Question 1

What is it made of?  Plastic? Paper? Wood?

Accepted Answer

Essentially it's a bunch of hallow plastic triangles held together and hinged by the stickers. Stickers seem fairly durable but don't expect it to hold up long with regular use. It's the magnets that likely make this cost so much. OK novelty item if on a deep sale but not worth anywhere near full price IMO.

Question 2

This one is so much more expensive than others....Is this one better than the ones that cost $7.99 or $8.99?

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The term "rare earth" can be misleading, as some of these metals can be[3][4] as abundant in the Earth's crust as tin or lead,[5] but rare earth ores do not exist in seams (like coal or copper), so in any given cubic kilometre of crust they are "rare". The major source is currently China.[6] Some countries classify rare earth metals as strategically important,[7] and recent Chinese export restrictions on these materials have led some to initiate research programs to develop strong magnets that do not require rare earth metals. It’s not a scam just because you don’t know something. I’ve bought one for each of my 3 kids and own several myself, they are solid quality and if you’re seeing the same product for $7.99-$8.99 it’s a cheep knock off. Absolutely worth the price.

Question 3

How about a boy who is in 9th grade and loves the rubics cube?

Accepted Answer

YES -- this cube is fascinating!  Got it for my 23 year old and he loves it!  Al he extended family wanted to play with it, flip it around, and make the designs.  This is my new go to gift for engineers, techie folks, fidgeters, and well, anyone hard to buy for!

Question 4

What are the dimensions of the box when not opened up into shapes?

Accepted Answer

As just a simple comparison, it’s roughly the size of a Rubics cube. I was surprised at how small the cube is, but when opened and in its various shapes and in combination with other cubes, I’m very glad it is small! Anything larger would be definitely too big!

ASIN	B08FPCLH24
Additional Features	Portable
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#156 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #1 in Fidget Blocks
Brand Name	Shashibo
Color	Elements
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (82,133)
Educational Objective	Problem Solving Skill
Included Components	Shashibo cube
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	2.52 x 2.52 x 2.52 inches
Item Dimensions L x W	2.3"L x 2.3"W
Item Shape	Cube
Manufacturer	Fun In Motion Toys
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	900.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	96.0
Manufacturer Part Number	SHA05EM
Material Type	Plastic
Material Type Free	Plastic, Paper, Magnets Free
Model Number	SHA05EM
Number of Items	4
Number of Pieces	4
Number of Players	1-4
Operation Mode	Manual
Play Activity Location	Tabletop
Power Source	Manual
Product Style	DODECA
Puzzle Type	Puzzle Box
Set Name	DODECA
Size	DODECA
Skill Level	Beginner
Supported Battery Types	No batteries required
Theme	DODECA
UPC	860001007664
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Shashibo DODECA Magnetic Puzzle Cube, Sensory Fidget Toy for Adults & Kids, Stress Relief Fidget Toy for All Ages, Cool Fidget Toys for Desk, Shape Shifting Box, 100+ Possible Shapes

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