Update: November 17, 2006
«©NCSX» In 1974, Erno Rubik invented the contraption that would eventually become known as the Rubik's Cube. The toy consisted of twenty-seven miniature cubes which made up the Cube in a 3x3x3 array. Although few players would ever solve the puzzle with its 43,252,003,274,489,856,000 possible combinations, the Rubik's Cube went on to sell a hundred million units to a worldwide audience in the early 80's. In the ensuing decades, the Rubik's Cube craze has faded although it still sells roughly half a million units per annum. To recapture some of that old time magic, Banpresto releases a Rubik's cushion which measures 30cm square or 11.81" by 11.81" for us yanks. Purchase three cushions and create a Cube worthy of any Rubik fanatic's living room. Please note that due to the lofty pricing schemes of Japanese products, the cushions are sold separately and NCS is forced (repeat: forced) to sell each single cushion at US$25. To create a true Rubik's cushion set, you'll have to purchase 3 slices to complete a "cube" to sit on or just stare at. When NCS removed a few of the cushions from the shipping containers this morning, we noticed a slight acrid "new cushion" scent. We wouldn't use the cushions as pillows since they're not fluffy enough but they serve nicely as seat cushions since they're flattish. All preorders are shipping today and new orders are welcome. View larger photos for this item on the main NCSX website. This document is ©NCSX 2006. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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