Comparisions Between Cubes

[GreatMind]

This is pretty cool.

 

[Rama]

I'm pretty sure the 2 meffert's 5x5s are almost identical. The only didfference is probably the color scheme, since the Limited Edition one has the tiles already put on.

The Mefferts collectors edition is totally different then the limited edition one.
The collectors one has bad stickers and a Japanese color scheme.
Mefferts collectors: http://www.mefferts.com/products/details.php?lang=en&category=13&id=114

The limited one has a bad spring and it has tiles with red opp white and the screws are far less adjustable then the limited one.
Mefferts limited:http://www.mefferts.com/products/details.php?lang=en&category=13&id=105

The Mefferts Collectors edition was produced in the 80's and later Rubik bought the rights and so the first Rubik's 5x5x5's were sold in boxes with the name Mefferts.

 

[ExoCorsair]

The limited one has a bad spring and it has tiles with red opp white and the screws are far less adjustable then the limited one.

So which is better?

 

[Rama]

D'oh! edited, I posted the links of them too.

 

[Crzyazn]

the DIY 3x3 cubes from "cubefans" ebay shop are really nice. The type A DIY cost me $10+5shipping and it was preassembled+lubed

 

[Jacco]

Question: is the "Rubik's DIY" some people use this one:
https://secure.rubiks.com/lvl3/inde...l1=produc&lvl2=rubbrn&lvl3=rbkshp&lvl4=cubasy (Rubik's 3x3 Assembly Cube®)
If it is, what are the main differences between these and chinese DIY's?

 

[masterofthebass]

That's the one that I use... They just have a different feel. I definitely enjoy the feel of a rubiks DIY, but my times don't vary much between the two types. I would suggest getting one, just for variation. I've had my main speedcube for the longest time. It's the oldest cube I have in my possession (not including the mefferts 5x5 and tomy pyraminx from the 80s... I bought them later thouh)

 

[leden]

What type is Chinese DIY from Puzzleproz and is it better or worse than type a from cube4you? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-3x3-White-DIY-Speed-Cube-SpeedCube-Rubiks-Rubix_W0QQitemZ120221715047QQihZ002QQcategoryZ19187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This one is $1 more than the black version, is this because it is white so it turns better?

 

[alltooamorous]

What type is Chinese DIY from Puzzleproz and is it better or worse than type a from cube4you? http://cgi.ebay.com/New-3x3-White-DIY-Speed-Cube-SpeedCube-Rubiks-Rubix_W0QQitemZ120221715047QQihZ002QQcategoryZ19187QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
This one is $1 more than the black version, is this because it is white so it turns better?

There is no difference in turning speed between colors. He is selling the white ones at a higher price because it's a "wanted" item. A lot of people seem to be interested in white cubes. And no, there is no difference between the PuzzleProz DIY kits and the Cube4You DIY kits, they get it from the same supplier.

 

[dave]

I have the black DIY cube from puzzleproz. The black and white cubes they sell are both type A. Mine is pretty smooth now that it has been broken in a bit. The new white one that cube4you sells seems a little different though:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVaTWWvx4d4

 

[leden]

Is this new type A with antipopping caps better than normal type A? Please give me some comparison between those two.

 

[dave]

My understanding is that the new type A's are much smoother and tougher to pop.

 

[leden]

I am now in dilemma whether to buy good old type A or new type A with this antipopping caps. With the new one I'm afraid those little caps will easy brake or disconnect from the piece and jam inside the cube if I don't glue them right.

 

[dave]

Glue? No glue is necessary. I haven't had any issues with my regular A cube. I would've bought the new type but cube4you shipping times seem to be pretty slow and I didn't feel like waiting. Puzzleproz sells on ebay and I had my cube in a few days.

 

[4ZN_5H4D0W]

I got a DIY from Tyson at the EPGY Comp, and I was wondering what type it is. How can you tell?

 

[masterofthebass]

It's probably a cube4you type (a). If I see him online, I'll ask him what he was selling, but those are the only ones people usually have. Especially sell...

 

[leden]

My cousin just bought a rubik's cube from Target and my god it turns just like my DIY. It was nothing like my first store bought cube. The stickers don't have the clear film and it seems like there are center caps. I'm not sure what brand it is (but it has the Rubik's Cube sticker on it, just like any other store bought cube). I was hoping someone could tell me a little more about this cube.

Could you tell me which of these is that new type Rubik's cube?
Here is the list of store bought Rubik's on Target.com - link

 

[Eliawz]

I didnt want to make a new topic for this so ill ask it here.Anyone knows if i can get rubiks snake in Finland, since i dont want to order it online because the shipping would cost too much for 1 puzzle.

 

[PQV]

Could anyone show me the differences between the cubes from cube4you and 9spuzzles? Are the (A) type cubes in the both sites the same?

 

[Lofty]

yes... most all stores that sell the DIY's of different colors sell the same product. (I only say most because there may be one I don't know of).
I think we should add to the chinese DIY section A>C>B