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Article #3240Re: Giant Chess Set
From: Rusty McGhee
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:00
Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 00:00
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Don wrote: > > I'm hoping someone in this group may have the information I'm > looking for. A few years ago my sons and I played chess at a > park which had giant, (King was about 3' tall), pieces > and since that time I've dreamed of owning a set just like it. > The chessmen were made of heavy plastic and were manufactured by > a company in the UK. The price was sort of high when I checked > their website, and if the shipping cost is added in, the price > becomes prohibitive. Does anyone know of a similar set made by a > company in the US? I would greatly appreciate any leads! > > -don > > -- > Don Don, You might try calling the Strand Street Brewery(409)762-0292 in Galveston, Texas. I've been told they have a giant Chess set in a court yard adjacent to their business. It might be a start? Rusty
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