Customer Reviews

V-Cube 7 Multicolor

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I have been an avid rubik's cube fan for many years and the thought of a cube this large, after years of only the 5x5 to keep me challenged, was sheer delight. I've owned my 7x7 for about a year and a half and it is by far my favourite toy.

First, the V-cubes in general are far superiour in quality to either the Eastsheens or the Rubik's brand products. V-cubes are incredibly solid. The 6x6 is still prone to pop a few pieces if you push it too fast, but not so with the 7x7. It is extremely rare to lose a piece, and even then I've never had a catastrophic break where half the cube dinsintigrates. As with any cube, there will be a "break-in" period where it will feel a bit stiff, but after a week or two the cube will just fly. I've never had to lubricate my 7x7 either, which is mind boggling to me (my 3x3 with half as much use wouldn't make it more than a few weeks).

I've never seen a cube that came with stickers that were that good. The 7x7 was not an exception in that regard. I would keep my eye out for replacement stickers ([...]).

People always ask me if it is harder than the original 3x3. It should be obvious that it is, but it isn't too bad. That being said, I would not advocate jumping from the 3x3 right to the 7x7. Your best bet for conquering the 7x7 is by way of the 5x5 (and V-cube makes the best 5x5 available). In the end, there is only one additional algorithm that is necessary to solve it (i.e. to finish the last two centres), everything else can be readily adapted from the 5x5 algorithms.

If you are keen on buying all three cubes, you can purchase them right from the V-cubes website.

I would highly recommend any of the v-cubes products. Exacting design and construction make them great toys with longevity. Keep your eyes out for the 8x8 - 11x11s. They'll be out there one of these days.

For anyone who has used a standard (non-professional) Rubik's 4 and 5 layer, you know about constant general stiffness and resistance with misaligned layers. The V-Cube company really has solved those issues with both the 6 layer and the 7 layer (and I assume the 5 layer, but I don't have that yet). Right out of the package, the layers turned with great ease, and the layers "fall in" when turning a perpendicular slice instead of jamming up. The quality is through the roof! Also, the challenge really is higher. I opened up the 6 layer V-Cube, scrambled it and had it solved in 45 minutes on the first try, but I ran into a conundrum on the 7 layer that took me 2 weeks of tinkering to get past.

I purchased this V-Cube 7 about 6 months ago, and it still turns just as great as the first day I got it (even after disassembling and reassembling it). The price has dropped $10 since I purchased it, which makes this even better if you're thinking about getting this. I highly recommend this cube. I had only solved the 3x3 cube before getting this, and was still able to solve it, so don't let the size be too intimidating. I purchase 2 other cubes here at amazon: the Meffert's Megaminx (which is equally as awesome), and I am current waiting for the C4U 3x3x7. I am getting very addicted to puzzle cubes, and Amazon doesn't disappoint, with prices usually lower than the manufacturer's websites, and the shipping time has been quicker than expected. Thank you Amazon, for catering to my cube addiction :-p!

I was pleasantly surprised when I first picked up the Vcube 7, after having previously handled the Vcube 5. While I thought the 5 was sturdy, and easy to turn, I thought this one would be less so. I was wrong. The Vcube 7 is just as sturdy, and maybe a tad bit easier to turn, than it's smaller 5 layer counterpart, and the construction is second to none. If you need a challenge past the regular 3x3, or even 4x4 Rubik's, I highly recommend any of the Vcube products. They are far superior to any other cube I've tried, and more than worth the money.

As a side note, I've found an entirely new and fun way to play with this and any of the other Vcubes. Each cube is prone to the occasional piece popping out if you turn it the wrong way, or force it, so Vcube has graciously included instructions on how to put these cubes back together. I've found that intentionally taking the cube apart and then putting it back together can be an enjoyable activity, especially for people that like building toys such as Legos. I've taken this cube apart multiple times and put it back together, and it still turns and handles exactly like the day I took it out of the package. It's like getting a puzzle and a building set in one!

This is a fun and challenging toy but after purchasing it, my children realize that they should have purchased the 5x5 first in order to get a better understanding of how this 7x7 works. They love the cube but pices may pop out while turning a layer. They say that the pieces are easy to pop back in - no problem. It's fun trying to move all the colors around! Buy it and enjoy it.

I'm not sure why, but this cube is loads better than the 5x5x5 of the same brand. In any case, this is a must have for any Rubick's enthusiast. Very smooth, stickers don't wear (If you're not abusive towards it)and it hardly ever pops. One once in many-a-moon the one of the cubes will pop off. Its not hard to put back, so no big deal.

Overall, this is one of the best cubes out there

The packaging it came in was crap; the stickers are crap; the spinning mechanism is c.. crazy awesome, actually! It turns like a dream. its smaller than i imagined, though all the videos I've seen of it were done by 12 years old (read: small hands). there are minor imperfections, but considering how many pieces make up this cube, it's understandable; and it doesn't detract from the overall puzzle at all (unless you're that type of person). I'm going to keep the original stickers for now and wait for them to fall off on their own. I've read online that cubesmith has the best replacement stickers on the web, but I've yet to buy from them. Overall, this v-cube 7 is worth it.

This cube is good, but not the best. As soon as I opened the box, one of the stickers was already peeling. By now, several stickers are beginning to peel. Also, a center piece popped out only a few days after I began using the cube. Though the cube is the best on the market considering the price, it still could be improved. It turns decently well and is relatively durable.

My young teenaged son received the V-cube 5 for his birthday and loved it!
His request for Christmas was this V-cube 7 and thought I wouldn't have time to find one for him since the V-5 was sent directly from the company in Greece (more expensive with the money conversion & shipping though).
Need I say he was delighted to unwrap this new version!

If you visit the V cube web site you'll see the company have more cubes to look forward to solving all the way up to the V-11.
Gift ideas will be easy knowing there's more to come.
Plus the added benefit that this "toy" is actually very good at working parts of his brain neglected from playing video games (math, & problem solving to name a few). :) Nice to know young people are still choosing to challenge their brains in a positive way.

Hopefully Amazon will have the V8 thru V11 cubes as the years progress.
BTW, kudos to Amazon for providing people with good reliable products, vendors, & service.

I haven't been cubing for very long - just one summer - but I still know that this cube is an amazing cube. After hearing so many people telling me how theirs have popped and exploded, i was timid about buying one. Now, however, i see that the cube is very high quality. Out of the box, the layers slide very smoothly and very solidly. It doesn't feel like it is going to fall apart. Curious, I wanted to see how it popped. So i made it pop on purpose and surprisingly only two pieces came out. I haven't had it pop on me accidentally at all. I recommend this cube, by far, over any other cube in your arsenal. However, do not jump from 3x3 to 7x7, i read that in another review for this product and they are completely correct. It is like a 5x5. I reccomend learning the 3x3 first then going on to the 4x4, then onto the 5x5. After that, you can choose to go to a 6x6 or 7x7. Best cube i've ever had.