A plain metal cube that does nothing except feel shockingly heavy for its size, sold by makers such as Midwest Tungsten and briefly turned into a crypto meme in late 2021. Owners who write about it years later still enjoy holding it, but that evidence comes almost entirely from enthusiasts, and the price climbs steeply with size for a featureless object.
This entry is written from the 4 sources listed at the bottom of the page. The numbers are our editorial estimates drawn from that material, not measurements, and no statistical sample sits behind them.
It depends on how you will use it. 60% would buy it again, which means roughly 40% would not. Smaller cubes feel far less impressive than larger ones.
The shock of the weight wears off, but owners who write about it still keep it on the desk and handle it often; quieter buyers who lost interest are rarely heard from.
Smaller cubes feel far less impressive than larger ones. Larger sizes get very expensive quickly.
Worth it for: Desk fidgeters; Physics and materials fans; Memorable gifts. Think twice if: Buyers wanting practical value; Homes with small children; Anyone on a tight budget.
Our reading of how sentiment moves across an ownership period, drawn from the sources below. It is an editorial estimate, not tracked longitudinal data.
| At purchase | 9.0 / 10 |
|---|---|
| First week | 7.5 / 10 |
| One month | 7.0 / 10 |
| Six months | 6.5 / 10 |
| One year | 6.5 / 10 |
| Two years or more | 6.5 / 10 |
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An owner of a $130, 1.5-inch cube calls it one of his best recent purchases, says it is still satisfying to hold after the initial surprise wore off, and argues it is worth the price for how often he handles it.
A blogger says his 1.5-inch cube still delights him and his visitors after two years and expects it to last centuries, but found a half-inch cube far less striking.
Describes the 2021 crypto meme that drove a roughly 300% sales jump at Midwest Tungsten, lists prices from about $20 to $3,000, describes crypto culture's fear of missing out, and notes the cubes became an online joke.
Reports a 700% sales spike at Midwest Tungsten from mid-October to mid-November 2021 with cubes from $29.99 to $3,499.99, and quotes a crypto trader who calls the cube useless but enjoys that it is physical.