FangShi 2x2x2 Transform - Octahedron

FangShi 2x2x2 Transform - Octahedron

An eight-sided puzzle from the Transform series by FangShi, also known as LimCube. The FangShi 2x2x2 Transform - Octahedron is a shape mod: a puzzle that runs on a familiar mechanism inside but has a completely different shape on the outside. Here, a 2x2x2 works under an octahedron-shaped shell. The Stickerless Bright version has no stickers. The colors are in the plastic itself, so nothing can wear off or peel.

How to solve it

The mechanism is the same as in a regular 2x2. If you can solve a 2x2, you already have a starting point. The challenge lies elsewhere: instead of a cube, you're holding a shape with eight faces. You have to learn all over again how to recognize the pieces and their positions, because the familiar patterns from the cube don't show up here. Your first solve will usually take some figuring out. After that, the puzzle becomes an enjoyable change from a regular cube.

This isn't a puzzle for breaking records or training TPS. Shape mods like this are solved mainly for the puzzle itself and for collecting. If you're looking for a fast, adjustable 2x2 for speedcubing, go for a classic magnetic cube.

Who is it for?

This puzzle is a great fit for anyone who has already mastered the 2x2 or 3x3 and wants to try something with a different shape. It's also a good choice for collectors of shape-shifting puzzles and the Transform series. It's small and doesn't require any special algorithms, so it also makes a nice gift for a child who can already solve a regular cube. Complete beginners will find it easier to start with a standard 2x2.

Specifications

• Type: 2x2x2 shape mod in the shape of an octahedron (eight-sided shape)
• Manufacturer: FangShi (LimCube)
• Series: Transform
• Size: approx. 60 mm
• Weight: approx. 65 g
• Color scheme: Stickerless Bright (stickerless)