Finally another review on my blog. Heh heh I guess I haven't done a written review in a while, so here's one. There's a lot of excitement on the V Cubes, especially the V Cube 3x3(if there is such a thing). So first and foremost I would like to clairfy this. I dubbed this puzzle the V Cube 3 cause at the back of the boxing, it said that this puzzle was made by the same dude who made the V Cubes. I'm not sure if this is true, but I'm certain 95% that this is false. As you can see on the boxing, the name is HB CUBE 3.
It's a pretty cool cube, first off. It's transparent and the inside is modelled after a Ghosthand, so it's basically a Ghosthand with transparent cubies. Heck, you can even see the screws and springs!
So it's cool. I got 2 of this. One yellow and one green. I prefer the green one cause it's my fav colour. It works well even before lubrication, so no complaints there. In fact, I'll say it's good enough to be a speed cube. However, it does lock up a bit here and there. So...I guess it's cause my finger movements aren't in sync.
On the aesthetic side, the stickers aren't bad. They're of a texture that doesn't allow the cube to slip of your fingers during a frantic solve. The orange and red are a bit close tho...so people who are color deficit(like me), bear that in mind if you plan to get this cube.
Any cool features? Yes. Every cubie is hollow and has a cap that can be remove, so if you remove all, you kinda have a hollow cube. It's pretty creative. However the green cube has it's caps popping out so much that I have glued the caps on. One of these cost me 3 SGD, pretty worth the price.
Currently I don't know where this cube can be purchased. I bought the last 2 off the shelf. Sorry guys.
Well actually the hols for me started a week ago, heh heh. And so far I've been frantically trying to complete assignments -_- School really thinks I'm so free.
And I get that feeling where you have so much work you just don't feel like doing it. So I'm busying myself with games. I wonder if I've told you guys this, but I've gotten Avalon Code and New Mario Bros. for the DS. And most recently, The World Ends With You. All of the listed games are kickbutt awesome.
I went out with my friend yesterday and had a hell of a time laughing and joking while making our selection at a games store. Of course, I was the one paying. It was his last year Christmas and this year's birthday presents I was getting for him. Got him Disgaea DS and Rondo of Swords. Heard they were reasonably good games. And I cashed out 100% of it, $45.
So anyways, I'm relatively busy, with around 22 assignments(and still counting). Darn. And I still have tuition, man the hols are uber messed up. Thanks homework, thanks a lot.
Heh...I guess I'm gonna play Avalon Code and The World Ends With You a lot during the hols tho. Who cares about homework, just get it done, and have it presented well.
On a completely unrelated note, my eldest sis is coming back from Scotland this Wednesday! ^^ She was studying overseas and is coming back for vacation. Yay. And we'll be going to Korea together. Heh.
Random. Hehheh. Yeah, so I have completed it, and now I'm playing XII Renevant Wings, but not like it's that important(and the game isn't too good either).
Anyways, moving on to cube related stuff, I got a fully functional 3x3x4 from Cube4you.com(go check it out)and a Rubik's Domino, also known as the 3x3x2. I've always wanted these two puzzles. And guess what? The shop I normally patronise really put more interest into cubing. The new 9x9 and 11x11 were out of stock by the second day!Whoa.
The shop also carried so many rare puzzles I had thought I could only obtain online. The shop keeper said he ordered and is selling. That explains everything.
Well I can't list everything the shop is carrying now and what it would have coming in stock, but I plan to get theCubic 3x3x5, the Skewb variations and the 8 sided puzzles(don't know what they're called. Octahedrons right?).
Wait I forgot I got a Ghosthand 3x3! It's awesome. It has some design differences compared to other cubes and the stickers are a bit awkward, but it's a great cube for both one hand and regular solving. And it cost me less than 10 SGD.
My average time for the 3x3 gas dropped cause of the Ghosthand and the 3x3x4 was a bit tough to figure out(took me a day). The 3x2x2 was easy, albeit you have to execute more moves than for a 3x3, with the method I use.
This is Nat3500th signing off!
And here's the link to the shop's info in case you're interested to drop by. Look at the first address, not the 2nd and 3rd.
Hey guys I took so freaking long before I posted something new. Truth be said, I've not been paying attention to my blog, more attention(or if not all)had been directed to my Youtube channel. Sub to me!
Currently I've been busy with games. Hahaha. Yeah I'm a game addict, I admit. Now I'm playing Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Ring of Fates. Then after that I'll get to Final Fantasy III and then all my other games. Haha.
So cubing related stuff. Hmm...not much. I'm learning Intermediate OLL to kinda boost my speed. I've been getting thrashed in school. Hmm everything else cube related will be explained in this video. Oh and see this too! It's cool! Lol.
So...yeah I'll try to keep this site updated, but I'm really busy and I still plan to direct most of my attention to my Youtube channel.
Yeah, it's 2:53 a.m. I can't sleep. Actually I slept at 9 p.m. and woke up about 45 minutes ago, and since I haven't blogged in a while, I guess I should do it.
I can officially solve my Square - 1! Yay! That includes parity. I mem-ed the algorithm in 10 minutes, which isn't so bad to me. I timed one of my solves and I got a timing of 2:54:47. Not as bad as I expected, so yeah.
Spirit Tracks(hums Zelda theme). It's great so far. Perfect music(maybe not as good as Castlevania's)and has nice twists to the story. Pretty much all the ratings on game websites are right with the score - it deserves anything from 8.7 and above. Personally I would give it a 9.3/10. It's that awesome. If you ever get the chance, pick it up.
Sigh...my stomach's rumbling. Which makes me think of NCC yesterday. Very exhausting, and I didn't eat a filling lunch. Yep, it's my after school activity. And yesterday was the first day we had to wear our uniform. That think green looking - ultra - manly - and - cool uniform. Basically the army uniform. We had to march in it, and we were sweating our butts off. The uniform wasn't the best at making you feel cool(no pun intended).
Haha, there's a Geography test today, accessing us on our map skills. I guess I'll do fine. I'm just worried bout my Chinese spelling. Always fail at it :( But this time I practiced, so I hope I'll pass this time, albeit not with flying colours.
Argh...yesterday we were expecting our Math test results but didn't get it. Suspense kills. But not that I really think of my results all the time(in fact I don't at all). And today we may get our History test results, and I hope I did better than the past one. I got a 3/10.
And today I'm having my English Oral examination. I'm not too shabby myself, I will admit, but I'm still scared. 0.0
And today will be a reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeally long day. Oh well, I guess I just have to pull through....
Sigh, Nat3500th P.S. I feel like rustling up a snack. Maybe instant noodles...hmm...*stomach growls*
Yawn! I'm tired. Looks like the 2 cups of coffee don't have any effect on me.
Sigh, today has been a great day. Received loads of wishes. Especially from my classmates, family members and relatives. It's expected from these people, the ones who see you everyday or week. But thanks guys, it really made my day, it's the thought that counts.
As for those who didn't wish me, I'll still wish you something on your birthday when I know of it. I'll probably give you something too. Sorry if I'm unfair to the people who I didn't give anything to for the previous birthdays. So now, I've just finished adjusting my cube to have perfect tension, works like a dream now(at least more like dream, no longer a hellish nightmare, there were tons of lock - ups before adjustment). And in my previous post, I ask if i should get Yoshi's Island DS or New Super Mario Bros. The final verdict?
None of the above. I got Spirit Tracks. :)
It's great, I've and still am enjoying every moment of it. It is more mature themed, compared to previous games, but in a mild way that will make you smile and blush. Haha some scenes were priceless(not perverse scenes). And the game's really great, a lot better than Phantom Hourglass, which was also an awesome game.
Well, I just it has ultimately been a great day for me, and I'm officially 13 now(I was born at around 8 at night). I want to sleep now, nights to you all!
So, it's Nat3500th signing off, Byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye! XD
But that's not my point! I'm happy today(see my :D). Haha! And more importantly I realised last Saturday why I am so cherished. My mom had to go through a lot for me when I was in a womb, 13 years back. She was advised by a doctor to abort me due to some reason, but she said that she wouldtake care of the child no matter how he or she would turn out. That really touched me.
And it turned out that I'm special gift -- 3 girls before me, and suddenly a prince! Haha, and I didn't get aborted, so I owe it all to my mom. If she had chosen to abort me...well...
Everyone is important anyway, I'm not saying that this means I'm the king of the world or so to speak.
Anyways, I would like to thanks everyone who has wished me Happy Birthday! It really means a lot to me guys.
So now I'm officially 13! Yay! A teenager!
And on a completely unrelated note, I can solve my Square - 1 with parity! I've discovered a way to only get one case, out of the usual two!
That's great, and today I maybe getting a new DS game. Hmm...Yoshi's Island? New Super Mario Bros.? Only time will tell...
h transparent cubies. Heck, you can even see the screws and springs!
Nat3500th signing off!
