[Help Thread] Puzzle Identification thread

[SH03L4C3]

Just discovered this thread (amazing, I know) and wanted to ask about this:
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It’s a Mo Fang Ge (QiYi right) pyraminx, has ridiculously strong magnets in the tips, and in the cube itself. Feels dry and sandy, seems like an old cube. No idea where I got it from but I’ve only been cubing since 2019.

is it glossy or matte?

If its matte, that's the qiyi qiming
Those are not magnets, but ball bearings that simulate magnets.

QiYi QiMing Pyraminx

The QiYi QiMing Pyraminx is a new entry level pyraminx that has just hit the market. With many modern features and a very affordable price, the QiMing Pyraminx is expected to make the pyraminx puzzle event more accessible to all speedcubers of all ages.

www.thecubicle.com

I used to have one but I gave it to my brother.

 

[Waffles]

is it glossy or matte?

Glossy, I dropped it a lot when it was the only pyraminx I had.

It has no cc at all, reverse is okay, but pops a lot. The tiles come out very easily from the tips.

 

[SH03L4C3]

Glossy, I dropped it a lot when it was the only pyraminx I had.

It has no cc at all, reverse is okay, but pops a lot. The tiles come out very easily from the tips.

then I don't know. The matte might have worn out because that's definitely not a qiyi ms

 

[Waffles]

then I don't know. The matte might have worn out because that's definitely not a qiyi ms

Nope, not a QiYi ms because that’s my current main cube ;/

 

[the dnf master]

Just discovered this thread (amazing, I know) and wanted to ask about this:
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It’s a Mo Fang Ge (QiYi right) pyraminx, has ridiculously strong magnets in the tips, and in the cube itself. Feels dry and sandy, seems like an old cube. No idea where I got it from but I’ve only been cubing since 2019.

It could be the original qiyi pyraminx

 

[Manxkiwi]

Does anyone know what model of Guojia this is?
I bought it second hand (unused) hoping it might be a good cube. But it's not really, not compared to those available now..
No idea how old it is, but the funky cubie shapes will hopefully give someone a clue?
Thanks in advance..

 

[Steve AC]

Hi everyone,

I have no idea the model or year of my very first stickerless cube. There are no magnets. I think it was DaYan brand but I peeled off the sticker?

Here is a youtube video displaying its center cap piece and center mechanics, the core design and color (partial view), and the edge/corner pieces.

I also do a solve on it so you can hear the way it sounds.

 

[Manxkiwi]

Hi there, I'm looking getting this early Yong Jun cube. I don't expect it to be very good, but can't find anything on the net about it.
I wonder if it's genuine YJ, or a knock off that's stolen the YJ name? It appears to have very thick tiles instead of stickers.
It won't cost me much so I'm not worried either way. But if anyone can share any info on it I'd be very appreciative.

 

[Cuber2s]

Hi everyone,

I have no idea the model or year of my very first stickerless cube. There are no magnets. I think it was DaYan brand but I peeled off the sticker?

Here is a youtube video displaying its center cap piece and center mechanics, the core design and color (partial view), and the edge/corner pieces.

I also do a solve on it so you can hear the way it sounds.

like a dayan or yulong?

 

[qwr]

Hi everyone,

I have no idea the model or year of my very first stickerless cube. There are no magnets. I think it was DaYan brand but I peeled off the sticker?

Here is a youtube video displaying its center cap piece and center mechanics, the core design and color (partial view), and the edge/corner pieces.

I also do a solve on it so you can hear the way it sounds.

It's a zhanchi. The subtle design on center pieces and the distinct sculpted piece shape give it away. Also check the center cap for the dayan logo.

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

What was the first cube to feature factory installed magnets? When would you say magnets became the “standard” in 3x3 hardware?

 

[cuberswoop]

What was the first cube to feature factory installed magnets? When would you say magnets became the “standard” in 3x3 hardware?

Well, I just watched all of Jperm's best cubes of (year) videos, and from what he said, they became pretty stadard in 3x3s around 2016-2017. I'm not sure what cube he said was first magnetized, but I think it was QiYi or Moyu. Or maybe one of the older cubes like the Guanlong.

 

[Cuber2s]

What was the first cube to feature factory installed magnets? When would you say magnets became the “standard” in 3x3 hardware?

I think gts2m?

 

[GodCubing]

What was the first cube to feature factory installed magnets? When would you say magnets became the “standard” in 3x3 hardware?

It was the GAN air UM

 

[cuber314159]

What was the first cube to feature factory installed magnets? When would you say magnets became the “standard” in 3x3 hardware?

Gan air UM, in I think February 2017, then in April moyu released the gts2m, I think it became standard by mid 2018 when the shadow and aoshi gtsm were released, basically proving that it could be done for all events.

 

[cuberswoop]

What 4x4 is this? The center pieces have caps that pop off, and that's about all I know about it.

 

[Cuber2s]

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What 4x4 is this? The center pieces have caps that pop off, and that's about all I know about it

Thunderclap 4x4, I think

 

[Garf]

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What 4x4 is this? The center pieces have caps that pop off, and that's about all I know about it.

When did you get a new 4x4?

 

[cuberswoop]

When did you get a new 4x4?

Never. I and a friend traded for my 5x5 until Sunday next week, and I just wanted to know what this cube was because it is a wonky cube.

 

[Puzzlerr]

What pyraminx is this? It is Qiyi and has ball bearings, it came in a bundle with the Qiyi sail W a budget Qiyi 2x2 (I think it is the Qidi) for $8 I think was the price