2x2x3 Franken Tower rubik type twisty puzzle

Large 2x2x3 made from two original super 2x2x2's from rubiks.com and one standard 3x3x3. Since the super 2x2x2's were 57mm across (same as the regular 3x3x3) the 3x3x3 core had to be clipped significantly to fit in the center. This prototype has seen a LOT of abuse and constant play as you can tell by its somewhat worn appearance. This prototype was made back in March of 2003.

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Entertainment

Tags:

• 2x2x3
• 3x2x2
• slim
• tower
• rubik
• twisty
• puzzle

[hydrote]

The Franken Tower has the same mechanism as the slim tower, correct?

[nechronius]

Pretty much, yes. Not quite the same, but very similar. The biggest difference is that with the core here you have to shave down the regular rubik's cube enough to fit inside, something you don't have to do with a keychain for a Slim Tower.

[PotatoSpades22095]

my question is if you are going to make it big, then why go through all the trouble of making the franken tower when you can just bandage/extend an eastsheen 4x4? Is it because this version turns better?

[nechronius]

Ahh yes, that's the quesiton, isn't it? I made these as an exercise in puzzle building.  They are also superior to bandaged Eastsheens in terms of playability. They are rubik's cubes, so can cut corners with ease unlike the Eastsheen. It also has a clean exterior look, unlike the often obvious bandaging of an extended Eastsheen. Also because it's harder to make. :) My prototype though is beat up and ugly.

[TsT13Norman]

i dont hear big 2x2 made by rubiks, i have ordinary size the usual 2x2.. is it would be ok???

[christoph3r2112]

If you use a mini diansheng as the core it would fit, but it wouldnt be the same size but a bit smaller.

[cuberuber]

no there smaller the super 2x2x2a are the somae size as the big cube

i think haha

[christoph3r2112]

Instead of using super 2x2s can you use an eastsheen 2x2s?

[Raenaud96]

what is a " super 2x2x2"?

[schwank3110]

now do you sell these?

[archwolf4444]

If I am not mistaken, this is using Ton's method from the speedcubing site. Very clean execution, and a great follow through.