The Rubik Cube
I like the majority of people who were bought up in the eighties owned my own Rubik’s cube.
What is it?
The Rubik cube is one of the most infuriating toys ever to hit the toy shelves.
They Rubik cube is a six sided shape with 6 different colours which has a grid ... Read review
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The Original Rubiks Cube (as if we need to tell you) is a classic 70s retro hand-held ... more
puzzle game with moveable sides and coloured squares. Dimensions of The Rubiks Cube are 5.5 x 5.5 x 5.5cm (approximately) Suitable age range for The Rubiks Cube is op...
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flash of fun with Rubik's simpler side before you take on the challenge of solving the whole cube. The enclosed booklet describes these fantastic games and also in...
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Advantages: Brings back childhood memories Disadvantages: Infuriating
...that if you have an original Rubik's cube from the eighties in mint condition it is worth about £50. They are currently available to buy though on Amazon for £6.61 with free postage.
===Solving the puzzle===
I personally was only ever able to complete one side so there will be no solutions in this review.
I was at school during the eighties and can say that at our school there were only two methods of ... ...stickers and re arrange them so that they are once more solid blocks of colour once more and the other was to take a screwdriver to the cube and then rebuild the whole thing.
===Overall===
This is one puzzle that can entertain or infuriate dependent upon your point of view. I personally get very frustrated with things that I can't work out but due to the fact that it is one of the greatest all time selling toy I assume ... more
The Rubik Cube
I like the majority of people who were bought up in the eighties owned my own Rubik’s cube.
What is it?
The Rubik cube is one of the most infuriating toys ever to hit the toy shelves.
They Rubik cube is a six sided shape with 6 different colours which has a grid with nine different coloured stickers on.
Buying your Cube
When you purchase the cube it complete then by swivelling and twisting the cube you get to re arrange the cube. In my experience this is the last time you will see the cube in its completed format.
History of the cube
The Rubik's' cube was invented by Emo Rubik in 1974 but was a huge craze in the 1980's. There was a huge range of books on how to solve this perplexing puzzle. I actually owned a book but it was far too complicated for me to understand. There were also worldwide competitions on how fast they can solve the cube.
More information
The current world record for solving the Rubik's cube is held by Erik Akkersdijk of the Netherlands in 2008 with a time of 7.08 seconds.
This toy is now classed as a retro toy and on Ram Fm they stated that if you have an original Rubik's cube from the eighties in mint condition it is worth about £50. They are currently available to buy though on Amazon for £6.61 with free postage.
Solving the puzzle
I personally was only ever able to complete one side so there will be no solutions in this review.
I was at school during the eighties and can say that at our school there were only two methods of solving the puzzle. One was to carefully peel all the stickers and re arrange them so that they are once more solid blocks of colour once more and the other was to take a screwdriver to the cube and then rebuild the whole thing.
Overall
This is one puzzle that can entertain or infuriate dependent upon your point of view. I personally get very frustrated with things that I can't work out but due to the fact that it is one of the greatest all time selling toy I assume that I am in a minority.
This is great for those who enjoy a puzzle but you must be prepared to fail. however this is not one I can personally recommend as it infuriates me.
Advantages: Very good for passing time. Can be Fun. Small, easy to handle. Pocket toy, can be used on the move Disadvantages: Can be very time consuming. Can get very annoying. Can get boring if your too good at it!
...the cube back to it's original position of having one colour on each of the six faces. Overall there are 8 corner cubes, 12 edge cubes and 6 centre cubes. The cube is nearly impossible to complete unless you have some planned method of doing it. ,.-¬*''*¬-.,¸¸,.-¬*' My Story '*¬-.,¸¸,.-¬*''*¬-. I grew up with a Rubik's cube which my Mum had when she was younger. She had one of the ordinary square 3x3x3 cubes and then she also had a Triangle puzzle ... ...of 350 Million of the original Rubik's cubes have been sold, since the release in 1980. It's been so popular that people have even made a professional sport out of it, known as Speed-Cubing. I think it's pretty ridiculous, but there is a world champion Speed-Cuber! What is the world coming to. There is even a Guinness World Record Entry for the fastest time completing the cube, which at the moment is Eric Akkersdijk with a time of 7.08 seconds. And ...
Pete1993 28.10.2009
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The Rubik's cube was invented in the 1980's by Erno Rubik who used to teach in a school at Budapest. He invented this cube to help students learn about geometry but he then decided to sell this cube as a brain challenging toy. As soon as this toy came out thousands of people went to buy in what is now called the Rubik craze. Nearly thirty years on this toy is still a huge success. The object is actually quite simple. You have a cube with 6 faces ... ...in one of six colours. Now all you need to do is make all six faces the same colour and you have solved the Rubik's cube. The only problem of course is that it is a teensy bit harder than it sounds. Personally I struggle to do 1 colour and don't know anyone who has done more than two sides at any one time. So you might ask is there any way of cracking this colourful toy. Well actually there is... and I don't mean actually cracking it open with a ...
E1n1no 14.09.2009
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Advantages: A challenging and addictive puzzle Disadvantages: Need a logical mind
I'm old enough to have been around when the Rubik's cube came out first time around. It got all kinds of awards at the time and when it comes down to it, it's a simple concept that's been very well executed - which is generally a good combination. The mechanics at the time were ingenious, to allow you to rotate the sides of the cube independently in three planes. The standard Rubik's cube is a 3x3x3 cube with six different-coloured faces. After a ... ...cubes, spheres, hexagons, you name it, but all built on the same principle and similar mechanism. Back in the day, *everyone* had a cube, but not that many people could do it, until the books and solutions started appearing and the competitions were held. I remember my Dad coaxing me to enter a competition hosted by the Daily Mirror and I went along to the Edinburgh heat. I didn't even make it into the top 10 with my time of 43 seconds (on stage ...
ManicMorFF 01.09.2009
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and then tried to twist it back together again. Sound simple doesn't it?..Well believe me it isn't but more on that a little later after a bit of a history lesson.
The Origins
The Rubix Cube (Sometimes referred as the Rubik's Cube) was the invention of a Hungarian man called Erno Rubik who was obsessed with 3-D Geometry. He first came up with the idea of the Cube during the autumn of 1974 and it is said that he was inspired by the pebbles on the shores of the River Danube, where he became fascinated with how their smooth sides fitted together and interacted with each other. It was to take 3 years before the Cubes went into full-scale production and they made their first appearance in Hungarian Toy Stores just in time for the Christmas of 1978. Around this time Erno was appearing at Game Fairs throughout Hungary to promote his new toy ...
micksheff 11.09.2005
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One of the most famous toys in history, Rubik's Cube is the incredibly addictive, multi-dimensional challenge that has fascinated fans since it arrived in 1980. Over "43 Quintillion" (that's 43 with 18 zeros to you and me) moves are possible with this original 3x3 Cube, but there is only one solution! A must for puzzle lovers, the aim is to twist and turn the Rubik's Cube to return it to its original state, with every side having one solid colour. For those who struggle to master this challenge - or simply lack the patience - the enclosed guide provides the simplest ever 7-step Rubik's Cube solution and introduces a number of other fantastic games to play. So, whether you're into simple siding or prefer a spot of classic cubing, hours of challenging fun lie ahead. Box Contents1 Original 3 x 3 Rubik's CubeNew 7 Step solution Guide
