Where to buy Studio cube?

[RebelScum]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum, but not new to solving the cube (been at it since 3rd grade!).

Unfortunately, I have no "good" cubes for speedcubing. I've always been hampered by the low-quality ones I've had, and never really looked for a better quality one, until now.

From what I've read on here, the Studio cubes seem to be good quality. I was interested in getting one, but the only link I have seen is http://www.speedcubing.com/ton/buy1.htm . That page says you can't order online, and gives his email address: [email protected] . The problem is, when I emailed him, the email bounced back with a permanent failure, saying "mailbox not found."

I did later see the Studio cubes on cube4you.com , but was surprised at the price: $40? Is this the only place you can get one now?

Also, the 3x3x3 Rubik's "Speed Cube" on cube4you for $20, is that different from the ones on Rubiks.com for close to $10? They're both "Rubik's" brand.

Maybe I had unrealistic expectations, but $40 seems a bit much to me. I figured $20 would be about the most I would want to pay for one. I don't mind putting it together, and it doesn't have to be the best cube ever (I don't expect to be breaking any records!), but would like it to be good.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[DAE_JA_VOO]

Just get yourself a DIY. Cube4You is selling black Type D DIYs for under $7 and they're incredible

 

[PCwizCube]

Studio cubes are so expensive because they were the original cubes manufactured back in the 1980s, when the cubes first came out. Few people sell studio cubes (because they're rare), and Cube4you is a good place to buy one.

You shouldn't really buy studio cubes. There are the same ones made in the 1908s, and only a few thousand are produced per year. That's why they're really expensive. Most people buy them for a collection. You can make a store bought cube very good by lubricating it (Silicone Spray is strongly recommended). It can make you turn cube MUCH better.

One of the best cubes to buy are DIY (Do It Yourself) cubes. You assemble the entire cube yourself, and DIYs have screws where you can tighten and loosen them - and it can adjust the tension of the side. So you can adjust how fast a face turns. They are also very fast when lubricated, and cut corners very well. Type A and D DIY cubes are recommended.

3x3 speed cubes - not much people know about them because few people have them. They are not the same as the ones sold on rubiks.com - the ones sold on rubiks.com are store bought cubes, and you can get them at your local Toys R Us, Walmart, Target store ect.

By the way, where did you get your cube you're currently using now? You can make store bought cubes turn VERY well, with lubrication and some breaking in (smoothing out each individual cube piece). If your cube locks up (gets stuck), you can break it in to make it cut corners. If you have like a cube you got for $1 or something, then I can see the problem.

 

[shelley]

I would recommend a DIY or even a good store bought cube (if you happen to get lucky) over a studio cube. Studio cubes are overrated as speedcubes.

 

[RebelScum]

Cool, thanks for the responses.

I am looking at the DIYs on cube4you. What is the difference between Type A, C, & D (what do the letters mean)? Also, how much is their shipping to the US (I am very confused by their EMS page!).

 

[Stefan]

Studio cubes aren't very good anyway. Since they were made in the 1980s, their stickers aren't too good, and they turn bad.

The current ones were *not* made in the 1980s, their stickers are *excellent*, and they can be made to turn very good. But yeah, current DIYs or type D are much cheaper and better.