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== Products == | == Products == | ||
=== ''Minecraft Chess Set'' === | === ''Minecraft Chess Set'' === | ||
{{Main|Minecraft Chess Set}} | {{Main|Minecraft Chess Set|title1=''Minecraft'' Chess Set}} | ||
The set comes with ornate pieces inspired by players and mobs, playable on an 18-inch [[Minecraft:Grass Block|grass]]-themed board. White pieces have the theme of "[[Minecraft:Overworld]] Heros", with [[Minecraft:Steve]] and [[Minecraft:Alex]] being the King and Queen, | The set comes with ornate pieces inspired by players and mobs, playable on an 18-inch [[Minecraft:Grass Block|grass]]-themed board. White pieces have the theme of "[[Minecraft:Overworld]] Heros", with [[Minecraft:Steve]] and [[Minecraft:Alex]] being the King and Queen, accompanied by further [[Minecraft:Overworld mobs]]. Black pieces have a "dark hostile mobs" theme, with the [[Minecraft:wither]] and [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] being the King and Queen, accompanied by [[Minecraft:monster]]s.<ref name="shop">{{Cite|title=Minecraft Chess Set|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft Shop]]|url=https://minecraftshop.com/products/minecraft-chs-st}}</ref> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Chess_Set_Board_Box.jpg|A set board and its box | Chess_Set_Board_Box.jpg|A set board and its box | ||
Minecraft_Chess_Pieces.png|The themed pieces | Minecraft_Chess_Pieces.png|The themed pieces | ||
</gallery> | |||
=== ''Minecraft'' Inventory Chests === | |||
{{Main|Minecraft Inventory Chests|title1=''Minecraft'' Inventory Chests}} | |||
''Minecraft'' Inventory Chests (or ''Minecraft'' Loot Chests<ref>{{Cite|url=https://noblecollection.com/Minecraft|title=minecraft|website=The Noble Collection}}</ref>) are collectible [[Minecraft:chest]]s that each come with four unique [[Minecraft:items]]. ''Series One: Biome Discoveries'' contains four sets based on the [[Minecraft:cave]], [[Minecraft:forest]], [[Minecraft:plains]], and [[Minecraft:the End]] environments.<ref>{{Cite|title=New – Minecraft Inventory Chests|url=https://noblecollection.co.uk/blog/new-minecraft-inventory-chests/|date=August 30, 2024|website=[[Minecraft:The Noble Collection UK]]}}</ref> | |||
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S1BD Caves thumb.png|A [[Minecraft:cave]] themed set with [[Minecraft:TNT]], [[Minecraft:bucket of axolotl]], an [[Minecraft:iron pickaxe]], and a [[Minecraft:diamond]] | |||
S1BD Forest thumb.png|A [[Minecraft:forest]] themed set with an [[Minecraft:oak log]], [[Minecraft:iron axe]], [[Minecraft:red tulip]], and a [[Minecraft:compass]] | |||
S1BD Plains thumb.png|A [[Minecraft:plains]] themed set with a [[Minecraft:grass block]], [[Minecraft:torch]], [[Minecraft:iron ingot]], and a [[Minecraft:wooden axe]] | |||
S1BD The End thumb.png|An [[Minecraft:End]] themed set with a [[Minecraft:diamond sword]], [[Minecraft:dragon's breath]] bottle, [[Minecraft:end stone]] block, and an [[Minecraft:eye of ender]] | |||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
According to Julian Montoya, Senior Vice President of The Noble Collection, [[Minecraft:Microsoft]] thought around 2022 was an appropriate time to branch into collectible | The collaboration was announced on June 16, 2022, being set for preordering during Holiday 2022, and "with new products rolling out through 2023 and beyond." A chess set and "prop replicas" were explicily mentioned in the original press release.<ref>{{Cite|url=https://www.actionfigureinsider.com/the-noble-collection-announces-licensing-partnership-for-minecraft/|title=The Noble Collection Announces Licensing Partnership for Minecraft|author=The Noble Collection, republished by Daniel Pickett|date=June 21, 2022 (original release June 16, 2022)|website=Action Figure Insider}}</ref> | ||
[[File:The Noble Collection NYCC 2022 display.jpg|thumb|Prototypes of the Illuminating Collector Replica series, a [[diamond sword]], and a [[Minecraft:pickaxe]] at NYCC 2022]] | |||
According to Julian Montoya, Senior Vice President of The Noble Collection, [[Minecraft:Microsoft]] thought around 2022 was an appropriate time to branch into collectible merchandise since earlier teenagers playing ''Minecraft'' would have been older adults.<ref name="video">{{Cite|title=The Noble Collection On Minecraft - Collaborating & Creating Physical Products|author=[https://www.youtube.com/@ShacknewsInterviews Shacknews Interviews]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZcyZgTJAZc|website=[[Minecraft:YouTube]]|date=January 22, 2024}}</ref> He said the company reached out to Microsoft and "struck a bit of luck" with a senior executive being a previous coworker of Montoya's at Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, who was "very familiar" with The Noble Collection's work and personally owned some of their products.<ref name="video original">{{Cite|title=The Noble Collection Details New Minecraft Project In The Works!|author=[https://www.youtube.com/@ShacknewsInterviews Shacknews Interviews]||url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnF_E4J-vkM|website=[[Minecraft:YouTube]]|date=August 17, 2022}}</ref> | |||
The Noble Collection's ''Minecraft'' line was first revealed to consumers at the 2022 {{w|New York Comic Con}}.<ref name="video"/> It was first available exclusively for purchase at the 2023 New York Comic Con on October 12 and 13 at Booth #1061, with the Diamond Sword Collector Replica exclusively pre-orderable by attendees.<ref name="release">{{Cite|title=THE NOBLE COLLECTION LAUNCHES FIRST GAME-INSPIRED COLLECTIBLES FOR MINECRAFT|website=Games Press|url=https://www.gamespress.com/THE-NOBLE-COLLECTION-LAUNCHES-FIRST-GAME-INSPIRED-COLLECTIBLES-FOR-MIN|date=Octcober 4, 2023}}</ref> The collection at launch also had all items in the Illuminating Collector Replica series and the ''Minecraft Chess Set'',<ref name="release"/> with Montoya claiming the products were made in close collaboration with [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios|Mojang]]'s art team.<ref>{{Cite|title=Minecraft x The Noble Collection: New Life-Size Collectibles to Debut at New York Comic-Con|author=[https://www.ign.com/person/Kicksplode Jesse Schedeen]|website={{w|IGN}}|date=October 4, 2023|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/minecraft-noble-collection-collectibles-toys-replicas}}</ref> The collection became available online and at retailers on October 14, 2023.<ref name="release"/> | |||
Montoyo said in January 2024 that variants of [[Minecraft:swords]] were being considered, with a [[Minecraft:pickaxe]] "in the work." {{Sic}}<ref name="video"/> | |||
On September 10, 2025, the "Minecraft Diorama – Diamond Armor Steve" listing was put up{{Cn|I downloaded the website coincedentally earlier today so I know it's true}} and became available for preorder.<ref>{{Cite Instagram|thenoblecollection|DdHA3DVxrKg|Adventure awaits! 💎🐴🌳 Minecraft fans: our new Diamond Armor Steve Diorama is available now!<br>🇺🇸 pre-orders now open through the link in our bio<br>🇬🇧 & 🇫🇷 join the waitlist online today|September 10, 2026}}</ref> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:14, 12 September 2026
Template:WIP Template:Infobox company The Noble Collection is an American-based manufacturer that creates and distributes licensed collectibles for brands like Minecraft.
Products
Minecraft Chess Set
Template:Main The set comes with ornate pieces inspired by players and mobs, playable on an 18-inch grass-themed board. White pieces have the theme of "Minecraft:Overworld Heros", with Minecraft:Steve and Minecraft:Alex being the King and Queen, accompanied by further Minecraft:Overworld mobs. Black pieces have a "dark hostile mobs" theme, with the Minecraft:wither and Minecraft:ender dragon being the King and Queen, accompanied by Minecraft:monsters.<ref name="shop">Template:Cite</ref>
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A set board and its box
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The themed pieces
Minecraft Inventory Chests
Template:Main Minecraft Inventory Chests (or Minecraft Loot Chests<ref>Template:Cite</ref>) are collectible Minecraft:chests that each come with four unique Minecraft:items. Series One: Biome Discoveries contains four sets based on the Minecraft:cave, Minecraft:forest, Minecraft:plains, and Minecraft:the End environments.<ref>Template:Cite</ref>
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A Minecraft:cave themed set with Minecraft:TNT, Minecraft:bucket of axolotl, an Minecraft:iron pickaxe, and a Minecraft:diamond
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A Minecraft:forest themed set with an Minecraft:oak log, Minecraft:iron axe, Minecraft:red tulip, and a Minecraft:compass
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A Minecraft:plains themed set with a Minecraft:grass block, Minecraft:torch, Minecraft:iron ingot, and a Minecraft:wooden axe
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An Minecraft:End themed set with a Minecraft:diamond sword, Minecraft:dragon's breath bottle, Minecraft:end stone block, and an Minecraft:eye of ender
History
The collaboration was announced on June 16, 2022, being set for preordering during Holiday 2022, and "with new products rolling out through 2023 and beyond." A chess set and "prop replicas" were explicily mentioned in the original press release.<ref>Template:Cite</ref>
According to Julian Montoya, Senior Vice President of The Noble Collection, Minecraft:Microsoft thought around 2022 was an appropriate time to branch into collectible merchandise since earlier teenagers playing Minecraft would have been older adults.<ref name="video">Template:Cite</ref> He said the company reached out to Microsoft and "struck a bit of luck" with a senior executive being a previous coworker of Montoya's at Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, who was "very familiar" with The Noble Collection's work and personally owned some of their products.<ref name="video original">Template:Cite</ref>
The Noble Collection's Minecraft line was first revealed to consumers at the 2022 Template:W.<ref name="video"/> It was first available exclusively for purchase at the 2023 New York Comic Con on October 12 and 13 at Booth #1061, with the Diamond Sword Collector Replica exclusively pre-orderable by attendees.<ref name="release">Template:Cite</ref> The collection at launch also had all items in the Illuminating Collector Replica series and the Minecraft Chess Set,<ref name="release"/> with Montoya claiming the products were made in close collaboration with Mojang's art team.<ref>Template:Cite</ref> The collection became available online and at retailers on October 14, 2023.<ref name="release"/>
Montoyo said in January 2024 that variants of Minecraft:swords were being considered, with a Minecraft:pickaxe "in the work." Template:Sic<ref name="video"/>
On September 10, 2025, the "Minecraft Diorama – Diamond Armor Steve" listing was put upTemplate:Cn and became available for preorder.<ref>Template:Cite Instagram</ref>
References
Template:Navbox companies Template:Navbox Minecraft (franchise)