Helman Group OFP501 Old-Fashioned Movie Time Popcorn Maker
A plastic replica of the familiar, old-fashioned, street-corner popcorn stand, this delightful tabletop-size electric popper not only pops corn but also props up the spirits of everyone in sight--or within aroma range. Because it employs hot air instead of oil, the popper produces a healthful, low-fat snack. With a capacity of 3-1/2 ounces of kernels, the popper pops enough corn in its chamber to please a family, several dorm roommates, or an office crowd--and sends it cascading through a chute into a waiting bowl. A measuring cap ensures the proper amount of kernels is poured into the top before the unit is turned on. After one batch is made, the popper must cool for 15 minutes before another is begun. The popper measures 16-3/4 inches high, 7-1/4 inches wide, and 9-1/2 inches deep and carries a 90-day warranty against defects.
Cooks with Hot Air, Cooks up to 3.5 oz. at a time
A plastic replica of the familiar, old-fashioned, street-corner popcorn stand, this delightful tabletop-size electric popper not only pops corn but also props up the spirits of everyone in sight--or within aroma range. Because it employs hot air instead of oil, the popper produces a healthful, low-fat snack. With a capacity of 3-1/2 ounces of kernels, the popper pops enough corn in its chamber to please a family, several dorm roommates, or an office crowd--and sends it cascading through a chute into a waiting bowl. A measuring cap ensures the proper amount of kernels is poured into the top before the unit is turned on. After one batch is made, the popper must cool for 15 minutes before another is begun. The popper measures 16-3/4 inches high, 7-1/4 inches wide, and 9-1/2 inches deep and carries a 90-day warranty against defects.
Cooks with Hot Air, Cooks up to 3.5 oz. at a time
- 24 reviews
- 1.5 out of 5.0
bradshawcl
12/31/2006
01:08 PM
Beware of flying corn!
I received the Old Fashioned Movie Time Popcorn Maker as a gift for Christmas this year. This is a hot air popcorn popper that resembles those of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Not really sure how much they cost, but I can tell you that they are...
I received the Old Fashioned Movie Time Popcorn Maker as a gift for Christmas this year. This is a hot air popcorn popper that resembles those of the late 1800's and early 1900's. Not really sure how much they cost, but I can tell you that they are...
Pros:
easy to use, attractive.
Cons:
messy!
Bottom Line:
Would be a fun addition to a family movie night, but note that corn flies on the counter and floor.
andre98
01/13/2004
12:45 AM
Pitiful Popcorn Performance
I received this unit as a gift. Thank goodness, because I would be real mad if I wasted my own money. I am a long time popcorn popping fan, and I've used other hot air popcorn devices for many years. There's not much high tech thinking that goes into...
I received this unit as a gift. Thank goodness, because I would be real mad if I wasted my own money. I am a long time popcorn popping fan, and I've used other hot air popcorn devices for many years. There's not much high tech thinking that goes into...
Pros:
None. Looks are NOT enough.
Cons:
It simply did not pop the corn well.
Bottom Line:
You can do a lot better for a lot less. Do not buy this product.
zeldaboy1111
10/12/2002
02:06 PM
An easy machine for everyone to try!
This is a machine that any popcorn lover should have. It is very easy to use and definetly makes good popcorn. I got this off ebay and got it used and it still works just great. I think that it is very easy to use, all you have to do is pour in the...
This is a machine that any popcorn lover should have. It is very easy to use and definetly makes good popcorn. I got this off ebay and got it used and it still works just great. I think that it is very easy to use, all you have to do is pour in the...
Pros:
Very easy to make
Cons:
Leaves many unpopped kernels
Bottom Line:
Overall, this a a great machine that makes some good popcorn and best of all anyone can use it!!
jhauser42
11/27/2006
07:16 PM
Didn't pop a single kernel
I purchased this popcorn maker at Macy's because I have a 2 and a half year old daughter who loves popcorn and this unit looked really nice. Unfortunately, the good parts of this machine ends with the look. After purchasing the unit we went out and...
I purchased this popcorn maker at Macy's because I have a 2 and a half year old daughter who loves popcorn and this unit looked really nice. Unfortunately, the good parts of this machine ends with the look. After purchasing the unit we went out and...
Pros:
Very nice nostalgic look.
Cons:
Could not get the machine to pop any corn.
Bottom Line:
As I could not get this unit to pop any kernels I cannot recommend it at all
danoid
07/17/2002
12:48 PM
Do not buy this popcorn maker!!!!
I work at a store that sells kitchen supplies and one day the manager decided to try one of these things out. I don't think I have ever seen a kitchen appliance that was as hard to use as this one! It is not worth the time, money, or effort to use one...
I work at a store that sells kitchen supplies and one day the manager decided to try one of these things out. I don't think I have ever seen a kitchen appliance that was as hard to use as this one! It is not worth the time, money, or effort to use one...
Pros:
Would make an excellent weapon, maybe!!
Cons:
Too expensive, hard to use
Bottom Line:
I do not recommend this popcorn maker at all!!! Save your money and go buy some microwave popcorn!!!
jt12
02/04/2004
07:56 PM
It just doesn't work
My wife and I bought this popcorn popper as a housewarming gift to ourselves, thinking our kids would love to see it out and to have good popcorn once in awhile. It looks great, sitting out on the counter. We leave it there all the time. However,...
My wife and I bought this popcorn popper as a housewarming gift to ourselves, thinking our kids would love to see it out and to have good popcorn once in awhile. It looks great, sitting out on the counter. We leave it there all the time. However,...
Pros:
It looks great
Cons:
It leaves way too many kernels unpopped
timlight
12/31/2006
10:06 PM
Fun to watch!
This machine is attractively designed and is a fun little kit. However, like many have already said, the unit stresses form over function. The machine gets very hot when working. Even after shutting the unit off, I have burned my hand on the "glass"...
This machine is attractively designed and is a fun little kit. However, like many have already said, the unit stresses form over function. The machine gets very hot when working. Even after shutting the unit off, I have burned my hand on the "glass"...
Pros:
Attractively designed, Cooks popcorn quickly, easy and quick to clean
Cons:
Noisy, doesn't cook all of the popcorn, housing gets very hot during operation
mdemma
06/29/2004
08:19 AM
Overheated and melted the plastic - Not safe
We received this as a gift and used it about ten times. The last time was a disaster. We heard a large POP (not the corn) and smelled strong odors of burning plastic. Our son's $30 investment went up in smoke. DO NOT LET CHILDREN OF ANY AGE USE...
We received this as a gift and used it about ten times. The last time was a disaster. We heard a large POP (not the corn) and smelled strong odors of burning plastic. Our son's $30 investment went up in smoke. DO NOT LET CHILDREN OF ANY AGE USE...
Pros:
Not bad popcorn
Cons:
Unsafe. Not built to last. Not a quality product.
thedog7777
01/02/2004
02:47 PM
Great popcorn maker
I bought this popcorn maker because it looked cool and it uses hot air. It does a great job by popping almost every corn. It is VERY easy to use you just put in the popcorn seeds and turn it on and before you know it you have a bowl of popcorn. Like I...
I bought this popcorn maker because it looked cool and it uses hot air. It does a great job by popping almost every corn. It is VERY easy to use you just put in the popcorn seeds and turn it on and before you know it you have a bowl of popcorn. Like I...
Pros:
Very easy to use. Uses hot air.Pops most seeds.
Cons:
Does not pop every single seed.
mnmel
01/05/2007
10:39 PM
Major Disappointment
My family received this attractive popcorn maker as a gift and thought it would be the perfect addition to our newly finished basement bar and entertainment room. We were very disappointed tonight when we attempted to enjoy popcorn during our family...
My family received this attractive popcorn maker as a gift and thought it would be the perfect addition to our newly finished basement bar and entertainment room. We were very disappointed tonight when we attempted to enjoy popcorn during our family...
Pros:
Looks attractive
Cons:
Does not work! Barely two handfuls of lousy popcorn after 10 minutes.
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