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Valuation needed: Tintin chess set

#1 · Posted: 20 Mar 2014 17:01

I bought this set from Floral Street maybe 20 years ago. However, a friend dropped 3 pieces and broke them so I put them back in their box and they've been untouched for a number of years. Does anyone have any idea how I could get them repaired? They are made of metal and beautifully painted.
Also any ideas of their value would be appreciated.
Many thanks.

BelAir5
Member

#2 · Posted: 12 Jun 2014 15:12

As this set has been made by Pixi maybe it makes sense to send the broken figurines to them to get them repaired.

jock123
Moderator

#3 · Posted: 12 Jun 2014 23:24

BelAir5:

maybe it makes sense to send the broken figurines to them

That's certainly an idea, but are you sure that Pixi offer such a service? Probably worth checking first, because to be honest I'm not sure that many places would.

Thinking about it, have you got a model shop or place that sells miniature figures for military enthusiasts and game-players (such as Games Workshop)? They might be able to point you at someone locally with the necessary skills to repair these, as many hobbyists produce astoundingly detailed models, with fantastic levels of accurate painting and decoration. They might be able to help you, if Pixi themselves can't.

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