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Well known puzzle shop, selling a wide range of products. Also manufactures the puzzles listed below:
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'''Cube4You''' are a well known puzzle store based in Shanghai, [[China]], selling a wide range of products. The store was particularly well-known from around 2007 to 2012 as the principal online store for Chinese-manufactured cubes. Cube4You also manufacture their own puzzles.
 
 
 
 
  
 
== Cube4You Cube ==
 
== Cube4You Cube ==
[http://www.cube4you.com/460_Cube4you-3x3x3-Speed-Cube(Black).html Cube4You cubes] (Also known as C4Y cubes, or the C4U DIY) are different sold at www.cube4you.com and www.cubefans.com. Cube4You cubes are highly regarded by most cubers for their excellent ability to cut corners. They also tend to pop less and have smoother turning than Type A cubes. They have been gaining in popularity recently, and are available in many different colors. However, according to [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkDcJLt2kg4 Reviews], These were top of the line at the time. The general consensus is that Cube4You cubes are one of the better cubes available on the market, and are recommended for speedcubing.When adjusting the screw it is VERY touchy to tension, even 1/16 of a turn will affect the performance greatly. After the tensions have been set all sides the cube will lockup less and pop less. The Cube4You cube is also known to lockup and will need breaking in. After breaking in the cube the speed will improve greatly with less noise.
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[http://www.cube4you.com/460_Cube4you-3x3x3-Speed-Cube(Black).html Cube4You cubes] (Also known as C4Y cubes, or the C4U DIY) were sold at www.cube4you.com and www.cubefans.com. Cube4You cubes were highly regarded by most cubers for their excellent ability to cut corners. They also tended to pop less and have smoother turning than [[Guo-jia|Type A]] cubes. They were available in many different colors. When adjusting the screw they were VERY touchy to tension, even 1/16 of a turn affecting the performance greatly. After the tensions have been set all sides the cube would lockup less and pop less. The Cube4You cube was also known to lockup and needed breaking in. After breaking in the cube the speed improved greatly with less noise.
  
 
They also come in a massive 21 colours  
 
They also come in a massive 21 colours  
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[[Image:C4u-cube.jpg|none|thumb|Cube4You Cube]]
 
[[Image:C4u-cube.jpg|none|thumb|Cube4You Cube]]
  
 
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*Cube4you [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x3-diy-speed-cube-black-p-139.html?cPath=26_33]
 
 
=== Where To Buy ===
 
 
 
Cube4you [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x3-diy-speed-cube-black-p-139.html?cPath=26_33]
 
 
 
  
 
== C4U Tile cube ==
 
== C4U Tile cube ==
This is one of the newer designs that incorporate tiles instead of stickers. These tiles can be interchanged with different styling of tiles such as braille, arrows, maze, Sudoku, etc. (for super cube styling). Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. The lube will need to break in and you need to turn more accurate with these puzzles as they may pop if set a tad to loose. These cubes come in all sorts of different styles. There is black, white, glow in the dark, transparent and more!
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This was one of the later designs that incorporated tiles instead of stickers. The tiles could be interchanged with different styling of tiles such as braille, arrows, maze, Sudoku, etc. (for super cube styling). Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. These cubes come in all sorts of different styles. There was black, white, glow in the dark, transparent and more!
  
 
[[Image:P1020401.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Tile cube]]
 
[[Image:P1020401.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Tile cube]]
  
=== Where To Buy ===
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*Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=tile+cube&x=0&y=0]
 
 
Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=tile+cube&x=0&y=0] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
  
 
== C4U 3x3x4 ==
 
== C4U 3x3x4 ==
This is one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. It is almost too fast! This cube comes in black or white.
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This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
  
 
[[Image:3x3x4blacksmall.jpg|none|thumb|C4U 3x3x4]]
 
[[Image:3x3x4blacksmall.jpg|none|thumb|C4U 3x3x4]]
  
=== Where To Buy ===
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*Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=3x3x4&x=0&y=0]
 
 
Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=3x3x4&x=0&y=0] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
 
== C4U 3x3x5 ==
 
== C4U 3x3x5 ==
This is one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. It is almost too fast! This cube comes in black or white.
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This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
  
 
[[Image:3x3x5black.jpg|none|thumb|C4U 3x3x5]]
 
[[Image:3x3x5black.jpg|none|thumb|C4U 3x3x5]]
  
=== Where To Buy ===
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*Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x5-nib-black-p-320.html?cPath=26_33]
 
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*Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x5-nib-white-p-321.html?cPath=26_33]
Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x5-nib-black-p-320.html?cPath=26_33] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x5-nib-white-p-321.html?cPath=26_33] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
== C4U 3x3x7 ==
 
== C4U 3x3x7 ==
This is one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. It is almost too fast! This cube comes in black or white.
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This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
  
 
[[Image:IMG 5489s.jpg|none|thumb|C4U 3x3x7]]
 
[[Image:IMG 5489s.jpg|none|thumb|C4U 3x3x7]]
  
=== Where To Buy ===
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*Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=3x3x7&x=0&y=0]
 
 
Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=3x3x7&x=0&y=0] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
  
 
== C4U Shapeshifting 3x3x5 ==
 
== C4U Shapeshifting 3x3x5 ==
This is one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. It is almost too fast! This cube comes in black or white.
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This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
  
 
[[Image:Ss335.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Shape Shifting 3x3x5]]
 
[[Image:Ss335.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Shape Shifting 3x3x5]]
  
=== Where To Buy ===
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*Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x5-can-change-shap-nib-black-p-512.html?cPath=26_34]
 
 
Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x5-can-change-shap-nib-black-p-512.html?cPath=26_34] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
  
 
== C4U Cubic 3x3x4 ==
 
== C4U Cubic 3x3x4 ==
This is one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. It is almost too fast! This cube comes in black or white.
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This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
  
 
[[Image:Cubic 334.png|none|thumb|C4U cubic 3x3x4]]
 
[[Image:Cubic 334.png|none|thumb|C4U cubic 3x3x4]]
  
=== Where To Buy ===
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*Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x4-nib-black-p-511.html?cPath=7_39]
 
 
Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x4-nib-black-p-511.html?cPath=7_39] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
  
 
== Gigaminx ==
 
== Gigaminx ==
One of 2 mas produced Gigaminxs. The General concensus is that the Mf8 Gigaminx is of better quality that the Cube4You and that th Cube4You doesn't turn very well, even with extensive modding.
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One of the first two mass-produced Gigaminxes. The General consensus was that the Mf8 Gigaminx was of better quality than the Cube4You and that the Cube4You version didn't turn very well, even with extensive modding.
 
[[Image:C4U gigaminx.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Gigaminx]]
 
[[Image:C4U gigaminx.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Gigaminx]]
 
=== Where To Buy ===
 
 
   
 
   
Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-gigaminx-v4black-p-137.html?cPath=26_35]   Free Shipping option!
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*Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-gigaminx-v4black-p-137.html?cPath=26_35]
 
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*Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-gigaminx-v4white-p-129.html?cPath=26_35]
Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-gigaminx-v4white-p-129.html?cPath=26_35]   Free Shipping option!
 
  
 
== Teraminx ==
 
== Teraminx ==
One of two mass-produced teraminxes. Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box
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One of the first two mass-produced teraminxes. Very sturdy with good turning quality out of the box:
 
[[Image:C4U teraminx.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Teraminx]]
 
[[Image:C4U teraminx.jpg|none|thumb|C4U Teraminx]]
  
=== Where To Buy ===
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*Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-teraminx-with-pp-sticker-black-p-146.html?cPath=26_35]
 
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*Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-teraminx-with-pp-sticker-white-p-327.html?cPath=26_35]
Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-teraminx-with-pp-sticker-black-p-146.html?cPath=26_35] Free Shipping option!
 
 
 
Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-teraminx-with-pp-sticker-white-p-327.html?cPath=26_35] Free Shipping option!
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
 
[[Category:Puzzle Shops]]
 
[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
 
[[Category:Puzzle Manufacturers]]
 
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Cube4You
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Company
Founded: 2007
Location: China
Years Active: 2007-present
Areas served: Worldwide
Website: [1]
Production
Products: C4U Cube, Gigiaminx, Megaminx

Cube4You are a well known puzzle store based in Shanghai, China, selling a wide range of products. The store was particularly well-known from around 2007 to 2012 as the principal online store for Chinese-manufactured cubes. Cube4You also manufacture their own puzzles.

Cube4You Cube

Cube4You cubes (Also known as C4Y cubes, or the C4U DIY) were sold at www.cube4you.com and www.cubefans.com. Cube4You cubes were highly regarded by most cubers for their excellent ability to cut corners. They also tended to pop less and have smoother turning than Type A cubes. They were available in many different colors. When adjusting the screw they were VERY touchy to tension, even 1/16 of a turn affecting the performance greatly. After the tensions have been set all sides the cube would lockup less and pop less. The Cube4You cube was also known to lockup and needed breaking in. After breaking in the cube the speed improved greatly with less noise.

They also come in a massive 21 colours

Ratings for Cube4You DIY
Based on 12 ratings
Smoothness/Speed: 8.25
Lockup Resistance: 7.17
Cutting Corners: 7.83
Pop Resistance: 7.33
Quietness: 5.46
Reliability: 8.17
Weight: 104g
Overall: 8.26
Cube4You Cube

C4U Tile cube

This was one of the later designs that incorporated tiles instead of stickers. The tiles could be interchanged with different styling of tiles such as braille, arrows, maze, Sudoku, etc. (for super cube styling). Very sturdy and excellent Turning quality out of box. These cubes come in all sorts of different styles. There was black, white, glow in the dark, transparent and more!

C4U Tile cube
  • Cube4you.com [3]

C4U 3x3x4

This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.

C4U 3x3x4
  • Cube4you.com [4]

C4U 3x3x5

This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.

C4U 3x3x5
  • Cube4you.com Black [5]
  • Cube4you.com White [6]

C4U 3x3x7

This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.

C4U 3x3x7
  • Cube4you.com [7]

C4U Shapeshifting 3x3x5

This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.

C4U Shape Shifting 3x3x5
  • Cube4you.com [8]

C4U Cubic 3x3x4

This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.

C4U cubic 3x3x4
  • Cube4you.com [9]

Gigaminx

One of the first two mass-produced Gigaminxes. The General consensus was that the Mf8 Gigaminx was of better quality than the Cube4You and that the Cube4You version didn't turn very well, even with extensive modding.

C4U Gigaminx
  • Cube4you.com Black [10]
  • Cube4you.com White [11]

Teraminx

One of the first two mass-produced teraminxes. Very sturdy with good turning quality out of the box:

C4U Teraminx
  • Cube4you.com Black [12]
  • Cube4you.com White [13]

See also


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