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News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:49 pm

Kyleor wrote:I think they meant "Big head. No Challenge."

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It doesn't seem that complicated, like four moving parts tops.

Unless you guys are masters at the 3X3 rubik's cube (the standard one), this one will still pose quite the challenge. Like the 3X3, a 2X2 rubik's cube needs an algorythm to be solved. You guys forget the three dimensional aspect of the 4 seperate pieces which means they can end up anywhere in different orientations, like these 2X2s below:

People selling em on e-bay have given up:

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 8:06 pm

There are tutorials online to teach you the algorithms. I have a 3x3 and I am not bad at it. Takes me a few hours to solve it each time I play with it. Its sometimes tricky to remember the patterns and I wind up starting over.

News Credits: 6 · by **Sarahthecutevixen** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:09 pm

How do people have issues with a 2x2x2 rubik cube? It's simple

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:11 pm

GalvatronG1 wrote:How do people have issues with a 2x2x2 rubik cube? It's simple

I dont find it simple.

News Credits: 6 · by **Sarahthecutevixen** » Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:15 pm

Seriously the thing is 4 pieces to move, no where near as bad as that 8x8x8 rubik cube knock off
Next you're gonna tell me, it isn't normal to solve college level algebra equations at the age of 4,

News Credits: 419 · by **Bronzewolf** » Sun May 07, 2017 12:23 pm

Just in case you had been watching for the new Optimus Rubik's Cube, it has been spotted at Philippine retail by TFW board member Ikkad. Here's the photo of Puzzlimus Prime on Mall of Asia shelves.

If you find any new toys or transformer products out in the wild, please let us know here!

by **masktique** » Sun May 07, 2017 1:26 pm

I consider myself pretty proficient in solving a Rubik's Cube, so I honestly can't wait to get this as a fun desk toy.

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:16 pm

This looks something I can solve in four moves but if I see it I may buy it nit fan other Rubik's cube where stickers are on them and peel off in time

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Thu May 11, 2017 12:46 pm

The puzzle of how to find one of these neat desk toys has been solved! You can head over to HasbroToyShop.com to purchase one for 12.99. From what Hasbro has included in the description we can tell that Optimus' head serves as a 2x2 Rubik's puzzle. The pictures below also demonstrate how the puzzle head attaches to the figure for display.

Big head. Big Challenge. With the Rubik's Crew Puzzlehead, players can solve the puzzle that is shaped like one of their favorite Transformers characters. Twist the pieces and solve the Puzzlehead designed like the face of Optimus Prime. Once completed, place the collectible Puzzlehead on the included display stand body.

Includes Rubik's Crew Optimus Prime 2x2 Puzzlehead with display stand body, and instructions.

• Challenges kids to solve the puzzle
• Designed as Transformers Optimus Prime character
• Collectible Puzzlehead
• Includes display stand body

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu May 11, 2017 1:07 pm

Not speaking for those who can easily solve a 3X3 rubick's cube, but a 2X2 cube like this is not that easy. I have been struggling all week tryng to figure out my own 2X2 shaped as darth vader. While its essentially the same thing, the fact that this toy is sculpted as a face makes it even more challenging since the idea of a "side" is less easy to distinguish. And all rubick's tutorials are based on flat cube surfaces so youtube wont be much help. Maybe I just suck at this stuff, but I find puzles like this one super challenging and I do want to prepare those who have no experience and think that it looks simple. Its not.

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Thu May 11, 2017 1:15 pm

william-james88 wrote:Not speaking for those who can easily solve a 3X3 rubick's cube, but a 2X2 cube like this is not that easy. I have been struggling all week tryng to figure out my own 2X2 shaped as darth vader. While its essentially the same thing, the fact that this toy is sculpted as a face makes it even more challenging since the idea of a "side" is less easy to distinguish. And all rubick's tutorials are based on flat cube surfaces so youtube wont be much help. Maybe I just suck at this stuff, but I find puzles like this one super challenging and I do want to prepare those who have no experience and think that it looks simple. Its not.

I can't blame you man. I have had a 3x3 for a few years and I still have trouble with it at times. Some people are amazing at solving cubes but I have problems memorizing all the algorithms.

But at least the puzzle being shaped like Optimus' head will prevent anyone from throwing it in frustration. :-P

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Thu May 11, 2017 1:27 pm

WreckerJack wrote:But at least the puzzle being shaped like Optimus' head will prevent anyone from throwing it in frustration.

It wont look like anything once people shuffle him and try to solve him. I am looking forward to what that looks like actually. All pics will be welcome

News Credits: 21 · by **dragons** » Thu May 11, 2017 1:50 pm

Have my preorder in for prime cube head be first Rubik's cube game I will own interested find out if it's difficult people make 2x2 puzzles out to be

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Thu May 11, 2017 3:07 pm

william-james88 wrote:
WreckerJack wrote:But at least the puzzle being shaped like Optimus' head will prevent anyone from throwing it in frustration.

It wont look like anything once people shuffle him and try to solve him. I am looking forward to what that looks like actually. All pics will be welcome

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I am debating getting one. Knowing my aunt she might pick one up for my birthday this summer.

I'm hard to shop for and my family hardly ever buys me actual figures. "I don't know which one to buy you." "All the ones I see are Bumblebee, I can't find your ambulance guy."

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Tue May 30, 2017 7:07 pm

Has this been sighted in the us yet. because I just found it at walmart for 12.96

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Tue May 30, 2017 7:40 pm

Bumblebee21 wrote:Has this been sighted in the us yet. because I just found it at walmart for 12.96

Not at a brick and mortar store. If you have a picture we can make a news post though. Thanks!

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Tue May 30, 2017 8:16 pm

Forgot to take a pic of the price but it was around 12.90 when I checked on the scanner.

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:22 pm

Very cool! Can you tell us which walmart you found this at?

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:27 pm

WreckerJack wrote:Very cool! Can you tell us which walmart you found this at?

Walmart on new independence parkway in winter garden Florida

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:30 pm

Bumblebee21 wrote:
WreckerJack wrote:Very cool! Can you tell us which walmart you found this at?

Walmart on new independence parkway in winter garden Florida

Perfect, thanks!

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Tue May 30, 2017 9:40 pm

Our own Bumblebee21 has sighted an Optimus Prime Rubik's Crew Puzzle Head at their local wal-mart in Winter Garden, Florida. They were generous enough to send us a picture which we have posted below. The Optimus Prime Rubik's Puzzle head rings up for roughly $12.98. If you'd like a closer look check out this article to get a better idea of how the puzzle will work.

If you find any cool new Transformer's products please hit up our sightings page!

News Credits: 10 · by **Terrsolpix** » Tue May 30, 2017 10:32 pm

Didn't know they weren't reportedly in stores yet. Tru has them up at the front for $12.99 each, right in the TLK display. Can't send pictures, enjoying a nice ear of corn and the closest store gets sketchy past 8:30.

News Credits: 295 · by **WreckerJack** » Tue May 30, 2017 11:31 pm

Terrsolpix wrote:Didn't know they weren't reportedly in stores yet. Tru has them up at the front for $12.99 each, right in the TLK display. Can't send pictures, enjoying a nice ear of corn and the closest store gets sketchy past 8:30.

Just posting in the sightings section would be enough, even if you cannot get a picture.