Nostalgia Snow Cone Machine – Retro Table-Top 8 Oz Snow Cone Maker Makes 20 ICY Treats– Countertop Slushie Machine Includes 2 Reusable Plastic Cups & Ice Scoop-Vintage Blue

Snow cone machine was a hit at my child’s Summer birthday party! Pros: -Fast- snowy shaved ice in a couple minutes. -Ease of use and safety- I like the safety features and simple enough for my 10yo to operate it, without me having to worry about hurting himself. -Portable enough to bring it to my neighbor’s BBQ. - it came with a scooper. - the 2 slots in front frees my hand and pouring the syrup a lot easier and faster. -We spend at least 6 bucks or so per person every time we see a snow cone truck during Summer months, so technically we are saving $$, (girl math), lol! -Easy to clean, just use paper towels to absorb remaining melted ice. Cons: - My kids won’t stop asking for it so I have been using it almost every day. - it’s loud, the noise level is comparable to using the blender. Best to gather the kids once done shaving ice.

I was really hesitant on buying this just for a circus party I was having, but it was the same price as renting one but I would be owning it. So I bought it and I’m so glad. It shaves the ice really great and makes great snow cones and slushys. Really worth buying

This worked excellent- it’s especially easy to use and clean - I liked it and am glad I didn’t get the more expensive options- it’s probably best used two to four times a year- for birthdays and holidays- if you’re looking for something that you’re wanting to use more then a more expensive option might be the better choice- otherwise this will do what you need for sure- especially if you take good care of it and follow the instructions to a T

As a special treat for my son's third birthday carnival, and because it was reasonably priced, I purchased this snow cone machine as another snack for guests, but not only that, it's got the quaint nostalgic look to it which is so appealing to vintage me. I had high hopes for this unit based on other reviews both on Amazon and other websites, and I am happy to report it did not disappoint me. As you can see in my picture, it's a nice sized unit. At the height of running it, I think we managed six or more snow cones, and that did not even fill the chamber but was merely because I didn't want the ice to melt before all the guests were ready to enjoy it. You could definitely fill it with way more shaved ice if you're entertaining loads of people at the moment. Do not let the shaved ice sit long because it melts so much faster than whole cubes, and you'll be left with a fish tank--that's not really a failure of the unit, but it is more strategy than anything else. You twist the lid off the top of the machine to find the grinder for the cubes of ice. As a safety measure, the grinder can only be operated if the lid is on and locked. Filling the little "fan blades" with several cubes of ice maker ice or chips from a store bought bag yields about two snow cones worth of ice (less if you pack it tight with a nice ball scoop). This is the only part of the machine I have trouble with. Perhaps certain kinds of cubes yield better results, but we used ice maker ice (the half-rounded kind that looks like a little boat) or store bought ice, and in both cases, the first few rounds of the blades carved it up pretty quickly and efficiently, but as the chamber empty and the ice gets sparse, it stops grinding the few cubes left and just spins and makes a loud racket. There's no way to "press" or force the ice against the metal shaver, and you have to either manual remove the leftover cubes from the blades or let it melt onto the shaved ice below. Kind of an inefficient system in that respect. Does it cut what ice it can reach well? Definitely, just like a traditional snow cone stand. Does it get it all? Not on your life. The system is also very loud in operation, which I understand, louder than a blender, but just know it can be disruptive at a party as it was at mine. The unit comes with a flat scoop like you would find at a candy store. I wish it had a round scope to get the beautiful domes pictured in the listing, but it doesn't affect functionality or taste, just a matter of aesthetics. The stand to hold the cones is cute and functional while you're filling the scoop, but you can't easily fill a cone while it's in a stand. It's better to use the stand as an extra pair of hands and then pick it up to fill it. The wheel is stationary, so don't try to turn it or you can damage the unit. All in all, this snow cone maker was an absolute hit of the party and we made dozens and dozens of them throughout the day. It's extremely cute and very nostalgic, and it works great with a few minor issues. I don't regret my purchase one bit. I have used it twice since the party for both family desserts and boozy snow cones for an adult night in.

I bought this to satisfy our summertime popsicle cravings while cutting down on the artificial dyes my daughter was getting from freeze pops. We use it with dye-free snow-cone syrups, and it has quickly become one of the most-used appliances in our house. We’ve had it for a little over a week and have already made around 50 snow cones. We normally use it at least once a day in the Oklahoma heat, sometimes more when we have guests. The kids love it, the adults love it, and it has enough capacity to make several snow cones at once. It shaves regular ice from the refrigerator or an ice tray extremely well. Softer bagged ice, like the kind you can buy from Sonic, works even better and produces especially fluffy shaved ice. We use the NFK ice tray cubes with it, which are perfect but regular ice tray ice cubes fit just fine. It is pretty loud but nothing you wouldn't expect if you've been around a mechanical ice shaver before. Operating it is incredibly simple to the point that your kids can help and operate it. Add ice to the top, lock the lid into place, and it automatically begins shaving as long as the machine is plugged in. Unlocking the lid stops it. Cleanup is also easy because the shaving assembly can be removed, and the inside generally only needs to be wiped dry. I would recommend washing before the first use. My only complaint is the positioning of the shaver and power cord. With the cord facing away from the door, the shaved ice falls very close to the door. You can rotate the top so the ice falls farther back, but that leaves the cord positioned above the door and makes scooping slightly awkward. It isn’t a major problem, but the layout could have been designed a little better. Overall, this is a great snow-cone machine for the price. It is easy to operate, easy to clean, and holds plenty of shaved ice, it weighs next to nothing and it's pretty versatile. I would definitely buy it again. After all, who doesn’t want a snow cone on a hot summer day?

We had a great party with snow cones. My granddaughter put out a tip jar and made $15. Lol

When my son first said he wanted sno cones at 5th birthday party, I thought, "Oh, great!" We have a little hand crank toy/machine that actually works fairly well for what it is, but it takes so long to even make one cone! So, I looked into renting a machine. I could have rented an industrial-sized sno cone maker (the kind you see at fairs) locally for $40, but I'd have had to pick it up and return it during business hours and still get all my own supplies, including syrups from them in gallon quantities. But, I was thinking, I'd do it anyway because it was my son's only birthday request aside from a green lantern cake. But, then I got on Amazon and found that we could own this well-reviewed machine for less than the cost to rent it! So, I bought it. It worked wonders! We served at least 20 large sno cones in the same number of minutes...that includes the time it took each kid to decide on which flavor(s) they wanted. It exceeded my expectations. We used bagged ice and we let the ice melt for a bit to become translucent as suggested. And, in fact, found that pulling ice from the cooler where we'd stored drinks worked exceptionally well. I think when we make them at home next we'll pull ice out of the freezer (ice cube trays) and put a little water over it before using. The machine isn't soundless, but I also didn't think it was too loud. Operation is easy - you only have to turn the plastic cover - kind of like some blenders I've seen that won't operate without the cover on, so it turns it into a safety feature at the same time. Also, the bucket holds a fair amount of ice. The whole white top comes off so it's easy to remove excess water/ice when you're ready to clean up. The little scoop that comes with worked out fine, but I ended up using my hands a lot to pile and shape the sno cones. I didn't really want to store another gadget, but I'd rather have this taking up place than the hand-crank machine that I have to throw all my weight into. This stays, the other one goes!

I’m not sure how there are so many 5 start reviews on this item. I’ve tried several different kinds of ice, different shapes, and somehow they always get stuck. It shaves ice for about 30 seconds and then just spins without shaving. I’ve tried multiple times to empty the ice and refill it and the same thing happens every time. Takes 30 minutes to make 2 half melted snow cones. I’ll definitely be returning this item and buying something that’s a little more reliable and powerful!

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Love it. Makes snow very fast. With 1 ice cube tray you can make about 5 snowcones. Great for kids partys. Well worth it. Easy maintenance.

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