It seemed only recently that I was posting about Erno Rubik’s birthday, and talking about his well-known inventions.

Oh, wait; it was recently!

In any event, Rubik’s ideas keep on keepin’ on.  The latest is the Rubik’s Slide, by Techno Source (note: there’s audio on the site’s home page).  Yet another variation on the famous Cube, the Rubik’s Slide will be available this weekend at an MSRP of $17.64 “as part of QVC’s Christmas in July Sale this Saturday, July 24th at 10 a.m. ET and Sunday, July 25th at 12: a.m. ET.”

Techno Source’s Rubik’s Slide™, the new addictive electronic puzzle game everyone can play and no one can put down, will be available for purchase at retail stores nationwide later this fall; however, casual gamers who can’t wait will have a chance to be among the first to get their hands on it this weekend!

Rubik’s Slide will be available for purchase as part of QVC’s Christmas in July Sale this Saturday, July 24th at 10 a.m. ET and Sunday, July 25th at 12: a.m. ET for just $17.64.  It will also be available through QVC.com.

Rubik’s Slide combines the simplicity and fun of casual games with fast-paced, brain-busting cubing.  Players begin each puzzle by checking the goal pattern and then sliding the lights into the correct pattern by twisting and shifting the top panel. (Much like the slide or “fifteen” puzzles from years ago). Featuring more than 10,000 puzzles, Rubik’s Slide includes two different types of play.  Players can see how many puzzles they can solve in Free Play mode or race against the clock to complete a series of 10 puzzles before time runs out in Lightning Round.  Rubik’s Slide includes multiple levels of difficulty with easy, medium and hard puzzles built-in, so anyone can join in on the fun.  Appropriate for ages 8 and up.