To solve mine, I usually figured outr a way to literally take the cubes out of it, then press fit them back together in the proper sequence.
Yes, I was a VERY frustrated child... I haven't played with one in over 20 years. Might try to get the original for my daughter, just to see if I can get the same level of anxiety out of her. (Aren't I just a swell dad, eh?!)
Kudos to you Jane.
