Upcoming puzzles

[qwr]

Are you suggesting the 15x15 market is bigger? Or the Examinx market?

I think it is possible more people would buy a 15x15 than a gigaminx.

 

[One Wheel]

I think it is possible more people would buy a 15x15 than a gigaminx.

Possible, yes. Not likely. There are currently multiple 15x15 cubes on the market, and a stickerless examinx, but no stickerless gigaminx.

 

[ender9994]

I was always under the impression that after a certain size, stickerless puzzles are simply cheaper? More expensive when smaller due to plastic costs and assembly, but as size increases, time to sticker eventually becomes the deciding factor. That being said, I have literally zero facts or actual knowledge about this, so might be completely wrong

 

[qwr]

I was always under the impression that after a certain size, stickerless puzzles are simply cheaper? More expensive when smaller due to plastic costs and assembly, but as size increases, time to sticker eventually becomes the deciding factor. That being said, I have literally zero facts or actual knowledge about this, so might be completely wrong

I don't know. The people at these factories almost universally use sticker application tape. No one is stickering by hand (except GAN). With sticker less, you need to match all the colors, while black plastic should be easier to just put together. This should only be a small difference if all the pieces are sorted by color in bins so idk.

 

[SH03L4C3]

I was always under the impression that after a certain size, stickerless puzzles are simply cheaper? More expensive when smaller due to plastic costs and assembly, but as size increases, time to sticker eventually becomes the deciding factor. That being said, I have literally zero facts or actual knowledge about this, so might be completely wrong

I have heard stickered big big cubes are a pain to maintain

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

Lots of new additions at the cubicle, though not all are new puzzles. The price reduction of the Dr. M Pyraminx from $49.99 to $29.99 is exciting.

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Why do I want 90% of the cubes pictured above. Must restrain myself…

 

[DuckubingCuber347]

Lots of new additions at the cubicle, though not all are new puzzles. The price reduction of the Dr. M Pyraminx from $49.99 to $29.99 is exciting.

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Is the Dr.M just an upgrade of the Mr. M?

 

[Zain_A24]

Is the Dr.M just an upgrade of the Mr. M?

It's a more reliable and professionally-setup Mr M from Steven at TheCubicle.

 

[Puffin]

I saw someone mention the upcoming MGC EVO in another comment. I didn't find much about it online besides a vague social media post. Does anyone know if it's a new smart cube?

 

[SH03L4C3]

I saw someone mention the upcoming MGC EVO in another comment. I didn't find much about it online besides a vague social media post. Does anyone know if it's a new smart cube?

I mentioned that. It is a smart cube

 

[Zain_A24]

I saw someone mention the upcoming MGC EVO in another comment. I didn't find much about it online besides a vague social media post. Does anyone know if it's a new smart cube?

I'm sure it's a smart cube, but at the same time I do know that YJ are working on a dual adjustment and magnet adjustment system so it might not be.

 

[Kaiju_cube]

did MoYu really release a brand new 13x13 cubing classroom?

 

[One Wheel]

did MoYu really release a brand new 13x13 cubing classroom?

Yes.

 

[Kaiju_cube]

yeah I saw later tonight it had popped up on SCS.

it's about $40-$50 more than I was expecting tbh

 

[qwr]

yeah I saw later tonight it had popped up on SCS.

it's about $40-$50 more than I was expecting tbh

Yeah why is the 11x11 $92 while the 13x13 is $160 and the 15x15 is $300. I'm not a puzzle designer but from what I know the mechanism of all higher order puzzles are essentially the same.

Also as the price scales up the difference between Western and Chinese cube shops increases. It's only $116 on cubezz.

 

[Kaiju_cube]

It's only $116 on cubezz.

That's more like what i was expecting.

I think our economy is about to start getting slammed w inflation on everything

 

[EngiNerdBrian]

I know @Tabe just unboxed this puzzle but I'll also be uploading a video when my package arrives. I'll do a full solve for all the nerds out there! I also cashed in on the cubicle's free gifts this week so I'll be doing an X-Man Tornado V2 review/showcase!

 

[qwr]

That's more like what i was expecting.

I think our economy is about to start getting slammed w inflation on everything

I don't think it's an economy issue. My guess from seeing Cubicle and SCS warehouse tours is that big cubes like these aren't very popular and just take up room. Maybe annoying to ship too because of their weight.

 

[Tabe]

I know @Tabe just unboxed this puzzle but I'll also be uploading a video when my package arrives.

Hopefully yours doesn't have the same issues as mine. I still love it though. Have heard a lot of the "Lee" puzzles have issues.

 

[Tabe]

Yeah why is the 11x11 $92 while the 13x13 is $160 and the 15x15 is $300. I'm not a puzzle designer but from what I know the mechanism of all higher order puzzles are essentially the same.

There's no rhyme or reason on the puzzle pricing. Shengshou has a $10 gap between their 12x12 and 13x13. Yuxin has a $70 gap on theirs. The Meilongs have a $35 gap. The percentage increases are all over the place, too.