Brainteaser Appraisal

Rubik's Cube (3x3)

This item is a standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube, a popular three-dimensional combination puzzle. It features a black plastic core structure, typical of most modern Rubik's Cubes, with six distinct faces covered by colored plastic tiles or stickers. The visible faces display the standard Rubik's Cube color scheme: white, yellow, red, orange, green, and blue. In the primary view, the top face shows yellow and white squares, the front face has green, blue, and yellow squares, and the right face shows orange and red squares. The central square of one visible face displays the iconic 'Rubik's' logo, which appears to be a stylized 'Rubik's' in a sans-serif font, accompanied by a small '®' symbol, indicating it is an officially branded product. This logo is predominantly green and white against a white background sticker. The cube appears to be in a partially scrambled state, as indicated by the mixed colors on all visible faces. The plastic material exhibits a slight sheen, suggesting it is either well-maintained or relatively new. No significant scratches, chips, or major wear are immediately discernible from the image, although a detailed inspection would require higher resolution and multiple angles. The corners and edges appear intact, without noticeable lifting or peeling of the colored stickers (if they are stickers rather than inlaid plastic). The design suggests it is a post-1980s model, likely manufactured much more recently, given the crispness of the logo and colors. The craftsmanship appears consistent with mass-produced puzzles of good quality, designed for functional rotation and durability.