Nostalgia Popcorn Maker Machine - Professional Cart With 2.5 Oz Kettle Makes ...

This was a nice purchase. We have used it several times with no problems. Easy to use, and family loves it. Great quality. Thought it was a little pricey for the durability of it as it is not as heavy as I thought it to be. The dispenser works great and there's a compartment in back for storring toppings and containers. Easy to clean and move around as needed. Kernels pop without burning and it doesn't take much oil to use. Taste is better than theaters.

I know I didn't NEED this, but it is such a fun and delicious addition to our family. This thing makes amazing popcorn, in a good sized amount for company, and is really fun to have for movie nights, game nights, birthday parties, or to tide guests over while the main course is still cooking Pair this with the All-in-One popcorn packs from Great Northern and buy some cute little paper popcorn bags and enjoy yourself It has wheels which makes it great to roll around to store and take back out quickly

This item is so darn cute, but here is my feedback. I received this on 9/23, and putting it together was not easy as the instructions were TERRIBLE. Once I figured it out by watching a YouTube video, I noticed a few things. The candy dispenser is super cheap feeling (mine actually came with a crack on the left corner). Most of the item is metal, with the exception of a few very cheap plastic items. Besides that, it is pretty sturdy. Height and size are on the smaller end, especially for the pricing (AKA overpriced). I am 5 ′ 9", 175 lbs, and below you can see a picture of me next to it. The packaging was great and had no issues. One of the most annoying issues with this item definitely has to be the cord inside that connects to the pot. It is in such a weird location, and every time you flip the pot over, it causes issues by getting in the way, and the overall placement is TERRIBLE. Would I recommend it? Honestly, really think about it price-wise. Find the lowest price and measure ahead of time. Will be back down the road with updates.

I had this in my list for months, debating on getting this one or some other brand. I finally decided on this one. We have used it 3 times and it's been great each time. It is much smaller than I expected, you can barely get two hands into the machine, one to hold the lid open and one to pour stuff into the kettle. I wish that the lid could lay back a little further so it could stay open while you pour your oil and popcorn in. However, I realized that the smaller size is great for our family. We have a bit left over each time and I just throw it into a container and leave it on the counter and it slowly disappears over the course of a few days. Then we make more. It doesn't take up nearly as much room as I thought it would. I had read a few reviews that said the candy dispenser side does not go on the same side as the door of the popcorn maker. It does if you put the base in the correct way. The side that has the slits is the side the dispenser will slide into, make sure it's on the side you want the door when you put it together. I had to take it apart to the base when I realized I had not put it on the side I wanted it. It was not hard at all. I was able to put it together by myself fairly quickly. I also didn't realize I had put the handle on the same side as the wheels. Don't do that. I realized my mistake when I tried to roll it. Again, very easy fix. We have been using the all-in-one packs for 8 oz kettles. The first time I let the oil heat up for about 3-4 min before dumping in the flavocal and popcorn. The popcorn started popping immediately but it wasn't the yellow color that I expected since this is supposed to be like movie popcorn. It still turned out alright, but the last kernals were a bit burnt. The 2nd time I let the oil warm up for less time before dumping in the popcorn and flavocal. This time I had some yellow popcorn. This last time I dumped the popcorn and flavocal in just after the oil melted. I had a lot more yellow popcorn but it was just a bit chewier. Everyone loved each batch though. It will just take practice to get the timing right. I took a star off because of the candy dispenser. It is cute to look at but it is very very small. You are not going to be able to put any big candy in there, for example: peanut M&Ms. I have regular M&Ms in one, Reeses Pieces in another. They dispense about 4 pieces at a time. None of the kids are interested in standing there and continuously turning the knob forever to get candy out. The biggest candy we have tried are the peanut butter M&Ms. I figured they were smaller than the peanut ones so they might fit. They fit, but you only get one at a time. I will probably end up dumping them out and either filling them with something decorative or making a shelf and door for it. Otherwise, the dispenser is pretty useless. Overall we are pretty happy with the popcorn machine and hope it lasts quite a while.

This Nostalgia popcorn maker is absolutely fantastic and brings the movie theater experience home. The vintage cart design looks amazing and is a real conversation piece. The 2.5 oz kettle produces perfectly popped corn with that authentic theater taste. The heating system works beautifully - hot oil and kernels create fresh, delicious popcorn in minutes. Capacity is generous, making up to 10 cups per batch which is perfect for family movie night. The cart has convenient storage areas for kernels, oil, and seasonings. The wheels make it easy to move between rooms. Build quality is solid with durable materials and smooth operation. The warming light keeps popcorn warm and fresh. Cleanup is straightforward with removable parts. I love the nostalgic design that combines aesthetics with functionality. The popping action is fun to watch through the clear panels. Makes much better popcorn than microwave bags with authentic flavor and texture. The kettle lid doubles as a measuring cup which is convenient. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or regular movie nights. This has become a centerpiece in my entertainment area. Outstanding value for professional-quality popcorn maker. Highly recommend!

UPDATE: 4 uses and it’s broke! Despite what I wrote below in regards to relocating plug, I DID NOT do that, although I had intentions of doing it, this thing broke before I had a moment. It’s an overpriced piece of garbage! Let me start out by saying, "This machine DOES make popcorn" and I used the Nostalgia brand popcorn and it does have an authentic movie theater flavor for sure. However, the design on this machine is horrible. Good luck trying to get your hands in there to empty the oil into the kettle with the packets they give you. You'll definitely need to empty it into something else and then pour it in, because you ARE NOT squeezing it in directly from the package. Why? Because space is too narrow and the kettle lid does NOT lock into an up/open position, so it keeps falling, you can't see what you're doing and there's less than an inch of clearance to put the packet of popcorn oil, salt and kernals into the kettle. The other thing is the cord location is in the 4 o'clock position instead of being located towards the rear and out of sight, so when you need to tip the kettle to empty the kernels, the plug wants to rub against the glass and prevent smooth operation. THAT is NOT really well thought out and should be corrected ASAP. There's only so many times that will be able to happen before something breaks or shorts out. In regards to the materials and build quality, they are barely good enough to get the job done. There's nothing fancy here and nothing that makes this feel like a quality product, (except the kettle tbh. It's small, but a nice stainless steel). The metal, plastic and door just feel cheap and barely good enough. The screws for the shelf get screwed from the inside out and there's no caps provided to cover the bolt ends. Why they wouldn't have it screw from the outside in is beyond me. So overall, this feels like a $300+ toy, that makes real popcorn. Reminiscent of the Easy Bake Oven my sister had. Sure it made a cake, but you never believed for one second it was a real oven. For $300+ I would've expected better quality. I am an electrical contractor and my first order of business is looking into extending this cord and/or relocating it. I don't care about a warranty on this, so I'm not worried about voiding it, but that cord NEEDS to be longer, relocated and secured MUCH better than whatever codes were required to pass this thing. It doesn't say it's UL listed on the packaging anywhere, so there's that. Oh and the whole, "Light up the room thing", Ummmmm, yeah, not so much! BUT, I wasn't looking for it to light up my room! Just sayin' So in the end, yes, it does make popcorn and yes, the popcorn is good, so if the design flaws aren't a concern for you OR you want to try it out, I'm not sure what's out there for the same price, but I'd have been willing to pay a little more for better quality for sure. I will keep this as it's brand new and does work. I'd be curious to see how it holds up, (but I am relocating that cord. lol). Joking, not joking!

I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. It’s similar to one he used to have and he LOVES it! Eyes lit up like a child when he opened it. We use it weekly. I would say that it does take time to set up and I personally found it slightly difficult to put together but I managed and it’s a great buy!

The entire machine is made using cheap materials. The legs of the popcorn stand are made out of plastic that is easy to snap. The only thing that is worth your money is the popcorn machine that sits on top. It does an excellent job. Just don't expect any quality materials. I simply threw away all the other parts of the machine because of the quality.