[Help Thread] Ghost Cube Discussion

[Puzzlesolver]

Do you have one? I think everyone knows what's a ghost cube. If not, watch this Crazybadcuber's video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5gqgyxDww0
I just got my ghost cube today and it was a real challenge. I was able to solve it but damn it took some time.

 

[ScottyDoesntCube]

Because they're not mass produced I'm sure that not many people do have one. I would really like one but can't afford a custom puzzle.

 

[Puzzlesolver]

Because they're not mass produced I'm sure that not many people do have one. I would really like one but can't afford a custom puzzle.

That was my problem for a long time. But luckily, I saww three ghost cubes on eBay just before christmas. It was a green one and not as good as the original.

 

[Seanliu]

Since i dont know how to solve a ghost cube (its coming in a few weeks), id like to know how you guys do it.

 

[mrttt]

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TssUlj2W6vw
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdxZk6LEwvc

Just like any other 3x3 shape mod, like a mastermorphix.

 

[Seanliu]

How to solve LL?

 

[SpeedCubeReview]

How to solve LL?

When I solve one I start with finding the smallest piece and matching up edges and corners from there. You can do the LL by looking at the height of the pieces. since the LL will be the tallest side you can tell which ones are not orientated properly by if they line up with the middle piece. Then Permitting is pretty simple once you see the pieces.

I was a bit worried when I got my first Ghost cube, but after mixing it up and solving it once it is not any harder than a 3x3... just slower.

 

[Seanliu]

Plz give me some algs i can work with, i tried F (Sexy Move) F' and it doesn't solve anything, and the sune does basically the a perm from the back. This is all i know, and im rly desperate! I am even considering to take it apart and put it back together again! Jeez!

 

[Brold]

Ghost cubes from what I have seen look like fun shape shifting puzzles to solve. But I cannot find one.
1st question: Mefferts sold a ghost cube but discontinued it. Does anyone know why?
2nd: Are there tutorials for building 2x2 and 3x3 ghost cubes?

 

[Berd]

Ghost cubes from what I have seen look like fun shape shifting puzzles to solve. But I cannot find one.
1st question: Mefferts sold a ghost cube but discontinued it. Does anyone know why?
2nd: Are there tutorials for building 2x2 and 3x3 ghost cubes?

Ghost cubes are very expensive now. Mirror block instead?

 

[Brold]

Ghost cubes are very expensive now. Mirror block instead?

Oh. I do have a mirror block.

 

[sk8erman41]

this is close.....
Ghostish cube
anyone ever tried one?

 

[Brold]

this is close.....
Ghostish cube
anyone ever tried one?

Never touched one but they look fun and I would like to get one.
Are there tutorials showing how to build a ghost cube?

 

[ketchuphater999]

Never touched one but they look fun and I would like to get one.
Are there tutorials showing how to build a ghost cube?

Step 1: offset layers by some amount
Step 2: cut of protruding bits and fill in what's left

?

 

[Brold]

Step 1: offset layers by some amount
Step 2: cut of protruding bits and fill in what's left

?

I am still confused on how you build a ghost cube.

 

[AlGoreRhythm]

Watch the intro to this video. It shows how a Ghost Cube is made (kinda.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elvv3UgO1gY

I would suggest starting with an axis cube and doing a cutter cube mod on it. I wanted to do this, but I don't have a dremel.

 

[Brold]

Step 1: offset layers by some amount
Step 2: cut of protruding bits and fill in what's left

?

Step 3: Scramble
???
Profit

 

[Seanliu]

Wait... Mefferts discontinued ALL Ghost Cube production?

 

[Berd]

Wait... Mefferts discontinued ALL Ghost Cube production?

I think so, that's why they're so pricy.

 

[FJT97]

Mefferts discontinued selling Oskars treasure chest too. Does anybody know where I can get it instead?