Old-Fashioned Movie Time Kettle Popcorn Maker

The unit functions well as a popcorn maker. The stainless steel parts are well constructed and easy to clean. I did notice a couple of times that a kernel got caught between the stirring wand and inside of the kettle causing the machine to stop. However, it was easy to free up the stirrer with a spoon. The machine is rated for 2 oz. but I was able to use popcorn packages rated for the 6 oz. machine. Cleaning the inside of the unit after use is very easy. However, the plastic door and components are a little flimsy. You have to be careful not to break the plastic latch of the door. The unit looks great and I place it in a finished basement for effect. Overall, the price is great for the unit. You will pay $150 or more for the next step up in machines. One six ounce package of popcorn with the coconut oil definitely feeds four adults with some left over. The interior light is a good feature but I didn't find that it warmed the popcorn all that much. Then again, you'll probably eat it all before you have much of a need to keep the popcorn warm. Overall, it's a decent unit for the price and WalMart makes it easy between shipping and in-store pick-up.

This popcorn popper has been a joy. Don't let it's size fool you when you get it because it works great and the smell of fresh theatre popcorn is wonderful.

This popcorn maker pops popcorn faster than a microwave once it has warmed up (takes 3 minutes). Popcorn tastes great and it is very easy to clean.

I was really hoping to use this product on our family nights, but after using it the first night, I realized that it was way more trouble than it was worth. The mechanism inside that rotates to keep the kernels from burning kept getting kernels underneath it. Because of this, the kernels would burn. Also, about half of the kernels would not pop because they popped out along with the popped corn. Cleaning is tedious. Because of all the issues I had, this will only be a decorative unit. I am going to buy a basic countertop air popper for family nights.

We had a carnival them Bday for my sons 1st bday. this with constent popping for about 1.5 hrs. fed 80 people good size bags.
We loved it! better than renting one for the same price. even though they are a little bigger.

I think this product was a great idea for me and my husband. it was so cute and it pops just enough for the both of us !

Everyone thought this item was the cutest. It pops fast and the popcorn tastes great! I just may buy one for home.

It's pretty, well built, compact, and great in theory. However, the little part of popping the popcorn would be nice. Perhaps I didn't let it warm up enough, but half the kernels flew out of the popper unpopped and the popcorn that did pop stayed in the kettle. only a few pieces spilled over into the cage. I used Orville Redenbacher's popping oil and kernels and the few that did pop tasted like Styrofoam. I have never used a kettle popper before so again, perhaps I am missing something and it just takes a little practice?

When I received the item, I was quite shocked by the size. It is a really nice size. (I thought it would be smaller) It has a nice design and i'm quite pleased.