I got one of these Just to have a new challenge because stepping up in the through the 3 x3 up to the 7 x7 cubes just start to be same,, So I had the original Pyaminx years ago and was not a challenge at all,,, Oh but this 5 X 5 was like picking up the 3 x 3 Rubik's cube for the first time!!! I enjoyed the challenge just as much as never having solved any cubes at all!!! This 5 x 5 is very well made, though it does not have magnets if surly feels like it does!!! I have not popped it at all, that is saying something compared to other large layered Pyraminx,,, This one comes oiled out of the box and for a few days need to wipe it with a paper towel for it gets slick with the oil,, but not nasty but oil!! It makes the minx turn exceptionally well. Most cubes or no challenge if you use You Tube to learn them,, But learning them on your own makes this a fantastic Cube,, It does not catch like others only problem is if you drop it on the floor,, the edge pieces pop but the part that runs in the track and color part or placed right back on with out a problem... Next to a 3 x3 this is one of my favorite cubes and a must for cube lovers,, and is the best made 5 X 5 Pyraminx ,, You will never regret having and learning this Pyraminx!!! Feels like its Magnetic!!!