Original Rubik’s Cube moulds set to go on loan to Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum

Posted on 12th May 2025 By Deej Johnson

Rubik’s, Toy and Train Museum, Allan Miller

As the Rubik’s Cube continues to celebrate its this 50th anniversary, American Classic Toys is putting the iconic toy’s moulds on temporary loan to the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum.

From Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, the Wheeling-based toy museum is set to feature the moulds in a new exhibit. Once belonging to Ideal Toys, the machines are believed to be in excellent condition. The opening date marls the 50th anniversary of Erno Rubik filing for his Cube’s US patent… It was made on the same date in 1981.

Rubik’s, Toy and Train Museum, Allan Miller

Allan Miller, co-founder of the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum, said: “Beginning in 1981, these moulds produced millions upon millions of cubes, turning the invention into a smash it and cultural icon. For a limited time, you’ll have a chance to visit these toy-history artefacts of, at the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum in Wheeling, West Virginia.” for more information, check out the museum’s website: https://www.toyandtrain.com

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