Hello Kitty 3-qt. Popcorn Popper - KT5230
by Spectra Merchandising International
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: Spectra Merchandising InternationalBrand: Hello Kitty
Model: KT5230
Product features:
- Makes 3-Quart of Fresh, Delicious Popcorn
- Clear cover allows viewing during popping and doubles as a serving bowl
- Nonstick Popping Surface
- Motorized Stirring Rod
- Built-in Butter Well
Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Hello Kitty 3-qt. Popcorn Popper - KT5230
Customer Review: Sturdy, cute AND does what it says!
Summary: 4 Stars
My boyfriend purchased this for me 3 years ago when we were first going out after I fell in love with it but refused to buy it. I couldn't justify the expense and had a perfectly good pan I could pop the popcorn in on my stove, after all.
I love this thing. Every time we have scary movies my now-fiance turns to me and asks if I'm going to break out the Hello Kitty popcorn popper, which we do!
To be honest I expected it to break after 6 months, but it's still chugging along as strong as ever. I have never had real issues with burning, arms not turning properly, or any other mechanical issues.
I could tell upon inspection of the image on the box that this was not a hot-air popper and would require oil to pop in, and since popcorn is only a sometimes-treat at my house we were okay with that distinction. As it is the popcorn comes out just as light and fluffy as with an air popper
What the biggest problem for me is the amount of moisture that builds up in the dome as popcorn is popping. Even with the pink lid off the top, the vent isn't sufficient for all the moisture that collects so that when you flip it over after the popcorn's done, the outermost layer immediately picks up all that moisture that's accumulated on the lid. I've learned to live with it, but it can be irritating if you're only making a small batch of the stuff and a good part of it ends up chewy. I've remedied this by having another bowl ready to move it to as soon as it's ready so that it doesn't continue to soak that up as it sits. I only run in to the occasional squishy piece now. Also, a larger batch gives the "chewy" pieces time to warm back up afterward. I love popcorn, so making a huge batch is definitely a desirable part of the solution.
While it isn't perfect, it IS adorable, it IS very pink, and it is Hello Kitty. It makes popcorn. If you're vigilant and don't let it sit to long or try to use it after the arm has stopped stirring then you can expect it to do a great job popping it up.
Description of Hello Kitty 3-qt. Popcorn Popper - KT5230
Pink popper cooks up to 3 qts. of corn in Hello Kitty style. Motorized stirring rod gets everything moving and the nonstick surface makes cleanup easy. Features a built-in butter well for quick melting. After all the kernels have popped, just flip over the machine and use the pink dome lid as a serving bowl. Dimensions:11.3W x 8.54 H x 9.25 DPopcorn Poppers
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