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D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set Collector’s Limited Edition
Celebrate 45 Years of D&D and 5 Years of D&D Fifth Edition
The D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set will go on sale (HERE) on December 12, 2019 at 9am PT.
Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons & Dragons are committed to fostering the best possible consumer experience for our fans. This is especially true for a product intended to celebrate 45 years of D&D and 5 years of fifth edition. Because we wanted to be certain the experience surrounding the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set met our high standards, we delayed the initial planned sale.
Mark your calendars for December 12, 2019 at 9am PT and we’ll all be excited to see you roll these awesome dice when they arrive on your doorsteps! The gnomes will be working hard taming the sapphire dragons in the meantime.
It’s been five years since Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition launched, and the explosion of D&D’s popularity since then has been a wonder to behold! Now fans can celebrate D&D through the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set, available directly from Wizards of the Coast. The set commemorates both #5yearsof5e AND forty-five years since D&D’s first publication in 1974.
In honor of the original release year of Dungeons & Dragons, 1974 sets of this custom-crafted treasure will be available to the public for this special occasion.
“When the D&D team realized the sapphire is the traditional anniversary stone for both five years and forty-five years, and that adding a laboratory-created sapphire to a twenty-sided die wouldn’t jeopardize the integrity of a roll, we couldn’t pass up the chance to make something really cool to celebrate the milestones” said Nathan Stewart, VP of the D&D Franchise at Wizards of the Coast. “The team put together a fun product for our fans that includes art and newly updated stats for sapphire dragons, making these classic dragons ready for play in your next D&D session.”
The D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set: Collector’s Limited Edition is a fantastic way to commemorate forty-five years of lasting friendships fueled by stories of imagination and adventure.
Inside this collector’s set you’ll find:
The Dice:
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A complete set of eleven precision anodized luxury aluminum dice, including two d20s, one d12, two d10s, one d8, four d6s, and one d4, all created exclusively for Wizards of the Coast by Level Up Dice.
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The centerpiece of the set is a dice masterpiece, a d20 that contains an inlaid lab-grown sapphire in the place of the twenty. This piece will be the jewel of your set!
- All other dice sport a fully engraved and anodized official D&D ampersand on the highest value of each die.
Added Features:
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A custom dice box and dice tray combo only available with this set, perfect for protecting and showcasing the set everywhere you play.
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A premiere foldout card featuring official D&D fifth edition game statistics for adult sapphire dragons, along with vibrant, full-color art.
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An exclusive sticker sheet with the D&D ampersand.
- A sequentially numbered collector’s card confirming the set’s authenticity.
Happy Anniversary!
Join in the celebration of D&D’s forty-fifth anniversary and pick-up this beautiful dice set when it’s available on December 12th! Sign up for updates and reminders for when the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set goes on sale here.
Item details
Price: $299.99
Release Date:
12 December, 2019
D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set Dice FAQ
Q: How durable and balanced is the d20 housing the lab-grown sapphire?
A: The d20 features a lab grown sapphire anchored through a revolutionary design process guaranteeing the stability of the stone within the surface of the dice. Level Up Dice completely redesigned the entire d20—from internal balance to all 20 sides—to not only fit the custom-designed gemstone securely but to maintain precision balance for rolling. By working with the laboratory over a 6-month period, we created a unique, never-before-made shape and design of the sapphire to guarantee a perfect fit and balance. The end result is a never-before-seen creation: a balanced aluminum D20 containing a custom lab-grown sapphire.
The 6063 grade aluminum used in the dice is highly durable—it is the same grade used in airplane construction and other industrial purposes.
Q: How are the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Sets constructed?
A: Each die is created using CNC machines from billets of aluminum alloy, 6063. Using the 6063 grade allows for more complex shapes, and a bright and durable anodized finish while using the CNC mills gives us the most precisely weighted dice at 99.5% precision rate. Once each individual die is cut, it is then engraved to maintain perfect balance. The dice have been tumble-tested for durability at over 5,000 rolls.
Anodization: “Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant, anodic oxide finish.” We utilize Hard Anodization, which also increases hardness and wear resistance.
CNC Mills: CNC mills allow for pre-programmed machines to cut the dice to a 99.5% precision and then allow for complex designs and numbering that can be created on each individual face of the die. Using “computer numerical control” overrides human error during the machining process.
Q: How are the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set dice balanced?
A: The dice have been custom designed for optimal balance, with the engraving process of each side machined to counterbalance the added weight of the sapphire. The result is a balanced dice that will give you perfect rolls, all while maintaining their sparkle!
For the remainder of the set, our proprietary CnC machining is applied to maintain our standard 99.5% precision with every roll, based on the center of gravity balance.
Q: How large is the lab-grown sapphire?
A: The total mass of the custom shaped, lab-grown sapphire is 1.43 carats, which includes the internal portion that was designed for balance and durability.
Q: What is the best way to use and care for the D&D Sapphire Anniversary Dice Set?
A: Although the aluminum is very light, we recommend using a rolling tray such as the one provided with your set to protect your table and the dice.
For general care, a polishing cloth (such as one used on glasses) can be used to remove fingerprints from handling.
D&D Sapphire Anniversary Wallpaper
