Rubik's Cube

New generations have discovered this frustrating but irresistible puzzle. Now a top seller any time of year, the Rubik’s Cube tops predicted bestseller lists for Christmas 2008.

Each side of the Rubik’s cube is covered with squares of the same color. A clever mechanism allows the cube to be twisted so the squares are mixed up all over the cube. The aim of the puzzle is to return all the squares to the right place so that each side of the cube is one color again. With “43 quintillion” possible moves , making the right ones isn’t easy! Small and light, new addicts can take it anywhere!

The Rubik's Cube is available in many different designs, from the classic original to sporting, including the Boston Celtics and Dallas Cowboys versions, and the sophisticated black and silver. All very affordable at between $10 and $20.

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