Maru

2011-03-17T19:36:51Z

D4m4s74: /* Where to buy: */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Maru
|LOGO=Maru.png
|YEARFOUNDED
|LOCATION=Taiwan
|YEARSACTIVE
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://maru.tw
|PRODUCTS=2x2x2, 3x3x3, Mini 3x3x3
}}

Taiwanese puzzle manufacturer.

== Products ==

=== 2x2x2 Cube ===
Contain a screw-spring structure similar to the lanlan 2x2 which improves corner cutting greatly. However, they are said not to turn as well as a well broken in [[Eastsheen 2x2x2]]. The maru turns extremly well though and is unlikely to pop. Very high quality cube.

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|[[Image:Maru_2x2x2.jpg|none|thumb|Maru 2x2x2]]
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== Where to buy: ==
* Lightake.com Black: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.2x2_XWH_Spring_Screw_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_Black-25570]
* Lightake.com White: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.2x2_XWH_Spring_Screw_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_White-25571]
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=== 3x3x3 Cube ===
Also called the 'Maru DIY'. Comes in a range of colours, and is reported to have smooth turning. Out of the box, this cube seems to be nothing special, but once lubed with the special Maru lubricant, it will quickly become an amazing speedcube.
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| [[Image:Maru_3x3x3.jpg|none|thumb|Maru 3x3x3]]

 
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Score:
 Resistance to pops: 10
 Resistance to lock ups: 9
 Ability to cut corners: 9.5
 Speed: 8
 Average score: 8
 Overall score: A
 Weight: 3 ounces Average weight.
 Need to break in: No
 Feel: Crispy, Quiet
 Best Tension: Tight
 Lube: The Maru lube.

== Where to Buy ==

Lightake.com Black: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.30566~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]

Lightake.com White [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.30565~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]
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=== 4x4x4 Cube===
Known for its amasing corner cutting this Maru 4x4 is rarely found in common online stores. It has a screw/spring structure like all maru cubes and it is superior at corner cutting. It outperformes most 4x4 today such as the rubiks brand, eastsheen and possibly the merfferts brand from people's opinion. It has minimal pops and lockups but disassembly is not recommended because the assembly of this item can be very tedious.

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[[Image:Maru 4x4x4.jpg|none|thumb|Maru 4x4x4 with Lubricant and Stand]]

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== Where to buy: ==

Maru 4x4x4 Lightake Black: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.29885~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]

Maru 4x4x4 Lightake Transparent [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.29886~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]

Maru 4x4x4 DealExtreme White [http://www.dealextreme.com/p/high-quality-speedy-4x4x4-brain-teaser-rotating-magic-puzzle-cube-with-display-base-39932]

Maru 4x4x4 DealExtreme black [http://www.dealextreme.com/p/high-quality-speedy-4x4x4-brain-teaser-rotating-magic-puzzle-cube-with-display-base-39853]

Includes:

Maru 4x4x4 Box and Cube

4x4 stand

A Vial of maru lubricant

=== Mini 3x3x3 ===
A very small cube measuring 30mm each side. It is reported by many to be too small for speedcubing, but may suit cubers with very small hands. Small enough to fit comfortably in a pocket, making it ideal as a travel cube. The cube its self is fairly good quality considering its size, with smooth turning and good resistance to pops.
[[Image:Mini_maru.jpg|none|thumb|Maru Mini Cube]]

== Where to Buy: ==

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/maru-mini-3x3x3-brain-teaser-magic-iq-cube-20017

Lightake is out of stock

== See Also ==
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[3x3x3 Cubes]]
* [[Mini Cubes]]
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* http://maru.tw
* http://www.marucube.com - international Maru shopping site
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15839 Maru DIY]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17594 international orders are now available on maru.tw!]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17195 maru 2x2 full mechanism picture]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16796 Maru Screw/Spring DIY 2x2 review]

[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
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Talk:List of cubing memes

2011-02-11T17:14:39Z

D4m4s74:

I love it, aspecially I DEMAND.. made me lol =)

// [[User:Kenneth|Kenneth]] 15:42, 17 January 2011 (EST)

Should sexy move be added?

--[[User:D4m4s74|D4m4s74]] 12:14, 11 February 2011 (EST)

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