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3-D Printed Chess Set Snaps Together, Forms Giant Mecha

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This is a 3-D printable chess set from designer Joseph Larson. The pieces of each side can be snapped together to form a giant mecha. I'm not sure what the rules are for his movement, but my guess is he goes wherever the f*** he wants and leaves a trail of broken peons in his wake. "You mean pawns?" Oh look, Mr. Fancy chess master over here trying to make me look stupid. "You are stupid." They ruled me unfit to sign my own legal documents!

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Giant Mecha Chess Set of the Day [geeks.thedailywh.at]

Thanks to Thornus, who once stacked a bunch of checkers to form a tower. OMG -- I've done the same thing with Oreos before!

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  • Azariel_z

    this must takes like 8 pcs to perform the Fuuuuuuuuusion... 

  • Mecha to kings bishop 4. Stomp, stomp, stomp!

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