The ShengShou Mirror Cube 3x3 (Magnetic, Metallic) is a shape-shifting 3x3 that scrambles into a landscape of different block heights instead of colors, finished in a metallic electroplated shell that turns every solve into a mirror-bright puzzle. A magnetic core adds positive positioning to a puzzle type that's usually all wobble, so it locks in cleanly instead of fighting you at every turn.
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Magnetic
Metallic electroplated, glossy
Adjustable tension screws
Cubers who want positive magnetic positioning under the mirror-finish shell
Metallic
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Metallic electroplated
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Cubers who want the classic mirror challenge in a gold electroplated finish
Why you'll like it
A different kind of solve: Instead of matching colors, you're rebuilding the cube's shape back to a perfect square, which trains proportion and spatial awareness in a way a standard 3x3 doesn't.
Magnets that actually help here: Mirror cubes are notorious for feeling loose and misaligned; the magnetic core snaps each layer into place so you spend time solving, not correcting.
Display-worthy finish: The metallic electroplating gives it a bright mirror sheen that looks as good on a shelf as it does in your hands.
Tuning & control
Adjustable tension: Center screws let you dial the tightness up or down to match your pace and feel.
Fault-tolerant turning: Roughly 30 degrees of corner-cutting tolerance keeps the odd-shaped pieces moving smoothly instead of catching mid-solve.
Performance & design highlights
Stable core: A vertical central axis with double-locking feet keeps the structure steady through fast turns.
Smooth internals: Spiral-textured contact surfaces help the puzzle glide rather than grind, even with its irregular piece heights.
Metallic mirror shell: The 2 mm electroplated components carry the reflective gold look across every face.
Specs at a glance
Type: 3x3 mirror (shape-shifting) puzzle
Magnets: Magnetic
Finish: Metallic electroplated
Edge length: 56 mm
Weight: 68.5 g
Component thickness: 2 mm
Age: 6+
Packaging: Color box
Best fit for cubers who want the mirror-cube challenge with the added control and locked-in feel that magnets bring.
