MoYu Puppet Cube II — deceptive shape-mod cube that quickly becomes a serious challenge

MoYu Puppet Cube II looks simple only at first glance: from some angles it resembles a 2×2, but extra pieces and blocked moves change the solving logic. It is a stickerless shape mod, about 56 mm in size and roughly 67–75 g in weight.

Who this cube is for

• For fans of bandaged and shape-mod puzzles.
• For people who want a small puzzle that is harder than it looks.
• For collections of unusual MoYu/Cubing Classroom models.
• Not a good choice for a child just learning their first 2×2 or 3×3.

Turning feel

• The turning is not free like on a regular cube, because some moves depend on piece position.
• The blocked turns are exactly where the main challenge comes from.
• The feel is more of a brain teaser than a speedcube.

Magnets and mechanism

• This is not a magnetic speedcube, but a shape-mod/bandaged puzzle.
• The mechanism allows only certain turns in certain positions.
• Do not force a layer if it does not turn — it is probably blocked by the shape of the pieces.

Size, weight and materials

• Size: about 56 × 56 × 56 mm.
• Weight: about 67–75 g, depending on specification.
• Surface: stickerless plastic.
• Type: shape-mod / bandaged cube.

Main advantages

• Small cube with a surprisingly big challenge.
• Interesting for collectors.
• Teaches careful move planning.
• Does not feel like a standard 3×3 routine.

Things to keep in mind

• Can be frustrating if you expect a regular cube.
• Not for fast turning.
• It takes many attempts to understand the logic of blocked moves.

How to use

First try to return the cube shape, and only then think about colours. With Puppet Cube, it is important to check which moves are currently allowed instead of blindly using 2×2 or 3×3 algorithms.

Packaging and contents

Comes as one MoYu Puppet Cube II in factory packaging. Gross weight is often listed around 76 g.