Rubik's 5X5 Cube

by Winning Moves

Product Features

• The 5 x 5 is a must have for the true Rubik's aficionado
• 5 x 5 is most complex of all Rubik's Cube levels
• Return the cube to it's original state - every side having one solid color
• Another stimulating Rubik's challenge
• Contains one 5 x 5 Rubik's cube and cube stand

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.5 x 3.5 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00083HIHM
• Item model number: 5013
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,687 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #11 in Toys & Games > Puzzles > Brain Teasers
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Like no other cube before, the 5 x 5 is a must-have for the true Rubik's aficionado. The 5 x 5 is the most complex of all Rubik's Cube levels. It's predecessors bow down to the challenge this one introduces to the user.

Product Description

Everybody loves the standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube, but see what kind of brain-teasing fun you can have with this oversized 5x5 cube. This is a must-have for the true Rubik's aficionado. Includes one 5x5 cube.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 95 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fun but very fragile, April 17, 2007

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C. D. Mitchell (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rubik's 5X5 Cube (Toy)

I bought this puzzle for my kid after he solved the original cube. I had read the review here and other places stating that one needed to be cautious when turning the puzzle. However, our major problem with it was that the orange stickers (within ten minutes of playing with the cube) began to peel back and fall off. We tried using glue (they had no stick to them) to put them back but it was not long after that the green stickers began curling back and falling off as well.

The major problem is that these turned out not to be "stickers" after all, but rather colored squares of vinyl adhereing to additional stickers beneath (all white) by means of static. They fall off easily.

This is a nice puzzle for show (impressive on the desk) but not for actual continued use. Hopefully, Rubik's can use proper stickers or adhesive in the future and maybe even tighten up the design so that this can be used as a fun puzzle.

121 of 134 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fragile construction ruins fun, April 9, 2007

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Phome "phome" (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rubik's 5X5 Cube (Toy)

I'm an avid Rubik's cube player of the 3x3 model and have owned my cube for nearly two decades. Since I can solve it in under 2 minutes, I decided to invest in the 5x5 for a bigger challenge.

Unlike its robust sister (my 3x3 cube is well lubed with vaseline, and only has one re-glued sticker), the 5x5 proved fragile within the first two days. I used a careful touch, since I'm very familiar with how untried cubes explode. Nevertheless, many stickers started to peel on the first day, and two of the center squares have completely falling off and look to be non-reparable.

I lubed my 5x5 before using it, though it's more difficult because the squares are smaller and turns tighter. I was also careful to turn rows precisely to avoid misalignment and subsequent explosion. Even so, it broke on me. It's a shame, because I was really getting into the challenge of it. Now, it just sits like a broken toy on my desk.

For a $30 or so product, I find this inexcusable. Rubik's is supposed to have a strong brand name and I have been very happy with my 3x3 cube. I'll never invest in another Rubik's product.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Stickers fall off too, January 15, 2007

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Scott D. Haile (Newtonville, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rubik's 5X5 Cube (Toy)

Just to add to what others have said--the orange and green stickers are falling off my cube after about 3 days of use. When the color peels off, it leaves a white box underneath, which I guess I'll color in with a permanent marker or something.

No regrets on the purchase, but the shoddy construction is annoying.