Z-Cube Van Gogh

Zcube Van Gogh 3x3

Zcube Van Gogh is a 3x3 cube from the Zcube art series, and people choose it mainly for its looks. Instead of the usual colour scheme, it features a design inspired by the paintings of Vincent van Gogh. The mechanism is a classic 3x3 in a 56 mm size, so the cube is no different in dimensions from typical speedcubing models. Zcube is a brand associated with ZiiCube, a Chinese shop and wholesaler. It releases quite a few themed and collector's cubes, and Van Gogh is one of them, alongside designs inspired by other works of art.

A cube with a painting instead of colours

Solving a cube with artwork feels a bit different from solving a regular 3x3. You are no longer looking for a single-colour face; instead, you watch the fragments of the painting come together. If the artwork on a face forms one continuous picture, the orientation of the centres matters too. Nobody pays attention to that on a regular cube, but here it determines whether the picture comes out right. Even someone who knows the layer-by-layer method may need a little patience on the first few attempts.

Size and weight

At 56 mm, the cube fits in your hand like most standard 3x3 cubes. Its weight of approx. 76 g is similar to many popular cubes of this size, so it feels neither too light nor too heavy.

Who is it for?

It is a great gift idea for someone who loves puzzles or art. It also works well as a decoration for a desk or shelf, and as a change of pace for anyone who can already solve a classic cube and wants to try something different. If you train for time and care about TPS, tension adjustment or magnets, you should go for a typical speedcubing cube. Van Gogh is more of a cube for casual solving and collecting than competition gear.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Zcube
• Type: 3x3x3 cube with an art design (Van Gogh)
• Size: 56 mm
• Weight: approx. 76 g
• Variant: Stickerless Bright