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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.[https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/yj-and-moyu-whats-the-relationship.45715/]
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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.[https://www.speedsolving.com/forum/threads/yj-and-moyu-whats-the-relationship.45715/]. 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.
  
==Name==
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== Products ==
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.
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== 2x2 ==
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=== MoYu LingPo ===
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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 WitEden 2x2x2|Type C WitTwo]]. It has very bright stickers, but they are not cut to fit the pieces (although the stickers were made to be fitted on later batches). 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.
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=== MoYu TangPo ===
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An updated version of the Moyu LingPo, comes in colors like blue, cyan, and pink.
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=== MoYu WeiPo ===
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Considered one of the best 2x2 cubes ever made by many cubers. There have since been many versions of the 2x2, listed below
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==== MoYu WeiPo WR ====
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An updated version of the WeiPo, being more light and having improved colors on the stickerless version to improve recognition.
  
== Products ==
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==== MoYu WeiPo WR Magnetized ====
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A factory-magnetized version of the WeiPo WR.
  
=== 2x2 ===
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==== MoYU WeiPo WRS ====
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Another updated version of the Weipo WR M, this time having adjustable magnets and tensions to achieve a perfect feel.
  
==== MoYu LingPo ====
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=== MoYu WeiPo WR/M ===
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 WitEden 2x2x2|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.
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Released in September 2019, the WeiPo WRM has a light and fast turning as well as MoYu's updated half-bright stickerless shades.
  
==== MoYu TangPo ====
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====MoYu RS2M====
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Released in October 2020, the MoYu RS2M was considered a flop overall. Though it was based on the popular WeiPo WRM, it had subpar corner-cutting and had magnets that were considered to be much too strong.
  
==== MoYu WeiPo ====
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====MoYu RS2M Evolution====
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Released in September 2022. The RS2M Evolution has virtually the same piece design as the WeiPo WRS. They are identical puzzles except that the RS2M lacks friction grooves and a magnet adjustment system. It was a hit nevertheless, and it is considered the second-best MoYu 2x2 after the WeiPo WRS.
  
=== 3x3 ===
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== 3x3 ==
  
==== MoYu HuanYing ====
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=== MoYu HuanYing ===
  
The MoYu HuanYing has a minimal plastic feel which makes the cube lighter than it’s 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.
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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 for 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.
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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.
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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 ====
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=== 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.
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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 fewer 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.
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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 the corner cuts loudly.
  
 
==== MoYu WeiLong V2 ====
 
==== 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.
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The MoYu WeiLong V2 is the second revision of the tremendously popular MoYu WeiLong. The most notable change is how the pieces are put together. Other than this, the mechanism remains largely unchanged.
  
==== MoYu AoLong ====
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==== MoYu WeiLong GTS ====
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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.
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==== MoYu WeiLong GTS2 ====
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The MoYu WeiLong GTS2 was released 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.
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==== Moyu Weilong GTS3/3M/3LM ====
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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, nonmagnetic, or with light magnets.
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==== Moyu Weilong WR/WR M ====
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Released on 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.
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==== Moyu Weilong WR M 2020 ====
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Released in 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.
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==== MoYu WeiLong WR M 2021/2021 MagLev ====
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It was released in late 2021, as the name suggests. It featured virtually the same internal geometry as the 2020 but switched to using a capped design as opposed to a split-piece. It featured adjustable magnets across 5 settings, and as the name hints, the Maglev version sports magnetic levitation as well as purple internals.
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==== MoYu WeiLong V9 Standard/Maglev/Ballcore ====
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Released spring 2023. It featured a split-piece design a la WR M 2020, but the internal geometry is most similar to the WRM 2019, as a "back-to-basics" type design. So far, the Standard version is the cheapest of the Weilong series from the past few years, but it loses adjustable magnet strength. Maglev features maglev springs and purple corner/edge stalks, and the Ballcore features corner-core magnets as well as repelling edge magnets similar to that of the [[GAN]] 13. A 20-magnet Ballcore version was released in January 2024, adding 12 more core magnets to attract to the edge-repelling magnets. Retails for $47.99.
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==== MoYu WeiLong Super ====
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Released late 2023. It featured a capped design similar to the WRM 2021, departing from the V9, and shares a similar internal geometry. Coming in primary plastic internals only, it featured an 8-magnet ball-core with spring, 8-magnet ball-core with maglev, and 20-magnet ball-core with maglev. Magnet adjustment come with all versions, yet the dual-adjustment system from years ago still remains. Though it was a promising release, MoYu had packed so many extra accessories, including a rather gimmicky cube "wristwatch" holder, and an egregiously large box, that the price is astronomically high at upwards of $80 at most sites for the cheapest version and brushing up to the $100 mark for the most expensive. Considered inferior to the V9 in terms of price-to-performance.
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=== 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.  
 
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.
 
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 LiYing ====
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==== MoYu AoLong V2 ====
  
==== MoYu DianMa ====
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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.
  
==== MoYu AoLong V2 ====
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However, "bad" Aolongs exist due to the V2 controversy in 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 that set the standard for speed cubes.
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==== MoYu AoLong GT ====
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Considered a failure 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.
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=== MoYu LiYing ===
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=== MoYu DianMa ===
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Considered a failure by many cubers. The thin middle layer was awkward, the plastic molding was uneven and caused people to cut their fingers on the sharp points of the cubes' edges, and some of the cubes had popping issues.
  
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.
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=== MoYu HuaLong ===
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The MoYu HuaLong was a rather unique, scratchy cube that gained popularity in late spring 2015. It was similar to the AoLong, and featured similar internal mechanism patterns as well as hollow corners. It was still not as popular as the AoLong at the time.
  
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.
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=== MoYu TangLong ===
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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 HuaLong ====
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=== MoYu YuLong ===
  
==== MoYu TangLong ====
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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.
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.
 
  
==== MoYu AoLong GT ====
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=== MoYu RS3M 2020 ===
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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 WeiLong GTS ====
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==== MoYu RS3M MagLev ====
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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 the further the magnets are, the more flexible the puzzle is. This puzzle is also ''very'' fast
  
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.
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==== MoYu Super RS3M ====
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An updated version of the RS3M 2020/2021. This puzzle comes in stickerless only and comes in 3 versions.
  
==== MoYu YuLong ====
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*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.
  
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.
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*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 WeiLong GTS2 ====
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*MoYu Super RS3M Ball Core: The third version of the Super RS3M 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 second cheapest mass-produced puzzle with corner-core magnets (with the [[DaYan]] GuHong Pro taking the first-place spot) and tied for the cheapest puzzle with both corner-core magnets and maglev tensioning (also with the GuHong Pro).
  
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.
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*MoYu RS3M 2020 UV: A slight update to the RS3M 2020 adding UV coating and slightly stronger magnets. It is currently the cheapest mass-produced UV-coated puzzle at 17.99 USD.
  
==== Moyu Weilong GTS3/3M/3LM ====
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==== MoYu Super RS3M V2 Standard/Maglev/Ballcore ====
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.
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The second version (or fourth, fifth, and sixth?) versions of the Super RS3M and the fourth version of the RS3M, with a capped piece design (as opposed to split-piece with a separate corner stalk), an updated external piece design featuring [[UV coating]] and repelling edge magnets (Ballcore only). Released mid-2023.
  
==== Moyu Weilong WR/WR M ====
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==== MoYu RS3M V5 Standard/DAS/DAS with Robot/[[MagLev]]/Ballcore UV ====  
released 4/3/2019, is a GTS3 without ridges
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The fifth version of the RS3M lineup of cubes, released in late 2023. The cube returns back to the original Super V1 split-piece design, but borrowing some elements of the WeiLong WRM V9. It comes with either a spring, a spring-and-ratchet system with either a spring or maglev, and in the UV version, a core-magnetic system. This cube retails at 8.99, 9,99, 12.99, 15.99, 17.99, and 24.99 for each respective version.
  
=== 4x4 ===
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== 4x4 ==
  
==== MoYu WeiSu ====
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=== MoYu WeiSu ===
  
==== MoYu AoSu ====
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=== MoYu AoSu ===
  
 
==== Mini MoYu AoSu ====
 
==== Mini MoYu AoSu ====
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The MoYu Mini AoSu is a smaller version of the MoYu Aosu.
 
The MoYu Mini AoSu is a smaller version of the MoYu Aosu.
  
==== Moyu Aosu GTS/M ====
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==== Moyu AoSu GTS/M ====
Released November 2017, MoYu's first attempt at beating the Qiyi Wuque in performance was unsuccessful according to most speedcubers.
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Released in November 2017, MoYu's first attempt at beating the Qiyi Wuque in performance was unsuccessful according to most speedcubers.
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==== Moyu AoSu GTS2/M ====
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Released in August 2018, a very good speedcube, it certainly competes with the Qiyi Wuque M, Gan 460 M, and Valk 4M
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==== Moyu AoSu WR/M ====
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Released in 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.
  
==== Moyu Aosu GTS2/M ====
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== 5x5 ==
Released August 2018, a very good speedcube, it certainly competes with the Qiyi Gan 460 M and Valk 4M
 
  
=== 5x5 ===
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=== MoYu AoChuang ===
  
==== MoYu AoChuang ====
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==== Moyu Aochuang GTS/M ====
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Released August 2018, used by [[Feliks Zemdegs]] and considered the only major competitor to the [[Qiyi]] Wushaung M.
  
==== MoYu HuaChuang ====
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=== MoYu HuaChuang ===
  
==== MoYu BoChuang GT ====
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=== 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.
 
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 ====
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=== MoYu WeiChuang GTS ===
  
==== Moyu Aochuang GTS/M ====
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=== MoYu AoChuang WR M ===
released August 2018, used by [[Feliks Zemdegs]] and considered the only major competitor to the Qiyi Wushaung M.
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Released 2021. Shared many design traits with the cubes before it, being a blocky design. Considered inferior to the [[YJ]] MGC 5x5.
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== Smart Cubes ==
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===MoYu WeiLong AI===
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MoYu's first smartcube. It had a rechargeable core, a gyroscope, and a proprietary app. Unfortunately, the app was unpolished and had many translation errors, bugs, and flaws. Despite this, it was regarded at the time of release as the best-turning smartcube due to sharing pieces with the WRM 2020.
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===MoYu AI===
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Not to be confused with the WeiLong AI. Released in August 2023, the non-magnetic version is currently both the cheapest smartcube and the only non-magnetic smartcube. The app was improved upon since the WeiLong AI having been remade from the ground up. The piece design of the cube is similar to that of the WeiLong V9. Unfortunately, this cube flopped rather quickly as the app is still very unrefined, with Chinese being the primary language making it hard for users outside of China to use the AI. Overshadowed by the [[GAN]] 356i Series.
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== 6x6 ==
  
=== 6x6 ===
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=== MoYu AoShi ===
  
==== MoYu AoShi ====
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==== MoYu Aoshi GTS/M ====
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Released in August 2018, considered by many speedcubers to be the best 6x6x6 on the market, competes with the [[QiYi]] X-Man Shadow M.
  
==== MoYu WeiShi GTS ====
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==== MoYu Aoshi WR M ====
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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 Aoshi GTS/M ====
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=== MoYu WeiShi GTS ===
Released August 2018, considered by many speedcubers to be the best 6x6x6 on the market, competes with the Qiyi X-man Shadow M
 
  
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== 7x7 ==
  
==== MoYu AoFu ====
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=== MoYu AoFu ===
  
 
==== MoYu Cubic AoFu GT ====
 
==== MoYu Cubic AoFu GT ====
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A cubic version of the AoFu.
 
A cubic version of the AoFu.
  
==== Moyu AoFu GTS M ====
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==== MoYu AoFu GTS M ====
Moyu's newest 7x7, also Moyu's first magnetic 7x7. Competes with Hays 7M/ Qiyi Spark M
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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
  
=== Pyraminx ===
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==== MoYu AoFu WR M ====
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Released in 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.
  
==== MoYu Pyraminx ====
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== Pyraminx ==
  
==== MoYu Magnetic Pyraminx ====
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=== MoYu Pyraminx ===
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The First Pyraminx made by MoYu, it is now severely outdated.
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=== MoYu Magnetic Pyraminx ===
  
 
The first mass-produced puzzle to use a magnetic alignment system rather than the traditional ball bearing system.
 
The first mass-produced puzzle to use a magnetic alignment system rather than the traditional ball bearing system.
  
=== Skewb ===
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=== MoYu WeiLong Pyraminx ===
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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 its 3x3 counterpart, MoYu WeiLong WR M MagLev, it has Purple Internals (In the MagLev version)
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=== MoYu RS Pyraminx ===
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MoYu's budget version of the WeiLong Pyraminx, featuring split-piece edges instead of capped and featured no friction ridges internally. Retails for $10 and $14, for the standard and Maglev, respectively. Considered an unpopular choice due to the cheap $15 for the WeiLong Pyraminx.
  
==== MoYu Skewb ====
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== Skewb ==
  
==== MoYu Magnetic Skewb ====
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=== MoYu Skewb ===
  
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=== MoYu Magnetic Skewb ===
 
The first skewb to use a magnetic alignment system rather than the traditional ball bearing system.
 
The first skewb to use a magnetic alignment system rather than the traditional ball bearing system.
  
==== MoYu AoYan M ====
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=== MoYu AoYan M ===
Really great skewb; it has interchangeable “center caps”(?) which have a circular dent in the middle. It is a major competitor to the x-man wingy and the cyclone boys magnetic.
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Version 2 of Moyu Magnetic Skewb. 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.
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=== MoYu RS Skewb ===
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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.
  
=== Square-1 ===
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=== MoYu Weilong Skewb Maglev ===
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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. Its main competitor is the [[X-Man Design]] Wingy V2 and the [[GAN]] Enhanced skewb.
  
==== MoYu WeiLong Square-1 ====
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== Square-1 ==
  
=== Non-WCA ===
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=== MoYu WeiLong Square-1 ===
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MoYu's first Square-1. Not noteworthy in any way, and considered inferior to the QiYi Square-1.
  
==== MoYu 13x13 ====
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=== MoYu MeiLong Square-1 ===
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MoYu's second Square-1. Also a flop, only notable in its adjustable U/D layers and thin inner slice. Considered inferior to the [[QiYi]] QiFa and [[YuXin]] Little Magic SQ1.
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== Non-WCA ==
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=== MoYu 13x13 ===
  
 
features a slightly pillowed shape.
 
features a slightly pillowed shape.
  
==== MoYu 15x15 ====
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=== MoYu 15x15 ===
A new big cubes that is smaller then the 13x13
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A new big cube that is smaller than the 13x13
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=== MoYu 21x21 ===
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The largest mass-produced NxN puzzle, although there may be a [[Diansheng]] 23x23 with magnets.
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=== MoYu Redi Cube ===
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A [[Shape modification]] of the 3x3 cube designed by famous Dutch cube inventor [[Oskar Van Deventer]] and mass-produced by MoYu.
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=== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Fisher Cube ===
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A 4x4 version of the [[Fisher Cube]] [[Shape modification]], built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
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=== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Windmill Cube ===
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A 4x4 version of the [[Windmill Cube]] [[Shape modification]], built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
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=== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Megamorphix ===
  
==== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Fisher Cube ====
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A 4x4 version of the [[Mastermorphix]] [[Shape modification]], built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
  
A 4x4x4 version of the [[Fisher Cube]] [[Shape modification]], built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
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=== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Axis Cube ===
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A 4x4 version of the [[Axis Cube]] [[Shape modification]], built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
  
==== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Windmill Cube ====
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=== MoYu Crazy Fisher Cube ===
  
A 4x4x4 version of the [[Windmill Cube]] [[Shape modification]], built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
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=== MoYu Crazy Windmill Cube ===
  
==== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Megamorphix ====
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=== MoYu Wheel of Time ===
  
A 4x4x4 version of the [[Mastermorphix]] [[Shape modification]], built with the mechanism of the MoYu AoSu 4x4.
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=== MoYu Unicorn Cube ===
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A pastel-colored cube that has 4 moving parts. These parts do not change position, but only orientation. One of the most accessible twisty puzzles of all time.
  
==== MoYu AoSu 4x4 Axis Cube ====
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=== MoYu Pyraminx Duo ===
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A pyraminx [[Shape modification]] of a Pyraminx, with the concept coming from Rob Stegmann and being invented by [[Oskar Van Deventer]].
  
==== MoYu Crazy Fisher Cube ====
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=== MoYu Fisher Skewb ===
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A [[Shape modification]] that combines a skewb with a fisher cube, creating a unique puzzle.
  
==== MoYu Crazy Windmill Cube ====
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=== MoYu Puppet Cube ===
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A very complex cube that has inner pieces that can't be seen commonly. There are currently 2 versions, both being very challenging.
  
==== MoYu Wheel of Time ====
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=== MoYu Luban Lock Magnetic ===
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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 ==
 
== Sub-Brands ==
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=== Cong's Design ===
 
=== 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]] is a MoYu sub-brand that releases cubes designed by [[Fucong Fei]] (费付聪), also known as Cong.
*'''Cong's Design MeiYing'''
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*'''Cong's Design MeiYing''' 3x3x3
*'''Cong's Design Pyraminx'''
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*'''Cong's Design YueYing''' 3x3x3
*'"Cong's Design Meichen"' Skewb
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*'''Cong's Design MeiYu''' 4x4x4
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*'''Cong's Design MeiChi''' Pyraminx
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*'''Cong's Design MeiChen''' Skewb
  
=== GuoGuan ===
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= GuoGuan =
 
GuoGuan is a MoYu sub-brand made for cubes exclusively designed by [[Guoquan Zhang]] (张国全).
 
GuoGuan is a MoYu sub-brand made for cubes exclusively designed by [[Guoquan Zhang]] (张国全).
*'''GuoGuan YueXiao''' 3x3x3
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*'''GuoGuan XingHen''' 2x2x2
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== 2x2 ==
*'''GuoGuan YueXiao Pro''' 3x3x3
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=== GuoGuan XingHen ===
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GuoGuan's first 2x2 and was considered to be a good 2x2 for its time. It came in black, white, and primary plastic.
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==== GuoGuan XingHen M ====
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A magnetized version of the Xinghen. There was a Cubers Home version and a factory-magnetized version
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==== GuoGuan XingHen TSM ====
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Released in 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.
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== 3x3 ==
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=== GuoGuan YueXiao ===
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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.
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==== GuoGuan YueXiao Pro ====
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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.
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==== GuoGuan YueXiao Pro M ====
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A factory-magnetized version of the Yuexiao Pro.
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==== GuoGuan YueXiao E ====
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A non-magnetized version of the Yuexiao EDM
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==== GuoGuan YueXiao EDM ====
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Released in 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 ===
 
=== MoHuan ShouSu ===
 
The MoHuan ShouSu is a MoYu sub-brand by [[Haixu Zhang]], the former 4x4 world record holder.
 
The MoHuan ShouSu is a MoYu sub-brand by [[Haixu Zhang]], the former 4x4 world record holder.
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*'''MoHuan ShouSu ChuWen''' 2x2x2
 
*'''MoHuan ShouSu ChuFeng''' 3x3x3
 
*'''MoHuan ShouSu ChuFeng''' 3x3x3
*'''MoHuan ShouSu ChuWen''' 2x2x2
 
  
=== SenHuan ===
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= SenHuan =
*'''Senhuan Mars (ZhanShen)''' 3x3x3
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*'''Senhuan Mars S''' 3x3x3
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== 2x2 ==
*'''Senhuan Zhanlang/M''' 2x2x2
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=== Senhuan Zhanlang ===
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Senhaun's first 2x2.
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==== Senhuan Zhanlang M ====
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A factory-magnetized version of the Zhanlang.
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== 3x3 ==
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=== Senhuan Mars (ZhanShen) ===
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Senhuan's first 3x3 and was considered a flop. The puzzle was extremely unstable and had meddling performance. The puzzle came in the same colors as the Yuexiao, but without stickerless options.
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==== Senhuan Mars S ====
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An updated version of the Senhuan Mars that came in stickerless. Although it was considered better than the original Mars, it was still a flop and wasn't very popular among cubers.
  
 
=== MoJue ===
 
=== MoJue ===
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[[MoFang JiaoShi]], also known as Cubing Classroom, is a sub-brand of MoYu that makes puzzles marketed towards newer solvers.
 
[[MoFang JiaoShi]], also known as Cubing Classroom, is a sub-brand of MoYu that makes puzzles marketed towards newer solvers.
  
=== YanCheng ===
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= YanCheng =
 
YanCheng is a sub-brand designed by Yancheng Liao.
 
YanCheng is a sub-brand designed by Yancheng Liao.
*'''YanCheng YAN3'''
 
  
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== 3x3 ==
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=== YanCheng YAN3 ===
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YanChengs first and only 3x3, it was a decently popular puzzle that had squared off and hollowed corners much like the YueXiao which gave it a crisp, airy feel.. The puzzle came in black, white, primary and stickerless plastic. Cubers Home made magnetized versions of this puzzle.
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=== Moyu Blocks ===
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A sub-brand for lego-like blocks for China. It was announced on March 22 2021, with a badly translated video called "Moyu Blocks!".
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
*[[YongJun]]
 
*[[YongJun]]

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MoYu
Moyu.jpg
Company
Founded: unknown
Location: China
Years Active: 2013-present
Areas served: Worldwide
Website: [1]
Production
Products: 2x2 - 21x21, Pyraminx, Megaminx, Skewb, Square-1, and others


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.

Contents

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 (although the stickers were made to be fitted on later batches). 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, comes 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 Magnetized

A factory-magnetized version of the WeiPo WR.

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 a light and fast turning as well as MoYu's updated half-bright stickerless shades.

MoYu RS2M

Released in October 2020, the MoYu RS2M was considered a flop overall. Though it was based on the popular WeiPo WRM, it had subpar corner-cutting and had magnets that were considered to be much too strong.

MoYu RS2M Evolution

Released in September 2022. The RS2M Evolution has virtually the same piece design as the WeiPo WRS. They are identical puzzles except that the RS2M lacks friction grooves and a magnet adjustment system. It was a hit nevertheless, and it is considered the second-best MoYu 2x2 after the WeiPo WRS.

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 for 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 fewer 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 the 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 how 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 released 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, nonmagnetic, or with light magnets.

Moyu Weilong WR/WR M

Released on 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 in 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 2021/2021 MagLev

It was released in late 2021, as the name suggests. It featured virtually the same internal geometry as the 2020 but switched to using a capped design as opposed to a split-piece. It featured adjustable magnets across 5 settings, and as the name hints, the Maglev version sports magnetic levitation as well as purple internals.

MoYu WeiLong V9 Standard/Maglev/Ballcore

Released spring 2023. It featured a split-piece design a la WR M 2020, but the internal geometry is most similar to the WRM 2019, as a "back-to-basics" type design. So far, the Standard version is the cheapest of the Weilong series from the past few years, but it loses adjustable magnet strength. Maglev features maglev springs and purple corner/edge stalks, and the Ballcore features corner-core magnets as well as repelling edge magnets similar to that of the GAN 13. A 20-magnet Ballcore version was released in January 2024, adding 12 more core magnets to attract to the edge-repelling magnets. Retails for $47.99.

MoYu WeiLong Super

Released late 2023. It featured a capped design similar to the WRM 2021, departing from the V9, and shares a similar internal geometry. Coming in primary plastic internals only, it featured an 8-magnet ball-core with spring, 8-magnet ball-core with maglev, and 20-magnet ball-core with maglev. Magnet adjustment come with all versions, yet the dual-adjustment system from years ago still remains. Though it was a promising release, MoYu had packed so many extra accessories, including a rather gimmicky cube "wristwatch" holder, and an egregiously large box, that the price is astronomically high at upwards of $80 at most sites for the cheapest version and brushing up to the $100 mark for the most expensive. Considered inferior to the V9 in terms of price-to-performance.

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 in 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 that set the standard for speed cubes.

MoYu AoLong GT

Considered a failure 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 failure by many cubers. The thin middle layer was awkward, the plastic molding was uneven and caused people to cut their fingers on the sharp points of the cubes' edges, and some of the cubes had popping issues.

MoYu HuaLong

The MoYu HuaLong was a rather unique, scratchy cube that gained popularity in late spring 2015. It was similar to the AoLong, and featured similar internal mechanism patterns as well as hollow corners. It was still not as popular as the AoLong at the time.

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 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 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 second cheapest mass-produced puzzle with corner-core magnets (with the DaYan GuHong Pro taking the first-place spot) and tied for the cheapest puzzle with both corner-core magnets and maglev tensioning (also with the GuHong Pro).
  • MoYu RS3M 2020 UV: A slight update to the RS3M 2020 adding UV coating and slightly stronger magnets. It is currently the cheapest mass-produced UV-coated puzzle at 17.99 USD.

MoYu Super RS3M V2 Standard/Maglev/Ballcore

The second version (or fourth, fifth, and sixth?) versions of the Super RS3M and the fourth version of the RS3M, with a capped piece design (as opposed to split-piece with a separate corner stalk), an updated external piece design featuring UV coating and repelling edge magnets (Ballcore only). Released mid-2023.

MoYu RS3M V5 Standard/DAS/DAS with Robot/MagLev/Ballcore UV

The fifth version of the RS3M lineup of cubes, released in late 2023. The cube returns back to the original Super V1 split-piece design, but borrowing some elements of the WeiLong WRM V9. It comes with either a spring, a spring-and-ratchet system with either a spring or maglev, and in the UV version, a core-magnetic system. This cube retails at 8.99, 9,99, 12.99, 15.99, 17.99, and 24.99 for each respective version.

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 in November 2017, MoYu's first attempt at beating the Qiyi Wuque in performance was unsuccessful according to most speedcubers.

Moyu AoSu GTS2/M

Released in 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 in 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

MoYu AoChuang WR M

Released 2021. Shared many design traits with the cubes before it, being a blocky design. Considered inferior to the YJ MGC 5x5.

Smart Cubes

MoYu WeiLong AI

MoYu's first smartcube. It had a rechargeable core, a gyroscope, and a proprietary app. Unfortunately, the app was unpolished and had many translation errors, bugs, and flaws. Despite this, it was regarded at the time of release as the best-turning smartcube due to sharing pieces with the WRM 2020.

MoYu AI

Not to be confused with the WeiLong AI. Released in August 2023, the non-magnetic version is currently both the cheapest smartcube and the only non-magnetic smartcube. The app was improved upon since the WeiLong AI having been remade from the ground up. The piece design of the cube is similar to that of the WeiLong V9. Unfortunately, this cube flopped rather quickly as the app is still very unrefined, with Chinese being the primary language making it hard for users outside of China to use the AI. Overshadowed by the GAN 356i Series.

6x6

MoYu AoShi

MoYu Aoshi GTS/M

Released in 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 in 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 severely 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 its 3x3 counterpart, MoYu WeiLong WR M MagLev, it has Purple Internals (In the MagLev version)

MoYu RS Pyraminx

MoYu's budget version of the WeiLong Pyraminx, featuring split-piece edges instead of capped and featured no friction ridges internally. Retails for $10 and $14, for the standard and Maglev, respectively. Considered an unpopular choice due to the cheap $15 for the WeiLong Pyraminx.

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. 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. Its main competitor is the X-Man Design Wingy V2 and the GAN Enhanced skewb.

Square-1

MoYu WeiLong Square-1

MoYu's first Square-1. Not noteworthy in any way, and considered inferior to the QiYi Square-1.

MoYu MeiLong Square-1

MoYu's second Square-1. Also a flop, only notable in its adjustable U/D layers and thin inner slice. Considered inferior to the QiYi QiFa and YuXin Little Magic SQ1.

Non-WCA

MoYu 13x13

features a slightly pillowed shape.

MoYu 15x15

A new big cube that is smaller than 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 most accessible 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 unique puzzle.

MoYu Puppet Cube

A very complex cube that has inner pieces that can't be seen commonly. 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 in 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 in 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 in 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

2x2

Senhuan Zhanlang

Senhaun's first 2x2.

Senhuan Zhanlang M

A factory-magnetized version of the Zhanlang.

3x3

Senhuan Mars (ZhanShen)

Senhuan's first 3x3 and was considered a flop. The puzzle was extremely unstable and had meddling performance. The puzzle came in the same colors as the Yuexiao, but without stickerless options.

Senhuan Mars S

An updated version of the Senhuan Mars that came in stickerless. Although it was considered better than the original Mars, it was still a flop and wasn't very popular among cubers.

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.

3x3

YanCheng YAN3

YanChengs first and only 3x3, it was a decently popular puzzle that had squared off and hollowed corners much like the YueXiao which gave it a crisp, airy feel.. The puzzle came in black, white, primary and stickerless plastic. Cubers Home made magnetized versions of this puzzle.

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!".

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