Cyclone Boys Metallic 2x2 Magnetic

Cyclone Boys Metallic 2x2 Magnetic

People buy this cube mainly for its looks. The Cyclone Boys Metallic 2x2 Magnetic is a 50 mm magnetic 2x2 cube with a shiny metallic coating. The faces reflect light almost like a mirror. Underneath, it's regular plastic and a budget Cyclone Boys mechanism, to which the manufacturer has added factory-installed magnets. The colour scheme is stickerless bright, just with a metallic sheen.

How it turns

The magnets are strong. The layers clearly "click" into place, which makes it easier to land in position after a turn. According to user reviews, the cube turns much like the cheaper Cyclone Boys 2x2 cubes. It's decent and smooth, but not at flagship level. Straight out of the box, the tension can be quite tight, so the first solves may feel a bit heavy. Once broken in, and possibly lubed, the cube usually turns more freely.

The metallic coating in practice

This finish has a few consequences that are good to know before you buy:

• Fingerprints are very visible on the shiny surface. To keep the cube looking good on the shelf, you'll need to wipe it from time to time.
• Colours are easier to mix up during fast turning than on a standard stickerless cube, because the shine makes the faces harder to recognise.
• Minor marks on the coating may already appear during production. This is typical of metallic cubes and is not a defect.

Who is it for?

As a gift, for a collection, for your desk or for a child who wants a cube unlike any other. It also makes a great pair with the Cyclone Boys Metallic 3x3, as both cubes have the same finish. For serious 2x2 practice and improving your times, you're better off with a classic magnetic cube with a matte or UV-coated surface. The colours are easier to read, and the mechanism is usually more refined.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic 2x2 cube
• Manufacturer: Cyclone Boys
• Size: 50 mm
• Magnets: factory-installed magnets in the pieces
• Finish: shiny metallic coating, no UV coating
• Colour scheme: stickerless bright (metallic)
• EAN: 6954845160303