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{{Manufacturer
 
{{Manufacturer
|NAME=Sheng-Le
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|NAME=GuoBing
 
|LOGO
 
|LOGO
 
|YEARFOUNDED
 
|YEARFOUNDED
|LOCATION=China
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|LOCATION=GuangZhou, China
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|YEARSACTIVE=2006 to present
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|AREASSERVED=International
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|WEBSITE=http://www.witeden.com
 
|PRODUCTS=Type-C, Mini-C, Type-C II
 
|PRODUCTS=Type-C, Mini-C, Type-C II
 
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Manufacturer of the Type-C cube. The Type-C is also known as ''GuoBing''  
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'''GuoBing''' (國丙 or '''Type C''') is a [[China|Chinese]] puzzle brand produced by [[WitEden]]. The '''Type C''' cubes were a popular speedcube around 2007 to 2010.
  
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==Name==
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Type C (GuoBing) cubes were designed by [[WitEden]] (智力乐园) a nickname (and brand name) of a Chinese toy and puzzle wholesaler.[http://www.witeden.com/article.php?id=5] He has been posting his designs on the [[MF8]] Chinese speedsolving forum since 2008.[http://bbs.mf8-china.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=35740]
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The Chinese DIY cubes were named in the order in which they were presented to the market. They used the Chinese celestial stem characters (甲,乙,丙,丁, etc) and were prefixed with 國 (guo, or "Country"), indicating a domestic product. As the third brand released, WitEden's cubes were called 國丙 (GuoBing), and were sold internationally as "Type C".
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The GuoBing boxes often bore the phrase: 生乐魔方 = ShengLe Mofang (which translates as Happiness Magic-Cube). They were sometimes listed by cube-sellers as being the "Sheng-le" brand.[http://cube4you.com/shengle-type-cii-3x3x3-cube-nib-white-p-306.html]
  
 
== Products ==
 
== Products ==
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[http://cube4you.com/index.php?gOo=goods_search_list.dwt&gcat=32&gtype= Type C cubes] are somewhat choppy, loud and very fast, faster than Type A and less prone to lockups than Type D. This may be the fastest non-hybrid cube. Some say that it is a replica of the Rubik's DIY, but various improvements on the design have been made. The older verson have plastic washers and center caps that falls off easily; the current verson have metal washers and sturdy caps. Many speedcubers use this type.
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'''Type C''' cubes were somewhat choppy, loud and very fast, faster than [[Type A]] and less prone to lockups than [[Type D]]. It was considered by some to be a replica of the Rubik's DIY but with various improvements. The older versions had plastic washers and center caps that fell off easily; the later versions had metal washers and sturdy caps. Many speedcubers used this type.
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[[Image:Type-c.jpg|none|thumb|Type-C]]
|[[Image:Type-c.jpg|none|thumb|Type-C]]
 
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| Where to buy:
 
* Lightake.com Black: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.26819~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]
 
* Lightake.com White: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.26820~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]
 
* Lightake.com OffWhite: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.29049~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]
 
 
 
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==== Type-C (v1.5), and Type-C (Retooled)====
 
==== Type-C (v1.5), and Type-C (Retooled)====
Essentially the same cube, but with slightly modified center piece which allows easier removal of the cap. The retooled verson have indents on the two opposite corner of the center, and the v1.5 have centers similar to the Japanese Speedcube Kit.
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This was essentially the same cube, but with slightly modified center piece which allowed easier removal of the cap. The retooled version had indents on the two opposite corner of the center, and the v1.5 had centers similar to the Japanese Speedcube Kit.
  
 
==== Mini-C ====
 
==== Mini-C ====
At 50mm, this is the largest of the [[Mini Cubes|Mini 3x3x3]]'s. Compared to regular sized cubes of 57mm, on paper its not a large amount smaller, but it certainly feels a fair bit smaller in your hands. For a mini cube it performs extremely well, with some speedcubers actually using it as their main cube. If you have small hands and find normal cubes just a little too large, then this slightly smaller cube could be ideal. This cube also makes an excellent travel cube, as it fits fairly well into pockets and still allows full use of fingertricks.
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At 50mm, this was the largest of the [[Mini Cubes|Mini 3x3x3]]'s. Only a little smaller than regular sized cubes of 57mm, some speedcubers actually used it as their main cube. It was also an excellent travel cube.
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| [[Image:Mini-c.jpg|none|thumb|Mini Type-C]]
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Image:Mini-c.jpg|Mini Type-C
| [[Image:Mini-c2.jpg|none|thumb|Mini Type-C]]
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Image:Mini-c2.jpg|Mini Type-C
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=== Type-C II ===
 
=== Type-C II ===
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This is a smooth and lightweight cube. Its rounded corners (similar to the [[Type-F]]) make it great at cutting corners.
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This was a smooth and lightweight cube. Its rounded corners (similar to the [[Type-F]]) made it good at cutting corners.
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[[Image:Type-cII.jpg|none|thumb|Type-C II]]
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===Later Type C's===
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====3x3x3 cubes====
* Lightake.com Black: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.27438~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]
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*Type C III - released 2010
* Lightake.com White: [http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.27439~C.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]
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*Type C IV "WitLong" - released 2011
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*Type C V - released 2012
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*Type C V "WitYou" V2 - released 2014
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====2x2x2 cubes====
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*Type C "WitTwo" V1 - released 2011
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*Type C "WitTwo" V2 - released 2013
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*Type C "WitTwo" V3 - released 2017
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====4x4x4 cubes====
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*Type C "WitFour" - released 2013
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
* [[3x3x3 cubes]]
 
* [[3x3x3 cubes]]
 
* [[Mini Cubes]]
 
* [[Mini Cubes]]
* [[Puzzle Hardware]]
 
 
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8463 anyone got type c II yet?]
 
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8463 anyone got type c II yet?]
 
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18578 Type C clarification]
 
* Speedsolving.com: [http://www.speedsolving.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18578 Type C clarification]
* Lightake.com [http://www.lightake.com/default.do/c.12332011TXFCIVEFR!]
 
  
 
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GuoBing
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Company
Founded: unknown
Location: GuangZhou, China
Years Active: 2006 to present
Areas served: International
Website: [1]
Production
Products: Type-C, Mini-C, Type-C II

GuoBing (國丙 or Type C) is a Chinese puzzle brand produced by WitEden. The Type C cubes were a popular speedcube around 2007 to 2010.

Name

Type C (GuoBing) cubes were designed by WitEden (智力乐园) a nickname (and brand name) of a Chinese toy and puzzle wholesaler.[2] He has been posting his designs on the MF8 Chinese speedsolving forum since 2008.[3]

The Chinese DIY cubes were named in the order in which they were presented to the market. They used the Chinese celestial stem characters (甲,乙,丙,丁, etc) and were prefixed with 國 (guo, or "Country"), indicating a domestic product. As the third brand released, WitEden's cubes were called 國丙 (GuoBing), and were sold internationally as "Type C".

The GuoBing boxes often bore the phrase: 生乐魔方 = ShengLe Mofang (which translates as Happiness Magic-Cube). They were sometimes listed by cube-sellers as being the "Sheng-le" brand.[4]

Products

Type-C

Ratings for Type-C
Based on 7 ratings
Smoothness/Speed: 9.36
Lockup Resistance: 7.57
Cutting Corners: 8.21
Pop Resistance: 7.93
Quietness: 7.0
Reliability: 9.14
Weight: 95g
Overall: 8.86

Type C cubes were somewhat choppy, loud and very fast, faster than Type A and less prone to lockups than Type D. It was considered by some to be a replica of the Rubik's DIY but with various improvements. The older versions had plastic washers and center caps that fell off easily; the later versions had metal washers and sturdy caps. Many speedcubers used this type.

Type-C

Type-C (v1.5), and Type-C (Retooled)

This was essentially the same cube, but with slightly modified center piece which allowed easier removal of the cap. The retooled version had indents on the two opposite corner of the center, and the v1.5 had centers similar to the Japanese Speedcube Kit.

Mini-C

At 50mm, this was the largest of the Mini 3x3x3's. Only a little smaller than regular sized cubes of 57mm, some speedcubers actually used it as their main cube. It was also an excellent travel cube.

Type-C II

Ratings for Type-C II
Based on 4 ratings
Smoothness/Speed: 9.0
Lockup Resistance: 8.38
Cutting Corners: 8.13
Pop Resistance: 7.38
Quietness: 6.25
Reliability: 8.0
Weight: unknown
Overall: 8.63

This was a smooth and lightweight cube. Its rounded corners (similar to the Type-F) made it good at cutting corners.

Type-C II

Later Type C's

3x3x3 cubes

  • Type C III - released 2010
  • Type C IV "WitLong" - released 2011
  • Type C V - released 2012
  • Type C V "WitYou" V2 - released 2014

2x2x2 cubes

  • Type C "WitTwo" V1 - released 2011
  • Type C "WitTwo" V2 - released 2013
  • Type C "WitTwo" V3 - released 2017

4x4x4 cubes

  • Type C "WitFour" - released 2013

See also

External links

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