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MoYu (Chinese: 魔域) is a Chinese cube brand. They are a sub-brand of the YongJun company. The MoYu brand was created around 2012 as a platform for external designers to provide designs to YJ for production, marketing etc.[2]. The name MoYu (魔域) is a combination of two words: "Mo" meaning Magic (Rubik's Cubes in China are known as Magic Cubes) and "Yu" meaning Region, Land etc. The four-character glyph 魔域文化 which is often marked on their cubes means MoYu Culture.
Products
2x2
MoYu LingPo
The MoYu LingPo is Moyu's first 2x2 cube. It is well-known for feeling as if it is a mix of the smooth DaYan ZhanChi and the crunchy Type C WitTwo. It has very bright stickers, but they are not cut to fit the pieces. It also has a white core regardless of the plastic color. This cube improves a lot with lube, more so than other cubes. It can be quite unforgiving, but it improves substantially on the WitTwo in particular since it doesn't lock up as much.
MoYu TangPo
An updated version of the Moyu LingPo, coming in colors like blue, cyan, and pink.
MoYu WeiPo
Considered one of the best 2x2 cubes ever made by many cubers. There have since been many versions of the 2x2, listed below
MoYu WeiPo WR
An updated version of the WeiPo, being more light and having improved colors on the stickerless version to improve recognition.
MoYu WeiPo WR M
A factory magnetized version of the WeiPo M.
MoYU WeiPo WRS
Another updated version of the Weipo WR M, this time having adjustable magnets and tensions to achieve a perfect feel.
MoYu WeiPo WR/M
Released in September 2019, the WeiPo WRM has light and fast turning as well as MoYu's updated half-bright stickerless shades.
3x3
MoYu HuanYing
The MoYu HuanYing has a minimal plastic feel which makes the cube lighter than its competitors, but also makes a lot of noise when speed solving. MoYu took the torpedo design and flattened out the piece, which is different from the common torpedo structure. The stickers it came with are very bright, and good quality. It rarely pops, but if you handle it harshly the corners can twist accidentally. The interior has relatively little plastic except of what is only necessary for the cube to function. This causes the cube to be lightweight and have less friction when turning the cube. Overall it was a good speedcube, but a bit noisy.
The edge pieces have a bit of a simplistic look up until the very end of the piece: the lip on the edge piece has a curve that compliments the corner pieces. The "flattened" torpedo hugs the edge pieces to the corner pieces, and seems to reduce popping significantly. The cube locks up more since there is no breathing room in the torpedos.
The corner pieces do not show much differences from that of other cubes. It isn’t elongated like the Dayan series, but instead has a distance that seems to have the corner piece "hug" the rest of the cube. Like the edges, there is little breathing room which reduces popping but causes lock-ups.
MoYu WeiLong
The WeiLong was created after the HuanYing, and was a deliberate attempt to improve on the HuanYing. They kept the squished torpedo, adding more plastic to the interior corner pieces, and making the corner cutting better. The WeiLong resulted in a fuller cube with less clicks, and fewer lock ups while maintaining quick rotations, great corner cutting, and added stability to keep it all together.
The corner stalks are short and rounded and the base is wider to help prevent popping. Also the edge pieces are wider and have higher ridges and grooves. The corner pieces are blocky and smooth much like a GuHong. The edge pieces interlock with the centerpieces and have torpedos to further improve anti-popping. The cube is made of a hard and thick matte plastic that glides smoothly. This cube is fast and effortless but as a consequence has a reputation of being uncontrollable at high speeds and can overshoot or ruin lookahead/recognition. It cuts at 45 degrees and past on even the tightest tensions and reverse corner cuts about 2/3 of a cubie. It is very quiet when turning accurately but corner cuts loudly.
MoYu WeiLong V2
The MoYu WeiLong V2 is the second revision of the tremendously popular MoYu WeiLong. The most notable change is the way in which the pieces are put together. Other than this, the mechanism remains largely unchanged.
MoYu WeiLong GTS
The MoYu WeiLong GTS was released in 2016. It is fast, and very smooth. It corner cuts nearly two pieces forward and one piece reverse, so that it rarely catches. It is designed with caps on the pieces rather than the pieces being split into multiple sections, meaning that a stickerless version would not be possible.
MoYu WeiLong GTS2
The MoYu WeiLong GTS2 was realeased in 2017. It is an improvement to the GTS1 with a 3-piece corner design that allows for stickerless versions, and a slightly better feel to the previous. It was widely considered one of the best speedcubes after its release.
Moyu Weilong GTS3/3M/3LM
Released May-September 2018, these cubes feature a new system in which it is possible to easily change the spring compression and therefore control how fast you want the cube to be, certainly one of the best cubes on the market as of September 2018. It combined the stability of the GTS2 and the flexibility of the GTS3, and came magnetic, non magnetic, or with light magnets.
Moyu Weilong WR/WR M
Released 4/3/2019, is a GTS3 without ridges. The magnets were weaker, the same as the GTS3 LM. It was also widely popular and considered one of the best speedcubes, but many cubers complained that the magnets were just a tad too weak.
Moyu Weilong WR M 2020
Released 2020, the Weilong WR M 2020 was the successor to the popular WR M. The WR M 2020 featured a new color scheme and frosted plastic, along with the MoYu spring adjustment feature. It had an extremely smooth and fast feel.
MoYu WeiLong WR M MagLev
It was Released in Late 2021, as the name sugggests, it contains MagLev but it also contains Purple Internals.
MoYu AoLong
The Aolong improves on the Weilong's weak points. It is known for taking the mechanism of the MoYu Aosu, which many consider to be the best 4x4 speedcube. It is much more controllable while maintaining a decent amount of speed from the Weilong, even during first turns.
Out of the box, it is very dry, and not unlike a WeiLong until you test out the corner cutting. The corner cutting is very good, with an easy 1 1/2 cubies, and 3/4 reverse. After breaking it in and lubing it, the corner cutting becomes much easier, and better, the dry feeling goes away a little (it’s still a little noisy), and it becomes very fast, though it is very easily gummed up by anything wrong, like excess lube, cube dust or water. The stickers are very durable.
MoYu AoLong V2
The MoYu AoLong V2 is an updated version of the original MoYu AoLong. It was intended to reduce corner twists after Feliks Zemdegs received a DNF on a would-be world record due to a corner twist.
However, "bad" Aolongs exist due to the V2 controversy during July 2014. MoYu decided to produce the first batch of Aolong V2s with a different plastic while discontinuing the V1. Once everyone noticed how poor the performance was on the new cubes, MoYu changed the plastic on all new V2s. All new V2s are made with the proper plastic. It was regarded as a brilliant cube which set the standard for speed cubes.
MoYu AoLong GT
Considered a fail by many cubers, and the Aolong V2 is recommended over it. Basically a worse Aolong V2 with square corners. It also had unusual sticker shades which MoYu claimed was for the square corners.
MoYu LiYing
MoYu DianMa
Considered a fail by many cubers. The thin middle layer was awkward and some of the cubes had popping issues.
MoYu HuaLong
MoYu TangLong
The MoYu TangLong was released soon after the Gans 356 to compete with it. Its main differences from the Gans is that it is more stable, and is also slightly slower. This puzzle came in colors like blue, cyan, and pink, unlike former puzzles.
MoYu YuLong
This budget cube has a light, crunchy feel. The edges pop & the corners twist fairly easily when set up loose. The pieces of the stickerless version are pressed together without glue, and can fall apart when they pop out. If you're looking for an inexpensive cube with a pleasant crunch, this might work for you, despite the cheap construction.
MoYu RS3M 2020
Considered one of the best 3x3s of all time, this puzzle features magnets, a dual adjustment system in which you could change the spring compression, and a cheap price point of only $9. There is, however, a major problem being that the puzzle has very weak magnets. You can buy extra magnets that apply in minutes and help improve the overall feel of the puzzle.
MoYu RS3M MagLev
An updated version of the MoYu RS3M 2020. This puzzle uses MagLev technology, having 2 repelling magnets that replicate springs. The DAS works the same way, but instead of compressing the springs, the magnets come closer together, with the closer the magnets are, the more stable the puzzle is, and with the further the magnets are, the more flexible the puzzle is. This puzzle is also very fast
MoYu Super RS3M
An updated version of the RS3M 2020/2021. This puzzle comes in stickerless only and comes in 3 versions.
- MoYu Super RS3M Standard: The first version of the Super RS3M that has a dragon scale design on the pieces and comes with the standard DAS of the RS3M.
- MoYu Super RS3M Maglev: The second version of the Super RS3M that has MagLev instead of springs. The internals of this puzzle are purple, much like the other MagLev puzzles from MoYu.
- MoYu Super RS3M Ball Core: The third version of the Super RS3M that has MagLev and a ball-core that has corner-core magnets. The original batches were faulty due to the gold plastic used being very brittle and cracking. Currently the cheapest mass produced puzzle with corner-core magnets.
4x4
MoYu WeiSu
MoYu AoSu
Mini MoYu AoSu
The MoYu Mini AoSu is a smaller version of the MoYu Aosu.
Moyu AoSu GTS/M
Released November 2017, MoYu's first attempt at beating the Qiyi Wuque in performance was unsuccessful according to most speedcubers.
Moyu AoSu GTS2/M
Released August 2018, a very good speedcube, it certainly competes with the Qiyi Wuque M, Gan 460 M and Valk 4M
Moyu AoSu WR/M
Released August 2019, the AoSu WRM is a great 4x4 that sports half-bright stickerless shades, different from the past AoSu 4x4s. It is the first 59mm flagship 4x4.
5x5
MoYu AoChuang
Moyu Aochuang GTS/M
Released August 2018, used by Feliks Zemdegs and considered the only major competitor to the Qiyi Wushaung M.
MoYu HuaChuang
MoYu BoChuang GT
The MoYu BoChuang GT 5x5 was released in 2016 to compete with the popular YuXin 5x5. Its performance is extremely similar to that of the YuXin, and the cubing community was kind of split about what they preferred. Some preferred the BoChuang because of its better stability, whereas others preferred the YuXin because of its faster turning.
MoYu WeiChuang GTS
6x6
MoYu AoShi
MoYu Aoshi GTS/M
Released August 2018, considered by many speedcubers to be the best 6x6x6 on the market, competes with the QiYi X-Man Shadow M.
MoYu Aoshi WR M
MoYu's first 6x6 release in 4 years.Released October 2022 and is the smallest 6x6 to date, being only 63mm in size (around the same size as most 5x5s!). Features an improved anti-jam mechanism and better corner cutting.
MoYu WeiShi GTS
7x7
MoYu AoFu
MoYu Cubic AoFu GT
A cubic version of the AoFu.
MoYu AoFu GTS M
Released January 2019 and was MoYu's first magnetic 7x7. At the time, it competed with the YuXin Hays 7M and the Qiyi X-Man Spark M
MoYu AoFu WR M
Released August 2022, this is the smallest 7x7 to date, being only 64.5mm. Considered the best 7x7 as of 2022, being very stable and having an improved anti-jam mechanism. Competes with the YJ MGC 7x7.
Pyraminx
MoYu Pyraminx
The First Pyraminx made by MoYu, it is now severly outdated.
MoYu Magnetic Pyraminx
The first mass-produced puzzle to use a magnetic alignment system rather than the traditional ball bearing system.
MoYu WeiLong Pyraminx
Moyu's newest Pyraminx after 5-year Break, it comes in two versions: Magnetic and MagLev, the MagLev version is the first MagLev Pyraminx. Like it's 3x3 counterpart, MoYu WeiLong WR M MagLev, it has Purple Internals (In MagLev version)
Skewb
MoYu Skewb
MoYu Magnetic Skewb
The first skewb to use a magnetic alignment system rather than the traditional ball bearing system.
MoYu AoYan M
Version 2 of Moyu Magnetic Skewb. Really great skewb; it has interchangeable center caps which have a circular dent in the middle. It is a major competitor to the QiYi X-Man Wingy and the Cyclone Boys Magnetic Skewb.
MoYu RS Skewb
This is the skewb release under the tremendously popular "RS" line of puzzles from MoYu/MFJS. It features the spring compression system seen on MoYu's modern flagship cubes and is widely regarded as the best budget skewb.
MoYu Weilong Skewb Maglev
The first skewb to feature MagLev, which is when the springs of a cube are replaced by 2 repelling magnets. This allows for there to be less friction, allowing for faster turning at the cost of adding some weight. Just like all other MagLev cubes released by MoYu, it features primary internals. It features a spring compression system like the one seen on MoYu's modern flagship 3x3s. It's main competitor is the X-Man Design Wingy V2 and the GAN Enhanced skewb.
Square-1
MoYu WeiLong Square-1
MoYu's first and only Square-1
Non-WCA
MoYu 13x13
features a slightly pillowed shape.
MoYu 15x15
A new big cube that is smaller then the 13x13
MoYu 21x21
The largest mass produced NxN puzzle, although there may be a Diansheng 23x23 with magnets.
MoYu Redi Cube
A Shape modification of the 3x3 cube designed by famous Dutch cube inventor Oskar Van Deventer and mass produced by MoYu.
MoYu AoSu 4x4 Fisher Cube
A 4x4 version of the Fisher Cube Shape modification, built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
MoYu AoSu 4x4 Windmill Cube
A 4x4 version of the Windmill Cube Shape modification, built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
MoYu AoSu 4x4 Megamorphix
A 4x4 version of the Mastermorphix Shape modification, built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
MoYu AoSu 4x4 Axis Cube
A 4x4 version of the Axis Cube Shape modification, built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
MoYu Crazy Fisher Cube
MoYu Crazy Windmill Cube
MoYu Wheel of Time
MoYu Unicorn Cube
A pastel-colored cube that has 4 moving parts. These parts do not change position, but only orientation. One of the easiest twisty puzzles of all time.
MoYu Pyraminx Duo
A pyraminx Shape modification of a Pyraminx, with the concept coming from Rob Stegmann and being invented by Oskar Van Deventer.
MoYu Fisher Skewb
A Shape modification that combines a skewb with a fisher cube, creating a very unique puzzle.
MoYu Puppet Cube
A very complex cube that has inner pieces that can't be seen normally. There are currently 2 versions, both being very challenging.
MoYu Luban Lock Magnetic
This puzzle isn't like any other twisty puzzle. Rather than turning the puzzle, you disassemble it and try to get it back into a cubic shape. A very simple idea that's very complex and fun.
Sub-Brands
MoYu also has several sub-brands.
Cong's Design
Cong's Design is a MoYu sub-brand that releases cubes designed by Fucong Fei (费付聪), also known as Cong.
- Cong's Design MeiYing 3x3x3
- Cong's Design YueYing 3x3x3
- Cong's Design MeiYu 4x4x4
- Cong's Design MeiChi Pyraminx
- Cong's Design MeiChen Skewb
GuoGuan
GuoGuan is a MoYu sub-brand made for cubes exclusively designed by Guoquan Zhang (张国全).
2x2
GuoGuan XingHen
GuoGuan's first 2x2 and was considered to be a good 2x2 for its time. It came on black, white, and primary plastic.
GuoGuan XingHen M
A magnetized version of the Xinghen. There was a Cubers Home version and a factory magnetized version
GuoGuan XingHen TSM
Released September 2020, this was and is currently the only 2x2 to have adjustable sizes. The cube comes with a tool that you can use to pop off the center caps and inside is a white cylinder that can be rotated to make the center caps pop out more. The 2x2 only came in stickered and was mostly considered to be a gimmick.
3x3
GuoGuan YueXiao
GuoGuan's first 3x3 and for its time was widely considered to be the best 3x3 on the market. The cube came in many colors such as blue, cyan, pink, brown and gray. The puzzle also came in stickerless, however the shades were not normal bright stickerless shades and were later changed to MoYu's normal bright shades.
GuoGuan YueXiao Pro
An updated version of the Yuexiao that had rounded corners instead of the squared off, hollow corners of the original Yuexiao. It was a good puzzle for its time however some people still preferred the original. The cube came in black, white, and stickerless.
GuoGuan YueXiao Pro M
A factory magnetized version of the Yuexiao Pro.
GuoGuan YueXiao E
A non magnetized version of the Yuexiao EDM
GuoGuan YueXiao EDM
Released June 2019, this was the very first puzzle to have adjustable magnets. The cube also came with MoYu's spring adjustment system. The puzzle, however, wasn't too popular due to being released in only black plastic (this was during a time when stickerless puzzles started to become way more popular than stickered puzzles).
MoHuan ShouSu
The MoHuan ShouSu is a MoYu sub-brand by Haixu Zhang, the former 4x4 world record holder.
- MoHuan ShouSu ChuWen 2x2x2
- MoHuan ShouSu ChuFeng 3x3x3
SenHuan
- Senhuan Zhanlang/M 2x2x2
- Senhuan Mars (ZhanShen) 3x3x3
- Senhuan Mars S 3x3x3
MoJue
- MoJue M3
MoFang JiaoShi
MoFang JiaoShi, also known as Cubing Classroom, is a sub-brand of MoYu that makes puzzles marketed towards newer solvers.
YanCheng
YanCheng is a sub-brand designed by Yancheng Liao.
- YanCheng YAN3
Moyu Blocks
A sub-brand for lego-like blocks for China. It was announced on March 22 2021, with a badly translated video called "Moyu Blocks!".
