Rubik’s Cube, 5x5 Cube Color-Matching Puzzle Highly Complex Challenging Problem-Solving Brain Teaser Fidget Toy, for Adults & Kids Ages 8 and up

(Quick Summary: I highly recommend this cube for beginners or for just anyone who wants a fun little puzzle that they can throw on their shelf in a home or office to use as a conversation starter. The cube is sturdy and of course it has the nostalgia of being an actual Rubik’s cube.)Now, of course by my title, you should understand that this is NOT a speed cube. So if you plan on buying this in hopes to beat a record or improve your speed cubing time, I wouldn’t recommend it.NOW… with that being said. The cube is actually built very well in my opinion. Compared to the old and other “sticker” versions, this cube is actually turns very well. I label it a sticker version only because that’s what I’ve seen others label it as. However, it doesn’t actually use stickers. The cube uses tiles in place of stickers. So, you don’t have to worry about them peeling over time or fading.Next on the checklist is its ease of movement/speed and its ease of use. Like I said.. it isn’t built like your average speed cube. However, it actually is very good considering the fact that it isn’t built the same way as all of the others. You can actually modify this cube. Under the center tile on each side, if you pull off that tile, you can use a screw driver to tighten or loosen the cube to make it a little bit more personalized to how you “cube.”With all of this in mind, I would say that this cube would be great for beginners interested in just learning how to solve a cube, or just as a small gift to give your kid just to let them mess with, as it is something different and also allows them to exercise their brains while trying to solve it. The cube is very sturdy unless you loosen it up too much, then the cube will pop a corner off if you turn to hard/fast on a corner cut. This cube would also be great just to buy for yourself, just to mess with, or even just to throw on your shelf in your home or in your office at work. It’s actually a super cool/fun conversation starter. Non cubers literally always come ask me if I can solve a cube when they see me messing around with mine. They always end up mind blown when I solve it in front of them. lol

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This is such a fun idea, and twist on the original. Though none of us has ever solved the rubiks, its still fun and great for any age! My kids range from little, to barely grown and each one has had so much fun with this. They've even done little contests. I was pleasantly surprised at the price, it's a great deal. Very well made, functions great, no issues.

Certainly a puzzle that's tough to crack! Super fun gift for my nephew and he enjoyed cracking the puzzle. It's smooth and can twist quickly with no issues. A nice finish and weight and he played with it for a long time over several days!

Cool idea and the quality is good. However, it is difficult to get the colors to display unless your hands are really warm.

The Rubik's Cube Phantom is a fantastic gift for anyone who enjoys puzzles! It’s both challenging and fun, offering hours of entertainment. My kid loves playing with this cube—it’s a real test of patience and skill. The unique feature of the black cubes that reveal color as you play adds an exciting twist to the traditional Rubik’s Cube. The challenge comes from trying to keep the black cubes in their colorful state, which keeps things engaging and creates a sense of excitement every time it’s solved (or scrambled!). It's a time-consuming puzzle, but that’s part of the fun. If you're looking for a fun, challenging, and visually intriguing gift, this is a great choice!