Twisty Puzzles

[stet]

My latest 6 twisty puzzles:

A prototype Double Think Binary Ring (only 4 were sold) and a Double Disk.

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An Inca and Rubik's Trillion.

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A Blue Russian Maze Inca and the very rare and sought after Astrolabacus.

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[mhuti]

Very nice!

[Paradox]

Here's a twisty puzzle that just caught my eye on eBay:

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It looks like an interesting turn (excuse the pun) on the classic puzzle.

[Paradox]

Whilst I am not a serious twisty puzzler at the moment (although I am working on it), I can appreciate the design, complexity and -in many cases- beauty behind some twisty puzzle designs.

One such design that I have come across recently is the Multidodecahedron from twisty designer Tom van der Zanden (TomZ):

It's essentially a puzzle within a puzzle, except the movement of the outer puzzle effects the inner one as well. The inner is a Megaminx, and the outer is a Master Penultimate.


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I think in many ways it is an incredible design! So I just thought I'd share it.

[03SVTCobra]

Picked up a V-Cube 2x2x2 today. I have never solved a rubiks cube but this one just looked cool so i grabbed it

[AndrewParr]

Rather than starting a new thread, I thought I'd just piggy back on this one...

Anyone know where I can get a 3x3x3 Rubik's speed cube? The Rubik's website is sold out. I see a ton of Chinese knock offs for cheap, but I don't want to spend money on junk.

Also, I see they have a "new" Rubik's cube design with an improved core for faster solving. Can anyone recommend one of these from experience?

Thanks!

Andy

[Mrhero]

Rather than starting a new thread, I thought I'd just piggy back on this one...

Anyone know where I can get a 3x3x3 Rubik's speed cube? The Rubik's website is sold out. I see a ton of Chinese knock offs for cheap, but I don't want to spend money on junk.

Also, I see they have a "new" Rubik's cube design with an improved core for faster solving. Can anyone recommend one of these from experience?

Thanks!

Andy

You definitely have to buy a stickerless DaYan Zhanchi !! Its a great speed cube - moves twice as fast as a lubed rubik's! When you put some WD40 in it it becomes fast as hell

[stet]

When you put some WD40 in it it becomes fast as hell

This is absolutely one of the worse things you could possible do to a plastic puzzle. WD40 will dry out the plastic and make it very brittle.

[AndrewParr]

You definitely have to buy a stickerless DaYan Zhanchi !! Its a great speed cube - moves twice as fast as a lubed rubik's! When you put some WD40 in it it becomes fast as hell

Just ordered one from puzzle master!

Also, ordered the First Box for an amazingly good price! €180 which includes shipping to Canada.

[Mrhero]

When you put some WD40 in it it becomes fast as hell

This is absolutely one of the worse things you could possible do to a plastic puzzle. WD40 will dry out the plastic and make it very brittle.

ok thanks! I have to buy a normal cube lube then you are probably right, if i dont put WD40 every month the cube becomes slow and stupid so i guess i won't put it anymore..

Andy, have fun with your new puzzles ! You really bought the box in a great price , 180€ incl. shipping is almost cheaper than i got it from Wil!