (about $50 on Amazon, etc.).

It seems to be the Fischer Series by House of Staunton.

Which of the three sets you mentioned is your favorite?

WandelKoningin
Yenster1 wrote:
upsidedownfork wrote:

... Amazon has a set from A&A that I really like. Pieces look good, weights are solid. it comes with a nice case and cheap silicone board.

Agreed...that A&A set is a good plastic set. I have to attribute the quality of this set to the HIPS plastic used, which is different from most other plastic sets. Not just looks and weight...but it even 'sounds' better than some other hollow plastic pieces.

I’m not a fan of the knight design. Are there other sets that use that type of plastic?

EBowie
Regarding post #5:
If I had to choose, the Ultimate.
Yenster1
WandelKoningin wrote:

I’m not a fan of the knight design. Are there other sets that use that type of plastic?

@WandelKoningin I can't say that I've seen many other sets that have specifically listed 'HIPS' plastic like that A&A set, but I first looked into this type of plastic after seeing the below set (and another gold and silver set) and wondered how that marbleized 'effect' was made.

chesslover0003
upsidedownfork wrote:

The ultimate V3 are good if you like the looks of them.

The Ultimates are also about the heavy weights AND how those weights are integrated during the injection molding process to ensure they will never come loose. This is unique to the ultimates.

hermanjohnell

I like the HoS Collectors Series, especially that they are available in red...

chesslover0003
hermanjohnell wrote:

I like the HoS Collectors Series, especially that they are available in red...

That set is a generic Chinese made set that others sell as well. But I agree, I think it's a nice design.

hermanjohnell
chesslover0003 wrote:
hermanjohnell wrote:

I like the HoS Collectors Series, especially that they are available in red...

That set is a generic Chinese made set that others sell as well. But I agree, I think it's a nice design.

In the sense that most Staunton sets are generic?

mjeman

I think that he means that they not specific to HoS. In contrast to the Ultimates or Legends, these (like many plastic sets) are made by cnchess.com, and many other retailers can and do sell them. http://www.cnchess.com/en/dcp08h.html

hermanjohnell
mjeman wrote:

I think that he means that they not specific to HoS. In contrast to the Ultimates or Legends, these (like many plastic sets) are made by cnchess.com, and many other retailers can and do sell them. http://www.cnchess.com/en/dcp08h.html

Well, since it is purported to be a copy of the original Staunton set it has to be pretty similar to all other copies of the same original. I have a Best Chess Set Ever that is almost, but not quite, identical BTW mine are the 4 inch version.

chesslover0003
mjeman wrote:

I think that he means that they not specific to HoS. In contrast to the Ultimates or Legends, these (like many plastic sets) are made by cnchess.com, and many other retailers can and do sell them. http://www.cnchess.com/en/dcp08h.html

Yes, this is what I meant. Made by CNCHESS and sold by many retailers (not just HoS). Still a nice design and I like the colour options.

CNCHESS produces and wholesales most chess equipment. I believe this includes Best Chess Set Ever (just custom packaging of their existing products).