Rubik's TouchCube to make debut this weekend... on QVC

It's not every day that QVC gets first dibs on hot new gadgets (though it's occurring far more frequently than we're proud to admit), but we're hearing that the teleshopping channel will be the place to go if you want to be among the first to own a Rubik's TouchCube. Believe it or not, the swipe-controlled retro toy will be available to buy for the first time on the Christmas in July segment this weekend. Look - if you've been wondering what QVC looks like in full, unadulterated HD, but have up until now failed to secure a good excuse to check it out, this is your chance, and yes, you're welcome. The full statement from the company is after the break.
The time to step up your Rubik's game has finally arrived. You first mentioned Rubik's TouchCube on Engadget after the TouchCube was launched at The International American Toy Fair in February and now it is available to order for the first time via QVC's "Christmas in July" segment this weekend!

Fans of the iconic Rubik's Cube will now be able to experience the new game play of the Rubik's TouchCube's touch sensor technology. They can be the first to get their fingers on the Rubik's TouchCube by checking out QVC this weekend. Please visit www.rubikstouchcube.com for any additional information.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 9:47AM]

LOL. It was only a matter of time.

[ZZMitch Posted Jul 23rd 2009 9:47AM]

I'll stick with a real Rubick's cube, thanks.

[LAY Posted Jul 23rd 2009 10:23AM]

Seriously.

You cant re-create a timeless sensation like that. The original cube became an icon of the 80s, and still is fun to play with today.

This is just a needless "update". A bad try at slapping a 21st century skin on it.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 10:37AM]

The new one also means that your current solve time will quadruple. No finger tricks = a fail speed solvers. (although I somewhat doubt that is their target market. :D )

[w00ter Posted Jul 23rd 2009 9:48AM]

Those are some nice hands

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 11:38AM]

OMG is that one hand or two? It looks like one hand with a hideously deformed 6th or 7th finger.

[Khav Posted Jul 23rd 2009 9:53AM]

I wonder if there's going to be a digital equivalent to taking the stickers off and solving it that way.

[idlemind1999 Posted Jul 23rd 2009 9:56AM]

of course.... now its as simple as changing a few bulbs....
like 54 of them?

[dagwud Posted Jul 23rd 2009 10:03AM]

Depends. Is the current "status" of the device stored in RAM or Flash memory? If the former, just take the batteries out.

[nickyP Posted Jul 23rd 2009 9:57AM]

God damn those QVC wizards and their Infernal Tinkering, -To think that their dark arts go unimpeded by the Jesus brigade makes me cry in betwixt the whistling landfall of shells.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 10:05AM]

As a show piece as the original Rubik's cube in a display cabinet you don't need to do anything it shows it's self off, however the same could not be said for this new tech toy, why? Well when the lights stop working or it wont charge anymore is it still an impressive looking bit of retro revamp?

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 10:15AM]

"It's not every day that QVC gets first dibs on hot new gadget"

and this is no exception

[Valicore Posted Jul 23rd 2009 2:56PM]

Lawlz +1 for the truth!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 10:47AM]

It doesn't have to substitute the old one or pretend to emulate its fame. I don't see it as a bad copy but as a good idea that certainly will sell easily. Maybe it will end up at the cheapest corner shop for a few bucks and made in Taiwan.

[fourthletter Posted Jul 23rd 2009 10:48AM]

YAWN!

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 11:07AM]

Really, have we become so lazy that we can't even turn a Rubik's cube anymore?

[Wwhat Posted Jul 23rd 2009 7:09PM]

QVC viewer have, and I bet it has helpful hints and an easy setting where the last 20 squares get done for you :)

[GeekGirl Posted Jul 23rd 2009 11:17AM]

too old school

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 11:18AM]

Lame.

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 11:44AM]

seems like a waste of money to me

[PopRocks Posted Jul 23rd 2009 12:50PM]

YAY! Cant wait. I'm going to watch all day, and I promise you, I will be the first to get one! MUAHAHAHA!!!!!
=D


-Rocks

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 3:30PM]

my iPWN can do this already with apps

[nx2000 Posted Jul 23rd 2009 1:27PM]

Why would anyone want a rubik's cube that can't be solved with a butter knife?

[Wwhat Posted Jul 23rd 2009 7:10PM]

Uh, airplanes?

[laleck Posted Jul 23rd 2009 4:30PM]

so cool, yet so lame

[(Unverified) Posted Jul 23rd 2009 6:44PM]

Rubiks Cube was good-- IN THE EIGHTIES!!

[strommsarnac Posted Jul 23rd 2009 9:56PM]

Better check your source. QVC sold these LAST Christmas. My wife spent the whole segment mulling over buying them for our nieces/nephews.

[DeAthWaGer Posted Jul 24th 2009 1:10AM]

I'm actually a bit excited. The last few Rubik's inventions were absolute crap. There hasn't been a good one since Rubik's Magic.

dealextreme.com stocks some rubik's toys cheap.

http://www.dealextreme.com/search.dx/search.puzzle