MoYu 1x2x3 Cube

MoYu 1x2x3 Cube

MoYu 1x2x3 Cube is a black-body cuboid released by MoYu as part of the MFJS (Cubing Classroom) line. It is only one layer deep, two wide and three high. That means it consists of six pieces, and every move is a 180-degree turn. Instead of stickers, it has coloured tiles inset into the pieces.

How to solve the 1x2x3

Few puzzles can be solved this quickly. There are very few possible scrambles, so most people figure it out after a few minutes of experimenting, without algorithms or tutorials. For an experienced cuber, it's more of a collectible curiosity or something to fidget with than a challenge. Buyers praise its smooth turning and how comfortably it sits in the hand. The cube has no magnets, and it's hard to compare with 3x3 speed cubes, because with such a simple design the mechanism matters much less.

Tiles instead of stickers

The coloured faces are separate pieces of plastic set into the pieces, not thin film. With frequent turning, they don't peel off at the corners or wear down the way regular stickers do. For a cube that often ends up in children's hands, that's a practical difference.

Who is it for?

Above all, for a child or someone just getting started with puzzles who wants a quick sense of success before taking on a 3x3. It also works well as a small add-on to a larger order or as a gift. Cuboid collectors can treat it as the first step in a series, for example before the 1x3x3 Floppy or the 2x2x3. If you're looking for a challenge, you won't find it here – this puzzle is meant to be simple.

Specifications

• Type: 1x2x3 cuboid, non-magnetic
• Manufacturer: MoYu (MFJS / Cubing Classroom series)
• Dimensions: 44 x 22 x 66 mm
• Weight: approx. 27 g
• Body colour: black
• Colour scheme: coloured tiles instead of stickers
• Moves: 180-degree turns only
• Difficulty: very easy