Life in Pictures
- Rubix type Cubes Intro -
The first cubes to hit the market were 3x3 cubes. For most of us, that is all we knew as they were the most popular. They were also released as a keychain which are fully functional. A variant was released with the edges cut off but is solved in the same way. One difference is if the cut edges are not ordered correctly, the last layer can not be solved. Download Solution
For those that easily solved the 3x3 cube, Rubix released the Rubix Revenge. Since it is an even amount of cubes per side, it is solved differently than the 3x3. Download Solution
Just when you thought that cubes could not get bigger, the 5x5 cubes gets released. Where does it end... Download Solution
The V-Cube raises the bar with a new internal design. This cube moves very smoothly. This 6x6 will probably be the maximum size that keeps the square design.
This V-Cube is unreal. It has a rounded design to make handling easier. They claim to be able to make even larger designs. VISIT THEIR SITE to see more and order one.
This one is fun. You do not have to think much to solve it. Definately not as difficult as the 7x7x7
Some where in there, they were nice to those who could not solve any of the above cubes by releasing the Mini Cube - 2x2x2 cube. The Darth Maul brought two classic pieces of history together. Download Solution
Someone came up with the brilliant idea of joining two cubes. This creates a challenge as the joining piece restricts movement of the 2 cubes. Download Solution
How many ways can a cube be cut up and work as a puzzle? Well, I think they are still trying to figure that one out. The Square-1 is unique where the center layer moves only one way. Download Solution
The Skweb is another example of of cutting up the pieces differently. Download Solution
The Skweb design was extended to cover a diamond shape.... Download Solution
and again....
and pentagon shape. Download Solution
Keeping more inline with the original cube design, the pentagon shape was used again. Download Solution
And I thought the 7x7x7 was big. The puzzle needs to be lubed but as received, it spins poorly. If you buy one, have them place the stickers.
On the way.... Download Solution
Moving away from cubes, some ball shapes have appeared. The Masterball has great significance to me as it was a gift from a great German friend. I have not seen this ball shape before or since. Download Impossiball Solution
The pyramid shape came out in the 80's with the 3x3 cube and is one of the easier puzzles to solve. It was not as popular though as the 3x3 cube. Download Solution
This is a rip off of the Pyraminx above. The only difference is the missing corners. Download Solution
This one solves like the Pyraminx above. It is a large puzzle and moves very easily.
This is not as easy to solve as the Pyraminx. It will turn into different shapes. Download Solution
Another twist on the pyramid shape. This one will get into crazy shapes as it has more pieces than the Pyramorphix. Download Solution
The Platypus has a very different feel than the other puzzles. It has 4 triangular faces that spin and 4 ends that spin. The center piece of each triangle has a color marking on the edge that should match the adjacent face. The movement of the ends is not smooth but do not let this deter you. This puzzle is well made and fun to figure out. Download Solution
My all time favorite is Alexander's Star. This puzzle looks very complicated but is much easier than it looks (so I think.) The "layers" are seen when looking straight down at the puzzle. You can see this in the white pieces in the picture. A must for all collections! Download Solution
Tying the favorite spot ,or perhaps a close second, comes the Dogic. This is a BEAUTIFUL puzzle and I love the construction. I purchased the Do-It-Yourself model and was intimated by how many pieces were in the package. It is actually much easier to assemble than it looks. Regardless, I had a ball putting it together! The colored pieces are molded in color; no stickers or glued pieces to deal with. The puzzle if very sturdy and it is relatively easy to spin the faces. A must for all collections! Download Solution
Dogic
Click HERE for the step-by-step assembly guide.
This does not really fit this collection but I remember playing it in the 80's.
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