From cube-lovers-errors@mc.lcs.mit.edu Wed Mar 25 10:09:36 1998 Return-Path: Received: from sun28.aic.nrl.navy.mil by mc.lcs.mit.edu (8.8.1/mc) with SMTP id KAA27206; Wed, 25 Mar 1998 10:09:36 -0500 (EST) Precedence: bulk Errors-To: cube-lovers-errors@mc.lcs.mit.edu Mail-from: From cube-lovers-request@life.ai.mit.edu Tue Mar 24 16:14:21 1998 Message-Id: <3.0.5.16.19980324220550.0bd76334@vip.cybercity.dk> Date: Tue, 24 Mar 1998 22:05:50 To: cube-lovers@ai.mit.edu From: Philip Knudsen Subject: RE: 5^3 quiz To my knowledge, the 5x5x5 was invented by Udo Krell. It was produced by Uwe Meffert in 1983. I read somewhere that Dr. Chr. Bandelow had the Hong Kong factory finish extra puzzles from previously manufactured parts around 1990, don't know if this is true. Bandelow is still selling this puzzle, under the name "Giant Magic Cube". It also seems Meffert reissued the 5x5x5 one or two years ago, under the name "Professor's Cube". This new version might have other colors than the original. I have seen the puzzle under the name "Ultimate Cube" several times, the name "Master Revenge" however is new to me. Since Meffert is the manufacturer, the "most" official name for the 5x5x5 is probably "Professor's Cube". Philip K recording and performing artist Vendersgade 15, 3th DK - 1363 Copenhagen K Phone: +45 33932787 Mobile: +45 21706731 E-mail: skouknudsen@email.dk E-mail: philipknudsen@hotmail.com Sms: 4521706731@sms.tdk.dk (short message, no subject)