Similar to the Pyraminx, the corners on this puzzle are merely ornamental. |
![](/_filelib/ImageGallery/Cubes/octahedron-1.gif) Magic Octahedron
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![](/_filelib/ImageGallery/Cubes/octatwist.gif) Magic Octahedron in mid-twist
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A more intriguing variation on this puzzle would involve faces that turn instead of corners. |
Another octahedral puzzle is the Skewb Diamond. |
![](/_filelib/ImageGallery/Cubes/skewb-diamond.gif) Skewb Diamond
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This rare variation is known as Trajber's Octahedron. It features rotating faces and a spindle-based mechanism similar to Rubik's Cube. |