Comparisions Between Cubes
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ExoCorsair
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Some people prefer rubiks.com DIYs, others prefer Chinese ones you can get at 9spuzzles.com or cube4you.com. rubiks.com ones are slightly more expensive though, but shipping costs are involved for both.
masterofthebass
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All of the Eastsheen cubes are the same cube. The only difference between the letters is the packaging. For instance, the A packaging is just a plastic wrapping.
ExoCorsair
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Nothing, absolutely nothing. Same cubes.
Thanks for the informations. Btw, are the DIYs from cube4you.com lighter than the one from rubiks.com?
Dyste
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They're a great deal lighter than the store bought ones, anyway. I haven't tried a Rubik's DIY. Perhaps I will later.
I was wondering if the general consensus is that the old model (a) is better than the new design by cube4you. Anyone?
I was wondering if the general consensus is that the old model (a) is better than the new design by cube4you. Anyone?
aznblur
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masterofthebass
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I absolutely hate the new DIY from cube4you. I think it was a waste of my 13 plus shipping. I would still get one, because you may like it. It moves pretty well, but I still really don't like the design.
Dyste
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Are the Rubik's DIYs stable? Or do they tend to pop, as well? Compared to the cube4yous?
Lucas Garron
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There are two main good things about the new new type (a) DIY's:
- They're very light.
- They don't pop easily.
Harris Chan
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Grr, I need to get my hands on those cubes!!
anyway, what about Joy cubes? There's nobody that has them probably though...
anyway, what about Joy cubes? There's nobody that has them probably though...
bubblebuddy73
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I have a studio cube and heres my notes on it.
Cons:
Not too good straight out of the box
Springs are not very good
If you loosen the springs it pops like there is no tomorrow
Reacts poorly to lube
Pros:
Bright orange stickers are nice
All stickers are vinyl so they are not too bad
Overall:
Overall.....I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND A STUDIO CUBE- My advice for a cube is as of now is get a 25th anaversiry cube and look at my other comments because in another thread i posted a guide on how to make one faster than a DIY which is what i currently use.
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3x3 single:18.xx
3x3 average: 26.xx
Cons:
Not too good straight out of the box
Springs are not very good
If you loosen the springs it pops like there is no tomorrow
Reacts poorly to lube
Pros:
Bright orange stickers are nice
All stickers are vinyl so they are not too bad
Overall:
Overall.....I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND A STUDIO CUBE- My advice for a cube is as of now is get a 25th anaversiry cube and look at my other comments because in another thread i posted a guide on how to make one faster than a DIY which is what i currently use.
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3x3 single:18.xx
3x3 average: 26.xx
abbracadiabra
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Neither of the cubes you pictured are the 25th Anniversary edition, and you'll note that the vendor protects himself by stating that the packaging may vary depending upon stock levels. That means he'll send you whatever he has in stock, and they could be very different cubes.
The hexagonal packaging is a Winning Moves manufactured cube. The Rubik's cube with the old logo (the cube on the left) could have been made by one of several manufacturers. I have one that looks exactly like the one pictured, and it doesn't have arched centers. I wish I could remember what year I purchased it and/or who manufactured it. But... it turns like a dream (maybe because it's so old).
I haven't been as happy with the Winning Moves cubes - they tend to be stiff out of the box, and get sticky if they are over lubricated. I recently bought a Hasbro cube and it's really smooth. But overall my favorite cube is the 25th Anniversary edition. I like it better than my DIY.
The hexagonal packaging is a Winning Moves manufactured cube. The Rubik's cube with the old logo (the cube on the left) could have been made by one of several manufacturers. I have one that looks exactly like the one pictured, and it doesn't have arched centers. I wish I could remember what year I purchased it and/or who manufactured it. But... it turns like a dream (maybe because it's so old).
I haven't been as happy with the Winning Moves cubes - they tend to be stiff out of the box, and get sticky if they are over lubricated. I recently bought a Hasbro cube and it's really smooth. But overall my favorite cube is the 25th Anniversary edition. I like it better than my DIY.
ExoCorsair
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I think the company that manufactured the 25th Anniversary cubes was Oddzon. I could be wrong, though.
It also comes with silver stickers instead of white.
It also comes with silver stickers instead of white.
ShadenSmith
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I've felt one of the 25th anniversary cubes before...it had never been cleaned or lubed (it had spent it's life in a closet, unloved). It was quite stiff and locked up a lot. come to think of it...I'll go ask if I can adopt it.
Dyste
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So technically, you wouldn't know whether or not the cube would be a new retooled one or perhaps one that was made prior to the hex-packaging. They're usually sold in the same packaging in stores. I want to get a 25th Anniversary Cube, but there isn't a Toys 'R Us nearby and it seems rather stupid to order online. I felt a Mr. McGorium's Wonder Emporium edition from Hasbro/MB and it felt ok. Of course, it was still in it's box and bound by a plastic cross.
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