Original Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker - 6 Quart Stovetop Popcorn Popper With Five Popping Kits, Aluminum Popcorn Pot With Nylon Gears, Wabash Valley Farms Stove Top Popcorn Maker, Popcorn Pan (Red)

I got a Whirley-Pop Popcorn Popper as a gift around 10 years ago. It is so much better than the microwave stuff I was buying. I had also tried those air poppers, and have never liked how the popcorn tastes. With this popper, I use just a little bit of olive oil. After the popcorn is popped, I pour it into a bowl and then I drizzle some melted soy margarine and sprinkle with sea salt.I had to buy a new one because the handle part broke away from the gears and the gears fell off. That was after 10 years of use. I see that they give a 25 year warranty on the parts. But I don't recall seeing this warranty when I got the popcorn popper 10 years ago - so I don't recall registering the popcorn popper. Regardless -- I didn't mind buying a new one. Ten years is a lot of good use from this popper!The assorted popcorn packages they include in this set are all fantastic. I have used regular popping corn and a little olive oil -- usually I buy Orville Redenbacher's popping corn. Also -- for those 10 years I had the other one, I used it on a glass top stove. You can use this on glass top stoves or on regular electric or gas. But if you have a glass top stove, don't slide the popper around on the glass or risk scratching the stovetop. Just keep it sitting in one place while you turn the crank. This popcorn popper is simple and easy to use - there's no assembling of anything, and it is easy to clean.I highly recommend this popcorn popper.

I had one of the in the past and was not impressed. I got this one as a gift, and it included the popcorn/oil/seasoning packets that made it easy and fun to cook. You can buy those packets again when you run out I’m really happy with this gift.

I bought this when my air popper died & I am so glad I found this product! The popcorn is the best & it is very simple to make. The thing I like the best is that it is a healthy alternative to the chemically filled microwave popcorn. I can choose which oil to use & how much so I have total control over what goes into my popcorn so I feel confident that what I am eating is good for me.The packaged corn that came with was ok & a good introduction to using the popper but I will not buy packages again as it is so easy to make a great tasting popcorn on my own. I did try the cinnamon popcorn recipe from the included book & it was fantastic!I would recommend this to anyone, the popper is easy to handle, easy to clean & it makes the best, crisp & crunchy popcorn ever. It only takes about 3 minutes to be done & you can even use the stirring mechanism to stir extra butter in it or other salt or other seasonings. Sometimes simple & old fashioned is better & that is the case with this item.Now we can't wait to rent a movie so we have an excuse to pop popcorn almost every night!

I purchased this product after I had a craving for popcorn popped on the stove the way I used to have it as a child. I made some popcorn in a pot and it was great, but I thought I would like a dedicated popper. The Whirly Pop was the perfect solution. It makes Perfect Popcorn every time. Virtually every kernel pops up perfectly with no scorching. Just keep the heat on medium and stir. The popcorn is so much better than microwave popcorn that I gave away a large pack of microwave stuff I had purchased from the Boy Scouts. It really does not take too long to pop on the stove. I stir it a bit when I start, walk away for about 30 seconds (usually to melt my butter or grab a bowl) then return to stir some more. I stir it constantly as it really starts popping. I now make popcorn two to three times a week. I bought this gift set because it was only a couple of dollars more with the included popcorn. The kettle corn came out delicous but I didn't care for the others. I'd rather use real butter! After the kettle corn, I did have to wash the popper but it came out beautifully clean. Otherwise, I follow the instructions and just wipe out the popper between uses. As another reviewer stated, this is a must have!

I got my Whirley Pop popper about one month ago, and have made about 10-15 batches already, including the kettle corn recipe included. I read all the reviews on every version of the popper listed here, and was not to sure if I would be satisfied. I made sure to follow the instructions to a "T" from the get-go, and made amazing popcorn. We eat popcorn at least twice a week, so we know popcorn pretty well. The plastic gear has not been an issue, because we use slightly over medium heat on a 9 yr old stove. The starter packs included will hook you. I already went out and bought popcorn oils and salts that the pros use. The kids love for me to make kettle corn for them also. The only negative is that if you don't wipe it down once it cools, it does become harder to remove the oil and salt residue. If you wipe it down once it is cool(after you eat your popcorn) it will wipe away with no water or soap. If this popper does ever break down, I will use the lifetime warranty to replace it or buy a new one if needed. If you are unsure if you should buy it, get it, follow the instructions, and I believe you'll be satisfied. P.S. The different popcorn you use will make a difference. I use the popcorn with the old guy on the label.