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GuoJia

2010-06-12T01:40:42Z

Zarlor: /* Haiyan Memory (Modified AV) */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Guo-jia
|LOGO=Guojia_logo.gif
|YEARFOUNDED=2004
|LOCATION=China
|YEARSACTIVE=2004-present
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.guojia3.com/
|PRODUCTS=Type-A
}}

Guojia is the very first Chinese DIY brand on the market. It was first presented in around 2004 and have been producing various cube models. It is a very innovative brand and invented various designs that greatly improved the speedcubes' performance. Some significant designs are placing tracks on the cubies to reduce turning friction, reduced inner radius of the mechanism to increase tolerance, and even surface area on the sides of edge pieces(most 3x3 cubes have edge pieces with a hollow side)

Type A is now known as Alpha.

There are two main types of Alpha speedcubes:

DIY Alpha: is usually the guinea pigs for new designs. Some of the significant features include tracks to reduce friction, and lightweight cubicles.

Sealed Alpha: usually referred as "NEW" Alpha, "Alpha (roman numeral)-f", or "Alpha (roman numeral)-SV". These speedcubes aims at even friction between cubies and full contacting surface area on the pieces.

The Haiyan's Cube and other Guojia speedcubes are neither included in these two categories. They are in addition to the main Alpha models

=== Alpha ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Old Type-A
|n=8
|ss=6.38
|lr=7.81
|cc=8.06
|pr=5.75
|qu=7.31
|rl=6.63
|wt=106g
|ov=6.81
}}
Also called 'Alpha I', or the 'Old Type-A'.

This is the very first Chinese DIYkit on the market other than the Rubik's DIY. This cube is quite heavy compared to the Rubik's and other Chinese DIYs.

At first it is called the "Rubik's Clone DIY", and then when the Type C shows up it is called "Thick R-clone", along with Type C being called the "Thin R-clone". Later on 大烟头 (creater of Dayan DIY and Crazy 4x4 series) proposed the naming system of calling them by the order in which they are presented to the market, represented with the Chinese celestial stem characters (甲,乙,丙,丁, etc) and each with the prefix 國 (guo, or "Country"), meaning 國產, or domestic product. Later, the manufactorer regestered 國甲 (guojia) as their trademark.

The turning feels "smooth and sturdy", and could be an excellent speedcube.

Some distunguishing features are:

* Dull yellow core
* Screws with fine threads and small screwhead.
* Large and small washers
* Center caps similar to the old FLAT Rubik's DIY

There have been several differnt molds for this cube, and while they are essencially identical, some of the colors are discountinued and could be sold for a very high price.

{|
|[[Image:Type-aI.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A I]]
|            
| Where to buy:
|}

=== Alpha II ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II]]
|        
|
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24560]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24559]
* Original: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24558]

|}

=== Alpha III ===

[[Image:Type-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III]]

=== Alpha IV ===
[[Image:Type-aIV3.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A IV]]

=== Alpha V ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aV1.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A V]]
|            
|Where to buy:
* Black [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25261]
* White [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25262]
|}
==== Haiyan Memory (Modified Alpha V) ====
Where to buy:

<ul><li> Black: [http://cubehaiyan.com/product_167.html]
</li><li> White: [http://cubehaiyan.com/product_168.html]
</li></ul>

=== Alpha I-f (or I-SV) ===

=== Alpha II-f (or II-SV) ===
[[Image:Newtype-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II-f]]

=== Alpha III-f (or III-SV) ===
{|
| [[Image:Newtype-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III-f]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24563]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24562]
* Original Color: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24561]
|}

=== Alpha IV-f (or IV-SV) ===

=== Haiyan ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=169], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28303]
* White: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=170], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28302]

=== Alpha Common ===

Essentially the regular-sized version of the Mini Alpha. No further information for this cube has been found.

=== Alpha mini 5.2 ===
Where to buy:

<ul><li> Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29939]
</li><li> White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29940]
</li></ul>

=== Alpha mini 4.6 ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26652]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26653]

== See Also ==
* [[3x3x3 Cube]] (puzzle type)
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[Mini Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Shops]]

== External Links ==
* http://cubehaiyan.com
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5612 Comparison of Chinese DIYs]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18322 Type A will change name to Haiyan's cube]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19097 Haiyan zhuang’s cube store]

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

GuoJia

2010-06-12T01:39:35Z

Zarlor: /* Haiyan Memory */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Guo-jia
|LOGO=Guojia_logo.gif
|YEARFOUNDED=2004
|LOCATION=China
|YEARSACTIVE=2004-present
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.guojia3.com/
|PRODUCTS=Type-A
}}

Guojia is the very first Chinese DIY brand on the market. It was first presented in around 2004 and have been producing various cube models. It is a very innovative brand and invented various designs that greatly improved the speedcubes' performance. Some significant designs are placing tracks on the cubies to reduce turning friction, reduced inner radius of the mechanism to increase tolerance, and even surface area on the sides of edge pieces(most 3x3 cubes have edge pieces with a hollow side)

Type A is now known as Alpha.

There are two main types of Alpha speedcubes:

DIY Alpha: is usually the guinea pigs for new designs. Some of the significant features include tracks to reduce friction, and lightweight cubicles.

Sealed Alpha: usually referred as "NEW" Alpha, "Alpha (roman numeral)-f", or "Alpha (roman numeral)-SV". These speedcubes aims at even friction between cubies and full contacting surface area on the pieces.

The Haiyan's Cube and other Guojia speedcubes are neither included in these two categories. They are in addition to the main Alpha models

=== Alpha ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Old Type-A
|n=8
|ss=6.38
|lr=7.81
|cc=8.06
|pr=5.75
|qu=7.31
|rl=6.63
|wt=106g
|ov=6.81
}}
Also called 'Alpha I', or the 'Old Type-A'.

This is the very first Chinese DIYkit on the market other than the Rubik's DIY. This cube is quite heavy compared to the Rubik's and other Chinese DIYs.

At first it is called the "Rubik's Clone DIY", and then when the Type C shows up it is called "Thick R-clone", along with Type C being called the "Thin R-clone". Later on 大烟头 (creater of Dayan DIY and Crazy 4x4 series) proposed the naming system of calling them by the order in which they are presented to the market, represented with the Chinese celestial stem characters (甲,乙,丙,丁, etc) and each with the prefix 國 (guo, or "Country"), meaning 國產, or domestic product. Later, the manufactorer regestered 國甲 (guojia) as their trademark.

The turning feels "smooth and sturdy", and could be an excellent speedcube.

Some distunguishing features are:

* Dull yellow core
* Screws with fine threads and small screwhead.
* Large and small washers
* Center caps similar to the old FLAT Rubik's DIY

There have been several differnt molds for this cube, and while they are essencially identical, some of the colors are discountinued and could be sold for a very high price.

{|
|[[Image:Type-aI.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A I]]
|            
| Where to buy:
|}

=== Alpha II ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II]]
|        
|
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24560]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24559]
* Original: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24558]

|}

=== Alpha III ===

[[Image:Type-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III]]

=== Alpha IV ===
[[Image:Type-aIV3.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A IV]]

=== Alpha V ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aV1.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A V]]
|            
|Where to buy:
* Black [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25261]
* White [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25262]
|}
==== Haiyan Memory (Modified AV) ====
Where to buy:

<ul><li> Black: [http://cubehaiyan.com/product_167.html]
</li><li> White: [http://cubehaiyan.com/product_168.html]
</li></ul>

=== Alpha I-f (or I-SV) ===

=== Alpha II-f (or II-SV) ===
[[Image:Newtype-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II-f]]

=== Alpha III-f (or III-SV) ===
{|
| [[Image:Newtype-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III-f]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24563]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24562]
* Original Color: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24561]
|}

=== Alpha IV-f (or IV-SV) ===

=== Haiyan ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=169], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28303]
* White: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=170], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28302]

=== Alpha Common ===

Essentially the regular-sized version of the Mini Alpha. No further information for this cube has been found.

=== Alpha mini 5.2 ===
Where to buy:

<ul><li> Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29939]
</li><li> White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29940]
</li></ul>

=== Alpha mini 4.6 ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26652]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26653]

== See Also ==
* [[3x3x3 Cube]] (puzzle type)
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[Mini Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Shops]]

== External Links ==
* http://cubehaiyan.com
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5612 Comparison of Chinese DIYs]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18322 Type A will change name to Haiyan's cube]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19097 Haiyan zhuang’s cube store]

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

GuoJia

2010-06-12T01:35:26Z

Zarlor: /* Alpha Common */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Guo-jia
|LOGO=Guojia_logo.gif
|YEARFOUNDED=2004
|LOCATION=China
|YEARSACTIVE=2004-present
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.guojia3.com/
|PRODUCTS=Type-A
}}

Guojia is the very first Chinese DIY brand on the market. It was first presented in around 2004 and have been producing various cube models. It is a very innovative brand and invented various designs that greatly improved the speedcubes' performance. Some significant designs are placing tracks on the cubies to reduce turning friction, reduced inner radius of the mechanism to increase tolerance, and even surface area on the sides of edge pieces(most 3x3 cubes have edge pieces with a hollow side)

Type A is now known as Alpha.

There are two main types of Alpha speedcubes:

DIY Alpha: is usually the guinea pigs for new designs. Some of the significant features include tracks to reduce friction, and lightweight cubicles.

Sealed Alpha: usually referred as "NEW" Alpha, "Alpha (roman numeral)-f", or "Alpha (roman numeral)-SV". These speedcubes aims at even friction between cubies and full contacting surface area on the pieces.

The Haiyan's Cube and other Guojia speedcubes are neither included in these two categories. They are in addition to the main Alpha models

=== Alpha ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Old Type-A
|n=8
|ss=6.38
|lr=7.81
|cc=8.06
|pr=5.75
|qu=7.31
|rl=6.63
|wt=106g
|ov=6.81
}}
Also called 'Alpha I', or the 'Old Type-A'.

This is the very first Chinese DIYkit on the market other than the Rubik's DIY. This cube is quite heavy compared to the Rubik's and other Chinese DIYs.

At first it is called the "Rubik's Clone DIY", and then when the Type C shows up it is called "Thick R-clone", along with Type C being called the "Thin R-clone". Later on 大烟头 (creater of Dayan DIY and Crazy 4x4 series) proposed the naming system of calling them by the order in which they are presented to the market, represented with the Chinese celestial stem characters (甲,乙,丙,丁, etc) and each with the prefix 國 (guo, or "Country"), meaning 國產, or domestic product. Later, the manufactorer regestered 國甲 (guojia) as their trademark.

The turning feels "smooth and sturdy", and could be an excellent speedcube.

Some distunguishing features are:

* Dull yellow core
* Screws with fine threads and small screwhead.
* Large and small washers
* Center caps similar to the old FLAT Rubik's DIY

There have been several differnt molds for this cube, and while they are essencially identical, some of the colors are discountinued and could be sold for a very high price.

{|
|[[Image:Type-aI.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A I]]
|            
| Where to buy:
|}

=== Alpha II ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II]]
|        
|
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24560]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24559]
* Original: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24558]

|}

=== Alpha III ===

[[Image:Type-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III]]

=== Alpha IV ===
[[Image:Type-aIV3.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A IV]]

=== Alpha V ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aV1.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A V]]
|            
|Where to buy:
* Black [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25261]
* White [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25262]
|}
==== Haiyan Memory ====

=== Alpha I-f (or I-SV) ===

=== Alpha II-f (or II-SV) ===
[[Image:Newtype-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II-f]]

=== Alpha III-f (or III-SV) ===
{|
| [[Image:Newtype-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III-f]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24563]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24562]
* Original Color: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24561]
|}

=== Alpha IV-f (or IV-SV) ===

=== Haiyan ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=169], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28303]
* White: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=170], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28302]

=== Alpha Common ===

Essentially the regular-sized version of the Mini Alpha. No further information for this cube has been found.

=== Alpha mini 5.2 ===
Where to buy:

<ul><li> Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29939]
</li><li> White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29940]
</li></ul>

=== Alpha mini 4.6 ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26652]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26653]

== See Also ==
* [[3x3x3 Cube]] (puzzle type)
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[Mini Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Shops]]

== External Links ==
* http://cubehaiyan.com
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5612 Comparison of Chinese DIYs]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18322 Type A will change name to Haiyan's cube]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19097 Haiyan zhuang’s cube store]

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

GuoJia

2010-06-12T01:31:30Z

Zarlor: /* Alpha mini 5.2 */

{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Guo-jia
|LOGO=Guojia_logo.gif
|YEARFOUNDED=2004
|LOCATION=China
|YEARSACTIVE=2004-present
|AREASSERVED=Worldwide
|WEBSITE=http://www.guojia3.com/
|PRODUCTS=Type-A
}}

Guojia is the very first Chinese DIY brand on the market. It was first presented in around 2004 and have been producing various cube models. It is a very innovative brand and invented various designs that greatly improved the speedcubes' performance. Some significant designs are placing tracks on the cubies to reduce turning friction, reduced inner radius of the mechanism to increase tolerance, and even surface area on the sides of edge pieces(most 3x3 cubes have edge pieces with a hollow side)

Type A is now known as Alpha.

There are two main types of Alpha speedcubes:

DIY Alpha: is usually the guinea pigs for new designs. Some of the significant features include tracks to reduce friction, and lightweight cubicles.

Sealed Alpha: usually referred as "NEW" Alpha, "Alpha (roman numeral)-f", or "Alpha (roman numeral)-SV". These speedcubes aims at even friction between cubies and full contacting surface area on the pieces.

The Haiyan's Cube and other Guojia speedcubes are neither included in these two categories. They are in addition to the main Alpha models

=== Alpha ===
{{Puzzle Ratings
|pzl=Old Type-A
|n=8
|ss=6.38
|lr=7.81
|cc=8.06
|pr=5.75
|qu=7.31
|rl=6.63
|wt=106g
|ov=6.81
}}
Also called 'Alpha I', or the 'Old Type-A'.

This is the very first Chinese DIYkit on the market other than the Rubik's DIY. This cube is quite heavy compared to the Rubik's and other Chinese DIYs.

At first it is called the "Rubik's Clone DIY", and then when the Type C shows up it is called "Thick R-clone", along with Type C being called the "Thin R-clone". Later on 大烟头 (creater of Dayan DIY and Crazy 4x4 series) proposed the naming system of calling them by the order in which they are presented to the market, represented with the Chinese celestial stem characters (甲,乙,丙,丁, etc) and each with the prefix 國 (guo, or "Country"), meaning 國產, or domestic product. Later, the manufactorer regestered 國甲 (guojia) as their trademark.

The turning feels "smooth and sturdy", and could be an excellent speedcube.

Some distunguishing features are:

* Dull yellow core
* Screws with fine threads and small screwhead.
* Large and small washers
* Center caps similar to the old FLAT Rubik's DIY

There have been several differnt molds for this cube, and while they are essencially identical, some of the colors are discountinued and could be sold for a very high price.

{|
|[[Image:Type-aI.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A I]]
|            
| Where to buy:
|}

=== Alpha II ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II]]
|        
|
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24560]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24559]
* Original: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24558]

|}

=== Alpha III ===

[[Image:Type-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III]]

=== Alpha IV ===
[[Image:Type-aIV3.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A IV]]

=== Alpha V ===

{|
| [[Image:Type-aV1.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A V]]
|            
|Where to buy:
* Black [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25261]
* White [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.25262]
|}
==== Haiyan Memory ====

=== Alpha I-f (or I-SV) ===

=== Alpha II-f (or II-SV) ===
[[Image:Newtype-aII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A II-f]]

=== Alpha III-f (or III-SV) ===
{|
| [[Image:Newtype-aIII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-A III-f]]
|       
| Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24563]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24562]
* Original Color: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.24561]
|}

=== Alpha IV-f (or IV-SV) ===

=== Haiyan ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=169], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28303]
* White: [http://cubehaiyan.com/index.php?gOo=goods_details.dwt&goodsid=170], [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.28302]

=== Alpha Common ===

Essencially the regular-sized verson of the Mini Alpha. No further information for this cube has been found.

=== Alpha mini 5.2 ===
Where to buy:

<ul><li> Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29939]
</li><li> White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.29940]
</li></ul>

=== Alpha mini 4.6 ===
Where to buy:
* Black: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26652]
* White: [http://popbuying.com/detail.pb/sku.26653]

== See Also ==
* [[3x3x3 Cube]] (puzzle type)
* [[2x2x2 Cubes]]
* [[Mini Cubes]]
* [[Bigcubes]]
* [[Other Puzzles]]
* [[Puzzle Shops]]

== External Links ==
* http://cubehaiyan.com
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5612 Comparison of Chinese DIYs]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18322 Type A will change name to Haiyan's cube]
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=19097 Haiyan zhuang’s cube store]

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