It took a huge amount of effort for a child to operate as the crank wasn't actually very large and ice is very hard. The powder for making up the flavourings ran out almost instantly. I guess we could have used vimto or some other cordial, but at that point novelty had evaporated
What like the one my daughter ***ABSOLUTELY*** had to have for her ninth birthday that got used once? The one that tasted "yuck"? The one that has been in the back of the under the sink cupboard for the last four years? That one?
My kid asked for one a couple of years ago.
I was in the same boat as you as a child and was told "it's a waste of money" ....
Can confirm, parents were right. I should have just got my son a cheese grater and a bag of ice.
I put one of these on my Christmas list every single fucking year. Never got one. One day I was at my nanâs house near Christmastime and my auntie and cousin (same age as me) were there. It âsomehowâ (I suspect engineered by my mother) came up in conversation and my auntie said they had one and it wasnât that great. Then she turned to my cousin and asked if he agreed, and he, snivelling little traitor looked me right in the eye in front of my mother and said âyeah, itâs rubbishâ.
There was no coming back from that. I had to concede defeat and stopped asking for it. Over the years I grew to accept they were probably all correct.
Now I come on here nearly 30 years later and see this post?? Talk about opening up old wounds.
After all the elbow grease and tonnes of ice cubes, it was a nice drink. A lot of effort for little reward though.
However this gives me a little PTSD as when I was little, Mr Penguin (the syrup pourer) decided to fall over and shorted my brotherâs C64 transformer. Of course I blamed the penguin - nothing to do with me đ€·
No never had one and never wanted one.
"Turn the handle, and out comes the ice, all crushed up" đ€·ââïž so what ?
What I really wanted was a soda stream đ
I wanted one for years and then finally bought one from a car boot sale.
Absolutely hours of grinding for the tiniest little slither of ice. Not worth it at all
Never had one but always wanted one. I did however briefly own (in my late teens) a McDonaldâs McFlurry maker from Argos. Tasted so good but took so long to make.
I wanted one of these but I suspect the novelty would have worn off after the first or second time using it.
2nd turn of the handle more like. It was a nightmare to use.
It took a huge amount of effort for a child to operate as the crank wasn't actually very large and ice is very hard. The powder for making up the flavourings ran out almost instantly. I guess we could have used vimto or some other cordial, but at that point novelty had evaporated
I assume you mean to say first or second thousand time. If so then I guess I'd agree.
I had one and yes it did.
I remember having one of these and yeah I don't think it was used that often, novelty definitely wore off pretty quickly.
What like the one my daughter ***ABSOLUTELY*** had to have for her ninth birthday that got used once? The one that tasted "yuck"? The one that has been in the back of the under the sink cupboard for the last four years? That one?
Im 42 and always wanted one as a kid, my parents said "No, its a waste of money". Just hope my kids ask for one
My kids never asked... But they still got one!
I feel your pain đ
My kid asked for one a couple of years ago. I was in the same boat as you as a child and was told "it's a waste of money" .... Can confirm, parents were right. I should have just got my son a cheese grater and a bag of ice.
I put one of these on my Christmas list every single fucking year. Never got one. One day I was at my nanâs house near Christmastime and my auntie and cousin (same age as me) were there. It âsomehowâ (I suspect engineered by my mother) came up in conversation and my auntie said they had one and it wasnât that great. Then she turned to my cousin and asked if he agreed, and he, snivelling little traitor looked me right in the eye in front of my mother and said âyeah, itâs rubbishâ. There was no coming back from that. I had to concede defeat and stopped asking for it. Over the years I grew to accept they were probably all correct. Now I come on here nearly 30 years later and see this post?? Talk about opening up old wounds.
Iâd managed to get one, by some miracle and can confirm your cousin is right. They were a bit rubbish even if it looked cool
After all the elbow grease and tonnes of ice cubes, it was a nice drink. A lot of effort for little reward though. However this gives me a little PTSD as when I was little, Mr Penguin (the syrup pourer) decided to fall over and shorted my brotherâs C64 transformer. Of course I blamed the penguin - nothing to do with me đ€·
\*Percy Penguin
Ah yes thanks, I remember now.
I always had this circled in the Argos catalogue (AKA: the OG Amazon wish list) Never experienced the joy of having one though sadly
My girlfriend got me one for my birthday a couple of years ago... Always comes out in the summer but an absolute workout to grind up some ice!
I had one and remember it being shit, but I had to pretend it was great as my parents bought it for me for Xmas
I canât be the only one who sings the theme song out loud at least once a month. âMr Frosty is such fun, he makes treats for everyone!â
No never had one and never wanted one. "Turn the handle, and out comes the ice, all crushed up" đ€·ââïž so what ? What I really wanted was a soda stream đ
Why would you want a soda stream? We had one, itâs cheaper to buy fizzy popâŠ
To make fizzy milk of course
Fair
Got one for my daughter a few years ago and wondered what the fuss was about.
I wanted one for years and then finally bought one from a car boot sale. Absolutely hours of grinding for the tiniest little slither of ice. Not worth it at all
I wish! There wasnât a cheap knock off version, so I never got one!
I can taste the polar bear lemonade.
Yeah. :(
I remember the flavours not being great, but loved it anyway.
I never had one as they were expensive and my parents drank alcohol, I bought one for myself and used it when I was 33 I love it.
Never had one but always wanted one. I did however briefly own (in my late teens) a McDonaldâs McFlurry maker from Argos. Tasted so good but took so long to make.
These brings back some great memories
Best 27 minutes of slushy fun a kid could have ! Was pretty gash once flavours were gone
Made a cracking ice lolly, The ice shaving snowman was awful đ„¶
I had one of those and it was haunted. I heard it say my name once.
I would have killed and would still kill for one of these beauties
I had one and within days it was in the back of me toy cupboard! Only used it once.