# Classic Toy Reduxes The Mirrored Rubik's Cube By Alex Covert | Published 2008-09-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mirrored-rubiks-cube References: [news.cnet](http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10052331-1.html) & [amazon.co.jp](http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001AS8TJA?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Rubik’s Cube is the world’s best-selling toy, with over 300,000,000 original and imitations sold worldwide. It continues to make headlines as new records are broken and new versions appear. Another Rubik’s cube puzzle is on its way: the Rubik’s Mirror Blocks puzzle. Each piece of this Rubik’s Cube has a mirrored surface and is a different size and shape than the one next to it. It is set to sell in Japan this year for about $20 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mirrored Surface Puzzles:** Opportunity for innovative puzzles with mirrored surfaces that offer a fresh twist on classic toys. - **Variations of Rubik's Cube:** Opportunity to create and market new versions of Rubik's Cube with unique features and challenges. - **Continued Popularity of Rubik's Cube:** Opportunity to capitalize on the enduring popularity of Rubik's Cube by creating merchandise and accessories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation potential in the toy manufacturing industry by creating and producing innovative Rubik's Cube puzzles. - **Game Design:** Opportunity for game designers to create new puzzles and games inspired by the Rubik's Cube concept. - **Consumer Goods Retail:** Disruptive potential in the retail industry by offering a wide range of Rubik's Cube products and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Micro-Sized Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallest-rubiks-cube.md) - [Celebratory Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50th-anniversary-rubiks-cube.md) - [Anniversary-Honoring Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-rubiks.md) - [Cubic Color-Changing Puzzle Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-33-phantom.md) - [Interactive Gaming Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rubiks-wowcube.md) - [Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-x-rubiks-cube.md) - [Smart Rubik’s Cube-Style Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gocube-22.md) - [Puzzle Cube-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orly-x-rubiks.md) - [Cube Toy-Inspired Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playcube.md)