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4.5
OK, so this is a lot of fun to use, and I still use it. 100% honesty, it's not going to entirely replace your normal way of making popcorn, because the normal ways are about a billion times faster, but there's something really neat about this product that makes it fun to use sometimes. The resulting popcorn is... well, it's just got a different texture, so you'll just have to try it to see what I mean.The instructions included are all in a different language (Chinese or Japanese or something). Useless. They include QR links, but if I remember correctly those were also useless. I had to do some searching on how to correctly use this device, but finally found a video on the internet that showed step by step how to use it (lol although the translations were so bad that some of them included surprising phrases). So, just be prepared to do a little research on your own before actually being able to use this.You'll also need to buy your own heat - while the kit does include a burner can with wicks, it includes no fuel. You'll have to find that yourself. You can buy recommended fuel, or you can even just use some Sterno from Walmart, found in the Sports/Camping section.Once properly set up, it takes a good long while for it to build up pressure - and this is why I say it probably won't entirely replace your normal method of making popcorn. It really does take a decent amount of time to get up to the proper pressure.Then, finally, once ready, it's just like you've seen in the videos - you put the popper in the bag, attach the lever, pull it, and BANG - all the popcorn pops at literally the same time and shoots into the bag. VERY entertaining.So yeah, it's a fun, alternate way to do it, and I didn't do it one time and then just toss it in the trash. it's fun to use. I would recommend it as a neat novelty if you're into popcorn.
