Most unusual chess set

Originally posted by Mad Rook
Well, at least the figures are simulated...

And to society's credit, nobody was willing to pony up $300 for the, ahem, art.

Don't know if this one wins the prize or not, but it's unusual:

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/07/vacuum-tube-chess-flickers-and-glows/