Rubik's Cube
Manufacturer: Winning Moves
Customer Rating:
, based on 55 reviews
Lowest Price: $4.99
By Supplier: warehousedealsusa
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Editorial Review:
The date is 1974. The place is Budapest, Hungary. Erno Rubik, an admirer of geometry and 3-D forms creates the world's most perfect -- and addictive -- puzzle. More than three decades later the Rubik's cube is still one of the best selling brainteasers. Whether it was full size or the smaller keychain version almost every child had this puzzle by in 1980 when it found worldwide success. Elementary school kids were seen solving it with their feet on "That's Incredible!", conspiracy theorists believed it was an Eastern bloc tactic to distract American youth from getting an education, and Cubaholics Anonymous was formally established to help cure the compulsive need to solve it.
For all of the hullabaloo, the Rubik’s Cube actually has a pretty straightforward premise. The faces of the cube are covered by nine stickers in six solid colors (one for each 2.25" side); when the puzzle is solved, each face is one solid color. Then you realize as you turn the rows and columns and see all the colors flash by that there are 43 quintillion possible pattern combinations (that’s 43 million millions), but just one right one. Maybe Cubaholics Anonymous wasn’t such a bad idea after all….
Got couple of cheapo cubes ($1, $2 versions) and the original is still the best!
The only reason why I did not give it a higher star is the Cube Professor is a WAY better challenge. I only play the 3x3x3 when my daughter requests it.
This one is top quality, turns nicely, is solid and have had no issues what so ever. It feels just like the original to me.
- "43 Quintillion" possible moves and only "ONE" solution!
- As a special added bonus, a Free Rubik's Cube stand is included
- This completely redesigned gift package is a sure-fire, must-have collectable!
- Twist and turn the Cube® using various combinations to return it to its original state...every side finally having one solid color!
- A stimulating challenging puzzle! Rubik's Cube is the world's popular 3-D puzzle phenomenon!
The date is 1974. The place is Budapest, Hungary. Erno Rubik, an admirer of geometry and 3-D forms creates the world's most perfect -- and addictive -- puzzle. More than three decades later the Rubik's cube is still one of the best selling brainteasers. Whether it was full size or the smaller keychain version almost every child had this puzzle by in 1980 when it found worldwide success. Elementary school kids were seen solving it with their feet on "That's Incredible!", conspiracy theorists believed it was an Eastern bloc tactic to distract American youth from getting an education, and Cubaholics Anonymous was formally established to help cure the compulsive need to solve it.
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| Each side is just over 2", while each sticker is about ½" square. |
This Rubik’s Cube has reflective red, white, blue, yellow, green, and orange colored stickers with an official twenty-fifth anniversary sticker in the center white square. The cube is packaged in a clear hexagon box and includes a black display stand. There is also a solutions hint and game suggestion book, just in case.
Customer Reviews:
Back to the Future...
The cube remind me of myself twenty years ago!
Got couple of cheapo cubes ($1, $2 versions) and the original is still the best!
The only reason why I did not give it a higher star is the Cube Professor is a WAY better challenge. I only play the 3x3x3 when my daughter requests it.
2008-07-25
great gift
this is a great product that you could buy for someone that loves puzzles and that could be a great gift for your self as well. 2008-07-12
Makes Every1 Think
This toy is very good for the entire family and it makes every1 wants to participate. So my advice is buy 2 or 3 of this toy and keep it on the coffee table so every family member and guest can train their brain muscle and solve the cube!!! 2008-06-14
A Classic Memory
I've had a few over the years and understand the difference between good quality and poor quality units.
This one is top quality, turns nicely, is solid and have had no issues what so ever. It feels just like the original to me.
2008-06-03
Great Puzzle !!
Above average quality, stickers may come off as you use, mine is still intact. Found tutorial videos on youtube which made me buy this. 2008-06-02
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