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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. | |
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== 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) | + | [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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x3-diy-speed-cube-black-p-139.html?cPath=26_33] | |
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− | Cube4you [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x3-diy-speed-cube-black-p-139.html?cPath=26_33] | ||
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== C4U Tile cube == | == C4U Tile cube == | ||
− | This | + | 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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=tile+cube&x=0&y=0] | |
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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] | ||
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== C4U 3x3x4 == | == C4U 3x3x4 == | ||
− | This | + | 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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=3x3x4&x=0&y=0] | |
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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] | ||
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== C4U 3x3x5 == | == C4U 3x3x5 == | ||
− | This | + | 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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x5-nib-black-p-320.html?cPath=26_33] | |
− | + | *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] | ||
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− | Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x5-nib-white-p-321.html?cPath=26_33] | ||
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== C4U 3x3x7 == | == C4U 3x3x7 == | ||
− | This | + | 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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=3x3x7&x=0&y=0] | |
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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] | ||
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== C4U Shapeshifting 3x3x5 == | == C4U Shapeshifting 3x3x5 == | ||
− | This | + | 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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x5-can-change-shap-nib-black-p-512.html?cPath=26_34] | |
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− | Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-3x3x5-can-change-shap-nib-black-p-512.html?cPath=26_34] | ||
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== C4U Cubic 3x3x4 == | == C4U Cubic 3x3x4 == | ||
− | This | + | 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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x4-nib-black-p-511.html?cPath=7_39] | |
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− | Cube4you.com [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-cubic-3x3x4-nib-black-p-511.html?cPath=7_39] | ||
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== Gigaminx == | == Gigaminx == | ||
− | One of | + | 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]] | ||
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− | Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-gigaminx-v4black-p-137.html?cPath=26_35] | + | *Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-gigaminx-v4black-p-137.html?cPath=26_35] |
− | + | *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] | ||
== Teraminx == | == Teraminx == | ||
− | One of two mass-produced teraminxes. Very sturdy | + | 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]] | ||
− | + | *Cube4you.com Black [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-teraminx-with-pp-sticker-black-p-146.html?cPath=26_35] | |
− | + | *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] | ||
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− | Cube4you.com White [http://cube4you.com/cube4you-teraminx-with-pp-sticker-white-p-327.html?cPath=26_35] | ||
== 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 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.
Contents
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
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- Cube4you [2]
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!
- Cube4you.com [3]
C4U 3x3x4
This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
- Cube4you.com [4]
C4U 3x3x5
This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
C4U 3x3x7
This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
- Cube4you.com [7]
C4U Shapeshifting 3x3x5
This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
- Cube4you.com [8]
C4U Cubic 3x3x4
This was one of the more challenging puzzles made by Cube4you. The cube came in black or white.
- 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.
Teraminx
One of the first two mass-produced teraminxes. Very sturdy with good turning quality out of the box:
See also