Elite Gourmet EPM-250 Maxi-Matic 2.5 Ounce Classic Carnival, Tabletop Kettle Popcorn Popper Machine, Retro-Style, Movie Hot Buttered Popcorn, Red

So glad I did my research on popcorn machines prior to purchasing. This one had great reviews and it was my personal pick due to the lever on the side to dump the popcorn out from the outside of the machine. Has a removable and washable tray. Keeps the popcorn warm. We use all different brands of kernels from store brand to Orville. I have zero complaints about this thing. It gets used daily and has since my daughter opened it Christmas Day. Yes she asked for it for Christmas. Zero smells, zero burning—> that’s user error. My daughter is 9 and maneuvers it effortlessly. I’ve never even read the manual, she did lol. Follow the instructions and you’re good!

The media could not be loaded. Love! Love!! Love!!! Set up this little popcorn area and it’s so perfect. Easy, fast, and durable to use!

I would give it 5 stars but the door came cracked. Other than that it has worked perfect!

This popcorn machine has served up more than a few movie nights now, and it’s been a great addition to my family’s movie night setup. The retro design adds a nice touch, and it’s compact enough to fit on our kitchen counter without taking up too much space. It’s easy to use—just add the kernels and oil, turn it on, and within minutes, you have a batch of fresh, hot popcorn. It is so much fun, my sons will stare at it until they can open the door. The machine pops a good amount and it does a great job of evenly popping the kernels with minimal unpopped ones left behind. Cleanup is also pretty straightforward, which is always a plus. If you’re looking to bring some theater-style popcorn into your home, this is a solid choice!

This was a surprise for my 4 year old, and it got the reaction i was hoping for! He loves the process of preparing the ingredients and especially watching it pop. This is a great alternative to microwave popcorn, especially where carbs are a factor for my little one, who is diabetic. We've found 6 different flavors so far that we can shake on top of it (butter, ranch, cheddar, etc.), which is such a healthier option than the ones in the store. Most of the kernels pop each time we use it, and it's easier to clean than i thought it would be. Overall, we love it and it was well worth the money!

The media could not be loaded. Just tried it and it was awesome the kids loved it easy set up as well

So I bought this model again because we had what was basically the same unit for 8 years before the housing was too broken to continue using. We make a ton of popcorn for movie nights and kids parties so the maker is definitely getting a lot of use.This new one has only lasted three months. They added legs to this model which was probably the worst decision. They didn't make the base surrounding the legs any stronger. After using for a month or so, I noticed a crack starting to form around one of the legs. We use the machine a lot, but I am pretty careful when moving and storing it, so this is just a terrible design as the bottom is a brittle plastic. Another month passed and the crack around the leg was much worse even though I have been extra careful. It is still usable but probably not for long without some modifications.To make things worse, I have now found another crack around the handle for the door. We are using it about the same as the previous one and if anything, I have been more careful with this one and yet it is in much worse shape after just a few months. There is no way this one will be making jt 8 years and there is no way I'm going to pay for this cheaply made unit again which is a shame since the older one was so good.

makes up to 18 cups per batch 😅more like, makes 3 cups tops, per batch