Winning Moves Rubik's Professor Cube (5x5) Reviews

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Just what I wanted from the next cube in line after the Rubik's Revenge. The cube turns very well, but that is also a problem, as the internal screws allow the whole cube to bow and lean almost a whole half a centimetre in non-cardinal directions. Its about the same size as the Revenge for a relative comparison for those wanting to know. Due to the small size of the cube, the cubies are pretty tiny. The cube RARELY locks up on turns, unlike its predecessor. Quite a challenge to solve, and incredibly time-consuming. I would definitely recommend this cube for those that just want to have a go at the 555 but don't want to spend large amounts money or buy from other countries. The ToysRUs cube still gets the job done great. And watch for those annoying tredges parities! ughh!

You can use vaseline to lube the cube which makes it easier to turn so that the stickers don't fall off. My son did that and he can turn it with almost no effort. Give it a try.

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Ok, I know alot of people have made reviews saying how it falls apart or the stickers come off easily. I'm sorry but the stickers don't come off that easily, that's just not true. It sounds alot like people buy it and give it to someone who scrambles it and takes the stickers off and puts them back on in correct order. As for it falling apart, well it is true that if you really try to turn it hard while it's not properly aligned, that will likely happen. Me however, I've had this thing for 1 day so far and I've beaten it "3 times" already (no cheating) and no stickers are even close to peeling and it hasn't busted on me once. Stickers do start to peel after a month or even a few weeks of good use though. Please take note that turning the very outter layers isn't always smooth, and if not held properly it does droop a little. If you have an overwhelming love for the Rubik's Cube like I do, you won't even care about it. It is a MUST have in my opinion.On a side note, it is a bad idea to buy this 5x5 cube if you have never beaten any other cubes. It is HIGHLY recommended by me that you start with a 2x2 or 3x3, and then work your way up to 4x4, and then my friend you are ready to conquer the beast that is the 5x5! (If you have conquered the 3x3 and 4x4, you may not even need a tutorial to beat this one.) So good luck and I hope my review is helpful to all who view this product.(One more thing, if you have beaten this cube and you are thirsty for more, [...] what is called V-Cubes, they are BIGGER)

During reccess or at home,this cube will challenge your brain and might even improve your intellegence!

i set a time and race my bests, always besting them by a longshot. then i challenge friends and teach them techniques as well as the other way around too.

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I think the 4x4 is much better. The cubies on the 5x5 are very small. Each layer is very hard to turn, and if forced, then cubies fall out. Stickers started coming off the first day, and I had to super glue them back on. It's easier to solve than the 4x4 because there are no parity errors, and the center pieces are always countered on the 3x3/5x5 (the 4x4 doesn't have center pieces!). I'm glad I have it to complete my collection, but it's more of a show piece. It's definitely not a speed cube! Turn this one fast and it'll break! It's still fun though.

I think the Rubik's Company should've made the cubes easier to turn.

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It is a great size and challenge w/friends at school.

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I try to make all the faces match, and find other cool ways to solve the cube!