Nostalgia Electrics KPM-508 Vintage Collection Kettle Popcorn Maker
by Nostalgia Electrics
List Price:
Our Price: $49.00
You Save: $50.95 (51%)
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
Category: Kitchen
See more product details
Product Summary
Manufacturer: Nostalgia ElectricsBrand: Nostalgia Electrics
Release Date: 2008-05-15
Model: KPM-508
Color: Red
Product features:
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.5 x 19-in. Carton Dimensions: 27 x 15 x 23 in.
- Origin: China
- Cleaning & Care: Hand wash with hot, soapy water
- Warranty: 90 day
- Special Features: Tempered Window, warming light, kernel catcher, measuring kernal dispenser
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Nostalgia Electrics KPM-508 Vintage Collection Kettle Popcorn Maker
Customer Review: More work and mess, but worth it for the popcorn lover.
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
Thanks for your vote!
Description of Nostalgia Electrics KPM-508 Vintage Collection Kettle Popcorn Maker
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.Popcorn Poppers
Kitchen and Housewares
Most talked about in Nostalgia Electrics
Nostalgia Electrics NGD-200 Non-stick Electric Griddle with Warming DrawerNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $27.07
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics SFK-200 Snow Cone Cart Refill KitNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
New Nostalgia Electrics Retro Ice Cube MakerNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $209.99
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics LSK-760 Old-Fashioned Lemonade KitNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Release date: 2008-05-18; Kitchen
Best price: $5.00
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics ICS-100 Electric Ice Cream Sandwich MakerNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $19.00
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics PCM-805 Hard & Sugar-Free Candy Cotton Candy MakerNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia RSM-650 Retro Series Slush Drink MakerNostalgia; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $150.00
Nostalgia Electrics CCP-200BLK Vintage Collection 48-Inch Popcorn Cart, BlackNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics MSH-105R Retro Series Automatic 16-Ounce Martini Shaker, RedNostalgia Electrics; The Helman Group; Kitchen
Best price: $19.99
Price in other shops:
Helman PVM545 Bond Pepsi Cold Drink DispenserNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Price in other shops:
Similar Kitchen and Housewares Products
Nostalgia Electrics RHD-800 Retro Series Hot Dog RollerHelman Group; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $42.90
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics KPP-24 24-Count Popcorn, Oil and Seasoning KitNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $26.39
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics CCM-505 Vintage Collection Cotton Candy MakerBond Helman; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $36.36
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics SCM-502 Vintage Collection Old Fashioned Snow Cone MakerNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $36.98
Price in other shops:
Paragon Plastic Popcorn ScoopParagon - Manufactured Fun; Paragon - Manufactured Fun; Release date: 2008-12-15; Sports
Best price: $4.99
Price in other shops:
Great Northern Popcorn, 2.5-Ounce Portion Packs (Pack of 24)Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Great Northern Popcorn; Published: 2010-05-29; Grocery; Grocery
Best price: $20.00
Nostalgia Electrics KPK-400 Kettle and Hot Air Popcorn KitNostalgia Electrics; Nostalgia Electrics; Kitchen
Best price: $13.20
Price in other shops:
Adcraft ALS-5 5 oz Capacity, 5" Length x 2-3/ 8" Width, Mirror Finish, Heavy Duty Cast Aluminum Scoop with Contoured HandleAdmiral Craft Equipment; Adcraft; Admiral Craft Equipment; Misc.; BISS
Best price: $2.07
Price in other shops:
Nostalgia Electrics PCM-805RETRORED Retro Series Hard & Sugar-Free Candy Cotton Candy MakerThe Helman Group; Nostalgia Electrics; Release date: 2011-07-01; Kitchen
Best price: $36.93
Price in other shops:
Popcorn Bags (8") - 50 CountGold Metal; Wabash Valley Farms; Kitchen
Best price: $4.99