Fidget Cube

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The Fidget Cube (from English fidget for ' restlessness ', ' Zappelphilipp ' and cube ('cube') for the geometric cube shape ) is a multifunctional toy for children and adults that - similar to the previously published Fidget Spinner - is intended to reduce stress . According to the manufacturer, this should enable users to focus more on one thing and to concentrate better .

Details

The Fidget Cube is sold as a table toy for adults, weighs approx. 35 grams and has an edge length of approx. 3.3 cm. A different function is attached to each face of the cube. It is about:

  • Spin: A small disc that can be turned
  • Roller Ball: A small ball that can be moved in all directions
  • Worry Stone: A hand flatterer that helps reduce stress by rubbing
  • Flip: A small switch that can always be toggled back and forth
  • Joystick: A small joystick similar to the one found on the PlayStation's DualShock controller
  • Click: Five small buttons that can be pressed like a pen. Three buttons make a sound, two are quiet.

history

The Fidget Cube became popular in 2016 through a campaign on the US crowdfunding platform Kickstarter . Brothers Mark and Matthew McLachlan (Antsy Labs) created a video for YouTube to support the campaign. It went viral , reaching nearly 4 million views by 2017. The Kickstarter campaign made it into the top ten most successful Kickstarter projects to date with over 6.4 million US dollars . A total of 154,000 people raised money for this.

criticism

The Better Business Bureau gave it the worst F rating because manufacturer Antsy Labs failed to respond to 30 customer complaints. It also failed to respond to two Better Business Bureau questionnaires about its business practices.

supporting documents

  1. ↑ a b c d e Do YOU ​​fidget at your desk? - Bizarre toy with switches, buttons and clickers claims to be able to help - and get you to focus on your work , Daily Mail , September 8, 2016
  2. ↑ a b c Better than Fidget Spinner? The Fidget Cube can do more. In: chip.de . Retrieved June 15, 2017 .
  3. ↑ Galileo: Fidget Cube: The slightly different cube , prosieben.de, episode 347, December 13, 2016
  4. ↑ Kickstarter Craze: McLachlan Brothers Raise $ 6M For Fidget Cube, A Vinyl Desk Toy For Fidgeters , Forbes , October 17, 2016
  5. ^ Antsy Labs: Fidget Cube. August 31, 2016, accessed June 15, 2017 .
  6. ^ Fidget Cube: A Vinyl Desk Toy. Retrieved June 15, 2017 (American English).
  7. ↑ AZ guide: Fidget Spinner, Fidget Cube: Everything about the game hype from the net , evening newspaper , June 1, 2017
  8. ↑ Why Fidget Cubes are stressing some investors , CBS News , May 2, 2017