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Nov 23, 2024 9:19 PM

Rubik's 3x3 Cube (Special Retro 50th Anniversary Edition)

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Amazon has Spin Master Rubik's 3x3 Cube (Special Retro 50th Anniversary Edition) for $5. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
  • Note: Usually ships within 1 to 2 months
Walmart has Spin Master Rubik's 3x3 Cube (Special Retro 50th Anniversary Edition) for $5. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35+.
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Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for posting this deal.

About this item:
  • Go retro with a Rubik's Cube that looks and feels like it's a toy from the past, complete with classic boxy edges, slower turning, stickers, gold side, and special anniversary logo, presented in a retro plastic display case
  • A combination of math, art and science, the iconic Rubik's Cube challenges minds and problem-solving skills. The classic 3x3 is one of the world's best-known puzzles since 1980
  • The Rubik's Cube features six different colored sides of nine squares each. Once the faces are jumbled, twist, turn, and rotate until each of the six faces has only one color
  • This original cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 combinations, but only one solution. Do you have what it takes to solve the world's favorite puzzle?

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Amazon has Spin Master Rubik's 3x3 Cube (Special Retro 50th Anniversary Edition) for $5. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.
  • Note: Usually ships within 1 to 2 months
Walmart has Spin Master Rubik's 3x3 Cube (Special Retro 50th Anniversary Edition) for $5. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders of $35+.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location
Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for posting this deal.

About this item:
  • Go retro with a Rubik's Cube that looks and feels like it's a toy from the past, complete with classic boxy edges, slower turning, stickers, gold side, and special anniversary logo, presented in a retro plastic display case
  • A combination of math, art and science, the iconic Rubik's Cube challenges minds and problem-solving skills. The classic 3x3 is one of the world's best-known puzzles since 1980
  • The Rubik's Cube features six different colored sides of nine squares each. Once the faces are jumbled, twist, turn, and rotate until each of the six faces has only one color
  • This original cube has 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 combinations, but only one solution. Do you have what it takes to solve the world's favorite puzzle?

Editor's Notes

Written by SubZero5 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this store:

Original Post

Written by phoinix | Staff

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Nov 23, 2024 10:07 PM
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bullsnbearsNov 23, 2024 10:07 PM
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do not buy this. these are PIA. get speed cubes
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Nov 23, 2024 10:11 PM
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samfromnyNov 23, 2024 10:11 PM
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One to two months shipping? It's not even Thanksgiving and no guaranteed delivery by Christmas?
Nov 23, 2024 10:11 PM
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Joined Jul 2014
GeoramiNov 23, 2024 10:11 PM
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Currently the same price at Wal-Mart online and in store

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubik-...om=/search
Nov 23, 2024 10:32 PM
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BD3Nov 23, 2024 10:32 PM
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Quote from bullsnbears View quoted comment :
do not buy this. these are PIA. get speed cubes
100%. Speed cubes are so much smoother and worth every penny
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Nov 23, 2024 10:44 PM
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kvnwynnNov 23, 2024 10:44 PM
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Makes for a great display piece but not for actual play. The stickers are not aligned correctly and peeling off. I would avoid this if you're anticipating on actually playing with it
Nov 23, 2024 10:44 PM
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Kaveman42Nov 23, 2024 10:44 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I just got this and regret it. The quality is pure trash. It's not even fun trying to solve it, just frustrating because it keeps getting stuck. Listen to the previous posts about getting a speed cube.
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Nov 23, 2024 10:52 PM
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DecahedronNov 23, 2024 10:52 PM
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Quote from bullsnbears View quoted comment :
do not buy this. these are PIA. get speed cubes
Recommend one with a good aesthetic and value?

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Nov 23, 2024 11:12 PM
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StrongSwing4223Nov 23, 2024 11:12 PM
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If you want to really use the cube then get a speed cube, these ones are no good
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Nov 23, 2024 11:16 PM
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twitch_77Nov 23, 2024 11:16 PM
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Quote from Kaveman42 View quoted comment :
I just got this and regret it. The quality is pure trash. It's not even fun trying to solve it, just frustrating because it keeps getting stuck. Listen to the previous posts about getting a speed cube.
Completely agree. Even at just $5 I completely regret the purchase. Having experienced cheap (under $12) but decent speed cubes, this Anniversary cube is absolutely no fun at all to solve.
Nov 23, 2024 11:41 PM
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ThriftyHalibut921Nov 23, 2024 11:41 PM
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Link to a good speed cube?
Nov 23, 2024 11:54 PM
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lites0102Nov 23, 2024 11:54 PM
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Quote from ThriftyHalibut921 View quoted comment :
Link to a good speed cube?

I got one from Amazon just now for under $5
https://amazon.com/dp/B0B4WFHPWN?th=1
Last edited by acesmuzic November 23, 2024 at 05:05 PM.
Nov 23, 2024 11:56 PM
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SpankybeanNov 23, 2024 11:56 PM
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Quote from ThriftyHalibut921 View quoted comment :
Link to a good speed cube?

If you're not competitive just get one of the sticker less speed cubes under $10. The rubik cubes have a horrible amount of friction.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0881PCPDZ
Last edited by acesmuzic November 23, 2024 at 05:03 PM.
Nov 24, 2024 12:32 AM
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dooddankNov 24, 2024 12:32 AM
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So this is my area of expertise. This cube has a different color arrangement - with yellow opposite of white. This was the original color scheme. At some point it ws switched t blue opposite white - the standard today.

In 1982 I saw the Cube contest on That's Incredible. I had never seen one before. So I drove my bike through the slush to buy one. I bought one and that is all I did for 3 or 4 weeks until I figured it out.

A little over 10 months later I was on That's Incredible for the next year's contest. It was a very cool time for me. After the airing, everyone knew who I was in my area.

Back then the cubes sucked compared to today's cubes. I am sure this one sucks - stiff and no cut corners.. All Rubik's Cube branded cubes suck.

My kids buy cubes for $1 for their Cube Class they run. These are 10X better than what we had.

Unless you are focused on speed and are under 15 seconds, the $1 cube is fine.
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Nov 24, 2024 3:10 AM
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atoneaponeNov 24, 2024 3:10 AM
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They also have a more challenging "Phantom Rubiks Cube" on sale only today at Target $8.69 online. (all black cube unless you warm it up in warm hands).
https://www.target.com/p/rubik-39...nk=sametab

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Nov 24, 2024 3:30 AM
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banarNov 24, 2024 3:30 AM
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I just returned this one, very difficult to use with low friction.

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