What If? 2 by Randall Munroe (Hardcover)
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GAN 356 RS — a real speed cube at a starter price
GAN 356 RS 3x3 Speed Cube (Stickerless)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- New speedcubers
- Puzzle lovers
- Teens & kids
- Stocking stuffers
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Price: $19.99
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- Great gift ideaChosen for real-world gifting
- Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
GAN makes the cubes many speedcubers race with, and the 356 RS is its entry model. It is stickerless, so colors never peel, turns smoothly with a honeycomb contact design, and cuts corners well so slightly misaligned turns still go through.
GAN's Numerical Core and GES system let the owner tune the tension by hand, without tools. For anyone still using a stiff toy-store cube, it is a revelation.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A kid who just learned to solve a cube
- Someone who fidgets at their desk
Think twice if
- They race with magnetic cubes already
The catch
This version has no magnets, which most competitive cubers now prefer for control - someone already timing their solves may want a magnetic model.
Skip for a serious cuber who already owns a magnetic flagship cube.
Worth knowing before you buy
- It is non-magnetic.
- Tension can be tuned without tools.
Why we like it
- Smooth, fast turning
- Stickerless - nothing to peel
- Tension tunes by hand
Questions people ask
Yes - it is GAN's entry-level cube and much easier to turn than a standard toy-store cube.
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