History of Speedcubes

[cmhardw]

If you truly want a comprehensive history of 3x3 speedcubes, then I feel you should include the Hungarian Rubik's Studio 3x3 cubes. These were very popular in the early 2000s, and were used by many (most?) of the really fast speedcubers in 2003 and 2004. These were an early, widely available option that were far superior to the standard Rubik's cube from Seven Towns. They had to be worked in, and people spent lots of time developing their techniques for how best to prepare a Studio cube. Ton Dennenbroek was known as the Cube Doctor around this time, because he modded/worked in the Studio cubes very well and his cubes were used by Ron van Bruchem and others who were world class at the time.

 

[Cm_Hu]

Well, for YJ/Moyu, they're separate companies and Moyu uses YJ's factories to make cubes.

Actually, it's not that simple. Yonghuang Chen(陈永煌) owns both of these two brands. The story is more like he runs YJ for years, and YJ has become a successful toy factory(not only cubes). Yet, YJ was not a top brand in speedcubing world, so he wanted to change this situation. He hired a new designer focused on speedcube design and started to cooperate with some indie cube designer, then they produce new cubes using Moyu brand.
I'm pretty sure about these. xD

 

[kprox1994]

Thanks for the input everyone, Chris' info is especially interesting and I will def include that, I also liked the point brought up about hybrids, as Erik's 7.08 was done with one. I will also make a point to mention the JSK and Fangshi as well as others mentioned. I was also thinking about the Edison and Joy cubes as they were a big deal a few years back. I'm going to start working out a rough script with what I will be covering in the video and will update the first post when that is done.

 

[Mcblahflooper94]

Hey, sorry if this is a bit irrelevant, but I know CrazyBadCuber just came out with a video talking about a cubing "book" he plans on releasing. Maybe you could talk to him about a collaboration or something? Crazy's vid:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL-mPxUyil4&list=UUqrvm_E2QrXgdB8QsOmZ2hg

 

[rybaby]

If you truly want a comprehensive history of 3x3 speedcubes, then I feel you should include the Hungarian Rubik's Studio 3x3 cubes. These were very popular in the early 2000s, and were used by many (most?) of the really fast speedcubers in 2003 and 2004. These were an early, widely available option that were far superior to the standard Rubik's cube from Seven Towns. They had to be worked in, and people spent lots of time developing their techniques for how best to prepare a Studio cube. Ton Dennenbroek was known as the Cube Doctor around this time, because he modded/worked in the Studio cubes very well and his cubes were used by Ron van Bruchem and others who were world class at the time.

Although I am not old school at all, I remember reading an old website (probably from 10 ish years ago) on speedcubes that recommended the studio cube. What other options were available back then? And what did top guys like Macky use back around 2004-2005?