HearthSong Wooden Chess Checkers Jigsaw Puzzle Game Set 1998 NEW SEALED Rare HTF

HearthSong Wooden Chess Checkers Jigsaw Puzzle Game Set 1998 NEW SEALED Rare HTF

This is an impressive, oversized "New Old Stock" find from HearthSong (1998). Unlike smaller travel sets, this is a large-scale, heavy-duty wooden set weighing approximately 4 lbs. This unique 4-in-1 design features a thick wooden jigsaw puzzle that assembles into a substantial 14.5-inch square game board.

The set is designed for versatile play:

1. Jigsaw Puzzle: Assemble the board itself.

2. Chess: Using the stylized wooden figures.

3. Checkers: Using the wooden blocks.

4. Imaginative Playset: The figures and blocks are designed to be used independently for creative, open-ended play.

As a "New Old Stock" item, it remains in its original factory packaging with the descriptive paper slipcover intact over the wooden box. HearthSong items from this era are highly regarded for their all-natural materials and artistic design. Finding an untouched, full-sized set like this from nearly 30 years ago is incredibly difficult.

About HearthSong

Since its founding in 1983, HearthSong has been a leader in providing "toys you can feel good about." In the 1990s, they were specifically known for sourcing high-quality, non-electronic wooden toys that encouraged family interaction and creative thinking. Their vintage wooden catalog items are now sought after by collectors for their durability and timeless "folk-art" aesthetic.

Condition Note

New Old Stock (NOS). The set is factory-sealed. The original paper descriptive sleeve is present and shows only very minor storage wear at the corners. The inner wooden box is pristine and has never been opened. This is a heavy, solid wood item weighing 4 lbs before packaging.

Item Specifics

• Brand: HearthSong

• Year: 1998

• MPN: 1355

• Material: Solid Natural Wood

• Game Type: 4-in-1 (Chess, Checkers, Jigsaw Puzzle, & Imaginative Playset)

• Condition: New Old Stock / Factory Sealed

• Item Weight: Approx. 4 lbs

• Box Dimensions: 14.5" x 14.5"

• Country/Region of Manufacture: Taiwan (for HearthSong Rohnert Park, CA)

Value Summary

Because this specific 1998 4-in-1 Puzzle Game/Playset variant (#1355) is virtually impossible to find in current or completed listings—especially in this larger 14.5" format—it represents a unique opportunity for HearthSong collectors or vintage puzzle enthusiasts. The combination of the original branded slipcover and the sealed status makes this a "museum quality" example of 90s heirloom-style toys.