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Reese Hoffa

2011-01-13T06:16:23Z

Toquinha1977:

'Reese Hoffa' is an American track and field athlete, focusing in the shot put and competing in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. In addition to his athletic endeavours, he speedcubes and has competed in a WCA competition (Marietta Open 2010).

== External Links ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese_Hoffa Wikipedia Page]
[[Category:Notable Celebrity Cubers|Hoffa, Reese]]

Reese Hoffa

2011-01-13T06:15:50Z

Toquinha1977:

'Reese Hoffa' is an American track and field athlete, focusing in the shot put. In addition to his athletic endeavours, he speedcubes and has competed in a WCA competition (Marietta Open 2010).

== External Links ==
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reese_Hoffa Wikipedia Page]
[[Category:Notable Celebrity Cubers|Hoffa, Reese]]

Will Smith

2011-01-12T20:57:20Z

Toquinha1977: /* External Links */ added YouTube links

{{Infobox
|NAME=Will Smith
|IMAGE=
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=September 25, 1968
|AGE=42
|JOBS=Actor, musician
|YEARSACTIVE=1985-present
|ID=!
|FAMOUSFOR=Numerous films and television shows such as The Pursuit of Happyness
}}

'''Will Smith''' is an American musician and actor. He is most noted to cubers for his role as Chris Gardner in the film ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', in which he is depicted solving a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes.

Behind the scenes, [[Toby Mao]] was hired by the film's prop department as a consultant to coach Smith on solving the cube.

While the film is based on a true story, the addition of the Rubik's Cube scene was Will Smith's idea. Will Smith was previously seen solving a Rubik's Cube to impress a university dean in an episode of "The Fresh Prince".

== External Links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUncHGvBuks Will Smith solving a Rubik's Cube on the talk show "Le Grand Journal"]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tdy_Fjdox4w Scene from "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" showing the main character solving a cube to impress a University recruiter]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx8Q0lnvf8c The Rubik's Cube scene in "The Pursuit of Happyness"]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/ imdb.com profile]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_smith Wikipedia Page]

[[Category:Notable Celebrity Cubers|Smith, Will]]
[[Category:Notable Cubers|Smith, Will]]
[[Category:People]]
{{stub}}

Will Smith

2011-01-12T20:52:24Z

Toquinha1977: /* External Links */

{{Infobox
|NAME=Will Smith
|IMAGE=
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=September 25, 1968
|AGE=42
|JOBS=Actor, musician
|YEARSACTIVE=1985-present
|ID=!
|FAMOUSFOR=Numerous films and television shows such as The Pursuit of Happyness
}}

'''Will Smith''' is an American musician and actor. He is most noted to cubers for his role as Chris Gardner in the film ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', in which he is depicted solving a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes.

Behind the scenes, [[Toby Mao]] was hired by the film's prop department as a consultant to coach Smith on solving the cube.

While the film is based on a true story, the addition of the Rubik's Cube scene was Will Smith's idea. Will Smith was previously seen solving a Rubik's Cube to impress a university dean in an episode of "The Fresh Prince".

== External Links ==
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUncHGvBuks Will Smith solving a Rubik's Cube on the talk show "Le Grand Journal"]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/ imdb.com profile]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_smith Wikipedia Page]

[[Category:Notable Celebrity Cubers|Smith, Will]]
[[Category:Notable Cubers|Smith, Will]]
[[Category:People]]
{{stub}}

Will Smith

2011-01-12T20:52:06Z

Toquinha1977: /* External Links */

{{Infobox
|NAME=Will Smith
|IMAGE=
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=September 25, 1968
|AGE=42
|JOBS=Actor, musician
|YEARSACTIVE=1985-present
|ID=!
|FAMOUSFOR=Numerous films and television shows such as The Pursuit of Happyness
}}

'''Will Smith''' is an American musician and actor. He is most noted to cubers for his role as Chris Gardner in the film ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', in which he is depicted solving a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes.

Behind the scenes, [[Toby Mao]] was hired by the film's prop department as a consultant to coach Smith on solving the cube.

While the film is based on a true story, the addition of the Rubik's Cube scene was Will Smith's idea. Will Smith was previously seen solving a Rubik's Cube to impress a university dean in an episode of "The Fresh Prince".

== External Links ==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/ imdb.com profile]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUncHGvBuks Will Smith solving a Rubik's Cube on the talk show "Le Grand Journal"]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_smith Wikipedia Page]

[[Category:Notable Celebrity Cubers|Smith, Will]]
[[Category:Notable Cubers|Smith, Will]]
[[Category:People]]
{{stub}}

Will Smith

2011-01-11T20:51:06Z

Toquinha1977: /* External Links */

{{Infobox
|NAME=Will Smith
|IMAGE=
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=September 25th, 1968
|AGE=
|JOBS=Actor, musician
|YEARSACTIVE=1985-present
|FAMOUSFOR=Numerous films and television shows such as The Pursuit of Happyness
}}
'''Will Smith''' is an American musician and actor. He is most noted to cubers for his role as Chris Gardner in the film ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', in which he is depicted solving a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes.

Behind the scenes, [[Tyson Mao]] was hired by the film's prop department as a consultant to coach Smith on solving the cube.

While the film is based on a true story, the addition of the Rubik's Cube scene was Will Smith's idea. Will Smith was previously seen solving a Rubik's Cube to impress a university dean in an episode of "The Fresh Prince".

== External Links ==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/ imdb.com profile]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_smith Wikipedia Page]

[[Category:Notable Cubers]]
[[Category:People]]
{{stub}}

Will Smith

2011-01-11T20:50:45Z

Toquinha1977: Created page with "{{Infobox |NAME=Will Smith |IMAGE= |IMAGEYEAR= |ALIASES= |COUNTRY=USA |BIRTHDATE=September 25th, 1968 |AGE= |JOBS=Actor, musician |YEARSACTIVE=1985-present |FAMOUSFOR=Numerous fi..."

{{Infobox
|NAME=Will Smith
|IMAGE=
|IMAGEYEAR=
|ALIASES=
|COUNTRY=USA
|BIRTHDATE=September 25th, 1968
|AGE=
|JOBS=Actor, musician
|YEARSACTIVE=1985-present
|FAMOUSFOR=Numerous films and television shows such as The Pursuit of Happyness
}}
'''Will Smith''' is an American musician and actor. He is most noted to cubers for his role as Chris Gardner in the film ''The Pursuit of Happyness'', in which he is depicted solving a Rubik's Cube in under two minutes.

Behind the scenes, [[Tyson Mao]] was hired by the film's prop department as a consultant to coach Smith on solving the cube.

While the film is based on a true story, the addition of the Rubik's Cube scene was Will Smith's idea. Will Smith was previously seen solving a Rubik's Cube to impress a university dean in an episode of "The Fresh Prince".

== External Links ==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000226/ imdb.com profile]
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_smith Wikipedia Page

[[Category:Notable Cubers]]
[[Category:People]]
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User:Qqwref/Famous Cubers

2011-01-11T20:40:15Z

Toquinha1977: /* Celebrities: */

Just a list of some people who I think it would be nice to have (not necessarily large) articles on. If you're not here it doesn't necessarily mean I think you're a nobody. In rough alphabetical order.
Also please remember to NOT allow people to edit their own bio page! Asking them for info is OK but if they edit their own page it is a conflict of interest (a person wants to promote themselves, the wiki should try to be unbiased).

====Method Creators:====
* [[Thom Barlow]] (K4)
* [[Jessica Fridrich]] (Fridrich)
* [[Lars Petrus]] (Petrus)
* [[Gilles Roux]] (Roux)

====Theorists:====
* [[Jaap Scherphuis]]
* [[David Singmaster]]

====Puzzle Inventors:====
* [[Udo Krell]] (Rubik 5x5)
* [[Chen Sen Li]] (ES2, ES4, ES5)
* [[Uwe Meffert]] (Skewb, Pyraminx, Megaminx...)
* [[Erno Rubik]] (3x3x3, Rubik 2x2)
* [[Peter Sebesteny]] (Rubik 4x4)
* [[Panagiotis Verdes]] (V-5, V-6, V-7)

====Celebrities:====
* [[Justin Beiber]]
* [[Will Smith]]

====Solvers:====
* [[Erik Akkersdijk]]
* [[Milan Baticz]]
* [[Bob Burton]]
* [[Edouard Chambon]]
* [[Harris Chan]]
* [[Shelley Chang]]
* [[Dan Cohen]]
* [[Chris Dzoan]]
* [[Dan Dzoan]]
* [[Derrick Eide]]
* [[Michael Fung]]
* [[Lucas Garron]]
* [[Michael Gottlieb]]
* [[Mitsuki Gunji]]
* [[Rafal Guzewicz]]
* [[Tim Habermaas]]
* [[Michal Halczuk]]
* [[Chris Hardwick]]
* [[Rowe Hessler]]
* [[Keisuke Hiraya]]
* [[Mike Hughey]]
* [[Kazuhito Iimura]]
* [[Thibaut Jacquinot]]
* [[Patrick Jameson]]
* [[Matyas Kuti]]
* [[Laetitia Lemoine]]
* [[Leyan Lo]]
* [[Shotaro Makisumi]]
* [[Tyson Mao]]
* [[Toby Mao]]
* [[Frank Morris]]
* [[Yu Nakajima]]
* [[Ryan Patricio]]
* [[Casey Pernsteiner]]
* [[Stefan Pochmann]]
* [[Grzegorz Prusak]]
* [[Ville Seppanen]]
* [[Dennis Strehlau]]
* [[Yumu Tabuchi]]
* [[Rama Temmink]]
* [[Marc van Beest]]
* [[Ron van Bruchem]]
* [[Lars Vandenbergh]]
* [[Arnaud van Galen]]
* [[Anssi Vanhala]]
* [[Tomasz Zolnowski]]

V-Cube

2010-10-17T23:57:59Z

Toquinha1977:

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Verdes Innovations S.A.
|LOGO=Vcube_logo.jpg
|YEARFOUNDED=2000
|LOCATION=Greece
|YEARSACTIVE=2008-present
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.v-cubes.com
|PRODUCTS=V-Cube 5, V-Cube 6, V-Cube 7
}}

'''V-cube''' is a brand of [[cube]] [[puzzles]] which started selling cubes in June 2008. For the moment they only sell the [[5x5x5]], [[6x6x6]], and [[7x7x7]] puzzles, but they have plans to go from [[2x2x2]] all the way through 11x11x11.

V-cubes were invented by [[Panagiotis Verdes]] and are produced by Verdes Innovations S.A., Verdes's company located in Greece. The design of these cubes is completely new and different from all pre-existing designs, as it is based on the cone and as the pieces hook together instead of simply being held together by the centers. In addition, the plastic used for the V-cubes is a bit more elastic than the normal plastic for cubes. This leads to several advantages:
* V-cube pieces are much less likely to break than pieces of any other cube, and several people have tested this by drop-kicking the cubes, throwing them across the room or onto concrete, and so on, and then immediately playing with them afterwards. This would destroy a normal cube.
* When one piece of a V-cube pops out, the remaining pieces are still held in place, so the puzzle does not collapse like an [[Eastsheen]] 4x4 or 5x5 typically does. Because of this, even if a V-cube is loose enough to pop frequently, it will remain stable until the piece is placed back in, and it is even possible to do turns (such as finishing an algorithm) while the piece is missing.
* V-cubes seem to be significantly smoother than other brands, even out of the box, and their design allows them to cut corners and be fingertricked on without any lubrication or wearing in. This makes them excellent for speedcubing.

It is very important to note that V-cube was also the first company to ever mass-produce the 6x6 and 7x7 puzzles. In fact, only a handful of these higher-order cubes have ever created by anyone else, and none of those designs were stable enough to be mass-produced. Not only are the V-cubes the first to have such large sizes, however, but every size of V-cube can be speedsolved, and the V-cube 5x5 is far better than any other brand on the market. In short, buying a set of V-cubes is very highly recommended for anyone who is interested in solving [[big cube]]s.

== Products ==

=== V-Cube 5 ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=V-Cube 5
|n=6
|ss=9.5
|lr=4.83
|cc=3.5
|pr=8.5
|qu=7.75
|rl=7.17
|wt
|ov=7.44
}}
This is almost certainly the best type of 5x5. The mechanism incorporates new principles which allow it to have low friction but also to remain intact even when several pieces are removed. Although it can take some time to break in, this type of 5x5 to the point where it is very easy to turn, a V-cube 5x5 will easily cut corners without being broken in or lubed at all.
[[Image:Vcube5.jpg|none|thumb|V-Cube 5]]

=== V-Cube 6 ===
V-Cube is currently the only manufacturer of 6x6x6 cubes.
[[Image:Vcube6.jpg|none|thumb|V-Cube 6]]

=== V-Cube 7 ===
V-Cube is currently the only manufacturer of 7x7x7 cubes.
[[Image:Wiki 7x7x7 solved.jpg|none|thumb|V-Cube 7]]

== Patents and controversy ==

The V-Cube is protected by patent worldwide, which has led to some controversy regarding knock-offs. Even puzzles types that are not available, such as the Maru 4x4x4, are considered in violation of patent, as the mechanism is inspired by V-Cubes.

== See Also ==
* [[Bigcubes]] (brands)
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* http://www.v-cubes.com

[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
{{Stub}}

Rubik's Brand

2010-10-17T23:44:05Z

Toquinha1977: /* Rubik's Revenge */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Seven Towns Limited
|LOGO=Rubiks-logo.png
|YEARFOUNDED=1985
|LOCATION=London
|YEARSACTIVE=1991-presant
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.rubiks.com
|PRODUCTS=Rubik's Cube, Rubik's DIY, Rubik's Pocket Cube, Rubik's Revenge, Professor's Cube, Rubik's Magic, Rubik's 360, Rubik's Twist (Snake),
}}

Puzzle designer, manufacturer and shop. Producer of the original Rubik's cube.

== Products ==

=== 2x2x2 Cube ===

Also known as the 'Mini Cube'. Rubik's brand 2x2's are smaller and more prone to locking up than Eastsheen. Although they are not often used, some of the faster 2x2x2 solvers prefer this brand.

[[Image:Rubiks_2x2x2.jpg|none|thumb|Rubik's 2x2x2 Cube]]

=== 3x3x3 Storebought ===

{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's Storebought
|n=11
|ss=8.18
|lr=5.55
|cc=5.73
|pr=9.55
|qu=7.09
|rl=8.55
|wt
|ov=7.8
}}

Store-bought Rubik's cubes are popular among beginning cubers due to their widespread availability. They are generally decent for speedcubing, but the centers are riveted rather than screwed into the core, so tension is not adjustable. According to User:BeastlyFry there is about a 50% chance of getting a good store-bought cube, :so you might have to buy a few of them before you find one that you like. the best thing for this cube it to lube it with a petroleum base product for about a month then clean it and then using a silicone based lube. check out [[lubrication]] and [[cleaning]] from more information.
{|
|[[Image:Rubiks-sb.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks Storebought]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* White: [http://www.popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25835]
* Pink: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25838]
|}

=== 3x3x3 DIY ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's DIY
|n=5
|ss=8.6
|lr=8.0
|cc=7.8
|pr=7
|qu=6.6
|rl=7.4
|wt
|ov=8.36
}}

These cubes are, as the name suggests, available at [http://www.rubiks.com Rubiks.com]. [[DIY]] means that the puzzle arrives disassembled and requires you to assemble it yourself. They have been criticized because the center caps do not stay in as well as some other designs, although this can be fixed with either glue or a small square of paper. A better fit can be achieved once some extra plastic is shaved off. Still, unlike store-bought cubes, the center tensions are adjustable, so these cubes are favored by some cubers.

{|
|[[Image:Rubiks-diy.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks DIY Pieces]]
|[[Image:Rubiks-diy2.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks DIY Assembly]]
|      
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://www.popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26508]
|}

=== Rubik's Revenge ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's Revenge
|n=5
|ss=6.8
|lr=3.8
|cc=2.4
|pr=2.8
|qu=5.4
|rl=4.0
|wt
|ov=3.87
}}
Rubik's brand 4x4s (before the retooling) are often used by older cubers, since they can be extremely good but require a long time to properly break in. These cubes can get surprisingly loose before they become unusably pop-prone, because unlike the [[Eastsheen]] cubes they do not have internal pops. Rubik's has now re-tooled this cube, and it now has a slightly modified mechanism. People have said that this cube locks up too much and pops too much. This brand is now being used less due to preference towards other brands, such as [[Eastsheen]] and [[Meffert's]] brands, and more recently [[MF8]]/[[DaYan]] and [[QJ]].

[[Image:Rubiks_revenge.jpg|none|thumb|Rubik's Revenge]]

=== Professor's Cube ===
The Rubik's 5x5 is not a very good speedcube and is known by some as a "Rubik's Brick" due to the extreme amount of force that was once required to make turns on this puzzle out of the box. Although this puzzle has been retooled, and the newer Rubik's 5x5 cubes are much better, they are still not as good as the V-cubes. The outer layers tend to be much harder to twist than the inside layers. This is the largest of the main 5x5 brands.

[[Image:Rubiks_professor.jpg|none|thumb|Professor's Cube]]

=== Other Puzzles Only Produced by Rubik's ===
* [[Magic]]
* [[Master Magic]]
* [[Clock]]
* [[Rubik's 360]]

== See Also ==
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[3x3x3 Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.rubiks.com www.rubiks.com]
* [http://traumwerk.stanford.edu:3455/60/276 History of the Cube by Michael Shanks - 2006]

[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
{{Stub}}

Rubik's Brand

2010-10-17T23:43:38Z

Toquinha1977: /* Rubik's Revenge */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Seven Towns Limited
|LOGO=Rubiks-logo.png
|YEARFOUNDED=1985
|LOCATION=London
|YEARSACTIVE=1991-presant
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.rubiks.com
|PRODUCTS=Rubik's Cube, Rubik's DIY, Rubik's Pocket Cube, Rubik's Revenge, Professor's Cube, Rubik's Magic, Rubik's 360, Rubik's Twist (Snake),
}}

Puzzle designer, manufacturer and shop. Producer of the original Rubik's cube.

== Products ==

=== 2x2x2 Cube ===

Also known as the 'Mini Cube'. Rubik's brand 2x2's are smaller and more prone to locking up than Eastsheen. Although they are not often used, some of the faster 2x2x2 solvers prefer this brand.

[[Image:Rubiks_2x2x2.jpg|none|thumb|Rubik's 2x2x2 Cube]]

=== 3x3x3 Storebought ===

{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's Storebought
|n=11
|ss=8.18
|lr=5.55
|cc=5.73
|pr=9.55
|qu=7.09
|rl=8.55
|wt
|ov=7.8
}}

Store-bought Rubik's cubes are popular among beginning cubers due to their widespread availability. They are generally decent for speedcubing, but the centers are riveted rather than screwed into the core, so tension is not adjustable. According to User:BeastlyFry there is about a 50% chance of getting a good store-bought cube, :so you might have to buy a few of them before you find one that you like. the best thing for this cube it to lube it with a petroleum base product for about a month then clean it and then using a silicone based lube. check out [[lubrication]] and [[cleaning]] from more information.
{|
|[[Image:Rubiks-sb.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks Storebought]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* White: [http://www.popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25835]
* Pink: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25838]
|}

=== 3x3x3 DIY ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's DIY
|n=5
|ss=8.6
|lr=8.0
|cc=7.8
|pr=7
|qu=6.6
|rl=7.4
|wt
|ov=8.36
}}

These cubes are, as the name suggests, available at [http://www.rubiks.com Rubiks.com]. [[DIY]] means that the puzzle arrives disassembled and requires you to assemble it yourself. They have been criticized because the center caps do not stay in as well as some other designs, although this can be fixed with either glue or a small square of paper. A better fit can be achieved once some extra plastic is shaved off. Still, unlike store-bought cubes, the center tensions are adjustable, so these cubes are favored by some cubers.

{|
|[[Image:Rubiks-diy.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks DIY Pieces]]
|[[Image:Rubiks-diy2.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks DIY Assembly]]
|      
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://www.popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26508]
|}

=== Rubik's Revenge ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's Revenge
|n=5
|ss=6.8
|lr=3.8
|cc=2.4
|pr=2.8
|qu=5.4
|rl=4.0
|wt
|ov=3.87
}}
Rubik's brand 4x4s (before the retooling) are often used by older cubers, since they can be extremely good but require a long time to properly break in. These cubes can get surprisingly loose before they become unusably pop-prone, because unlike the [[Eastsheen]] cubes they do not have internal pops. Rubik's has now re-tooled this cube, and it now has a slightly modified mechanism. People have said that this cube locks up too much and pops too much. This brand is now being used less due to preference towards other brands, such as [[Eastsheen]] and [[Meffert's]] brands, and more recently [[MF8]] and [[QJ]].

[[Image:Rubiks_revenge.jpg|none|thumb|Rubik's Revenge]]

=== Professor's Cube ===
The Rubik's 5x5 is not a very good speedcube and is known by some as a "Rubik's Brick" due to the extreme amount of force that was once required to make turns on this puzzle out of the box. Although this puzzle has been retooled, and the newer Rubik's 5x5 cubes are much better, they are still not as good as the V-cubes. The outer layers tend to be much harder to twist than the inside layers. This is the largest of the main 5x5 brands.

[[Image:Rubiks_professor.jpg|none|thumb|Professor's Cube]]

=== Other Puzzles Only Produced by Rubik's ===
* [[Magic]]
* [[Master Magic]]
* [[Clock]]
* [[Rubik's 360]]

== See Also ==
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[3x3x3 Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.rubiks.com www.rubiks.com]
* [http://traumwerk.stanford.edu:3455/60/276 History of the Cube by Michael Shanks - 2006]

[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
{{Stub}}

Rubik's Brand

2010-10-17T23:42:09Z

Toquinha1977: /* 3x3x3 DIY */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Seven Towns Limited
|LOGO=Rubiks-logo.png
|YEARFOUNDED=1985
|LOCATION=London
|YEARSACTIVE=1991-presant
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.rubiks.com
|PRODUCTS=Rubik's Cube, Rubik's DIY, Rubik's Pocket Cube, Rubik's Revenge, Professor's Cube, Rubik's Magic, Rubik's 360, Rubik's Twist (Snake),
}}

Puzzle designer, manufacturer and shop. Producer of the original Rubik's cube.

== Products ==

=== 2x2x2 Cube ===

Also known as the 'Mini Cube'. Rubik's brand 2x2's are smaller and more prone to locking up than Eastsheen. Although they are not often used, some of the faster 2x2x2 solvers prefer this brand.

[[Image:Rubiks_2x2x2.jpg|none|thumb|Rubik's 2x2x2 Cube]]

=== 3x3x3 Storebought ===

{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's Storebought
|n=11
|ss=8.18
|lr=5.55
|cc=5.73
|pr=9.55
|qu=7.09
|rl=8.55
|wt
|ov=7.8
}}

Store-bought Rubik's cubes are popular among beginning cubers due to their widespread availability. They are generally decent for speedcubing, but the centers are riveted rather than screwed into the core, so tension is not adjustable. According to User:BeastlyFry there is about a 50% chance of getting a good store-bought cube, :so you might have to buy a few of them before you find one that you like. the best thing for this cube it to lube it with a petroleum base product for about a month then clean it and then using a silicone based lube. check out [[lubrication]] and [[cleaning]] from more information.
{|
|[[Image:Rubiks-sb.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks Storebought]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* White: [http://www.popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25835]
* Pink: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25838]
|}

=== 3x3x3 DIY ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Rubik's DIY
|n=5
|ss=8.6
|lr=8.0
|cc=7.8
|pr=7
|qu=6.6
|rl=7.4
|wt
|ov=8.36
}}

These cubes are, as the name suggests, available at [http://www.rubiks.com Rubiks.com]. [[DIY]] means that the puzzle arrives disassembled and requires you to assemble it yourself. They have been criticized because the center caps do not stay in as well as some other designs, although this can be fixed with either glue or a small square of paper. A better fit can be achieved once some extra plastic is shaved off. Still, unlike store-bought cubes, the center tensions are adjustable, so these cubes are favored by some cubers.

{|
|[[Image:Rubiks-diy.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks DIY Pieces]]
|[[Image:Rubiks-diy2.jpg|none|thumb|Rubiks DIY Assembly]]
|      
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://www.popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26508]
|}

=== Rubik's Revenge ===
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|pzl=Rubik's Revenge
|n=5
|ss=6.8
|lr=3.8
|cc=2.4
|pr=2.8
|qu=5.4
|rl=4.0
|wt
|ov=3.87
}}
Rubik's brand 4x4s (before the retooling) are often used by older cubers, since they can be extremely good but require a long time to properly break in. These cubes can get surprisingly loose before they become unusably pop-prone, because unlike the [[Eastsheen]] cubes they do not have internal pops. Rubik's has now re-tooled this cube, and it now has a slightly modified mechanism. People have said that this cube locks up too much and pops too much. This brand is now being used less due to [[Eastsheen]] and [[Meffert's]] brands.

[[Image:Rubiks_revenge.jpg|none|thumb|Rubik's Revenge]]

=== Professor's Cube ===
The Rubik's 5x5 is not a very good speedcube and is known by some as a "Rubik's Brick" due to the extreme amount of force that was once required to make turns on this puzzle out of the box. Although this puzzle has been retooled, and the newer Rubik's 5x5 cubes are much better, they are still not as good as the V-cubes. The outer layers tend to be much harder to twist than the inside layers. This is the largest of the main 5x5 brands.

[[Image:Rubiks_professor.jpg|none|thumb|Professor's Cube]]

=== Other Puzzles Only Produced by Rubik's ===
* [[Magic]]
* [[Master Magic]]
* [[Clock]]
* [[Rubik's 360]]

== See Also ==
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[3x3x3 Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* [http://www.rubiks.com www.rubiks.com]
* [http://traumwerk.stanford.edu:3455/60/276 History of the Cube by Michael Shanks - 2006]

[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
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JSK

2010-10-17T23:38:48Z

Toquinha1977:

'''J'''apanese '''S'''peedcubing '''K'''it - Not a widely used cube. Mostly receives mixed reviews, but some cubers have reported it to be a great speedcube.

It is functionally similar to a standard store-bought Rubik's 3x3x3, the main difference being removable caps and adjustable screws, plus it utilizes the Japanese colour scheme (white opposite blue). In addition to the cube, the package includes a plastic stand, two screwdrivers (one flathead for removing the center caps, one Phillips head for adjusting screws), a tube of lubricant, and two instruction booklets (written in Japanese).
{|
| [[Image:Jsk.jpg|none|thumb|JSK Cube]]
|
| Where to buy: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26510]
|}

== See Also ==
* [[JSK Clone]]

== External Links ==
* Speedsolving.com [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12659 Review of Main 3x3x3 Cube Models]

[[Category:3x3x3 Cubes]]
[[Category:Cubing Terminology]]
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Studio Cube

2010-07-07T19:17:51Z

Toquinha1977: Expansive description by the owner of one of these bad boys.

The Studio Cube is a 3x3x3 manufactured by Rubik's in Hungary. It shares many similarities with the original cubes manufactured in the 1980s, such as vinyl stickers (unlike the paper stickers laminated with PET, as found on current store bought cubes) and flat centers (as opposed to the arched centers found on most modern cubes). The center caps are also removable to allow access to the adjustable screws, although initial removal may be difficult.

Purchase price is variable, currently about $15.49 plus shipping on eBay (as of 2010), going up to $20 in 2007. The higher than average price can be attributed to the low numbers of cubes produced per year, hand assembly, and labour costs, all in comparison to Asian manufacturers.

Opinions about its suitability for speedsolving vary, although generally it is not a preferred cube, due to the flat centres (more prone to pops), required break-in, and possible modifications required (replacements of springs, screws, and possibly the core).

[[Image:Studio-cube2.jpg|none|thumb|Studio Cube]]

[[Image:Studio-cube.jpg|none|thumb|Studio Cube Centres]]

== See Also ==
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]

== External Links ==
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12659 Review of Main 3x3x3 Cube Models]

[[Category:3x3x3 Cubes]]
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