Neocube

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What are Neo Cubes?

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NeoCubes are made the Neodymium alloy, a rare-earth metal. These magnets are generally sold in large packs and can be used for educational purposes such as understanding magnetism and polarity, entertaining toys to play with or simply as a stress relief product. They also help test patience and use your head, because constructing simple shapes can be quite challenging due to the strength and uncontrollability of the loose magnets. Once mastered, complex patterns and geometric shapes are accomplishable. Due to the nature of this type of toy, there is no “solution” (unless you consider the cubic arrangement to be the solved state), so the creative possibilities when playing with these magnets are endless.

The magnetic balls in the Neocubes are used as micro construction blocks to build awesome sculptures and psychedelic patterns. Neocubes are the future of puzzles, the Rubik cube on steroids, the space age gadget of tomorrow available today.

NeoCubes are also known in different regions as “Buckyballs”, “Nanodots”, or quite simply “NeoMagnets”. They are available in several different colours, sizes, strengths and even shapes. The standard pack size for these magnets is 216, which is enough to construct a solid 6x6x6 cube if you want to attempt to do so. The standard size for these magnets is 5mm, which constructs a 3x3x3cm cube. Although these magnets are fairly small, their strength is not to be underestimated!

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Standard NeoCube sets use N35 magnets, which are industry standard strength magnets, however some stores offer N38 magnets and above (the larger the number, the more powerful the magnet). The magnets also come in a variety of coloured polymer coatings, the most common of which being Silver (standard), Gold, Red, Blue and Green (although some stores also sell several other colours). You can even buy cube shaped magnets from certain stores.

How to play with Neocube?

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The first exercise to achieve with Neocube is to “mix” the balls. Once familiar with the behavior of magnets, we can get down to business. And to start, why not try to restore the cube. Easy, you say? Is that you have not started yet! Because cube quickly proves to be a real headache. We must actually calculate the movements to achieve, from the finished form. A real game of patience …

But the great interest of cube is to give free rein to his imagination. We can handle the ball like for the sake of the contact on the fingers and the soft metallic click. Therefore, we can manufacture all kinds of three-dimensional shapes: triangles, spheres, baskets, bracelets, stars, snowflakes … There are billions of possible combinations.

Neocubes are great for adults of all ages. Even seniors appreciate the therapeutic effect of manipulating the magnetic balls. By keeping your hands busy, you keep your mind occupied and exercise your coordination.

Warning:

This product is not a toy and is not to be used by children. This product is to be used for scientific experiments or for industrial applications. This product contains strong Neodymium magnet(s) that can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Strong Neodymium magnets are fragile, they are brittle and will break or chip if they hit a hard surface or are snagged together. Always use the utmost care when handling Neodymium magnets. Before placing your order, please review the Warnings page.