Whirley-Pop Gourmet Assorted Gift Set with Stovetop Popcorn Popper

Reviews of Whirley-Pop Gourmet Assorted Gift Set with Stovetop Popcorn Popper

1.) Wow - the best popcorn ever!
Reviewed by: Krista Brush Prairie, Wa United States
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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!



2.) It Met All the Great Reviews
Reviewed by: T. Wright Northeast
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I was a little concerned that the Whiley-Pop might be a hassle to use and would end up stored with the fondue, assorted blenders, choppers, magic egg or bullet, etc. But it wasn't! It works as well as described and is very easy to clean and store. We use it a lot so I'm pleased with my decision to purchase it.

Popcorn does not burn (unless you walk away from it(DAMHIK), I find that less expensive popcorn pops just as well as some of the brands that cost 3 times as much.

When it arrived I was a little put off by the thinness of the pot but after using it realized it let the heat spread quickly and evenly across the bottom.

Buy One. I don't think you'll be disappointed.


3.) WOW !!! pops Way fast
Reviewed by: Wuss912 Bay Area, Northern California
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We got this yesterday and it pops the popcorn super fast on our gas stove...
i was really surprised with how much faster than the microwave it pops up the popcorn. We ate 12 quarts for popcorn yesterday :) (two Batches)
i was unimpressed about how lightweight the pan was it's super thin but it's only on the stove for a matter of minutes at a time so it's not really an issue.


4.) Enjoying the popper
Reviewed by: G. Johnson Kentucky USA
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I purchased this popper after becoming concerned about possible health issues with bagged microwave popcorn. I am glad I did. I use it daily and am in control of the seasoning on my popcorn. I like much less salt on my popcorn than most and no butter. I am surprised that my husband is eating my plain popcorn now instead of extra butter & salt flavors.

If I had it to do again I would just get the popper without the packets of seasoned popcorn. I have only used one of them and found it to be less crisp than the plain store brand popcorn.

I agree with other reviewers about the cheaper store brand popcorn be equal or better than the high price brand.

My only con is that a little steam/grease spatters through the vents and lands on my hand/arm while popping. Not painful but annoying.

5.) A winner!
Reviewed by: K. Kondo Rochester, NY USA
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I've had mine for a couple of years now and still love it. I even bought a 2nd one as a gift. After experimenting with different temperatures (I have gas), and going through about 12 varieties of popcorn, I feel like I have mastered the craft. The super-fine popcorn salt is crucial. Unfortunately I also discovered that hands-down the best oil is the coconut oil-based stuff. BTW, the Wabash Farms Kettle Corn is shockingly delicious, but can be a cleanup chore.

6.) Real popcorn
Reviewed by: Sandra R. Sipher
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this is the third whirley popcorn popper that I have purchased. I give them as gifts to my friends who are true popcorn lovers.
The popcorn is never greasy, always tender and maintains a real popcorn flavor.

7.) 2nd purchase after 8 years of GREAT popcorn
Reviewed by: C. Brossart
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This is the 2nd purchase of a Whirley-Pop. I've gotten spoiled by how good it is because movie theater popcorn tastes gross to me now -(strange coating on tonge). I pop my own and smuggle it in. The recipes that come with it are also fabulous. My family likes the "Sweet Touch" recipe that adds 4 tablespoons of sugar to the oil, popcorn and salt.


8.) Just follow the instructions....
Reviewed by: furniture seeker
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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.

9.) love it
Reviewed by: Popcorn junkie Warren, MI
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I love fresh-popped popcorn and the Whirly-Pop delivers. Easy to clean, just wipe it out with paper towels after it's cooled. Their kits make really great tasting popcorn but, with coconut oil, rather unhealthy. I use Orville Redenbacher's popcorn oil which is canola, much better for you. BTW, the "secret" ingredient that movie theaters use is called flavacol, you can add it to the popcorn and oil prior to popping. Tastes great but personally, I think I'm allergic as it made my lips swell. Angelina Jolie, NOT!

10.) Bets1260
Reviewed by: music lover United States
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This popcorn popper is amazing! I've owned one for over three years and nearly every kernel of any kind of popcorn pops. Easy clean up, too. I've tried a couple of the recipes in the recipe book that came with it and they were delicious. You will not be disappointed with this popper!

11.) No Microwave Popcorn Ever Again!
Reviewed by: KK Charlotte, NC
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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!

12.) Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper
Reviewed by: Mary M. Scholten
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This is a great popcorn popper. Not only is the popcorn the best but cleanup is a snap. Will never go back to microwave popcorn!

13.) Whirleypop popcorn maker
Reviewed by: Popcorn finatic California
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I bought it for a friend as I have one - easy to use, never have to clean and almost every kernel pops. Use less than a teaspoon of canola oil with a 1/3 of a cup of kernels. it's great!

14.) A great popcorn popper
Reviewed by: Colleen Roseville CA
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This popcorn popper is the best ever. It makes great popcorn in only a few minutes on the stove. Now that microwave popcorn is so popular, it's hard to find non-microwave poppers but this - probably the lowest-tech of all - is really the best.

15.) Yummy popcorn!
Reviewed by: Holly Harwig Grand Marais, MN
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My family LOVES movie theater popcorn, and this makes as good, if not better, popcorn than the theater! Since we purchased it, we've had popcorn every night! LOVE IT!!!

16.) Great Popcorn Popper
Reviewed by: Tom Sinagra
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This is a great popcorn maker. It pops all of the kernels and is easy to use.

17.) The best!!
Reviewed by: Gemini75 Chicago
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I agree with all the wonderful reviews of this product. Now that I have my Whirley Pop popper and the Whirley Pop popcorn and seasonings, I really cannot imagine using anything else. My popcorn comes out perfectly everytime. The only one in the gift pack that I wasn't crazy about was the Kettle Corn, but I think that had more to do with personal taste than anything. Everything else is just fabulous.

18.) Better than I expected
Reviewed by: JJG SF bay area, Ca
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I recently bought the six quart pop corn popper. I had a eight quart popper, but I drop it and broke the lid. I like this one much better my last one was not a whirley popper this one is well made, looks like I should get many years of use. I like the fact that the top only opens on one side so I only need to hold the handle and one side of the popper when emptying.

19.) hand crank popcorn maker
Reviewed by: birdbrain phila pa usa
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Great Fun and delicious popcorn. no chemical butter flavor in this! i can make a huge bowl of popcorn in 3 minutes. tastes good even without salt! i use olive oil to make it healthier than veggie oil. it is so fast if you want melted butter, start the butter first! you will enjoy this

20.) GREAT POPCORN
Reviewed by: KELLY HUNTIINTON BEACH CALIFORNIA
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I love this popcorn maker I have tried other popcorn makers like the stir crazy and that one did not pop very well and broke.Like one review said if you use this one right it will last a very long time like mine has. I use Orville Redenbacher popcorn and orville Redenbacher popcorn oil it turns out great.Have a great year and God Bless

21.) whirley pop popcorn popper
Reviewed by: BMIC U.S.A.
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Excellent product. Heats very quickly. Works fine on glass top cooking surface. Pops all of the kernels! Super easy clean-up! Faster than air-pop or microwave with better results!

22.) I have bought Three
Reviewed by: Bill NJ
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I first saw this interesting popper when a friend bought his to our weekly poker game and made some for us. The first thing I noticed was how quick it made the popcorn. The second was how great the popcorn was. I bought one for myself and have been very pleased for almost a year now. I have made plain and kettle corn. The kettle corn turns out great but requires a little more clean up. I have recently bought them as gifts for people and they too have been converted from microwave popcorn to this popcorn marvel.

Pros: Fast, great popcorn, easy cleanup

Cons: Large storage footprint

Warning: It gets very hot, so only touch wood handles after heating.

23.) Works Great
Reviewed by: L. Krey AZ, USA
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This popper works wonderfully. The popcorn cooks perfectly with almost no unpopped kernels. It's just what I wanted.

24.) Whirleypop is great
Reviewed by: R. Derr North Carolina
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Whirleypop is great--I don't use their popcorn either. I just use the cheap stuff at the grocery and regular oil and every kernel pops in about 3 minutes. Fast and easy and just wipe clean and put away til next time.

25.) Whirley-Pop rocks on...and on
Reviewed by: ttomato Austin, TX
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I LOVE POPCORN. I received a Whirley-Pop from a roommate, (12 years ago and I still have it), because I used to stink up the apartment by burning popcorn (ye olde shaking of a pot on the stovetop) everytime I made it. I have never burned popcorn since with the Whirley-Pop.

I recently bought a new popper to give to my godson for his birthday because popcorn making is an integral part of my visits (in addition to introducing him and his brother, 4 and 7, to the films of my childhood). Usually we would just make microwave popcorn but that never tastes as good and one bag is never enough for the three of us (five of us if their parents are snacking with us).

The popcorn that comes with it is tasty and the kids like it but at home I just use organic popcorn I buy, olive oil and sea salt. My only recomendation is to also own a real big bowl to dump the whole pot of popcorn into as soom as it's done popping. A big paper shopping bag also works if you like to shake the salt up once in awhile. I LOVE POPCORN and the Whirley-pop makes it easy an delicious!

26.) Family Fun!!!
Reviewed by: E. Cappel McChord AFB, WA
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I've had the same Whirley Pop for years (at least 10 years now)and it has never failed to please a crowd. It's fun, old-timey, and best of all...quick! The popcorn always tastes delicious, and the different recipes make it so much fun! I highly recommend one. I bought this one as a new baby gift (yup!) because I thought it would be fun for their growing family for years to come.

27.) My popcorn lovin' mom loves it!
Reviewed by: John P. Dancy Clifton Heights, PA
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For a very long time, my mom popped popcorn on the stove in one of her pots. When I came across this I immediately thought of her. I got it for her birthday in February '09 and she still uses it all the time. She's 'a-poppin all the time now!

28.) Fast and Easy Treat
Reviewed by: LalaD central Minnesota
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My husband bought a Whirly-Pop in the after-Christmas clearance in 2008. I was unimpressed by his buy - the pan felt light and cheap and I was sure it was going to be a burnt mess.

To my delight - it made popcorn just as good as mine, an art which was honed by many years of making popcorn in a big saucepan over a gas burner. To my further delight, I found that it only takes a teaspoon or two of oil versus the 1/3 cup oil that I had been using in my stovetop method!

All of our kids and grandkids have taken their turn popping corn and we have bought three more Whirly-Pops as gifts within the family.

Excellent product!

29.) best popper ever
Reviewed by: Hyacinth Bucket Bryant Pond, ME
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I ordered this item for each of my children for Christmas, after a friend raved about it. They both really liked it, so I ordered one for myself. The popcorn pops quickly and comes out perfectly. The popper is easy to use, and comes with recipes for various toppings. I recommend this product to anyone who loves popcorn.

30.) Whirley-Pop Gourmet Assorted Gift Set with Stovetop Popcorn Popper
Reviewed by: jb Parma, Ohio
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Wondeful gift set, I am very pleased with the popper and the popcorn ... works well and taste great .........

31.) Great Popcorn for a great price!
Reviewed by: Momma IL
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This product is great. Someone gave one to me as a gift and I had to buy for family member cuz they love to pop their own popcorn. These make it easy and fun!

32.) Good quality!
Reviewed by: T. blondi VA
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This is a great gift for a popcorn lover! It was made very well, and looks very durable! I hope to encourage some of you readers out there to purchase it for a B-day or Christmas gift! They won't be disappointed!

33.) wonderful
Reviewed by: D. Luljak S, Milwaukee, WI USA
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Whirley-Pop Gourmet Assorted Gift Set with Stovetop Popcorn Popper The best popper I ever had. This is a replacement for one I had gotten years ago. Finally wore it out. Wouldn't be without one. Old fashioned popcorn, made the way you want it.

34.) Hand crank popper is the best
Reviewed by: WiseShopper Portland, OR
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Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper with 5 Real Theater Popcorn Kits - Red Pan The hand crank Whirley-Pop is the best hands down! When my 10 yr old hand crank gave out I tried an electric popper from Westbend but it gave a very poor performance and died within 2 months. My new Whirley-Pop will last another 10 at a minimum! and it makes fabulous fluffy popcorn. Forget the electrics: sorry Westbend...yours was a total waste of money.

35.) Outstanding Popper
Reviewed by: Robert R. DeVito The Villages, Fl
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The Popper is as fast or faster than microwave, at about 1/10 the cost and healthier, better flavor.

36.) This product is AWESOME!
Reviewed by: quilt queen Cooperstown, PA USA
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Pops theater style popcorn in a jiffy. It's quicker than the microwave and the flavor is awesome. I would reccommend this to anyone who wants theater style popcorn at home. It's great for a family movie night.

37.) JUST LIKE AT THE MOVIES!
Reviewed by: BCJ
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I love Movie Theater popcorm and have been on the hunt for popcorm that tastes the same at home. I found it with the whirley-pop. I use mine all the time and I actually use less oil/butter now that with my air popper or microwave. I would recommend this to anyone who loves popcorn!

38.) wonderful popcorn with a whirlypop popcorn maker
Reviewed by: char Springfield, Illinois
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makes very good popcorn and if you stay with it and keep turning, it doesn't burn either. clean up is easy too. I'm glad I bought it.

39.) Whirley Pop
Reviewed by: Robert H. Leith Jr.
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Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper This thing is fantastic, and that Kettle Corn is delicious.

40.) Best Popcorn Popper on the Planet
Reviewed by: popcorn addict Durham, NC
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I would recommend this popocorn popper to anyone, it works great only takes 3 minutes, doesn't burn the popcorn and makes enough to not make you feel like you need more especially if there are more than one of you. It is a great design and should last forever.

41.) Love It
Reviewed by: Judy Brown Fairview, TN USA
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I have a Whirley Pop and love it so much I bought this one for my sister. I believe this to be the best popcorn popper on the market. I have never burnt a kernel :)

42.) Great Popcorn popper
Reviewed by: Elaine Bliss Oneonta, NY United States
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We love it. It makes such good popcorn and it is fun to make.
No more microwave popcorn!!!

43.) BEST POPCORN EVER
Reviewed by: S. Salim Reynolds, GA USA
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This popcorn maker never fails in making the fluffiest popcorn without burning. A small amount of oil and popcorn over your burner and you will have awesome popcorn. The corn that came with this product was great, especially the kettlekorn popcorn. I would recommend this product to any popcorn maniac.

44.) Great popper!
Reviewed by: T. Pender Charlotte, NC United States
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I love, love, love the Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popper! I have been looking for a popper for some time now that lives up to all of my expectations. It's easy to use, easy to clean, and it pops ALL of my popcorn perfectly. The Real Theatre Popcorn kit that came with it was just like the popcorn at the movies. I will NEVER buy another bag of microwavable popcorn again. And I'll definitely be buying more of the Wabash Valley Farms brand of popcorn and kits.

45.) Excellent Item
Reviewed by: sandy g Bay Area, CA
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My family loves our Whirley-Pop. Aside from the flavor packs that came with the set, you can make this treat as healthy, or unhealthy as you wish. The kids love to listed to it work. And just as stated, the Whirley-Pop is easy to clean...really!

46.) Popcorn Plus Fun
Reviewed by: Susan Pennsylvania
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Since starting Weight Watchers, I have been counting calories, and this product is great and fun to use. As stated, not one kernel has been burned and all kernels are cooked. I didn't realize all the different ways that popcorn can be made.

47.) Whirley Pop
Reviewed by: Steve Jensen
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Excellent family gift! Inexpensive and fun for kids! My grandkids love to make popcorn in their Whirley Pop!

48.) The Best Popcorn!
Reviewed by: B. Stagner
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This is a fun way to make the tastiest popcorn ever and cheaper in the long run than microwave popcorn. I heartily recommend this popcorn popper.

49.) Happy Popping
Reviewed by: Gift giver TX
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This was given as a gift and all I hear back is how much the family is ejoying it.

50.) Best popper I have ever used!
Reviewed by: Cat MD USA
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This is the fasted, easiest, tastiest popcorn ever. I quit eating popcorn in the last year because it contained too many unpoped kernals - bad for the teeth. If you follow the directions - 1/2 cup kernals and as little as one teaspoon of oil - you will have the same success as I have. With only a teaspoon of oil the popcorn becomes a low calorie, healthy snack. I made kettle corn too. It was delicious and easy also! I like it so much I have suggested it as a wedding gift.

51.) Best popcorn popper!
Reviewed by: Business Engineer / Consultant Los Angeles, CA
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I started a chain reaction by purchasing one of these popcorn poppers for my parents. They are popcorn fiends, eating popcorn all the time and have tried all manner of poppers. After trying the Whirley-Pop they abandoned all other poppers.

And the chain reaction I told you about? After I bought one for my parents, they loved it so much that they bough two as gifts for for my brother and for a friend. I have no doubt that the cascade of Whirley-Pop giving will continue, until there are so many Whirley-Pops that we all drown in a sea of perfectly popped corn.

52.) Make your own popcorn
Reviewed by: superdupermd Catonsville, MD
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Much better than microwave popcorn. You control the oil and salt that goes in. You can also make kettle corn with this. It works great!

53.) Makes good popcorn
Reviewed by: scroller Pennsylvania
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Makes good popcorn, using inexpensive ingredients. Not necessary to purchase their popcorn (too expensive)

54.) Must Have
Reviewed by: LeAnn Bennett Bozeman, MT
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I gave this as a gift and my Husband loves it!!! Makes some of the best Popcorn ever!

55.) Worth the extra cost!
Reviewed by: Gregory L. Hennessey NJ, USA
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I know what most people think. A regular stove top pan will work just fine for making popcorn. This product actually is worth the $$$ because it turns the corn inside with the handle and eliminates most of the burned corn you would usuallly get from a standard stove top pot. Also it takes roughly 3 minutes or less to make a whole pack of Real Theater Popcorn. Outstanding product and best of all it comes with 2 Butter and 1 Kettle Corn packs of Real Theater Popcorn!!

56.) Love it!!
Reviewed by: K. Howrigan Vermont
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After almost buying one of those nostalgic popcorn makers (you know the ones that look like theater popcorn makers) I quickly looked around to make sure that there wasn't anything better. I came across this Whirley Pop popper and decided to try this one instead (given the better price and wonderful reviews). I couldn't wait for it to arrive..as soon as it arrived (at my office), we opened it right up, read the directions and popped the Kettle Corn....we are hooked. I was a little nervous that it wouldn't work, but it popped every kernel and there was nothing burnt at all. It did take longer than the 4 minutes, but we had the heat a little low because we were afraid to burn...once we turned up the heat a little, we were doing great. I bought 2 more for gifts for my friends and I'm sure they'll love it as much as I do...can't wait to bring it home and use it at home with the children.

57.) Whirley pop popcorn popper
Reviewed by: J. Lindquist central Nebraska, United States
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I am in love with my Whirleypop!! It might be the best little investment ever. I was wanting to get away from the prepackaged microwave versions, and this makes popping corn so very easy and cleanup is a snap. Contrary to some negative reviews, in following the instructions, I had no splatter to contend with, not more than 1-2 kernels of corn unpopped, no burning problems, just a perfect popcorn result, in texture and taste and I could do this with cheap ordinary bulk popcorn as well. It is just as quick as microwaving too. You just wipe out the pan with a paper towel if you use it frequently. Otherwise, just pop off the lid and wash as any pan. I used some spray-on "I can't believe its not butter" and added some salt with a very low-cal snack. I tried the pre-packaged kettle corn and loved it -- not as addicting-sweet or salty as microwave versions, but very tasty. The only other pre-packaged type i tried was the movie-style which i didn't expect to much like as i'm not a real fan of movie popcorn, but it was also very good. If you like good popcorn without all the chemical stuff, do try this!!

58.) Popcorn lover
Reviewed by: Lucy V
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This works great. The only problem I have with it is trying to keep it from scooting around when turning knob. I have a ceramic top stove so have to be careful not to scratch it.

59.) whirley pop
Reviewed by: meanybob Kentucky
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Any product that I have purchased through Amazon has always been in perfect condition when recieved. Very quick delivery. Never a problem with amount charged.
I am giving this stovetop popcorn popper with whirley pop assorted gift set as a gift so I cannot give a rating on the actual product.

60.) Makes great popcorn. Experimenting can be disasterous though!
Reviewed by: T. Bikerman Pittsburgh, PA USA
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When I first got my Whirley Pop, I tested several types of popcorn and several types of oil. It definately prefers gourmet popcorn (regular stuff from the grocery store didn't pop up nearly as well, or at all.) Also it likes lighter, more viscous oils. (Vegetable or canola) I tried olive oil and that was a mistake! It made a huge burned mess.

My biggest complaint is that I have had to call to get two tops replaced in the past 8 months due to them breaking (the little gears just break apart) but they have always been very pleasant about it, and sent new ones free. They also said this problem has been fixed at the manufacturing end, so I hope not to have to call them again.

My other complaint is cleaning the thing. If you use just a tablespoon or two of oil (which it advertises it does) be prepared for using steel wool for several minutes after each use. If you don't, and leave the little burned remains (even if they are quite low) the next batch will stick there and the mess just gets worse. As I don't like my popcorn oily, I end up spending a significant amount of time scrubbing the bottom of the pot, even when it hasn't burned (it still leaves a few remains which have to be scrubbed off.) But the popcorn is worth it!

I bought a huge bag of popcorn and a gallon of popcorn oil at a membership warehouse and they have been working really well. (The popcorn was $12 for something like 50lbs, which will last us a lifetime. And it is GOOD!) The oil is that stuff they use at movie theaters which is butter flavored, but we can use very little and it pops well in it.

61.) Popcorn made fun
Reviewed by: D. G. Bley Atlanta, GA
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The Whirley Pop is really a fun way to make popcorn. Ours was a gift from my father-in-law, we love it so much we bought poppers for the rest of the family. We found that it does take a few times to get just the right batch, the key is finding the right amount of heat, since each stovetop is different. You'll be a pro before you know it.

62.) Whirley-popper
Reviewed by: David S. Hoskins Minden, NEVADA
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The popper arrived quickly and the box was in good shape. There is something about the clips that hold the lid on that is not adjusted ideally. Initially the lid wouldn't go on without interfering with the stirring device. After correcting that by flattening the lid where it was slightly sprung it worked well until I tipped the popper over to empty it. Then the pot fell off the lid. More attention to detail seems to have overcome this as well. This type of popper is the best I have ever had based on my experience with my prior whirley popper. The lid troubles are new on this most recent purchase. I expect it will now do very well.

63.) Best Tasting Popcorn
Reviewed by: R. Lee California
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I just bought a Whirley Pop after trying the popcorn my sister had popped on hers. Talk about addicting! I love how fast it is! In only about 2-3 minutes, you have perfect popcorn with hardly any Old Maids. And the cleanup is so easy, just wipe it down with a paper towel. The recipe book has many yummy recipes in it and you can find even more online. I would highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't like the greasy, butterish film that gets in your mouth after eating microwave popcorn. It tastes fresh, light, and so delicious!
The reason for the 4 stars is that you have to have the perfect heat to get some of the recipes with lots of sugar to work. After you make a recipe with sugar, you do have to scrub it clean. Buy one, you won't be disappointed!!

64.) good popper
Reviewed by: djpsmom Fairfax, VA
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This is a fun product. I would have given it five stars, but it came with a stopper missing on the crank and my Dad (Who I gave it to as a gift) had to fix it himself. I own one myself and I love making sugar popcorn in it. I like that it makes popcorn quickly without the additives in microwave popcorn.

65.) whirley popcorn maker
Reviewed by: Chris So. California
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This was a replacement for another whirley pop that I owned and loved. The new one's clasp on the top doesn't work as easily as the older design. I've broken two fingernails getting it off to clean it. Also, the one side was bent and wouldn't close all the way and I had to use pliers to bend it back into shape so it would close completely. Otherwise popcorn would have popped out while cooking!!! I still prefer it over other popcorn makers but was disappointed in the new one.

66.) love it
Reviewed by: Getting There USA
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It said "gift set' and it would have been nice if it would have come together in a box not just thrown together in a shipping box. Other than that, we love it.

67.) Beware of the cheap gears
Reviewed by: M. Leefar Florida
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It works great but takes a little time to learn how to use it. Olive Oil does work fine with it, but you must put it in before you turn the heat on. After about 30 uses the cheap plastic gears wore down and I'm waiting for new gears to be sent to me. But , when working correctly it does make great popcorn.

68.) Great Popcorn again
Reviewed by: C. Johnston Clarkston, MI
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This works great. Almost every kernel cooks and no burning. The same popcorn even tastes better than it did when I just cooked it in a normal pan. This has made having popcorn fun again. Perhaps a little heavier pan would be good since you don't have to shake it but I am not complaining.

69.) Excellent popcorn!
Reviewed by: Stacy Los Angeles
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The only thing that keeps this from getting 5 stars is that you have to stand by while the popcorn pops. The quality of the popcorn is worth the extra effort though. I was surprised at finding the popcorn superior to any other that I've had! It really makes great tasting popcorn. Very few, if any, old maids too. This is very easy to use and with the quality of this product it seems I'll have it for many years to come.

70.) Popcorn popper
Reviewed by: Popcorn lover TN USa
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I had one of these before and loved it, this one seems a little less sturdy.

71.) Not quite as good as my First Whirly Pop
Reviewed by: CMM Southeast IL
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We have used the Whirly Pop for homemade popcorn for several years. We purchased our first one from Cracker Barrel. Over the years it got to looking pretty gross - and had been overheated a few times :0)

We decided we would order another one, since we loved the first popper. This one works 'OK', but does not seem to be quite as sturdy - possibly even a tad smaller - but we aren't sure - since we threw out our old one before the new one came - so we could not compare.

But, the mechanism for turning the stirrer inside does not seem to go around quite as smoothly as the first popper.

All in all, we are satisfied - but not quite as satisfied as we were with our first one. IF we ever see any others and can actually test the turning mechanism and find one that works more smoothly - we will probably replace this one with a new one.

We will not send it back for a refund - it works ok.

I would rate our first Whirly Pop with five stars
This new one rates 3 stars
Same manufacturer - so, go figure.

I have no complaints about the company who sent it - they sent it promptly.

72.) Broke after about 5 months
Reviewed by: Seth Bismarck, ND
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We had this popcorn maker for about 5 months before it broke. One of the plastic gears broke. They used to be made out of metal. It worked well up until that point I guess.

73.) Not as good as before
Reviewed by: J. Franks Roseburg, OR USA
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We had a popper like this, but this one in no way compares. The lid does not stay on, the fasteners don't grip the pan and donesn't stay on very well. The metal part that turns the popcorn inside the pan is not much bigger than a paperclip. The one we owned before was a lot better. This one hardly moves the popcorn around. I was sure this was the same brand that we owned before, but I would not recommend this popper. Perhaps they have one that is more expensive and works better, but it is difficult to tell when ordering on-line.

74.) This is a disaster
Reviewed by: tf MA, USA
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I bought this because of all the great reviews, and because it was half the price of the kind of self-stirring popcorn popper I usually buy. Boy am I sorry--what a poorly thought out design. Luckily it's made pretty cheaply--soon I'll be able to justify throwing it out.

It's all true about how fast this popper pops and how you can reduce the amount of oil and all that. But when it's finished popping and you try to open the little flap and pour the popcorn into a bowl, it doesn't pour out easily (sometimes the popcorn doesn't move at all), and while you're trying to shake the popcorn out the opening, the clips that hold the lid to the pan start to let go.

So then you have to try to use a potholder to hold the pan with one hand (which is nearly impossible because the pan itself doesn't have any handles--the only handle is on the lid) and take the whole lid off. Since the stirring mechanism is attached to the lid and extends to the bottom of the pan, pulling the lid off means you pull the stirring mechanism up through the popcorn, which of course scatters the popcorn everywhere.

If you have two people and a huge bowl, one of you can use potholders to hold the pan over the bowl while the other slowly pulls the lid off, which may help you get more popcorn into the bowl than on the stovetop and floor.

But while you're going through the contortions of trying to get the popcorn out of the pan and into a bowl, the popcorn kernels touching the still-hot pan have plenty of time to scorch, meaning you get crappy popcorn AND bits of popcorn stuck to the pan.

The "theater popcorn" that comes with this pan is unbelievably salty and a little messy. The kettle corn is a little salty and unbelievably messy.

75.) WHIRLEY POPPER
Reviewed by: STEVE IN,
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THE POPPER WORKED FINE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND THEN ONE OF THE PLASTIC GEARS BROKE. SHOULD BE MADE OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

Features of Whirley-Pop Gourmet Assorted Gift Set with Stovetop Popcorn Popper

The Original Whirley-Pop stovetop hand-crank popcorn popper brings it all back with its one-of-a-kind design. You can enjoy light, flavorful popcorn (makes up to six quarts) that you prepare yourself right on the stovetop in just three minutes. The pate

1.) Gourmet gift set with original Whirley-Pop 6-quart stovetop popcorn popper;
2.) Sturdy aluminum pan provides clip-on lid and stay-cool wooden handle;
3.) 3 kits--KettleKorn, Real Theater Popcorn, and Real Theater Less Salt, Less Oil;
4.) Wipe popper out with a paper towel to clean; user manual and recipes included;
5.) Measures 10 by 17 by 8 inches; 25-year warranty on all moving parts;

Package Height x Length x Width: 16.9 in. x 16.9 in. x 9.6 in.
Package Weight: 3.35 lbs.