Whirley-Pop Theater Gift Set with Stovetop Popcorn Popper

Reviews of Whirley-Pop Theater Gift Set with Stovetop Popcorn Popper

1.) The Best Popcorn Ever!!!!!
Reviewed by: Red Sox Fan South Burlington, VT USA
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The Whirley-Pop Stovetop popcorn popper is incredible. The popcorn is the best tasting ever! I use 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a half cup of popocorn and this popper pops every kernel in just a few minutes time on the stove. The crank on the popper is a little squeaky, but like I said the popcorn is awesome. After using the popper it is very easy to clean, I just wipe it out with a paper towel and then put it back in storage. I would highly recommend this popper to anyone who is a popcorn lover.

2.) The Best Popcorn!
Reviewed by: Marji California
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This is the best popcorn popper ever! It's easy, really fast and fun. Every kernel pops up light and fluffy. We used the pre-measured movie theater packs and we think the popcorn tastes better than what we get at the movies. We also popped a store bought corn and it also popped up light and fluffy with no kernels unpopped. We are not fans of microwave popcorn and we usually popped in a pot on the stove. The Whirley-pop makes a better popcorn and is so much faster and easier because of the material it is made of and the way the steam is vented. We love it and never have a problem eating the full batch.


3.) Love my Whirley-Pop
Reviewed by: Linda S. Peterson
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I use my Whirley Pop every day. I bought a 50 lb bag of popcorn from Sams as my niece suggested. I go to Weight Watchers so this method of making popcorn works very well for my diet. The popcorn tastes so much better than air-popped.

4.) NO MORE MICROWAVE
Reviewed by: B.Close PA
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I'm here to say that this is the best popper ever.....I've had mine for months and I use it quite often, I even bought the gallon of butter and salt..JUST LIKE THE MOVIES!! I'll never use Microwave popcorn again.

5.) Whirly-Pop is the best
Reviewed by: D. Mahon Allentown, NJ United States
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This is my second Whirly-Pop- I had one years ago that got so gross from overuse that I threw it away. I replaced it with a cheap, no-name brand which ended up breaking and never gave me the same results. Now that I have a Whirly-Pop again, I can satisfy my popcorn addiction. It makes it fast and it makes a lot of popcorn. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys fresh, buttery, movie style popcorn. WalMart sells a butter topping that it the perfect compliment to this fresh popped corn.

6.) Great Popper
Reviewed by: AJ
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I've used the popper a couple times now and it works great! The pan isn't as heavy duty as other poppers, but it gets the job done just as good. The parts seem to be made more durable than other poppers. The plastic window at the top of the popper from another brand I owned melted and broke off after about 3 years of use.

7.) mmmm, mmmm, mmmmm
Reviewed by: Marlena Mishawaka, IN
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The Whirley-Pop popcorn maker made the best homemade popcorn I have ever had. I used the popcorn oil / popcorn kit that came with it and I also bought the popcorn buttery topping (like they have at the theater). The popcorn left very few kernels and was very light and fluffy. If you are a popcorn lover like I am, I highly recommend this product.

8.) you'll never eat microwave popcorn again!
Reviewed by: })i({ Goddess Wallingford, CT USA
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My old popper like this broke and I got the Whirley-Pop to replace it. Once you make popcorn like this you'll never eat the microwaved junk again! It only takes a few minutes more to make popcorn on the stove--half a cup of kernels and some oil, and in five minutes you've got a big, yummy bowl of hot popcorn.
I wasn't crazy about their packaged mix. Too salty and too dry. But the popper itself is excellent and also comes with a decent warranty on the parts that tend to break on these--the gears and the handle.

9.) Tough steel makes crunchy, fluffy popcorn!
Reviewed by: Ricardo Ochoa
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Delicious popcorn comes from this pot. Throw away that chemical microwave poison and use this!

10.) Friday Night Is Whirley-Pop Night
Reviewed by: Hannah Hickman
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Okay. So my family is nuts about whirley pop. This is the way to make popcorn. We used to have an air popper and I was never fully impressed with it because it spits the popcorn out as soon as it pops and that is not quite enough time to make the popcorn not chewy. The whirley pop allows the popcorn to cook just the perfect amount of time to be done just right. The moisture vents on top let the moisture out which is also essential to good popcorn. I like being able to use my organic popcorn in the popper. A couple of things that I would advise. It does need a good cleaning at the start as there is a lot of dark grease from production. Also the metal hands that spin the popcorn were not bent down to allow the proper stirring of the popcorn. It would just float on top of the unpopped kernels. Anyways, it took me a couple of tries to figure this out and then I bent them with my hands and it worked perfect!

11.) Best popcorn popper
Reviewed by: desertgrandma AZ United States
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I've used microwave ones, electric ones, air poppers. This one is the best. Just follow the directions, and don't put your heat too high. I have an electric stove, and set it on medium, let it heat up before I put the pan on, as the directions suggest.

While the stove is heating, I pour the oil, 2-3 tablespoons, and 1/2 cup popcorn into the pot. Make sure the lid is securely closed, and stir slowly.........this is a great job for kids, if you have them.

Clean up is a breeze. Let it cool down, take off the lid, wash and dry. Unlike some others, I don't like just "wiping it out".....but thats just me.

Do not be put off by the lightweight aluminum.......its that way for a purpose. Makes great popcorn!

12.) Popper
Reviewed by: Connie Hamann SIoux Falls, SD United States
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This is the best popper out there, back to the basics and a healthier way of enjoying popcorn!

13.) You'll never eat that microwave stuff again!
Reviewed by: Karen Hall Campbellsville, Kentucky USA
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Never a moment's trouble with this product... easy to use, simple to clean, just follow the directions that come with the popper and you'll make great popcorn every time. We buy our popcorn at a local Amish store (it's called Lady Finger popcorn)and it pops up small and tender - nothing like that microwave junk (which no one in my household will even eat anymore). I've purchased a number of these as gifts and will continue to as long as they are available. Highly recommended product!

14.) Buy this, don't waste money on an air popper.
Reviewed by: Louie Arrighi New York, NY
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Pros over hot air popper:
1. Hot popcorn, not semi-warm popcorn
2. Oil mixes in evenly, as compared to pouring butter or oil on top with the hot air popper.
3. No mess. the hot air popcorn maker makes a mess.
4. no extra counter space necessary.
5.first time users will make perfect popcorn. (Hint: just turn the crank while cooking)
6. oh yeah, very important: cook on medium heat, and not high
GUARANTEE: best popcorn you ever tasted.
BONUS: this set comes with 4 bags of popcorn from this set: Wabash Valley Farms, Single Real Theater Popcorn All Inclusive Popping Kit


15.) This should be your next popper
Reviewed by: tea and a good book Southern Pines, NC USA
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These make the very best popcorn. You will never want to use anything else again. A bit of clean-up, but as good or better than movie theatre popcorn, without the questionable add-ins.

16.) Best way to make popcorn!
Reviewed by: Michelle K. Scepaniak Cockeysville, MD United States
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The first Whirly-Pop I encountered was a gift to me from my husband. I didn't think I would use it, but once I flipped through the included recipe book, I was inspired to try some of them. The Cinnamon Crunch Popcorn is a huge hit wherever I take it. Other savory recipes are great too. It's quick, easy to use and there is hardly a unpopped kernel in the pot. The popped corn is very large and light. I purchased one as a shower gift for a fan of my Cinnamon Crunch Popcorn and she used it three times within the first week of having it! If you love popcorn and would like to try some gourmet recipes, I would recommend getting this gizmo.

17.) great popcorn experience can be found here...
Reviewed by: Gadgets always fit Florence, SC
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I have had a whirley-pop for about 10 years now and I still use it. Stove-top popped corn just cannot be beat. It takes about 3 minutes to pop 6 quarts which is actually faster than the microwave. I haven't had any issues with quality of the popper after all these years. Be sure to clean it after use. If you just wipe it down good directly after, that is all you need to do since this is more the old-fashioned approach of a 'seasoned' pan. You should be able to find butter-flavored popping oil with the popcorn in the local grocery store along with popcorn salt which is finer so better suited. Do not overfill! Move off of heat as soon as it is done.
(Side note: I have read some cautions about aluminum and alzheimer's here on Amazon's product reviews. One might want to personally research that topic. Might want to include the alzheimers.org website in the research. Aluminum is found in many natural sources too - like tea.)

18.) Loving Whirley Pop
Reviewed by: ptreats Buffalo, NY
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Received Whirley Pop years ago as a gift. Forgot about it and found it recently during a move. Have used it twice a week ever since! Kids love it, I love it...Bought 8 for Christmas gifts. This is a unique, awesome gift that won't be re-gifted!!!

19.) We love it!
Reviewed by: Kate Seattle, WA
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This product is worth the investment as it is SO much better tasting than microwave popcorn. I can't ever see myself going back to the microwave bag now. We've used ours several times now without any problems, but I've noticed several other reviews say the gears tend to break. If so, we'll simply call the company like one reviewer did, and ask for the free replacement gear.

But we got this for a gift this Christmas, it's *NEVER* something I would buy and at first I thought "meh". After trying it, however, we're sold! We can't do movie night without it.

20.) yum, yum, eat 'em up
Reviewed by: coffee Ohio
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The popcorn that came with it sucks, but when you use Orville's popcorn, it just tastes soooo good...Make sure you try their recipe for "kettle corn"

21.) It's the BEST!!!
Reviewed by: BarbaraB1234 Aurora, IL USA
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I love my Whirley-Pop! It's so easy and fast to use. I never burn popcorn anymore or have burnt oil in my pans. It's so much healthier to pop your own corn than to buy the microwavable!! We love it and use it 3-5 times a week or more!! Great buy, too! Thanks, Amazon.com!!

22.) Loads of fun
Reviewed by: Petroman31 Hopewell Junction, NY, US
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Follow the directions and you and the kids will have a ball making the best tasting popcorn ever. The instructions recommend "gourmet" popcorn, i.e. - Orville Redenbachers. NOT NECCESSARY !!! Fresh store brand popcorn pops great.

23.) Whirley Pop!!!
Reviewed by: W. Gil USA
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Quick delivery, I love the Whirley Pop! Pops perfect popcorn, 3 min or less~ Easy Clean Up

24.) Excellent Popper
Reviewed by: Mom in Connecticut
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I hesitated to buy this popper because of the reviews I had read. Now I am glad that I didn't listen to the negative comments. I love it! Yes, it does have a plastic gear. But it also comes with a 25 year warranty that covers the gear or any other part. My 4 year old loves to help me by turning the handle. It's a great machine. I recommend it to everyone.

25.) Awesome product.
Reviewed by: wondermom Gilbert, AZ
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We've had one for years in our family. Gave this to my sister for a wedding present so she'd have her own. Only thing dissappointing is it didn't come with it's usual instruction manual that has tons or really great recipes in it. So that was a real bummer. But we know the product itself is great! Best homemade popcorn by far. And so easy to do.

26.) best popcorn ever.
Reviewed by: thedude Charlotte, NC USA
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My wife uses this constantly. It makes fantastic popcorn. It's a bit cheap feeling, but it works fantastic and we have had no issues whatsoever.

27.) Whirley Pop vs. Air Popper - I Choose Whirely
Reviewed by: Alexa
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Bought this for my brother Christmas '08 - he is a popcorn fanatic! He loved it but didn't take care of it or wash it properly so the bottom got charred or something so he needed a new one.

Bought him an air popper Christmas '09 that shoots out popcorn so you put a bowl underneath to catch it and he really loves that one, too. I think he likes it better, esp. because it's less work - don't have to watch a pan and turn the handle like Whirley pop.

Taste: I prefer the taste of the Whirley-Pop myself. Airpopper popcorn is softer, less crunch, sometimes more wet from the butter, in my opinion.

Ease of use: Airpopper easier to clean, don't have to do as much work to get the popcorn.

28.) The gears *will* break, but here's what you do:
Reviewed by: Barbsjemms The Desert
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Give the Wabash people a call. They will ask you when you bought the popper and they will register your product. Then they will send you a brand new lid no questions asked. They will continue to do this for the next 25 years. I wish the entire gear system was made of metal, but with impeccable customer service like Wabash provides, I can overlook that.

As for the popper itself, the other reviews pretty much cover it. More fun and healthier than microwave popcorn and easier to store than a hot air job. I use 1/8 cup olive oil to 1/2 cup popcorn and don't even bother turning the gear until I hear the first kernel explode. I'm hoping this will save wear and tear for next time. I melt a tablespoon or two of butter over the top just 'cause I like the taste and add a little salt right in the kettle (be sure to use a potholder...it's hot!). Once the popcorn is gone, I fit the lid back on and stick it back under the cabinet. I don't even bother to wipe it out. Keeps it nice and seasoned!

29.) Popper popped perfect
Reviewed by: Connie F. Brown Graceville, Florida
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Requires a lot of turning on the handle, but worth it for that old fashioned movie type popcorn! I recommend for family fun.

30.) 'Old Fashioned Popcorn'
Reviewed by: Surae Kansas
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I bought two of these popcorn popper sets as gifts last year and both were liked very much by the recipients. I bought four this time, including one for myself as I'm not a fan of microwave or hot air popcorn. The popper works great other than once in a while a kernel will get stuck under the turning wand. A little shake of the pan will usually dislodge it. Using the included popcorn/oil/seasoning packets, every single kernel will usually pop. Interesting that the enclosed book says not to season until after popping but the seasoning is included IN the popcorn packet with no such admonition. The packets make a full kettle of popcorn with, though I haven't measured it, about 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels. This is easily enough to serve three or four people. It is not as easy to clean as the blurbs indicate because oil does get into the hinges of the cover so I'd pass on 'wiping clean' and give the entire thing a good hot soapy wash to make sure you don't end up with rancid oil in the cover.

31.) Pops well, Easy to Clean
Reviewed by: Robert Bingham Apex, NC United States
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The Whirley-Pop is a well made popper, and has been very easy to clean after use with just a wipe of a paper towel. However, I find the lid tends to fall off when emptying, despite trying to bend the clasps (not easy), so I have taken to removing the lid entirely rather than trying to empty the popper with the lid attached; just seems easier to empty using hot pads than using the handle. Also, I wish it were a bit larger for bigger batches; I need to pop 2 batches to get enough. Overall, I give the Whirley-Pop a grade of "B".

32.) Works great, pan is a little "thin", glad it has a warranty!
Reviewed by: Tor Las Cruces, NM
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This pan works great for popping various kinds of popcorn. I really enjoy making kettle corn in it... although the sugar is a little difficult to clean.... a good soak in some hot soapy water helps make that a lot easier.

33.) Movie Night never tasted so good...
Reviewed by: Darkness at the Gates
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I'm a big fan of staying home at times and watching a good movie with my better half beside me.

I have been delighted with this product since the first time I used it at home. It's easy to use, easy to clean up, and produces movie theater popcorn for a fraction of the price. And without all the heart-clogging grease, this also makes for a viable alternative to those looking to be more healthy but still want to enjoy delicious popcorn.



34.) Easy
Reviewed by: R. Engelking Brush Country South Texas
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Your crazy not to buy it. Kids love it. This will make it my second one.

35.) Clean pop-corn
Reviewed by: J. Lowe
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Although the whirley pop seemed a bit flimsy, the thin aluminum allows the popcorn to cook quickly. What fun to see a small amount of kernals transform into a `bowl of clean white popcorn. I really enjoyed trying the kettle corn version of the popcorn, the recipe was provided in the booklet that came with the popper. I would recommend this low tech device to all popcorn lovers.

36.) Lots of fun!
Reviewed by: Sunny Kristi Central Coast, CA
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Got this for my husband for Christmas. He used to have one as a kid, and apparently it's just the same still. He says no more microwave popcorn again, since it tastes so much better this way. And it's much more of an event for the kids, turning the handle. He does complain, though, that the lid falls off when he's emptying the hot popcorn into a bowl. Also, the Theatre popcorn that came with it is EXTREMELY greasy - but I guess that's how theatre corn is supposed to be. We seasoned the popper as recommended, and it is easy to clean. It's fun to experiment with different flavors, and it's nice to control the amount of butter/oil so you can make it healthier.

37.) Whirley-Pop
Reviewed by: N. L. Karg
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Whirley-Pop is great. But had to send for a new part. The gear broke a spoke and wouldn't turn properly, got the piece and now it's working fine. Love the popcorn.

38.) Decent popper, but poor quality parts
Reviewed by: Austin D. Abrams Kirksville, MO USA
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I've had this popper for about three months now, and about a week ago, the plastic gears broke. They split in half.

While I had it, it made decent popcorn, and it was a lot of fun to make it at home. However, the quality of parts isn't worth your money. I'd suggest finding something with all metal parts.

39.) Jacquelyn R Easton
Reviewed by: Jacquelyn R. Easton
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I ordered a Red Whirley Popcorn Popper and a conventional Whirley Popcorn Popper at the same time. I received both at the same time. The Red Whirley Popcorn Popper bottom of the pan was damaged. I contacted you (Amazon) and recieved a postage return label to return the red coated popper for exchange. Which I did and I received a conventional coated popcorn popper in its place.

I never received the Red Whirley Popcorn Popper that I ordered.

Jacquelyn Easton


40.) bad product
Reviewed by: R. Cox Indiana
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The whirley part didn't whirl. The first time I used it I had the burner turned low and it still burned before half the popcorn had popped. I had bought this as a birthday gift to myself and I am very disappointed in it.

41.) Don't buy
Reviewed by: J. Weber St. Charles MO
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This is a cheaply made item. It lasted for 5 uses. The gears utilized are faulty (they split/break in normal usage). Read the reviews on site. The ones citing breakage are correct. Thin gauge pot..sloppy connecting mechanism for the lid. I had registered my warranty but didn't even bother to request a replacement for the gear. Not worth it. Write off the mistake and go back to using a regular pot, which on a gas stove will provide the same quality after you learn to control the heat adding microwave melted butter after popping. Hope this review saves someone the disappointment of messing with this poorly constructed item.

42.) Whirley Pop POS
Reviewed by: Chuck Tech CA
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The Whirley pop is a POS. The gears are plastic and mine broke in less than six months. I have been trying to phone, but phone is busy, I emailed and have yet to hear back or recieve replacement gears. Find a popper with metal gears. The Whirley pop is a pos.

Features of Whirley-Pop Theater 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.) 4 all-inclusive Real Theater popping kits; packaging for attractive gift-giving;
4.) Wipe popper out with a paper towel to clean; instructions and recipes included;
5.) Measures 10 by 17 by 8 inches; 25-year warranty on all moving parts;

Package Height x Length x Width: 17 in. x 17 in. x 10 in.
Package Weight: 3.7 lbs.