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This page features a mix of old and new German Sonic items. While all came from Germany, they may also be found in other countries in Europe. Depending on the company who makes them, exports could be available.
Gaya Entertainment Sonic the Hedgehog Chess Set Here's something cool to collect and display!
A Sonic chess set from Gaya. As you can see, everything here is 'Classic style Sonic'. The characters are the main pieces, with chaos emeralds (on the ends) and then the rings are the pawns. The sides are distinguished by the tone (light or dark) of the faux wood bases. The board is clearly based on Green Hill Zone checkered ground.

The image to the left is an artist-rendering or prototype shot. The one seen below is an actual photo of the set taken by Gaya.
The pieces are sculpted from high quality PVC (not-breakable). While the company is German, these should appear around in all of EU. Hopefully, it'll be available online as well, so anyone anywhere can order it. This is set for release in 2009. You can visit their website here http://www.gaya-entertainment.de/ but, you have to read it in German.
Gaya Mockup Chess Pieces Oldstyle

How much will it cost? 39.99 Euros
Where can you get it? Any EU store, they hope, but they can't advertise a lot. (SonicGear tries to help!)
Can you get it online? Yes, at www.gamelegends.de but this is for Europe only. If you live outside Europe, you'll have to use an importer store because they've only got the EU license.
Do you have this set? SonicGear is looking for close ups of the pieces or fan photos by someone who actually bought it and possible quality descriptions. If you've got it, send it in for credit.

You'll be able to buy this from HEO.com when it is released. Photos and info provided by Gaya Entertainment. Chessboard photo discovered by Superskeetospro.
Sonic Since 1991 Shoulder Bag
Here is a cool shoulder bag for the 20th Anniversary. Interestingly, it uses Japanese text (see Sonic's name in it there) while being from Germany. It's pretty stylish, using large typography & white simple Sonic face to create a look for the flap. The shoulder-pad has the Sega logo on it, while the whole thing is dark/navy blue & black. This would be used for stuff like books, laptops, folders & etc. Photo & owned by OrangeUnicorn1984