For the price this is an awesome movie like popcorn popper! I just got this little machine for Christmas and absolutely love it. I had the best popcorn I have had in a long time. We use a regular plain old bag kernels from the grocery store. We bought the Paragon Coconut Popcorn Popping Oil so it pops white and yellow kernels. We got the gallon for an awesome price and it will last a VERY very long time. We melt REAL butter in the microwave and pour it over the popcorn, mixing it a bit. And then we top it with the orange popcorn salt. I do not remember what brand the salt is. Wallah perfect movie popcorn.
It's like a modified air popper. It's not quiet, but who cares? I am making popcorn and having fun while doing it. It doesn't make as much as the big expensive models, but who cares. I spend a little bit of extra time popping about 2 or 3 batches for the whole family. Maybe 10 mins to pop for my whole family. That's a guess. It doesn't fill like that long. We even had left over popcorn. It pops out some unused kernels, yes. So do most popcorn poppers. I haven't owned one yet that did spit out unpopped kernels. Maybe the more expensive models don't, who knows. I don't have a money tree in my backyard to find out. Popcorn isn't that expensive to lose some in the process. And our enjoyment was not hindered by losing some.
There are a couple things the manufacturer could revamp a little. You do need to check the kettle to make sure there aren't any stragglers before you start another batch. But that takes about 30 seconds to do. No big deal. Then for clean up if the floor could tilt down for a bit easier clean up that would be awesome. But overall it is pretty easy to clean. The kettle detaches for easy clean up and you just have to scoop out the unpopped kernels and then wipe it down with a soapy cloth. Really easy.
The negative comments about how it isn't made of real glass or doesn't pop enough kernels are really kind of dumb. It doesn't take that long to pop a 2 or 3 batches to have enough. It can't be made of glass or it would cost more! Duh! I think people get too caught up in the "I want perfection and I want it for nothing". Honestly this little machine is close enough to perfection that many many people will enjoy it. Buy it you'll like it!!
However, if you have a money tree growing in the backyard and you are a very impatient person, then perhaps this popper is not for you. :)
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Classic Retro StylingReminiscent of the large vendor-style popcorn carts from the early 19th century, this kettle popcorn maker is a convenient tabletop-sized party pleaser. |
Easy Serving & AccessPull out the tilt door to easily scoop up popcorn for friends and family. |
10 Cups Per BatchThe large 2.5 oz. stainless steel kettle is equipped with a dual-hinged lid and has a built-in stirring system that pops up to 10 cups of hot and delicious popcorn per batch. |
Movie Time Fun!Make movie time fun and easy for you and your guests! Pop a batch to create your own living room matinee, enjoy as a game time snack, and more. |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| capacity | 2.5 ounces | 2.5 ounces | 2.5 ounces | 2.5 ounces |
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| material | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
| weight | 9.8 pounds | 4.94 kilograms | 4.58 kilograms | 56.7 grams |
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You have to let it heat up for 10-15 minutes before using it, then put the oil or butter in, let it heat up for 2-5 minutes then put the popcorn, the directions weren't very clear on the time frame. It works great, it's cute & not to big nor small, I absolutely love it. To clean you have to take the popcorn trey out, it's pretty easy to clean. It does come with 2 plastic measurements the small for the oil, & the large for the popcorn. It also works as a cup or spoon once the popcorn is done. When the popcorn is done it's not hot, it's a good warm.
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You have to let it heat up for 10-15 minutes before using it, then put the oil or butter in, let it heat up for 2-5 minutes then put the popcorn, the directions weren't very clear on the time frame. It works great, it's cute & not to big nor small, I absolutely love it. To clean you have to take the popcorn trey out, it's pretty easy to clean. It does come with 2 plastic measurements the small for the oil, & the large for the popcorn. It also works as a cup or spoon once the popcorn is done. When the popcorn is done it's not hot, it's a good warm.
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