Unique Tabletop Popcorn Popping Machines: Best of the Web

In honor of National Popcorn Popping Month, I've searched the web to find four of the most appealing offers in popcorn popper machines. Popcorn makers from various online stores were compared by features, price and appearance. Following are the resulting best four in no particular order. Links are included for each product so that you may explore for more details. Please note that the prices listed are current as of the time the article is published and are subject to change at any time.

And here are the best unique pop corn poppers of the web:

Countertop Hot Air Popcorn Popper
If you are more interested in the popcorn machine as a unique tabletop accessory than the opportunity to make popcorn in bulk, epopcorn.com sells a small, old fashioned pop corn stand themed maker for a reasonable price, compared to others on the market. Making popcorn is easy; all you need is the kernels, as this machine pops the popcorn with hot air as opposed to oil.

The online description does not state how much popcorn this machine will yield at one time but the size is 6" W x 6.5" L x 16" H and it weighs 7 lbs. Epopcorn.com is currently offering the Countertop Hot Air Popcorn Popper on sale for $49 ($10 off regular price). Visit the Epopcorn Store to view this popcorn machine.

4oz. Tabletop Popcorn Machine
Keep it Poppin has a pop corn machine on sale that would be great for a home tabletop, a game room, or a smaller, commercially run bar or pub. This popcorn machine, compared to competing popcorn poppers, offers excellent features for the price and as a bonus, it looks stylish. Made by Paramount Entertainment brand, the popcorn popping machine is designed with see-through (and safe) glass walls and a detachable door. It also comes with a popcorn scoop, measuring cups, a removable crumb tray, a warming light, and a 4oz. stainless steel rotational and detachable kettle.

This 4oz. Tabletop Popcorn Machine (Black, Model #PE400T) is currently only $129.99 from KeepitPoppin.com. Regularly priced it costs $185.70.

Diner Style Hot Oil Kettle Popcorn Maker
If you like movie theatre popcorn, Nostalgia Electrics promises the Retro Hot Oil Kettle Popcorn Maker pops popcorn just like it every time. This popcorn machine is designed as if to go along with an old fashioned diner, recognizable by the traditional red and white striped color theme. It makes up to 1 quart of popcorn per batch and a measuring spoon (for oil) and measuring cup (for kernels) is included to help you achieve consistent taste each time. This popcorn machine also has a kernel catcher and warming light.

For $99.99, from Nostalgia Factory Outlet, the Retro Hot Oil Kettle Popcorn Maker (Item RKP-630) can be yours. For a limited time you may also be able to get it shipped for free.

Collegiate Sports Team Themed Popcorn Machines
If you have frequent sports game parties you might find the Collegiate Pop Popcorn Machine appealing. Standard Concession Supply, through a license with Sports Fan Products, offers popcorn machines with popular college football and basketball team logos on them.

The price tag is hefty ($528) but if you run an organization or company- or have some other means of getting a group of people to chip in together, the collegiate themed popcorn machine might be the perfect feature at your sports game watching occasions. You can also, perhaps see the purchase as an investment. Sorority and Fraternity parties? Raise funds through popcorn sales!

For more information about this popcorn popping machine and to see if they offer your college's logo, visit the Standard Concession Supply online store.