Megaminx... where art thou? Also, 5x5x5...

[Lloyd1337]

I'm looking for a high quality Megaminx for speedcubing. Does anyone know of any sites that sell them?

Mefferts seems to be "out of stock," but it has been like that for months. When will they get some in? Did they stop production or something?

I was looking at some sites like cube4you, but somehow a $5 product doesn't strike me as being of very high quality. Has anyone ordered one of these Megaminxs and can tell me how it is?

I'm also looking to order a 5x5x5 cube, preferably Eastsheen. I could just walk into my local toystore and buy a Rubik's brand 5x5x5, but from my experience with the storebought Rubik's brand cubes, they have extremely varying tensions, so it's a bit of a gamble, and there is a good chance you could end up with a bad cube. Also, the stickers are crap. The little plastic things over the stickers peel off, and then the paper wears off within a few days of use.

Are the stickers on the Eastsheen cubes any better, or will I end up having to order them from cubesmith again?

I was also considering the Rubik's DIY 5x5x5, but it is rediculously expensive, and on their site it says it isn't suitable for speedcubing.

 

[aznblur]

The cube4you megaminxes are pretty good. I don't know how they are after they have been worn down and sanded etc.

Eastsheen is good for 5x5x5, although it can't cut corners. The stickers last longer, but they work in the same way as the Rubik's stickers, so you're going to have to replace them, but you won't need to for a while.

Rubik's 5x5x5 is crap at first, but after you use it alot or sand it, it becomes good.

 

[watermelon]

Where do you see Rubik's DIY 5x5x5?

 

[ExoCorsair]

In August, the Rubik's 5x5x5's should have used the new molds, which are much better for speedcubing. Also, if you end up with a cube that ends up being extremely bad, just contact WinningMoves about getting a replacement.

Personally, I am looking forward to using a Rubik's Professor Cube again (I have been exclusively using an Eastsheen for the past 1.5 months. I think Professor Cubes are better (bigger, you can cut corners, etc). Also, check PJK's post about making the Professor Cube move better... To my understanding, that makes it much better in a matter of minutes (although with the new molds, this shouldn't be necessary).

 

[Lloyd1337]

Hmm... so you guys are saying that if I wait a while, I'll be able to pick up a much higher quality Rubik's brand 5x5x5 in stores? Unfortunately, I doubt any stores near where I live would get them in any time soon. It's a shame you can't buy Eastsheens in stores AFAIK, because it would be nice to try it out without having to order it online.

I was watching some videos at strangepuzzle.com, and the 5x5x5s used by Frank Morris and Marc van Beest seem ideal. Can anyone identify what brand they are?

If I tried to go that fast on my Rubik's 4x4x4, it would either lock up if the turn isn't fully completed, or the edge pieces would fall out. This is the main reason I'm leaning towards Eastsheen. I wanted to try it out and see if it was any better. -_-

As for the DIY 5x5x5, I guess I imagined it. o_O

 

[ExoCorsair]

Frank Morris uses a Rubik's 5x5x5, and I believe Marc van Beest uses an Eastsheen.

Eastsheen 4x4x4's have a tendency to lock up as well... Keep in mind that Eastsheen cubes get worse over time, whereas Rubik's get better over time.

Well, Eastsheen cubes can be bought DIY... But why anyone would get one of those unless he/she is a collector is beyond me... >.>

 

[Toojdwin]

I would recommend http://www.omega.url.tw/onlineshop/ for East Sheen cubes. They have great prices, and they ship pretty quickly.

 

[Lloyd1337]

I would recommend http://www.omega.url.tw/onlineshop/ for East Sheen cubes. They have great prices, and they ship pretty quickly.

Hmm. Does anyone know how the Famwealth 3x3x3s are in comparison to a Rubik's DIY cube?

 

[ExoCorsair]

Hmm. Does anyone know how the Famwealth 3x3x3s are in comparison to a Rubik's DIY cube?

Crappy, don't get them.

 

[watermelon]

Agreed. The cores do not have screws/springs, but simply a "snap-on" mechanism. These cubes can't cut corners, but for a bad quality cube, they are surprisingly smooth...