Rubik's Brand Cubes: Short Review (2-5)

These cubes are really not meant for speedsolving. They are good beginner's cubes though.

2x2's

Rubiks 2x2: It comes with the old color scheme, which makes it harder to get used to. It has no corner cutting ability, but after lube, will glide very well. The center piece notches break easily, which makes it pop every 3 turns. $7

Rubiks Ice 2x2: Its the same as the Rubiks 2x2, but the cube is transparent with transparent stickers. Still has the old color scheme. These cubes are speculated to have better gliding than the Rubiks, but that hasn't been tested much. $8

Rubiks Jr. 2x2: It is has the same turning as the Rubiks 2x2, but this one has different stickers oriented to newer cubers. It has a green, pink, and a monkey side. (There are 4 pink sides) This cube actually hasn't proven to be "easier" than the regular 2x2 though... $7

3x3's

Rubiks StoreBought: This cube is decent after break in. It has the standard corners and capless edges. There is no springs, which makes the corner cutting ability low and the lock-up rate high. Over time, and after alot of breaking in, this cube can actually be good. I could get a sub 25 second average on mine. The only issue with breaking it in is that too much of it will make the cube loose, and you can't tighten it. $10-$15

Rubiks 25th Anniversary: It's said to be better in turning than the Rubiks StoreBought, but that's only a few opinions. It has the regular American Color scheme, with Chrome replacing white. It also has a cool new logo for the 25 years its been out. $20

Rubiks 30th Anniversary: This cube is 95% made of wood. Why 95% you may ask? The internal pieces (The ones that go into the mechanism) are made of the standard black plastic. This cube has transparent sticker, like the ones that come on the Ice Cube, to let the user see the wood grain on the cubies. This cube looks great on a shelf, not so good turning. It actually turns bad, but this isn't a cube to go around speedsolving. $30

Rubiks Studio: Very rare puzzle indeed. These are the original 3x3's produced in Hungary. These are considered to be the "Ultimate Collector's Item" in some people's terms. The cube turns bad (from what I've seen) and has the old color scheme. These can go from $30 - $100 depending on the condition of the cube.

Rubiks KeyChain Cube: It is what they say it is. A mini Rubiks Cube. Same turning and stickers as the regular cube, but they still have the old Rubiks Logo. These cubes happen to break easily and have OK turning. (Maru is better...) Nice to keep on a backpack or keyring. Not suitable for speedsolving, but just fun to have. They're also quite cheap compared to the other cubes. $5

4x4's

Rubiks StoreBought: A locky and poppy cube. That's it. Even after the Thrawst mod, it still locks and pops quite a bit. The new ones have ridges on the underside of the edges to "prevent" popping. It makes the cube rougher and it still pops the same amount. It just makes the piece stay in the cube when it pops. $15-$20

5x5:

Rubiks 5x5: This cube is actually OK. Its really bulky in weight and size. It comes stiff out of the box, but loosens up over time. After lube, this cube turns good, but the center corners twist out of alignment every turn, which makes handling this cube a big pain in the you know what... A whopping $30! (V-Cubes are only a little more expensive)

All these cubes have the standard Rubiks Stickers. (Excluding the 30th Anniversary, Ice Cube, Studio, Rubiks JR, and Rubiks 2x2) have the standard American color scheme with Orange o. Red, Blue o. Green, White o. Yellow. They have the clear film over the sticker that tends to peel with use.