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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Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles
The Analogue 3D Console Upscales N64 Games to 4K
Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Retro-Futuristic DJ Consoles
The Conceptual teenage engineering OP-J DJ Console is Advanced
Branded Denim Puzzle Cubes
The Levi’s x Rubik’s Cube is Covered in Deadstock Denim
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Modular Next-Gen Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual Nintendo Switoo Imagines the Brand's Next Handheld
Show-Inspired Miniature Toy Sets
The Stranger Things Polly Pocket is an Adorable Playset
Projector-Equipped Handheld Gaming Consoles
This Nintendo Game Boy Concept is 90s-Inspired
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
Lifesize 90s Doll Experiences
Airbnb Presents 'Playdate at Polly Pocket’s Compact'
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Branded Technology Alarm Clocks
The Apple Snooze Alarm Clock Concept by Antoine Brieux is Cubic
Retro Sporty Luxe Accessories
adidas Presents a New Series of Nostalgic Retro Accessories
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
AI-Fueled Smartwatch Concepts
Rabbit Joins Teenage Engineering on the R1 Smartwatch Design
Retro Vibrant Furniture Series
IKEA Unveils the Nytillverkad Collection Nodding to its Past
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks
The Conceptual CUBB Alarm Clock Has an Eye-Catching Form
Retro-Futuristic Sports Cars
The DeLorean Cyberpunk Concept by Loïc Chauvin is 80s-Inspired
Innovative Toy Creations
Fun In Motion Toys Launches TECTI, a Kinetic Building System Toy
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Floating Marble Cosmic Clocks
Zanwen Li Designs the Mobius Calendar Clock with Two Marbles
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules
KICKBACK Blends Retro Design with the DIY Mixtape Kit
Retro Docking Hubs
The 'RayCue 128K' is Dripping With 1980s Computer Aesthetics
Next-Gen Hatching Toys
Spin Master is Reinventing Hatchimals with a Reimagined Egg
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
rue21 is Collaborating with Barbie® and Hot Wheels®
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Handheld Gaming Console Concepts
Alex Casabo Designs the Playfusion Console Concept
Iconic Artist Toy Sets
The LEGO Ideas Bob Ross Set by Bricknificient is Detailed
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Nostalgic LEGO Roller Skates
The LEGO® Creator 3-in-1 Girls Retro Roller Skate is Playful
Micro-Sized Puzzle Toys
The World's Smallest Rubik's Cube Measures in at 0.5-Centimeters
Retro Cassette Brick Puzzles
The LEGO Sony Walkman is Designed by Srta.JirafaEnfadada
Heritage-Inspired Game Consoles
PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection Nods to the First Console
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Retro Doll-Themed Cameras
Retrospekt's Barbie Film Camera Collection is Nostalgically Vibrant
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
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
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
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Big Apple Toy Blocks
These Machi Town (New York) Blocks by kiko+ Encourage Creative Play
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital 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
Nostalgic Game-Inspired Wine Bottles
Finca de la Rica Features Interactive Wine Labels
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Gamified Eyecare Campaigns
LensCrafters Debuts Blinky's Eye Odyssey with Adventure & Eye Care
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
Retro-Inspired T-Shirt Capsules
YoungLA Embodies the 70s with Vintage Colored Tees
Retro Handheld Computers
soulscircuit Draws Nostalgic Elements with Raspberry Pi and Pilet 5
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
3D Puzzle Popcorn Machines
Dimexart Creates an Intricate Popcorn Machine from LEGO Blocks
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
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Multifunctional Game Sets
The 'LEGO' Group is Merging Physical and Digital Play
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Escape Room-Inspired Puzzles
Ohm's Quest is NFC-Enabled for an Interactive Experience
Game-Inspired Playable Puzzle Sets
The Tetris Solid LEGO Set is Impressively Playable
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
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
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
Proposal Ring Box Puzzles
LEGO Introduces a Ring Box Set to Fit a Ring Inside
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
Square-Shaped Handheld Screens
Anbernic's Latest Handheld, the RG Cube, has a 1:1 Aspect Ratio
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
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
Family-Friendly Modular Couches
The RUBIK V Cloud Modular Couch Offers Comfort & Flexibility
Intricate Jigsaw Puzzles
Elms Handcut Puzzles Offer a Luxurious Take on the Traditional Puzzles
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Puzzle Hat Collaborations
Lids x Rubik’s Cube Partner for North American Championships
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
AR Pizza Menus
Hungry Howie's Uses AR to Promote a Secret Pizza Menu
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Human-Shaped Puzzle Bricks
Peter Minsoub Sim Designs the Souper Connect Stacked Bricks
Intricately Artful Earbud Cases
Eslam Mohammed Designs the Case with Intrical Regal Accents
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Hybrid Backyard Games
Rampz Blends Skeeball and Cornhole into a Single Experience
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
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Minimalist Lantern-Like Music Boxes
The REUGE 'Onkõ' Combines Design, Music and Mechanics
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Block Game Collaborative Projects
Minecraft Announces an Exciting Tetris Collaboration
Age-Inclusive Board Games
Hasbro Revamps its Classic Board Games to Accommodate Aging Consumers
Custom Photo Puzzles
Make Your Puzzles Enhances Customer Experience of Its Services
Children's Wearable Blankets
Super Blanky Encourages Adventure and Positivity
Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles
Apostrophe Puzzles' Jigsaw Collection
Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets
BelgianDesigner's LEGO Ideas is Inspired by Murakami's Work
Retro-Inspired Mechanical Keyboards
AZIO Introduces a Juxtaposing Tactile Keyboard Design
Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores
Bogdan Ciocodeica Studio Designs the New Lunet Eyewear Store
Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
LEGO Presents the Walt Disney Tribute Camera Set
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Mint-Tonal Retro Radios
Lego Launches a New Nostalgic Radio Design with Vintage Detailing
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
Japanese Pop Culture-Themed Watches
Tissot Celebrates the Japanese UFO Robot Grendizer Show
Inclusive Colorblind-Accessible Games
Mattel is Adding Colorblind Identification Symbols
Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets
LEGO's Modern Art Building Set is a Great Buildable Decor
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Prehistoric Puzzle Games
'Block Puzzle in the Stone Age' Takes a Refreshing Twist on a Classic
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
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
Artisanal Interior Storage Systems
Alexandre Dubreuil Creates the Dice Design System