Rubik's Cube 2.0 Released

[aznanimedude]

Re: Rubik Cube 2.0

And seven towns was being torpedoed. And general Patton was involved

 

[cubernya]

And seven towns was being torpedoed. And general Patton was involved

Haha yes...this is how I remember ben explaining it

 

[Zubon]

I'm a bit late to enter this thread but I can give a quick translation.


It says that the new improved cube will go on sale in mid-February this year.
It is already listed on Amazon.co.jp for 1435 yen plus shipping but is not for sale until February 21st.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/メガハウス-ルービック...L5WG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360464218&sr=8-2

Three main features:

Point1 There are no stickers.
We use molded plastic tiles that are placed into recesses so they are flush with the sides of the cube.

The plastic tiles themselves are colored so you never have to worry about the color rubbing off.

Point2 Advanced internal mechanism
Smoother rotation. The mechanism will not pop, no matter how loose the cube becomes.

Point3 Compact design
The 2x2 ver2.0 is 11mm smaller when compared to the previous version. This makes it easier to turn.
Note: The dimensions of the 3x3 have not been changed.


If you want any other cube-related Japanese translated, I will be happy to help.

 

[ben1996123]

Haha yes...this is how I remember ben explaining it

nah it was v-cubes torpedoing dayan

 

[AUFT]

Hmm... Rubik's brand might actually be worth giving a try now.

 

[Kattenvriendin]

I'm a bit late to enter this thread but I can give a quick translation.

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If you want any other cube-related Japanese translated, I will be happy to help.

thank you!

 

[bobthegiraffemonkey]

A Rubik's 3x3 that looks like it might be good? Never thought I'd see the day, I might actually consider getting this.

 

[Kattenvriendin]

But still not tensionable from what I understood. Bummer.. if you ask me. It could just be perfect if it were!

 

[Pheromone]

How would I go about buying this in America?

 

[Kattenvriendin]

You would wait until American stores have it in stock.

 

[somerandomkidmike]

Looks cool to me. I think i want one.

 

[Hermanio]

So is this the cube they were working on for 5 years?

 

[o2gulo]

But still not tensionable from what I understood. Bummer.. if you ask me. It could just be perfect if it were!

So, the core is still riveted instead of screwed? Come on, Rubik!

 

[speedcuber50]

I think they should scrap the ball core. Standared core's success has been proven by the likes of the Zhanchi. If Rubik's would produce a Zhanchi clone, and not try and come up with their own thing, then we might be getting somewhere.

 

[Kattenvriendin]

No-one seems to give the definitive answer on that one though.. still waiting.

 

[CubeRoots]

I think it is adjustable. At a comp I was speaking with a representative from seventowns and they kept giving clues and they said one of the changes was that you can adjust the tensions

 

[kasochi]

Isn't it just two sides of interchangeable tiles you have to rearrange to get the Japanese color scheme?

It seems tiles are stuck, so you can't rearrange color-scheme easily.

 

[crappycuber]

does anyone know about the release of this puzzle it started selling on the 21st (amazon) but so far nothing on Rubik.com or anywhere else, is there anyone who may have ordered or who knows more about this puzzle because i am really interested but my attempts to find any information has not had any results yet.

 

[Michael Womack]

does anyone know about the release of this puzzle it started selling on the 21st (amazon) but so far nothing on Rubik.com or anywhere else, is there anyone who may have ordered or who knows more about this puzzle because i am really interested but my attempts to find any information has not had any results yet.

So far its only in Japan at the moment

 

[o2gulo]

So far its only in Japan at the moment

Are there any video demos available?