The Rubik's Cube was a big part of the 80s and 90s when children and adults would gather to see who could solve the tough puzzle. Nowadays, the Rubik's Cube has gotten a bit of a makeover, and people are using the retro past time for some interesting projects. The slideshow below touches on 24 different ways we've seen the retro Rubik's Cube inspire modern day innovation.
Implications - From Rubik sandwiches to sight-free brain teasers, iconic toys such as the Rubik's Cube have been re-created with unique twists. The innovations that inspire the toys are usually unique and standout. Companies can hold contests for consumers to create newer, different versions of the toys and use their design in resale.
24 Rubik's Cube Innovations
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Toys for the Blind
Textured Rubik's Cube for the Blind
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Rubik's Cube Alarm Clock
Cube Clock Has Thermometer
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Sudoku Cube -Rubik's Cube Meets Sudoku
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Glamtastic Geek Games
Rhinestone Rubik's Cube Classes Up the Original
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Dodecahedral Puzzle Toys
The 'Petaminx' is Like a Rubik's Cube on Steroids
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Toy-Inspired Interior Design
Rubik's Cube Mania Pervades Fashion, Art and Furniture
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Round Rubik's Cubes
The Classic Puzzle Game Gets a Spherical Twist With the Rubik's 360
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Toy-Inspired Handbags
The Rubik's Cube Purse
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LEGO NXT Rubik's Cube Solver
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Rubik's Cube Table
Bring Back the 80's in Your Living Room
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Pixelated Pop Portraits
Mosaics Made from Rubik's Cubes
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Stop-Motion Album Covers
Space Invader Recreates the Classics With Rubik's Cubes
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Rubik's Cube Golfing
Tiger Woods EA Ad
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Computer Security By Color Scheme
Cheng-Li Hung's Rubik's Cube
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Cell Phone Puzzle-Solving
'CubeCheater' iPhone App Solves Any Rubik's Cube
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Sight-Free Brain Teasers
Rubik's Cubes Are Made for the Blind (UPDATE)
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Rubik's Cube-Inspired Shoes
Put Your Feet Into the Game With These Sneaks
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Brain Game Artistry
Invader Gallery Displays Creativity With Rubik's Cube Art
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Digital Rubik's Cube?
Fentix Puzzle Cube
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Rubik's Cube Reloaded
Naef's Cubicus Toy Hits the Market for Kids and Adults
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Rubik Sandwiches
The Cubewich Lets Rubik's Cube Addicts Play With Meat
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Classic Toy Reduxes
The Mirrored Rubik's Cube
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Two Rubik's Cubes Solved At Once
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Rubik's Cube Meets Pixel Art
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AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances
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Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Cartoon-Themed Apparel Collections
This 'Teletubbies' Apparel Collection is 90s and Y2K-Inspired
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
DIY Wooden Pinball Puzzles
The ROKR 3D Pinball Machine 3D Wooden Puzzle is Interactive
Ultra-Slick Modern Cube Chairs
Blå Station's BOB Solo Chair is Versatile and Privacy-Focused
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Compact Retro-Inspired Handhelds
FunnyPlaying Showcased its Upcoming 'Retro Pixel Pocket' Console
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks
The Conceptual Smart Rubik's Cube Clock is Lifestyle-Conscious
Retro Transparent Cassette Players
NINM Lab Unveils the Nostalgic It's Real Cassette Player
Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks
The Conceptual CUBB Alarm Clock Has an Eye-Catching Form
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Optical Illusion Fidget Toys
The MEZMOCOIN INFINITY Spins for Up to 25-Minutes
Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks
Zanwen Li Designs the Mobius Calendar Clock with Two Marbles
Sculptural Scrolling Photo Frames
The 'Flash Back' Device Concept Has a Nostalgic Design
Playful Modular Mops
Staff and Clorox Created a Colorful Wet Mop with Rubber Hat Topper
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Playful Coding Pets
Pyxel Helps Kids Program Actions, Expressions, Tricks & Sounds
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Fairytale-Inspired Bed Designs
The Circu Mr. Bunny Bed Shows Off a Playful Form and Function
Colourful Ambient Lamp Designs
The Neon Crystal Cube by ZK Wong Combines Art and Utility
Tetrahedral Desk Puzzles
Revision Designs The Tetra Desk Toy for Craighill
Impressive DIY Terrariums
Robert (Ideal Idea) Pushes the Boundaries of Terrarium Design
Funky Colorful Storage Units
Pavel Vetrov's Funky Storage Units Capture Attention
DJ Console-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents a Pioneer CDJ 2000 Console Moving Set
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Combination Building Block Toys
The 'QUBTRIX' Omni-Compatible Wooden Bricks Work with Other Toys
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Whimsical Inflatable Sneaker Concepts
UV-Zhu Uses Daily Objects for His Nike Concept Sneaker
Anime-Themed Puzzle Kits
Bandai Debuts a 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' Millennium Puzzle with LEDs and Sound Effects
Remote-Holding Streaming Boxes
The Conceptual Pop Art TV Box Prevents Controller Loss
Chicken Nugget-Shaped Gaming Devices
Tetris and McDonald's Collaborate on a Cheeky Tetris Device
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Bubble-Shaped Cribs
The Luxurious Bubble Baby Bed Gently Rocks Little Ones to Sleep
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Modular Robotics Kits
ioCube Fuses the Simplicity of Building Blocks with Advanced Circuitry
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Arcade Game Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents its new Pac-Man Arcade Set with 2,650 Pieces
Playful Vibrant Creative Furniture
Dmitry Kozinenko Designs Four Products for Woo Furniture
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
STEM Holiday Shops
CircuitMess' Holiday Gift Shop Has Presents That Teach Coding & Creative Design
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Computer Symbol-Inspired Watch Designs
Anicorn Watches Releases the Spinning Beach Ball Watch
Art-Focused STEAM Kits
Robot in a Can Helps Build STEAM Skills Through Art and Design Education
Pixelated Tile Toy Sets
The 'VOXART' Click Tile Construction Set is Easy to Build and Customize
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Interlocking Living Room Furniture
Mirlay Özlem ER's The Cube is Elegant and Space-Saving
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
Rave-Informed Glasses Collection
RETROSUPERFUTURE and Briko Emphasizes Rave Aesthetics
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
Gen X Candy Campaigns
Klondike's Bar-cade Campaign Engages Gen X Consumers
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles
Ohm's Quest is NFC-Enabled for an Interactive Experience
3D Toy Puzzle Castles
LEGO Creates the Disney Castle Kit to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Toy Block-Inspired Wooden Bookshelves
Waiting Woood Designs the New Rotating Picture Book Rack
Color-Changing Eccentric Turntables
Brian Eno Designs the Turntable II with Unpredictable Patterns
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Toy Block-Inspired Furniture
The Bloc Collection by From: C is Inspired by Nostalgic Elements
Next-Gen Fuzzy Robot Toys
Hasbro is Introducing a New Furby for a New Generation
90s Toy Holiday Trees
Furbtrees are Introducing the Next Generation of Furby Across the UK
Visually Impaired Puzzle Blocks
LEGO Presents Braille Bricks for an Inclusive Playing
Architecture-Inspired Turntables
Jorge Paez Designs the Reinterpreted RYTM Turntable
Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Introduces a New Colorful 31210 Modern Art Set
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Sandwich-Inspired 70s Decor
The Retro Schlotzsky's Sandwich Studio Line Honors an Iconic Menu Item
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Upcycled Plastic Construction Companies
'Kubik' Uses Plastic Waste as a Sustainable Material
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Artist-Designed Blenders
magic bullet's Artist-Designed Wraps Champion Creativity & Expression
Interactive Gaming Clogs
These Special Crocs Can Be Scanned for an Exclusive Gaming Experience
Cubic Color-Changing Puzzle Toys
The Rubik’s 3×3 Phantom Changes Color in the Hand
Superhero Home-Inspired Puzzles
LEGO Presents its Batcave Set with 3,981 Pieces in Total
Dream-Inspired Building Toys
Lego Dreamzzz Encourages Kids to Build with Their Imagination
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings
Mecesoo Creates the LEGO Portrait of a Woman in a Hat
Origami-Inspired Playful Magnetic Blocks
Artur Tikhonenko Designs the Trido Building Blocks
Wearable Fidget Toy Bracelets
The Infinity Flip Mobius Fidget Band Toy is Relaxing
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Satisfying Digital Puzzle Games
Geometric Interactive Launcehs the Cocoon Game Starring a Beetle
Generative Art-Wrapped Cars
Kaoru Tanaka Wraps the INFINITI QX80 in Digital Artwork
Minimalist Lantern-Like Music Boxes
The REUGE 'Onkõ' Combines Design, Music and Mechanics
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Colorful Cubic Smart Lamps
The Neon Crystal Cube Light Evokes Vibrant Gradient Illumination
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
Dynamic Coffee Table Concepts
Miguel Pinheira Designs the Colorful Ryb Coffee Table Concept
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Jelly Bean-Inspired Toy Collections
These Jelly Belly Toys Were Created with the Incredible Group
Childhood-Inspired Magnetic Lighting
The Orbe by Nelson Fossey is Sleek and Easily Portable
Puzzle-Inspired Electric Minivans
HW Electric Designs a Modular Sustainable Electric Minivan
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices
Nik Reitmann Designs a DIY Streaming Audio Player
Iconic Game Thriller Films
The Tale of the Tetris Game is Being Transformed into a Movie
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Car-Inspired Intricate Puzzle Sets
LEGO Recreates the Land Rover Classic Defender Car
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
Mid-Century Chic Tile Collections
Alex Proba Presents the Aurora Collection of Tiles
Vibrant Retro Convertible Puzzles
LEGO Presents the New 10321 Corvette Convertible Set
Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity Debuts Toys & Play Exhibit
Retro Digital Flip Clocks
The Flip Clock Turns Any Device into a Nostalgic Time Piece
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Retro-Inspired Yogurt Snacks
Müller Corner Originals Revives a 90s-Inspired Yogurt Product
Branding Trivia Games
Decode the Identity is a Playful Homage to Iconic Brands