Rubik's Professor Cube 5x5
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Toys and Games Reviews of Rubik's Professor Cube 5x5
Customer Review: Fun but very fragile
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this puzzle for my kid after he solved the original cube. I had read the review here and other places stating that one needed to be cautious when turning the puzzle. However, our major problem with it was that the orange stickers (within ten minutes of playing with the cube) began to peel back and fall off. We tried using glue (they had no stick to them) to put them back but it was not long after that the green stickers began curling back and falling off as well.
The major problem is that these turned out not to be "stickers" after all, but rather colored squares of vinyl adhereing to additional stickers beneath (all white) by means of static. They fall off easily.
This is a nice puzzle for show (impressive on the desk) but not for actual continued use. Hopefully, Rubik's can use proper stickers or adhesive in the future and maybe even tighten up the design so that this can be used as a fun puzzle.
Customer Review: Fragile construction ruins fun
Summary: 1 Stars
I'm an avid Rubik's cube player of the 3x3 model and have owned my cube for nearly two decades. Since I can solve it in under 2 minutes, I decided to invest in the 5x5 for a bigger challenge.
Unlike its robust sister (my 3x3 cube is well lubed with vaseline, and only has one re-glued sticker), the 5x5 proved fragile within the first two days. I used a careful touch, since I'm very familiar with how untried cubes explode. Nevertheless, many stickers started to peel on the first day, and two of the center squares have completely falling off and look to be non-reparable.
I lubed my 5x5 before using it, though it's more difficult because the squares are smaller and turns tighter. I was also careful to turn rows precisely to avoid misalignment and subsequent explosion. Even so, it broke on me. It's a shame, because I was really getting into the challenge of it. Now, it just sits like a broken toy on my desk.
For a $30 or so product, I find this inexcusable. Rubik's is supposed to have a strong brand name and I have been very happy with my 3x3 cube. I'll never invest in another Rubik's product.
Customer Review: Pretty Sweet
Summary: 3 Stars
Pretty cool, but I'm only giving it 3 stars because it is SO hard to move. It took me 5 hours to solve and I guarantee most of that time was trying to move it! It also sometimes feels like it is going to fall apart. However, still an awesome product.Customer Review: fragile
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this 5x5 for my fiance. He was a bit frustrated since he wanted 3x3. Well you will definately find 5x5 more difficult and I guess my fiance didn't like such a challenge. However it's a good challenge and he'll try to solve it after I get a 3x3 one first. :) He found 5x5 very fragile. You just have to get used to it. Otherwise, it's a nice thing to have and entertain your guests. :) Customer Review: Stickers fall off too
Summary: 4 Stars
Just to add to what others have said--the orange and green stickers are falling off my cube after about 3 days of use. When the color peels off, it leaves a white box underneath, which I guess I'll color in with a permanent marker or something.
No regrets on the purchase, but the shoddy construction is annoying.