The Nostalgia Electrics RKP-630 Traditional Hot-Oil Retro-Style Kettle Popcorn Maker looks great - has a good weight to and appears to be nice quality. We have ordered this popcorn maker this Christmas and when the popper arrived it was in great shape went together easily, popped 1st batch of popcorn the popcorn this machine makes tastes great.

However, the plastic door cracked after the 6th use and the stirring mechanism gets jammed if you don’t keep the kettle clean. I have attempted to contact the company and have yet to talk to them about the issue. I'm thinking I can't take it back to the store I purchased since I have already used it however, It maybe my only option. I'm really hoping that I can receive a new door because it looks good and does pop pretty well.

The machine required a lot of cleaning and the small kettle ejects a lot of un-popped kernels. In general it makes a mess because it is hard to get the popcorn out without it getting all over the place.

Product Features

• Retro-style popcorn maker produces up to 1 gallon per batch
• Large 2-ounce stainless-steel kettle with built-in stirring system
• Warming light; kernel catcher; tempered window for easy viewing
• Includes measuring spoon for oil and measuring cup for kernels
• Measures 10-1/2 by 11-1/2 by 20-1/2 inches; 90-day warranty

Pros: looks great and has a good weight
Cons: inferior quality parts