This is certainly a staple of home theaters. What would a home movie theater experience be without popcorn? Up to now, I've always just used the microwave popcorn bags or small hot air popper. But with my theater project, I just had to buy an antique popcorn popper to put in my rec room/theater lobby. Many may feel it's not worth it to spend extra money on a full-size machine. But to me, it adds a magical flair to the whole movie experience that brings the presentation and enjoyment to a whole new level. Authentic theater popcorn tastes great, too. (and you can make it as unhealthy as you want or save some calories and go low-fat too)
I was first considering going with the Paragon "1911" line of popcorn machines, as I like the appearance of this model.
By far the best place I found to buy popcorn machines is the Deuster Company. (and other stuff too, like bar supplies) http://www.deusterco.com/ The prices are the best I've found anywhere, and the owner Greg Deuster is great for customer service. I was originally going to go with the smallest model, the 4 ounce, since 99% of the time I'll just be using it for me and my wife only. Greg occasionally has "factory seconds" models that he can sell for a discount, though, and had a 6 ounce model in stock, which was actually cheaper than the new 4 ounce model. 6 ounce models also come with extra features like a warming coil below the popcorn base and pull-out "old maid" tray to get rid of unpopped kernels. The only problem was, that the 1911 models are only made in 4 and 8 ounces. I chose to go with the factory seconds "Theater Pop 6" or "Thrifty Pop 6" unit, which is actually a professional concession grade unit.
I just got it and set it up. It's great! With the optional cart, it looks very professional and is good quality construction. The cart fits the 8 ounce model perfectly, but the 4 and 6 ounce models work and look fine too. (since both the machine and the base are made by Paragon, you can actually bolt the two together, too!) Now that I have it in person, I think the 4 ounce would have been just fine for me. The larger units may be more for professional applications like selling popcorn in a mall or something. But, even though it doesn't have the look of the 1911, I saved a few dollars, and got some extra features. And for the rare occasions that I do have a big party or a movie night for several people, the extra popcorn capacity may come in handy.
I'll post some pictures of my own machine shortly in my rec room, as well as feedback when I get some popcorn supplies and make the first batch.
Paragon's info website:
Deuster company's retail sales:
CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"
I was first considering going with the Paragon "1911" line of popcorn machines, as I like the appearance of this model.
By far the best place I found to buy popcorn machines is the Deuster Company. (and other stuff too, like bar supplies) http://www.deusterco.com/ The prices are the best I've found anywhere, and the owner Greg Deuster is great for customer service. I was originally going to go with the smallest model, the 4 ounce, since 99% of the time I'll just be using it for me and my wife only. Greg occasionally has "factory seconds" models that he can sell for a discount, though, and had a 6 ounce model in stock, which was actually cheaper than the new 4 ounce model. 6 ounce models also come with extra features like a warming coil below the popcorn base and pull-out "old maid" tray to get rid of unpopped kernels. The only problem was, that the 1911 models are only made in 4 and 8 ounces. I chose to go with the factory seconds "Theater Pop 6" or "Thrifty Pop 6" unit, which is actually a professional concession grade unit.
I just got it and set it up. It's great! With the optional cart, it looks very professional and is good quality construction. The cart fits the 8 ounce model perfectly, but the 4 and 6 ounce models work and look fine too. (since both the machine and the base are made by Paragon, you can actually bolt the two together, too!) Now that I have it in person, I think the 4 ounce would have been just fine for me. The larger units may be more for professional applications like selling popcorn in a mall or something. But, even though it doesn't have the look of the 1911, I saved a few dollars, and got some extra features. And for the rare occasions that I do have a big party or a movie night for several people, the extra popcorn capacity may come in handy.
I'll post some pictures of my own machine shortly in my rec room, as well as feedback when I get some popcorn supplies and make the first batch.
Paragon's info website:
Deuster company's retail sales:
CHRIS
Luke: "Hey, I'm not such a bad pilot myself, you know"
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