We got the set yesterday and I must say I am sorely disappointed.
- The set has plenty of mold lines and some flash in the more delicate areas.
- The pieces have a plastic ring to them as they are handled
- The pieces feel like they are hollow with a weight in one end, in contrast to the piece being heavy.
- The 'felt' on the bases is wholly inadequate. It's paper-thin. If the piece tilts at all the edge of the base scrapes the board.
Life's too short, this set is going back.
My son selected the Hastings set from WholesaleChess. Here's a link to the same set on the HoS page - nicer pictures...