Ernő Rubik's newest invention: the Rubik's 360

Great expectations are surrounding the introduction of Rubik's 360, on February 5, in Germany. The Rubik's 360 is the newest invention of Ernő Rubik the inventor of the phenomenally successful Rubik's Cube three decades ago. The new toy will be available world-wide in August.The expectations are high; everyone expects that the new toy will become an instant success just like the cube was three decades ago. The Rubik's 360 has numerous combinations but only one solution. It consists of three closed spheres and six colorful balls enclosed in the structure. The challenge is to rescue the balls from the enclosure.

The Rubik's Cube came out in 1980 and became an instant success. 350 million pieces have been sold and has become the number one toy around the world. The toy has also acquired the status of a work of art and as such on permanent display in the Museum of Modern Arts in New York city.

The 64 years old Ernő Rubik awarded with the Kossuth Prize in 2007. He has released a brief statement regarding his newest invention: " I think the Rubik's 360 is the most ingenious and most exciting toy I have invented since the Rubik's Cube."

After inventing the Rubik's Cube he has developed numerous other toys but none have become as successful as the Cube.

(stop.hu)