I was browsing my local thrift store today when I found this interesting "puzzle":









The labels identify it as being form REMCO 1981, item no. 198. The packaging is in rough shape (it has been pierced and has had several generations of price stickers placed and replaced) but the cube inside appears to be in mint condition. I have not yet opened it as it may devalue the puzzle. It contains the following instructions for solving:



Upon a bit of research, I discovered several other Remco toys but nothing indicating the potential rarity/selling price (including a browse of the museum). Does anyone recognize this puzzle?

I love this kind of Anti-Cubing backlash stuff from the 80's. It just really goes to show what `The Rubiks Cube` did to a generation!

Thanks for showing this thing off,
Cheers,
Burgo.

I have the yellow Remco cube.

I actually have an orange one! It is hiding behind my Aggie Puzzle in this picture. Maybe we can find other members who have the white/green/red ones.

Ben

Where did you (Ben and Georges) get the cubes and how much did you pay (if you don't mind me asking)? Would it be classified as "Very Rare", "Rare", "Somewhat Rare", "Uncommon", or "Common"?

I completely lost track when and where I got mine, probably on Ebay though, some 5-6 years ago.