Mass produced 3x3x2?

Iranon · **Joined:** Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:59 pm

So I know everyone is expecting C4Y to come out with one at some point, since they've had the category on their website sidebar for a while now. However, in the past few days a 3x3x2 that certainly looks mass-produced has surfaced (in small numbers) on a popular auction site, from a seller (from HK) who happens to deal pretty much exclusively in KO cubes... Does anyone know more about this? What's the legal status of the 3x3x2? Does this mean we should expect an imminent flood of production 3x3x2s?

EMarx · **Joined:** Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:00 pm

That just sounds wonderful! Thank you.

C4Y next product is 3x3x5 and Teraminx. It's on their forum.

ndiamond · **Joined:** Fri Jul 17, 2009 5:32 pm **Location:** Tokyo

The 3x3x2 was mass produced around 28 years ago or so...

Ben · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:47 pm

There appears to be a mass-produced 3x3x2 on eBay. I do not think that this is the Cube4You brand.

RedRoost80 · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2009 6:50 pm

i just messaged the seller regarding the measurements and if it is the same size as a normal 3x3 cubies.

hopefully he will say yes... i purchase a lot of knockoffs (just because my mom is a b word about purchasing expensive things online)... so i gotta order this.. cuz i wanted resin for a 3x3x2 but i realized if i cast a 3x3 im definately going to make an axis and hex. dipyramid

kastellorizo · **Posted:** Thu Dec 03, 2009 10:52 pm

RedRoost80 wrote:

i purchase a lot of knockoffs (just because my mom is a b word about purchasing expensive things online)...

LOL this must get the award for the best excuse so far...

Inventors vs angry mums... now that is in fact an idea for a video game!!!

:lol:

Pantazis

Melysa · **Joined:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:30 pm **Location:** New York

RedRoost80 wrote:

i just messaged the seller regarding the measurements and if it is the same size as a normal 3x3 cubies.

I did the same and he said it was about 5.7x5.7x 4 cm. So I put two 1x3x3 floppy's together and measured. It's the same size. :mrgreen:

YAY...(cause I bought one)

theVDude · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:37 pm

A 3x3x2 is something I want, but I'm getting a few C4Y 3x3x4s so I can have some 3x3x5s.

Cubesicle · **Joined:** Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:32 am

hmm, I might buy this... Has anyone seen this fail?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rare-White-New-1x3x3-Edges-Only-Rubiks-Cube-Puzzle_W0QQitemZ380185833897QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5884d771a9

*facepalms*

theVDude · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 1:51 pm

That looks pretty tough to solve.

APJ · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:09 pm **Location:** My House

There was an edges-only floppy cube on eBay a while back. It didn't even have the trapezoid edges, the corners had just be taken off! :lol:

Alex

ulmboy556 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:46 pm **Location:** PA, USA

theVDude wrote:

A 3x3x2 is something I want, but I'm getting a few C4Y 3x3x4s so I can have some 3x3x5s.

do i see some of my simple 3x3x5s on the way?

Cubesicle · **Joined:** Fri Aug 07, 2009 5:32 am

ulmboy556 wrote:

theVDude wrote:

A 3x3x2 is something I want, but I'm getting a few C4Y 3x3x4s so I can have some 3x3x5s.

do i see some of my simple 3x3x5s on the way?

Extended or FF?

EMarx · **Joined:** Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:00 pm

C4Y is mass-producing the 3x3x5 VDude

ulmboy556 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:46 pm **Location:** PA, USA

Cubesicle wrote:

ulmboy556 wrote:

theVDude wrote:

A 3x3x2 is something I want, but I'm getting a few C4Y 3x3x4s so I can have some 3x3x5s.

do i see some of my simple 3x3x5s on the way?

Extended or FF?

FF. I took one to Carnegie and everyone seemed to like it

BlackJack · **Joined:** Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:31 pm **Location:** Georgia

I don't think this puzzle would legally be considered a knock off, because the patent is from 1983. As far as I have found it has not since been renewed. However, I may be incorrect. So is there harm in posting more in depth on where to find this puzzle? I would very much like to own a 2x3x3 with standard sticker colors, because it is my favorite cuboid.

theVDude · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 7:05 pm

ulmboy556 wrote:

theVDude wrote:

A 3x3x2 is something I want, but I'm getting a few C4Y 3x3x4s so I can have some 3x3x5s.

do i see some of my simple 3x3x5s on the way?

Yes. Yes you do.
I'm thinking one and a cubic one, too. I won't be selling the cubic, but I'll be sure to post some pictures when I make them, some time in late january.

RoboticFresca · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:10 pm

ulmboy556 wrote:

FF. I took one to Carnegie and everyone seemed to like it

Didn't you get a Fisher Golden Egg for it?

ulmboy556 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:46 pm **Location:** PA, USA

RoboticFresca wrote:

ulmboy556 wrote:

FF. I took one to Carnegie and everyone seemed to like it

Didn't you get a Fisher Golden Egg for it?

yes. yes i did. A very nice to be exact

RoboticFresca · **Posted:** Mon Dec 07, 2009 8:32 pm

ulmboy556 wrote:

RoboticFresca wrote:

ulmboy556 wrote:

FF. I took one to Carnegie and everyone seemed to like it

Didn't you get a Fisher Golden Egg for it?

yes. yes i did. A very nice to be exact

I was amazed at the ability of you being able to solve it the way you did

ulmboy556 · **Joined:** Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:46 pm **Location:** PA, USA

FF. I took one to Carnegie and everyone seemed to like it[/quote]

Didn't you get a Fisher Golden Egg for it?[/quote]

yes. yes i did. A very nice to be exact[/quote]

I was amazed at the ability of you being able to solve it the way you did[/quote]

I was under a minute. ONTOPIC. I have been seeing several of these recently
oh and the egg i can solve it now

Volitar Prime · **Posted:** Tue Dec 08, 2009 11:26 am

I have not been able to find these on ebay. Can someone PM me what to search for and/or the name of the seller?

Thanks

RedRoost80 · **Posted:** Wed Dec 09, 2009 8:13 pm

Volitar Prime wrote:

I have not been able to find these on ebay. Can someone PM me what to search for and/or the name of the seller?

Thanks

volitar theyre sold out on ebay.

i missed it by literally 2 minutes.. i went to do thank you notes for my confirmation, i go back to oder one... its gone =[

i asked him the measurements and he told me 5.7x5.7x4 cm also. i asked him again if there will be any of these in stock again but he didnt reply... =[

malevolant · **Joined:** Thu May 14, 2009 9:58 am

RedRoost80 wrote:

Volitar Prime wrote:

I have not been able to find these on ebay. Can someone PM me what to search for and/or the name of the seller?

Thanks

volitar theyre sold out on ebay.

i missed it by literally 2 minutes.. i went to do thank you notes for my confirmation, i go back to oder one... its gone =[

i asked him the measurements and he told me 5.7x5.7x4 cm also. i asked him again if there will be any of these in stock again but he didnt reply... =[

Mine is on its way

mr bang · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:25 am

They are back, in white.

Hugo Mak · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 9:28 am

Just found out the brand is QJ.

Melysa · **Joined:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:30 pm **Location:** New York

Did anyone who bought the black one get an email from the seller saying...

Dear ******,

Sorry to say that due to too many parcels in this Christmas season, our colleague make a mistake by writting a wrong address on your parcel. And, the black body is currently out of stock.
If you agree, I would like to resent you a white body 3x3x2 cube with free gift immediately.
Please advise.

best regards,

I paid as soon as I clicked on the "Buy It Now" option.

malevolant · **Joined:** Thu May 14, 2009 9:58 am

MizMelysaLadi wrote:

Did anyone who bought the black one get an email from the seller saying...

Dear ******,

Sorry to say that due to too many parcels in this Christmas season, our colleague make a mistake by writting a wrong address on your parcel. And, the black body is currently out of stock.
If you agree, I would like to resent you a white body 3x3x2 cube with free gift immediately.
Please advise.

best regards,

I paid as soon as I clicked on the "Buy It Now" option.

I got that too...

Melysa · **Joined:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:30 pm **Location:** New York

I sent a reply saying that I paid for a black one and that's the one I want and was willing to wait a bit longer for the black. They didn't respond yet.

malevolant · **Joined:** Thu May 14, 2009 9:58 am

MizMelysaLadi wrote:

I sent a reply saying that I paid for a black one and that's the one I want and was willing to wait a bit longer for the black. They didn't respond yet.

I am honestly not fussed about black or white. I really just wanted to own a domino to add to my collection and to solve. I am no speedcuber so really just having one is special to me

Jared · **Posted:** Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:17 pm

Hmm, maybe I could get one of each, mix them together, and resticker them with dots.

APJ · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:09 pm **Location:** My House

I just ordered mine a few hours ago.

I would have preferred a black one but the 3x3x2 is one of my favourite puzzles and I couldn't wait to order one! :lol:

If the black ones come back, I might buy one of them too!

Alex

malevolant · **Joined:** Thu May 14, 2009 9:58 am

Jared wrote:

Hmm, maybe I could get one of each, mix them together, and resticker them with dots.

Thats a fantastic idea haha. Get a hole punch and black and white vinyl

nicky_uk · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:52 am

malevolant wrote:

MizMelysaLadi wrote:

Did anyone who bought the black one get an email from the seller saying...

Dear ******,

Sorry to say that due to too many parcels in this Christmas season, our colleague make a mistake by writting a wrong address on your parcel. And, the black body is currently out of stock.
If you agree, I would like to resent you a white body 3x3x2 cube with free gift immediately.
Please advise.

best regards,

I paid as soon as I clicked on the "Buy It Now" option.

I got that too...

I got that, and asked for a second white one as the free gift - so I now have 2 on the way

theVDude · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 8:46 am

nicky_uk wrote:

malevolant wrote:

MizMelysaLadi wrote:

Did anyone who bought the black one get an email from the seller saying...

Dear ******,

Sorry to say that due to too many parcels in this Christmas season, our colleague make a mistake by writting a wrong address on your parcel. And, the black body is currently out of stock.
If you agree, I would like to resent you a white body 3x3x2 cube with free gift immediately.
Please advise.

best regards,

I paid as soon as I clicked on the "Buy It Now" option.

I got that too...

I got that, and asked for a second white one as the free gift - so I now have 2 on the way

I don't really think that's what they meant by free gift, but if that's what they did, great for you!

malevolant · **Joined:** Thu May 14, 2009 9:58 am

I don't think you'll receive 2...but I guess it would be great for you if you did!

jabeck · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:32 am

I've had the same communication. I don't want to quote private communication since this is against the rules (but it's okay to summarize, right?)

The gift is probably a "2x2 magic panel". Black may possibly be back in stock in a few weeks...

Melysa · **Joined:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:30 pm **Location:** New York

They told me they would send me a black one when they get it in. (someone said to me) If you don't get what you want give bad feedback and dispute with paypal. :lol:

I wouldn't do that.

nicky_uk · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 2:42 pm

Just read that I cant post the communication here, but it is very clearly stated that 2 white 3x3x2 puzzles are being sent.

macracan · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 3:55 pm

I'm wondering if there is _anybody_ that got the black 3x3x2?

jabeck · **Posted:** Mon Dec 14, 2009 4:47 pm

Yeah - I think something odd happened here with the black ones too. Well, nothing a little dye or paint can't fix...

Sigurd · **Posted:** Sun Dec 20, 2009 10:11 am

if I am not getting black cubes, then I will be returning them. recently I fount that I dont want any white puzzles in my collection

Melysa · **Joined:** Thu Nov 05, 2009 7:30 pm **Location:** New York

I told them I would wait (for a black one) and I did. They just sent me an email saying that it's (the black one) being shipped. Plus now the black ones are back up on ebay.

Oh man I can't wait to get it. I'll post as soon as I get it.

Sigurd · **Posted:** Mon Dec 21, 2009 11:27 am

lol, if this turns out the be an extended ko floppy cube I am gonna die :twisted:

ptrsdboy · **Posted:** Sat Dec 26, 2009 3:58 pm

A black 3x3x2 is now available at a much more reasonable price: $5.61 USD, with free shipping.

If you search for the word "cube" on this site, you'll find many more recently-made mods at lower prices as well.

Thomas · **Posted:** Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:30 pm

blizzard_kb wrote:

A black 3x3x2 is now available at a much more reasonable price: $5.61 USD, with free shipping.

If you search for the word "cube" on this site, you'll find many more recently-made mods at lower prices as well.

Don't forget to use this coupon code:
http://www.retailmenot.com/view/popbuying.com
With it I paid €6,22 for two 3x3x2's. That's ludicrous!

Thomas

greeneye · **Posted:** Sat Dec 26, 2009 6:38 pm

i gotta get me one!

i love popbuying and thanks for the coupon code Thomas :mrgreen:

APJ · **Joined:** Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:09 pm **Location:** My House

Awwwwwwwwwwww, I paid about £13 for a white 3x3x2 that is due in the post soon.

I wish that I'd waited for that cheap one.

Alex

guoguo · **Joined:** Wed Jul 11, 2007 1:30 pm

Thank you blizzard_kb and Thomas FYI!! 8-)

PepeLopez07 · **Posted:** Sun Dec 27, 2009 11:49 am

guoguo wrote:

Thank you blizzard_kb and Thomas FYI!! 8-)

Yes Thank you guys very much! I just ordered one. I've never used popbuying before but i guess i have another place to stop on my daily rounds.

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