For forty years, The Rubik’s Cube has been a top gift choice during the holiday season. The best-selling puzzle in history provides endless hours of entertaining fun for kids of all ages, even though it’s generally sure to inspire some frustration as well! And this year, in celebration of the cube’s 40th Anniversary, Rubik’s is making a good thing even better with a new design and even some fabulous new-to-Canada products!
The Rubik’s Original Cube looks just like the one you remember from your childhood, but it’s had some noticeable upgrades! First of all, a brand new mechanical design makes turning the cube smoother and faster. And there are no worries about faded tiles or peeling stickers with this cube. The all-plastic design ensures that the colours are always bright and stay in place!
For those that want to take their Rubik’s Cube play to the next level, there’s the new Rubik’s Speed Cube Pro Pack. This set features the redesigned Rubik’s Original Cube as well as the tools and lubricant needed to adjust the cube for the fastest play possible. Custom spring and tension adjustment will allow you to create the ideal cube for you so that you can perfect your Rubik’s play. For older Rubik’s fans and anyone that really takes the game seriously, this kit is sure to please!
If you’d like to introduce your kids to this beloved puzzle, you’re in luck! Rubik’s is very generously offering one lucky Mommy Kat and Kids reader a Rubik’s Original Cube and a Rubik’s Speed Cube Pro Pack, a $37 total value! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment about whether or not you’ve ever played with a Rubik’s Cube!
My oldest is eight years old and finally at a great age for a Rubik’s Cube, so I can’t wait to surprise him with the Rubik’s Original Cube this holiday season. And I have to admit, seeing the cube and remembering the fun I had with it as a child is making me want one of my own again too! Find the Rubik’s Original Cube and Rubik’s Speed Cube Pro Pack at toy stores across Canada and get ready for some classic and addictive fun on Christmas morning!
kim fenner says
I played with the cube back in the 70’s for about 10 minutes. My 6 year old nephew solved it, so I quit.
Katie says
Yes – many many times!!! Still a favorites
Lee-Ann S says
I remember having a Rubik’s Cube and cheating to win by moving the stickers or taking it apart.
Linda D. says
Yes many times, we would have a contest to see who could finish first..
deanna king says
Yes many times
Silvia D says
played with it years ago!
Stephanie LaPlante says
I did quite a bit. Great way to keep kids occupied.
kathy downey says
I played with the cube back in the day but could never solve it….
ivy pluchinsky says
As a kid I played with the cube, but it was hard to solve
Judy Cowan says
Yes I played with it when I was a kid but could never solve it, so gave up!
tina thornton says
My boys would love to have this,looked around and havnt found one of these in our area. Thanks for the chance to win.
Sandra Rooke says
My grandson would love this!
Victoria Ess says
I definitely have and I used to have one too!
Tracey Flattes says
I loved my Rubiks cube. Have to admit to cheating a few times and taking off the stickers to make it work!
Elaine G says
I have played when i was a kid.
Jennifer P. says
I played with a Rubik’s cube many, many years ago when I was a kid. I was never able to solve it!
Lynda Cook says
I have played with mine so many times I think I wore it out lol, but all I could get was two matching sides, never ever the whole cube grrrr, unless I took it apart and put it back together again..lol
charityk says
yes when i was younger
Darlene Schuller says
I played with one many many times!
Anne Taylor says
Years ago I spent lots of time with my old rubiks cube!
Megan F. says
I have, but got so frustrated that I almost threw it out the window. I would give this to my brother in law because he LOVES these!!
Jenny says
Yes! It was very popular back in my high school
michelle says
I haven’t in maybe 20 years, they use to anger me in such a way. My son is itching for one now and i can’t wait to see the same frustration and joy when he gets it.
Jane Metcalfe says
I have played with a Rubix Cube, but I’m no good at it. My brother is the wiz! He have have it done in seconds. If I won, this would go to him. His is currently living in my niece’s toy box. lol
MrDisco says
i played with a knock off ‘Cube. does that still count?
Heidi C. says
I did,although I was terrible at it.
Jenn Andrews says
played but have never solved. lol
Amy C says
I have played with a Rubik’s Cube before but it’s been a long time.
Jeannie says
I use to always play with my brother’s Rubik’s cube when I was little
Florence C says
Yes I play with my son’s Rubik’s cube years ago.
Sue E says
Of course, I played with the Rubik’s cube – so did everyone else that I hung around with. Now a couple of my grandkids play with it, except I don’t think they ever solved it.
Carol Denny says
Yes many times
Bernie W says
I played with a Rubik’s cube back in the 1980’s. Thanks for the giveaway.
Athena says
I have, back in the day
Lori Bazan says
Many times, even had the book!
Sherry K says
Yes, and years ago I could complete it – slowly, though.
Kate Hearn says
One time when I was little, I pulled all the stickers of the cube and put them on so it looked like I solved it lol
sharon boyle says
no
Lisa H says
Yes, I have and looooog ago! lol!
Kristina Ziegler says
Yep, when I was a little kid!
KellyPC says
I have! I’ve never completed more than 4 sides at once though!
nicolthepickle says
I’ve tried, but I’m not very good at it.
lori b says
LOVE the cube
J says
I can do one side! And that’s about it I think?
Teresa Claire says
Yes…oh yes…but gee I feel old!! My nephew would love this set!
Jody D says
I played with one for a time. My brother removed all the stickers and pretended he solved it. end of cube
Carole Dube says
I played with the cube way back when it first came out. Would be nice to play it again.
Carolle H says
Yes ..a lot ..its was fun
Jennpup (@jennpup) says
Yes, and I’m really good at dismantling and rebuilding them, LOL.
Tina L. says
Yes, we used to play with it a lot growing up