Today TimeLife have announced the release of a Harry Potter Chess set that will ship around August 1st. The full press release may be read here, and a video about the set may be watched below.

The Harry Potter Chess Collection includes an authentic, scaled-down replica of the life-sized wizard chess set seen in the film that started it all, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.” And each “enchanted” piece has its own special effect, bringing the Harry Potter Chess Collection to life in your own home. Guide your rook with a magic wand, see pawns self destruct when captured, and watch the king lower his head and groan in defeat. The knights neigh, the bishops crash, and the queens glow when moved. Whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or a chess aficionado, The Harry Potter Chess Collection is a treasure to play.

The Harry Potter Chess Collection is only available at TimeLife.com/HPChess and only in limited quantities. Don’t miss out.

The Harry Potter Chess Collection includes:
32 Authentic Replica Chess Pieces, each with a thrilling special effect
2 Magic Wands that actually guide your Rooks on the board – as if by magic!
1 Light Up Chess Board to illuminate your progress in the game
32 Collector’s Manuals with expert advice and strategies
1 Authentic Recreation of Hermione’s Time-TurnerTM
Signed Certificate of Authenticity, proving the chess set is an authentic replica from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”

Pre-Order Begins: June 13, 2011
Anticipated Ship Date: July 31, 2011
List Price: $249.95