Nostalgia Electrics HKP-200 Hollywood Kettle Popcorn Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)The Hollywood Kettle Poporn Maker was at the top of my granddaughters Christmas list (she found it in a catalog).
It came with measuring cups for the oil and popcorn so it was easy for her to use correctly. It worked great from the first time, even over flowing the kettle just like at the theater. The day after Christmas she had fun popping popcorn for most of the neighborhood.

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The Hollywood by Nostalgia Electrics kettle popcorn popper features classic Art Deco styling and a unique, light-up marquee. See your name in lights, or personalize any other message, using the included 150 vinyl letter pack, or by printing your own computer creation. Features a 2-ounce stainless steel kettle with a built in stirring system and makes up to 8 popped cups of popcorn per batch. Includes a measuring spoon for oil and measuring cup for popcorn kernels, so every batch pops perfectly. Perfect for home theaters, game rooms and anywhere you want to look and pop like a star.

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Theater Style Popcorn Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)We just trialed the counter top hot air popcorn popper by Dolci. Very satisfied with its performance. In spite of old popcorn (back of the cupboard jar!) most of the corn popped. True, it sounds as though a freight train is speeding through your kitchen, however the high decibels proved worth it. Texture and taste of hot air popcorn is notoriously like hard styrofoam--this popcorn was tasty and light. Beware though--this popcorn popper draws a lot of current. If you are in an older home, you may find it tripping breakers. The 'keep warm' feature is great, especially useful because this popper pops a big batch and unless you have a houseful you will want to refill your bowl with nice, hot popcorn. A bit pricey, but after spending money repeatedly on poor quality poppers, we finally got what we paid for--a good solid machine. Would give it 5 stars, but will need to use it longer for it to 'earn' all five. So far, so good!

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Traditional theater design! Uses high power air popper (1500W) with large capacity popping chamber. Unit capacity of up to 50 cups of popped corn. Retractable no-spill serving door. Includes popcorn scoop, measuring cup, paper popcorn cups (x 3). ÒKeep WarmÓ function with lighted On/Off Button. Stainless steel and glass inner housing with metal frame. The Perfect Addition to Any Home Theater Rubber non-slip feet. Easy to Use - Great for Parties. 12Ó D x 20 _Ó H x 9 _Ó W 3960980 UPC: 886245002104

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Nostalgia Electrics RKP-630BLK Retro Series Kettle Popcorn Maker, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)This machine does not work, it is horrible and a waste of money. Spend a little more if you really want this kind of popcorn maker.

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This carnival style kettle popcorn cart makes hot, fresh, delicious popcorn just like the movie theaters. It features a large stainless steel kettle with a built in stirring system and pops up to 1 gallon of popcorn per batch. Includes a measuring spoon for oil and measuring cup for popcorn kernels, so every batch pops perfectly. With the old-fashioned tabletop size cart, popcorn has never tasted so good at home.

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Nostalgia Electrics CCP-200 Vintage Collection 48-Inch Popcorn Cart, Red Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife and I bought this popper last winter to add to our basement home theater and movie nights have never been better since we ditched the microwave popcorn! It's simple to use and makes great movie theater-tasting popcorn in no time if you follow the directions. It also looks pretty cool on or off the cart adding a nice touch to our home theater and bar area. After reading other reviews and comments, I have to agree that the limited space inside the popper makes it a little tricky when adding popcorn and oil, but not impossible. The more you use it, the more you get used to it. A warmer to keep the popcorn warm and a vent to release the steam during popping would have been nice. I admit I was surprised by how small the kettle was, but making about 3 or 4 batches ends up being plenty of popcorn for the 2 of us and our 2 children. Again, these are small gripes and yes, there are more professional quality poppers out there with more features, but for the money we paid and ease of use, we're very happy with it! Certainly beats microwave corn! I recommend using coconut oil and adding Flavacol or some sort of commercial popcorn seasoning to the kettle when popping. Enjoy the show in the comfort of your own home!

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This 48-Inch tall vendor-style popcorn cart will be the hit of every party. It pops up to two quarts of hot, fresh kettle cooked popcorn per batch. Providing a vintage look and feel, reminiscent of silent movie houses and carnivals circa-early 1900's, the old fashioned movie time popcorn cart is designed for home use. It features a large, stainless-steel kettle with a built-in stirring system and kernel catcher to keep out the unpopped kernels. There is a compartment in the base of the unit to store supplies, making it easy to keep the cart well-stocked and organized. The old fashioned movie time popcorn cart has an easy-to-clean design and is approved for commercial use. Its accessible height makes serving a snap.

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Nostalgia KPM-508 Old-Fashioned Kettle Popcorn Maker Review

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(More customer reviews)The biggest issue of this popper is that unpopped kernels tend to fly out of the container, like hot air poppers which blow many of the good kernels out. You should monitor it and shake the handle when popping starts to minimize waste. Quality gourmet popcorn like Orville Redenbacher's is a larger kernel and will yield bigger, fluffier popcorn per batch.
Naturally, you will have to wipe out the inside before the first use to get any dust and loose styrofoam out. Then rinse and dry the kettle, plug the kettle in, slip on the mount, and screw in the handle counterclockwise.
Instructions say to run the kettle empty 3-5 mintues just to heat up BEFORE you add 2 teaspsoons of oil and popcorn. The instructions get fuzzy at this point. It says, "... add _ cup of popcorn..." Cup of what? I called and found out just one scoop - equal to 1/4 cup. Don't double it or you risk burning and stuck kernels. It yields 2 quarts which is pretty good. Measuring spoons are provided for oil and popcorn, but no scoop. But the door and opening tray should make popcorn retrieval easy enough.
The sound of the motor spinning is much quieter than hot air poppers which sound like rattling blow dryers. This should let you make more popcorn mid movie with less distraction. This unit is more work for popcorn. However, we live with the trouble because we want theater quality popcorn, right?
As I understand, theater's use coconut oil. I use peanut oil because of the high burn temperature, it will never smoke and hydrogonate. You can make batch, after batch, of delicious popcorn, but sooner or later, you have to turn it off and clean the kettle. Unplug the unit, wait for it to cool, unscrew the handle, unplug the kettle and remove it. Then a nice soak in hot soapy water. Again, done for the love of popcorn.
There is even an overhead light to help you see the popcorn, but this appears to be an ordinary lamp. It is decorative and in no way keeps the popcorn warm. Just like the wheels which are decorative and do not spin.
The unit is fairly large, and takes up under 9 x 12 inches of counter space. Roughly 18.5" tall. Easily, twice the size of a hot air popper. Home theater owners won't mind the space, otherwise, you may need to make room.
It normally comes in the nostalgic classic red, but I have seen green available, and I bought mine in a pleasant black. Certainly, more trouble than normal for popcorn, but the quality is great.
Health conscious people may bally hoo the oil aspect, but that depends on how healthful an oil you use. Healthful fat in your diet, like olive and peanut oils, are better than no fat at all.
In short, if you are a popcorn lover who tires of the over salted bag popcorn, the dry hot air popcorn, or the burned microwave popcorn, this is for you. But, it's a lot more mess. Just remember to clean it regularly to keep it from smoking. Otherwise, start stocking up on Jiffy Pop.
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Make hot, fresh, delicious popcorn just like at the movie theaters with this easy-to-use carnival-style popcorn cart. The unit features a large 2-ounce stainless-steel kettle with a built-in stirring mechanism for even distribution and perfect hot-oil popping. It can produce up to a gallon of popcorn at a time, making it a fun accessory for fundraisers, birthday parties, and other social gatherings. For foolproof batches, a measuring spoon for oil and a measuring cup for popcorn kernels come included. The machine also provides separate switches for the motor and the interior light, a kernel catcher to keep out unpopped kernels, a 44-inch power cord, and a tempered window for safe viewing. To clean, hand wash with hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly. Reminiscent of the old-fashioned theatre-style popcorn carts, but in a smaller size that can fit on a countertop or table, the 350-watt hot-oil popcorn maker measures 19 by 10-1/2 by 12-1/2 inches and carries a 90-day limited warranty.

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