Optimus Prime Rubik's Cube Revealed

I can solve a regular Rubix cube but I can't tell how this is supposed to work. I can see a seam but that doesn't tell me anything as far as to how this should work. I would guess there is a rubix cube inside his head but the details make it sound like his head itself is a slide puzzle.

WreckerJack wrote:I can solve a regular Rubix cube but I can't tell how this is supposed to work. I can see a seam but that doesn't tell me anything as far as to how this should work. I would guess there is a rubix cube inside his head but the details make it sound like his head itself is a slide puzzle.

I agree, it sounds like his head should be the puzzle but I don't see how it could possibly have as many variables as a normal Rubik's Cube, especially considering there don't appear to be enough seams/divisions. I get the feeling it's just an ordinary Rubik's Cube inside an Optimus-shaped head... A fancy "display stand" that justifies Hasbro charging more for it than an ordinary Rubik's Cube?

BumbleDouche wrote:
I agree, it sounds like his head should be the puzzle but I don't see how it could possibly have as many variables as a normal Rubik's Cube, especially considering there don't appear to be enough seams/divisions. I get the feeling it's just an ordinary Rubik's Cube inside an Optimus-shaped head... A fancy "display stand" that justifies Hasbro charging more for it than an ordinary Rubik's Cube?

I don't think it's that because they say the puzzle is shaped like Optimus' head. Now that I think about it it would have to be because if the head was merely a container how would you show off that you solved the rubix? Then again it could be something to hide a rubix cube you can't solve inside to prevent frustration

I also thought about being like a 2x2 but it does not have enough seams from what I am able to see. Maybe his helmet line is hiding a seam?

We sure it's a not a cube being held inside the helmet?

Va'al wrote:We sure it's a not a cube being held inside the helmet?

Description says the puzzle is designed as optimus' head.

I think the 2x2 cube theory is right. If you look just above his "ears" there is a seam that appears to carry forward through the helmet and would meet up with the bottom of his visor.

I have no doubt in my mind its a 2X2 cube, those work best for rubiks puzzled shaped as heads:

william-james88 wrote:I have no doubt in my mind its a 2X2 cube, those work best for rubiks puzzled shaped as heads:

What is that thing and how do I keep it away from myself? Aside from that nightmare enducing decapitated cranial crusher, <s>the Optimus cube is most likely concealing the seem with his mouthplate, possibly giving a genuine transformation element to him<s> he probably has helmet that makes it look somewhat ok.

Note to self, look at the image a few more time before making an assumption.

I would think the better product would be an Optimus/other Transformer color scheme, regular size, Rubik's Cube.

Terrsolpix wrote:What is that thing and how do I keep it away from myself? Aside from that nightmare enducing decapitated cranial crusher, <s>the Optimus cube is most likely concealing the seem with his mouthplate, possibly giving a genuine transformation element to him<s> he probably has helmet that makes it look somewhat ok.

Note to self, look at the image a few more time before making an assumption.

Those star wars puzzles are from an amazing time when little toys and surprises came in cereal boxes.
There was a whole set of them.

Anyways, the seams for the 4X4 puzzle are right down the middle and the seam between his face and his helmet, making it look natural. You can see that horizontal seam better by looking at the sides where his helmet is split.

Ha! Now I kinda want this.

It wasn't too clear what the recently revealed Optimus Prime Rubik's Cube entailed. Was it a Rubik's Cube inside Optimus' head, or was Optimus the Rubik's Cube itself? Well now we know. The new images on Hasbrotoyshop show that it is a 2X2 Rubik's cube that has the shape of Optimus' head and is removed from a display stand body. The MSRP is 12.99 and the product descrption is below.

Product description:

Big head. Big Challenge. With the Rubik's Crew Puzzlehead, players can solve the puzzle that is shaped like one of their favorite Transformers characters. Twist the pieces and solve the Puzzlehead designed like the face of Optimus Prime. Once completed, place the collectible Puzzlehead on the included display stand body.


Includes Rubik's Crew Optimus Prime 2x2 Puzzlehead with display stand body, and instructions.


• Challenges kids to solve the puzzle
• Designed as Transformers Optimus Prime character
• Collectible Puzzlehead
• Includes display stand body


• Ages 8 and up
• For 1 player

NEED!!! NEED!!! NEED!!!

...dangit, I want this so badly! I love dumb desk toys like this.

Mystery solved!

Va'al wrote:Mystery solved!

I was thinking of you the entire time as I was newsing it

only 13 bucks. this could be a hot thing

william-james88 wrote:

Va'al wrote:Mystery solved!

I was thinking of you the entire time as I was newsing it

Oh, just like me in the shower.

I think they meant "Big head. No Challenge."

If this ain't a 'Headmaster', I don't know what is lol.

It doesn't seem that complicated, like four moving parts tops. On the other hand, the arms look like they swivel.

Torneira wrote:If this ain't a 'Headmaster', I don't know what is lol.

Is a Headmaster challenge

ill see my way out

Va'al wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Va'al wrote:Mystery solved!

I was thinking of you the entire time as I was newsing it

Oh, just like me in the shower.

Also, anybody else think Rubimus Prime has a bit of a Dilated pupil look to him? Like he just got slapped in the face with a board?

I think he looks like G1 Optimus who has always looked a little aloof to me. I think it's the octagonal eye shape that does it because he doesn't look focused on any one particular direction.

Kyleor wrote:I think they meant "Big head. No Challenge."

chuckdawg1999 wrote:It doesn't seem that complicated, like four moving parts tops.

Unless you guys are masters at the 3X3 rubik's cube (the standard one), this one will still pose quite the challenge. Like the 3X3, a 2X2 rubik's cube needs an algorythm to be solved. You guys forget the three dimensional aspect of the 4 seperate pieces which means they can end up anywhere in different orientations, like these 2X2s below:







People selling em on e-bay have given up:

There are tutorials online to teach you the algorithms. I have a 3x3 and I am not bad at it. Takes me a few hours to solve it each time I play with it. Its sometimes tricky to remember the patterns and I wind up starting over.

How do people have issues with a 2x2x2 rubik cube? It's simple

GalvatronG1 wrote:How do people have issues with a 2x2x2 rubik cube? It's simple

I dont find it simple.

Seriously the thing is 4 pieces to move, no where near as bad as that 8x8x8 rubik cube knock off
Next you're gonna tell me, it isn't normal to solve college level algebra equations at the age of 4,

Just in case you had been watching for the new Optimus Rubik's Cube, it has been spotted at Philippine retail by TFW board member Ikkad. Here's the photo of Puzzlimus Prime on Mall of Asia shelves.



If you find any new toys or transformer products out in the wild, please let us know here!

I consider myself pretty proficient in solving a Rubik's Cube, so I honestly can't wait to get this as a fun desk toy.

This looks something I can solve in four moves but if I see it I may buy it nit fan other Rubik's cube where stickers are on them and peel off in time

The puzzle of how to find one of these neat desk toys has been solved! You can head over to HasbroToyShop.com to purchase one for 12.99. From what Hasbro has included in the description we can tell that Optimus' head serves as a 2x2 Rubik's puzzle. The pictures below also demonstrate how the puzzle head attaches to the figure for display.

Big head. Big Challenge. With the Rubik's Crew Puzzlehead, players can solve the puzzle that is shaped like one of their favorite Transformers characters. Twist the pieces and solve the Puzzlehead designed like the face of Optimus Prime. Once completed, place the collectible Puzzlehead on the included display stand body.

Includes Rubik's Crew Optimus Prime 2x2 Puzzlehead with display stand body, and instructions.

• Challenges kids to solve the puzzle
• Designed as Transformers Optimus Prime character
• Collectible Puzzlehead
• Includes display stand body

Not speaking for those who can easily solve a 3X3 rubick's cube, but a 2X2 cube like this is not that easy. I have been struggling all week tryng to figure out my own 2X2 shaped as darth vader. While its essentially the same thing, the fact that this toy is sculpted as a face makes it even more challenging since the idea of a "side" is less easy to distinguish. And all rubick's tutorials are based on flat cube surfaces so youtube wont be much help. Maybe I just suck at this stuff, but I find puzles like this one super challenging and I do want to prepare those who have no experience and think that it looks simple. Its not.

william-james88 wrote:Not speaking for those who can easily solve a 3X3 rubick's cube, but a 2X2 cube like this is not that easy. I have been struggling all week tryng to figure out my own 2X2 shaped as darth vader. While its essentially the same thing, the fact that this toy is sculpted as a face makes it even more challenging since the idea of a "side" is less easy to distinguish. And all rubick's tutorials are based on flat cube surfaces so youtube wont be much help. Maybe I just suck at this stuff, but I find puzles like this one super challenging and I do want to prepare those who have no experience and think that it looks simple. Its not.

I can't blame you man. I have had a 3x3 for a few years and I still have trouble with it at times. Some people are amazing at solving cubes but I have problems memorizing all the algorithms.

But at least the puzzle being shaped like Optimus' head will prevent anyone from throwing it in frustration.

WreckerJack wrote:But at least the puzzle being shaped like Optimus' head will prevent anyone from throwing it in frustration.

It wont look like anything once people shuffle him and try to solve him. I am looking forward to what that looks like actually. All pics will be welcome

Have my preorder in for prime cube head be first Rubik's cube game I will own interested find out if it's difficult people make 2x2 puzzles out to be

william-james88 wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:But at least the puzzle being shaped like Optimus' head will prevent anyone from throwing it in frustration.

It wont look like anything once people shuffle him and try to solve him. I am looking forward to what that looks like actually. All pics will be welcome [/quote]

I am debating getting one. Knowing my aunt she might pick one up for my birthday this summer.

I'm hard to shop for and my family hardly ever buys me actual figures. "I don't know which one to buy you." "All the ones I see are Bumblebee, I can't find your ambulance guy."

Has this been sighted in the us yet. because I just found it at walmart for 12.96

Bumblebee21 wrote:Has this been sighted in the us yet. because I just found it at walmart for 12.96

Not at a brick and mortar store. If you have a picture we can make a news post though. Thanks!

Forgot to take a pic of the price but it was around 12.90 when I checked on the scanner.

Very cool! Can you tell us which walmart you found this at?

WreckerJack wrote:Very cool! Can you tell us which walmart you found this at?

Walmart on new independence parkway in winter garden Florida

Bumblebee21 wrote:

WreckerJack wrote:Very cool! Can you tell us which walmart you found this at?

Walmart on new independence parkway in winter garden Florida

Perfect, thanks!

Our own Bumblebee21 has sighted an Optimus Prime Rubik's Crew Puzzle Head at their local wal-mart in Winter Garden, Florida. They were generous enough to send us a picture which we have posted below. The Optimus Prime Rubik's Puzzle head rings up for roughly $12.98. If you'd like a closer look check out this article to get a better idea of how the puzzle will work.

If you find any cool new Transformer's products please hit up our sightings page!

Didn't know they weren't reportedly in stores yet. Tru has them up at the front for $12.99 each, right in the TLK display. Can't send pictures, enjoying a nice ear of corn and the closest store gets sketchy past 8:30.

Terrsolpix wrote:Didn't know they weren't reportedly in stores yet. Tru has them up at the front for $12.99 each, right in the TLK display. Can't send pictures, enjoying a nice ear of corn and the closest store gets sketchy past 8:30.

Just posting in the sightings section would be enough, even if you cannot get a picture.