Rubik’s 360 Launch Day Photos

Here are a selection of photos taken at the recent launch of the Rubik’s 360 at Hamleys, London.

This lucky lady was selected from the crowds that gathered at the launch to be the first person in the UK to Buy a Rubik’s 360. Not only did she revel in her Rubik’s fame she also took the opportunity to buy 2 Rubik’s 360 puzzles too.

Once in Hamleys people were attracted to the Rubik’s 360 section by a very vociferous Hamleys Representative, not one that could be missed either.

We managed to take loads more photos at the Official Rubik’s 360 launch and will post some more here another time.

A week in the life of the Rubik’s 360

Well its is almost a week since the Rubik’s 360 officially launched at Hamleys in London. So what’s happened since then?

Well firstly it has to be said that the launch was a fun day had by many and the demand for the Rubik’s 360 was huge, as expected. So big in fact that Hamleys currently have the Rubik’s 360 as out of stock through their website.

So who does have stock of the Rubik’s 360 online?

At the moment it seems that no-one does.  Play.com have it as a pre-order still for £14.99 with expected delivery date of the 7th august 2009, theToyShop.com have it as out of stock and all the other retailers such as Argos, Amazon, ASDA, Tesco, Toys R Us to nme just a few are still awaiting their first delivery.

The Rubik’s 360 is going to be one of the top toys for Christmas 2009.

Getting back to the launch, the Rubik’s 360 entered the UK with a bang. The PR team promoting this new puzzle had put together an excited Rubik’s Media Team including, Dan Harris, twice UK Rubik’s Speedcubing Champion, Emily Dixon, Freelance Acrobat/Trapeze Artist and huge Rubik’s fan. A recent SKYPE for windows video was released based around the Rubik’s Cube and featured Jay Terrafranca who was also present as part of the media team. the youngest member of the media team on the day was 12 year old Maddy Kendall-Murray who was one of the madcap children in the St. Trinians films and has also been used in photo shoots for the Rubik’s brand. All were at hand to assist and demonstrate the Rubik’s 360 to those that dared to stand still for a split second, somewhat taken aback by the furor of what was developing before the……… Rubik’s 360 Mania was here, and here to stay.

The launched kicked of with the official cutting of the tape by Seven Towns Ltd representatives David Hedley Jones and Chrisi Trussell, the former  sporting as you will see in some of the photos a pretty fantastic Rubik’s top hat and for those that noticed a tie with loads of spheres, in keeping with the theme for the day. As well as the media team and other Rubik’s representatives there were plenty of Hamleys officials around to help those eager shoppers to get their hands on the Rubik’s 360 for the first time.

With the shelves emptying at a fast rate, members of the press joined the offcial Rubik’s 360 party for light refreshments and the opportunity for further photographs celebrating this long awaited day.

Having been lucky enough to be present at the launch, making the most of the opportunities to snap away, we can aonly draw on the conlcusion, shared by many that the Rubik’s 360 is already a massive hit and is a worthy successor to the original Rubik’s Cube. Will it be as succesful? is a question on the lips of many. With so many differences and likenesses, it is hard to say, but it will no doubt be a success in it’s own right.

Rubik’s 360 mania is nearly upon us.

With the official launch of the Rubik’s 360 only a week away, Rubiks 360mania is just around the corner. Today saw some articles in the Telegraph and the Daily Express plus it has been mentioned on a few gadget & gizmo style blogs. One thing for certain, after the Hamleys launch, stock levels are going to be very low judging by the number of pre-orders already taken.

If you are looking to buy a Rubik’s 360 then you should look at doing it sooner rather than later or you will be waiting for the next shipment due to hit the UK in August. As far as we know, you will be able to buy the Rubik’s 360 from;

Hamleys - Available now
Amazon - Available now

Argos - Available end of July
Firebox - Will not be stocking the Rubik’s 360
The Toyshop - Out of Stock

We will add to the list of Rubik’s 360 suppliers as soon as we have further confirmations.

Rubik’s 360, beware of fakes

With the launch of the Rubik’s 360 just a month away, the world wide web is being flooded with  Fake Rubik’s 360 products. At the time of writing Ebay had 23 featured listings for the Rubik’s 360. Do not be fooled. Make sure that you only order an official rubik’s 360.

The Rubik’s 360 is not available here in the UK until its publicised launch at Hamleys in London on the 15th July 2009. As we reported in a separate post you can however pre-order your Rubiks 360 now, see more details below to Pre-Order Rubik’s 360

So for all UK residents, follow this link >>>>>> Pre-Order a Rubik’s 360 (UK) and if you are in the US the goto Amazon.com

Where can I buy a Rubik’s 360?

With the Rubik’s 360 due for release this July, one of the questions being asked is Where Can I Buy a Rubik’s 360?

Well according to the information we have either found on the interent or have been told, if you are living in the UK then you will be able to buy the Rubik’s 360 from the Hamleys store from the 15th July or you can pre-order one from their website and have it delivered to your door on this day. If you live in the US, then Amazon are alowing you to pre-order the 360.

So for all UK residents, follow this link >>>>>> Pre-Order a Rubik’s 360 (UK) and if you are in the US the goto Amazon.com

Over the next few weeks, we expect many other online merchants to start promoting the Rubik’s 360 ready for the summer launch. Details of these for people looking to buy a Rubik’s 360 will be added to this post.

Let the countdown begin.

Hamleys Rubik’s 360 Launch 15th July 2009

Hamleys have confirmed that they are holding the official Rubik’s 360 Launch Party at their Hamleys Regent Street Store on the 15th July 2009. If you can’t make the launch party to order your own Rubik’s 360 then you can pre-order yours now for delivery on the 15th.

Hamleys website entices you to be the first to own a Rubik’s 360, asking if you have the skill, dexterity and thinking to solve the new Rubik’s Puzzle. On their Launch Party page they even tell you the solution. Well almost as all you need to do is get get the coloured balls into the matching coloured domes with the solution lying in the clever way the spheres interact when you whirl and twirl the puzzle in your hands.

So can you wait to get your hands on the 360? Once you do whether you pre-order now or pick your puzzle up from th laucnh party on the 15th,  you won’t be able to put it down till you’ve solved it! Then like with the original Rubik’s Cube, you will want to do it again getting faster and faster in order to impress your family and friends. So the race is on, the Rubik’s 360 has arrived, pre-order your now before the stock run out.

Pre Order Rubiks 360 >>>>>> Click Here

Drummond Park Press Release

Drummond Park have issued the following Press Release on the Rubik’s 360 which has been published here.

What goes around comes around

The Rubik’s Cube that burst on to the puzzle scene way back in 1980, would never have thought that it would be rejuvenated by a sphere over 30 years later. Square Peg, Round Hole and all that, is just one cliche that suits the phenomenon that the Rubik’s 360 is turning in to. But this round puzzle object now known to us as the 360 under the Rubik’s banner is definitely going to be one of the next big things, just like the Cube was those many years ago. So in a sense what goes around most definitely comes around.

We are seeing Rubiks 360 news reports via Google alerts almost on a daily basis in various languages from around the world. But one thing for sure is that the Rubik’s 360 holds no language barriers, just the puzzlement that Rubik’s and their creations over the years have became synonymous with.

We are still waiting for the likes of Amazon to allow the pre-order of the 360, as soon as we hear anything we will let you know.

Rubiks 360 News still coming in from around the world

News from around the world is still coming in for the Rubiks 360. The new puzzle which was first shown at the beginning of the month has caused somewhat of a gargantuan rumble in the world of puzzle toys. The Rubiks 360 is still the talk of the gadget and toy blogs. Unfortunately we have not received any further news with regards to a date for pre-ordering, but we will as soon as we are informed.

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Rubiks 360 solution - Right or Wrong

Well it didn’t take long for somebody to work out a way to solve the Rubiks 360, check out the video fro yourself. Right or Wrong? As we say in England ‘that’s just not cricket old chap’

So can this be classed as a solution the the Rubiks 360 or not. Luck or Skill? Have your say. This Rubiks 360 site is for you.

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