Cube World Series 2: Handy & Dusty

by Radica

Product Features

• Stick with one or build a world!
• Play stick games and pester them by tilting the cubes from side to side
• Stack' em and the stick men will interact and visit one another's cubes
• Series 2 cubes interact with other Series cubes.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.9 x 11.3 inches ; 9.9 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000H98DTE
• Item model number: I6058
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #62,102 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Play with one or build a world with Cube World Series. They'll play, visit and interact with one another. You can play games and pester them, tilt the cube and an interactive motion sensor will cause the stick men to fall on their side and upside down. Stack them for an interactive block party. Measures approximately 11" x 7" x 2". Requires two CR2032 batteries, included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for "wh" ?'s for kids with autism! :0), January 15, 2008

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Autism Angel "Maverick8901" (Cleveland, OH USA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Cube World Series 2: Handy & Dusty (Toy)

Our son who is autistic is really taken with these cubes. We were able to get him to talk about the stick figures antics which is an accomplishment for a child with autism. He'd narrate what they were doing...and answer lots of "wh" ?'s which impressed his therapists. We never know what will tickle his funny bone and have wasted money on things he doesn't even blink at. We bought these on a whim...(we had a store credit and they were on sale....) not expecting much but we were pleasantly surprised at his positive response. He would just belly laugh at their antics.(Handy and Dusty do lots of boy stuff...fart, go to the potty, fight with each other etc...) He didn't care that they often repeated what they did...in fact I think that aspect added a positive for him. For adults..these cubes would probably get tiresome very quickly...but for kids with autism and other issues..they are a hit. I think even "typical" kids would enjoy them. I also like that this is a small compact toy that doesn't take up much space. Easy to take in the car so if he is antsy he has something to focus on. So...they may not meet other people's needs...but they have sure filled a niche with us. We will be buying lots more slowly and using them as rewards for positive behaviors. Hope this helps someone! :0)

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not Worth The Money, March 15, 2007

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Brett Wilms (Cleveland, OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cube World Series 2: Handy & Dusty (Toy)

I threw these on my wishlist and was lucky enough to receive them as a gift. I was looking forward to bringing them to the office and allowing them to distract me from time to time. However, I've found since I originally brought them they have sat idle on my shelf.

When I do turn them on to watch them, they just do the same thing I saw them do the time before (wave to each other, plunge the toilet, fight, fart, saw wood, vacuum, push each other, etc.). I quickly lose interest and they eventually shut off on their own.

I think I would enjoy this product more if there was a mode where they turned on at random times for a moment or two at a time. This would give me a little distraction throughout the day. However, now they just sit turned off most the time because I forget they are there.

Unless you see yourself getting a ton of entertainment from these, I would suggest passing on Cube World. I would much prefer a set of perpetual motion balls as a piece of cubicle entertainment.

10 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars 9-year old played with it for about a week, January 5, 2007

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Eileen LEH NJ (Little Egg Harbor, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cube World Series 2: Handy & Dusty (Toy)

My son saw this on t.v. and wanted it so badly. It looked quite interesting. He quickly lost interest in it. When asked why, he said it was boring. I guess once he played with it a few times, there was nothing more to do with it. It just sits there and collects dust.
I consider this a waste of money.