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Thursday, June 17, 2010

Short Reviews on My Main SpeedCubes!

LanLan 2x2: It is basically an Eastsheen 2x2 with screw-spring structure. The springs are too stiff though, so I've replaced them with pen springs. Unlubed and is best that way. Its a very smooth puzzle, not wobbly and loose like a broken in Eastsheen.
GhostHand II: A very smooth 3x3. On it's best side, it can cut corners 45 degrees with barely any effort. Has a "washboard" design on the edges and ridges on the center pieces to minimize the friction between the piece. Its my quitest cube and has a "fluffy" feeling. (:p if that makes any sense) It does like to overshoot though.
QJ 4x4: A corner has broken, so I have to order a new corner. I've de-tiled it and stickered with CubeSmith. A nice 4x4, but I REALLY want a Maru, but they're very expensive.
QJ 5x5: It came super fast out of the box. Very large and heavy, which is annoying for me who has small hands. It has the thick QJ tiles which makes it too big for me to handle with ease. I'm hoping to get a YJ or V-Cube of course. I can sub-4 it, which is good, because I never practice 5x5. It makes my hands very tired from holding it.
GhostHand Magic: Mine is quite broken in, it is much looser than the Rubiks Brand. I can get a sub 1.5 average. The strings are much stronger than the Rubiks as well.
QJ Pyraminx: Very loose and a bit hard to fingertrick. I know OKA for the pyraminx. But the QJ locks up like crazy, and for some reason, mine pops quite alot.
Mini Diansheng (OH): I got this cube a long time ago. Ive stickered it with Rubiks 4x4 stickers and lubed with CRC. Its amazing for one-hand since I have small hands. I still want a mini A5, but this is really good.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

3x3x1 and PMM Review: Lightake.com

Ok, I received my Lightake order today and got a LanLan Super Floppy Cube and a Pillowed MasterMorphinx. (ZZ Brand)

3x3x1 Super Floppy Cube:

Solving: Very easy, my 6 year old sister can do it. Although it shape shifts, you only need 3-4 moves to get it back to the origanal shape.
Stickers:The typical LanLan color scheme. Light Blue and Light green on top and bottom, dark grey and light grey, and red and yellow. They are the dot stickers and the ones on the inside chip after 1-2 solves.
Turning:Very smooth and it glides very well. Because this doesn't use the typical Floppy Cube mech, it turns extremely well right out of the box.
Cons: May be too easy for some people. .The stickers are terrible and you should replace them. The puzzle comes pre-lubed and thus, makes the whole puzzle feel greasy and slimy. The stickers on the inside are also covered in the lube. But, on a side note, this makes the puzzle feel like a BEAUTY!

Pillowed MasterMorphinx:

Solving: Essentially, this is just a 3x3 cube in a different form. But, it is much more confusing that most puzzles. You have to hold it at an angle to solve it. You cant hold a face in front of you or it wont turn the way you want it to.
Stickers: My version has the 1 color, grey, as it's stickers. The stickers are textured and look like they have thread running through it. (Thats the texture) Very nice quality so far.
Turning: The turning is much better than I anticipated it to be. Its a bit rough at certain points, but it still turns very nice. There are also "center" caps and you can adjust the tension from there. Very good turning and it even cuts corners a bit.
Cons: Mine is 1 colored, and most people wish to have the 4-colored one. But stickers can easily be bought at CubeSmith.com.

Links:

Stickers:

Pillowed MasterMorphinx: http://www.cubesmith.com/MasterPyramorphinx.htm
Floppy Cube: http://www.cubesmith.com/3x3x3.htm

Cubes:

PMM (4-Colored): http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.LL_Triangle_Pyramid_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_Black-22358
PMM (1-Colored): http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.ZS_Gray_Triangle_Pyramid_Magic_Intelligence_Test_Cube_Gray-22817
Floppy Cube: http://www.lightake.com/detail.do/sku.1x3x3_LL_Speed_Puzzles_Smooth_Magic_Cube_Black-23962

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Welcome!

On this website, you will find reviews on Twisty Puzzles and Brain Puzzles! I will also post pictures of my collection and the cubes I'm reviewing. I hope you find what you're looking for! If you have a certain puzzle in mind that you want me to review, please comment and I'll see if I have it! Any ideas for this site, please comment below as well!! Thanks!!