MoYu Magnetic Folding Cube

MoYu Magnetic Folding Cube

MoYu Magnetic Folding Cube is a magnetic fidget cube that folds and unfolds. It doesn't turn in layers like a 3x3 cube. Instead, you flip it, open it and close it, turning the block into new shapes. Every time you flip it, different parts of the pattern come to the surface, so the look of the toy keeps changing. It works in the same style as popular infinity and shape-shifting cubes.

How to play with it

There is no "scrambled" or "solved" state here. You don't need to know any algorithms or have any experience with cubes. You fold it into a cube, a flat form or more three-dimensional shapes, and then back into a cube. The moves quickly become a habit, which is why many people keep it on their desk and play with it without thinking, just like other fidget toys.

Magnets inside hold the pieces in place once folded, so the shape you've made doesn't fall apart in your hand right away. Cubes of this model attract each other, so if you have several, you can connect them into bigger structures. That's why some people buy two or three colors.

Color versions

The mechanism is the same in all versions. They differ in the colors and patterns on the faces. Available variants: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Purple, Sky Blue, Transparent Purple and a Rubik's cube version. So the choice comes down purely to which pattern you like more.

Who is it for?

For people who like to keep their hands busy while studying, working or talking. It also makes a nice small gift for a child or an add-on to an order for a cuber who wants something for a break from solving. It is not suitable for speedcubing practice, because it's a toy for flipping, not a puzzle to solve against the clock. It contains magnets, so young children should use it under adult supervision.

Specifications

• Type: magnetic folding cube (fidget)
• Manufacturer: MoYu
• Magnets: yes, they hold the pieces in place once folded
• Weight: approx. 102 g (with packaging)
• Colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Red, Purple, Sky Blue, Transparent Purple, Rubik's cube