Rubik's 5X5 Cube
by Winning Moves
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Winning MovesBrand: Winning Moves
Release Date: 2011-02-07
Model: 5013
Product features:
- The 5 x 5 is a must have for the true Rubik's aficionado
- 5 x 5 is most complex of all Rubik's Cube levels
- Return the cube to it's original state - every side having one solid color
- Another stimulating Rubik's challenge
- Contains one 5 x 5 Rubik's cube and cube stand
Toys and Games Reviews of Rubik's 5X5 Cube
Customer Review: Excusable fragility.
Summary: 4 Stars
This cube is a lot of fun. Once I got to about 30 seconds on the 3x3 cube, it was time to move to something harder.
Yes, when I started my Professor Cube the stickers started peeling off very quickly. However, I expected this. Unfortunately, Rubik's has been using pretty crappy stickers for a while now. They're basically white stickers with mediocre paint on them, covered with a square of plastic. The plastic falls off and the paint wipes away. Many avid cubers will either make their own stickers or buy the pvc stickers direct from Rubik's. While extra expenses are unacceptable, a true Rubik's Cube fanatic expects to be replacing stickers at some point. The pvc stickers are so great, I probably would have done it sooner anyway.
A lot of people are complaining about the fact that the cube falls apart when turning the layers while misaligned. While I understand the annoyance (and had to deal with it myself plenty), I can't rightfully fault the product for that flaw. Looking at the 3x3 cube's structural design, it makes sense that it doesn't generally fall apart when being solved. Now look at the design of the 5x5. It's insane. It's basically a ball with a ton of precise pieces that hold each other together. The fact of the matter is, there's no better way to make this cube while still maintaining full usability. It was made out of demand and the right people will still buy the Professor Cube.
By the way, it's hard to call this a toy. It definitely IS fragile and a vast majority of people will never be able to solve it. At least with the 3x3 it'll stay together. Unless you're really up for a monstrous challenge and tons of frustration, don't buy this product. It WILL fall apart occasionally, you WILL have to buy new stickers, it's a HUGE pain trying to put it back together, and most people will likely NEVER solve it.
But hey, it's a hell of a conversation piece.
Description of Rubik's 5X5 Cube
Everybody loves the standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube, but see what kind of brain-teasing fun you can have with this oversized 5x5 cube. This is a must-have for the true Rubik's aficionado. Includes one 5x5 cube.Brain Teasers Toys
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