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Title: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 18, 2012, 06:19:40 am
My GD, 9,  wants one of these for her birthday.  Has anyone got one, or know anything about it.  I have googled it so know a little.Thanks in anticipation. ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Kimmyh on September 18, 2012, 06:32:14 am
I had one and found that things broke off it really quick. It might be me being a bit heavy handed but i mangled one of the seal rings, burnt down the rubber spinner in the base and snapped off most of the clear tabs on the containers/cups.  You need to press down the cup thingy and twist to lock in the clear tabs to the base which then activates the machine which is why they broke off. Also very noisy and only good for small quantities. All in all would not rate this highly as it is just not robust enough. Hope this helps.  :-\
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: obbie on September 18, 2012, 06:33:48 am
I had one, it was a juicer, blender, 6 glasses, and 4 magic bullets.

You can get a knock off for about $40 at WW, or discount stores.

i gave mine away. :D   not that good.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2012, 06:37:08 am
Sounds like she would be better off with a TMX Chookie - oops, a bit expensive for a 9 year old ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 18, 2012, 06:39:54 am
Thanks Kim and Obbie.  Much as I thought.  DH wants me to get her a Jamie Oliver thingo,  but I am worried about the heat.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: mcmich on September 18, 2012, 07:47:25 am
I have a magic bullet and love it. I even have the infomercial taped, I watch it quite a bit as it's sooo funny.
Mine is about 3 yrs old and held up very well.
There are mini food processes that start at about $65.00 if you think they would be more substantial but mine hasn't missed a beat. You can get magic buleets from Homeart or as Robyn says a knock off from Big W.
Get her one, it's a bit of fun for her.
By the way what did she think of the lolly teeth photo?
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 18, 2012, 08:49:23 am
Thanks Michele.  I think this is quite safe to use and if it doesn't last very long she might be ready for a TMX next  .LOL. 
She thought the teeth were real,  and thought I had some very odd friends.  They,  the GC,  are very protective of us,  GP.  They worry that we might get into trouble on the computer.  How right they are,  but not in the way they think.  We are having 3 GC to stay for a week of the school hols.  I am teaching them to us the TMX,  they catch on very quickly.  Jilly might bring her Magic Bullet .
We are off to Ballarat tomorrow to look after 2 while their mum works. 
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: mcmich on September 18, 2012, 09:58:11 am
Chookie and Ral, that's lovely. I'm awaiting grandchildren - married DD did child care for her transitional year after HSC and it has been a wonderful form of contraception. DD is is only 25 yrs and is very career orientated (plenty of time though).
DGD is right on the money - you do have some odd friends that will put in lolly teeth for a photo. Did you tell her that you ate every pair you put in your mouth? (that was so funny) before the photo ???
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 12:08:07 am
Michelle that is funny.  Good form of contraception.




Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2012, 12:15:52 am
My DD is a midwife an even better form of contraception  :)
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 12:36:50 am
Yvette, that would work well too.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 19, 2012, 01:06:29 am
Ha ha  ;D

No midwives in our family. :o

Just plenty of babies delivered by midwives as we have 10 GD's and number 11 due between Xmas and New Year  ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2012, 01:45:21 am
Wow that's a lot of GD's
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 19, 2012, 01:51:25 am
  None in my family either,
I have 9 GK's  plus two proxy's , Love them to bits (most of the time)I'm glad they came along when I was young I wouldn't like to be starting now.  I get too tired, a day running around after a two year old has me in bed by 8.30.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 01:52:45 am
I have friends younger than me that have grand kids...
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 19, 2012, 02:16:08 am
I meant GK's not GD's  :o

We have 7 GD's and 3 GS's

Yes I am glad ours started when we were young as they can be full on.

Love each one dearly and couldn't be without them.

They bring joy to our lives daily.  ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2012, 02:23:28 am
MF that makes it a bit more even then  :) :D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 19, 2012, 02:30:30 am
Yes it does Yvette but us girls still rule  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 19, 2012, 07:07:05 am
Magic Bullet,  have made today.   Bean, and garlic dip, avo and chick pea dip, tuna, Philly cheese, with cooked rice  to thicken, dip.  Handy little machine ,  not very robust,  but will do the job.   GD loves it.   Easy to use and easy to clean.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 19, 2012, 07:45:59 am
Ah so you bit the bullet Chookie? Isn't she funny asking for one of those - she must want to become a good cook like her grandma.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 07:50:39 am
Chookie had fun with the magic bullet...
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: mcmich on September 19, 2012, 07:56:55 am
Magic Bullet,  have made today.   Bean, and garlic dip, avo and chick pea dip, tuna, Philly cheese, with cooked rice  to thicken, dip.  Handy little machine ,  not very robust,  but will do the job.   GD loves it.   Easy to use and easy to clean.

That's so good Chookie - It makes great mocktails and pina coladas for the grown ups.
Omelette's are easy too and it makes 6 medium sized muffins in one go too.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 19, 2012, 08:14:12 am
Michele,  eggs for breakfast.  Muffins for morning tea.  thanks.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: Jadey on September 25, 2012, 04:40:36 am
I have a magic bullet, it was something I loved and used ALL THE TIME in the kitchen pre TMX. It's so useful and versatile. LOVE LOVE LOVE. The knock off's are just as good as the real thing too. (I've had both)

Jadey
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: obbie on September 25, 2012, 05:16:23 am
I gave mine away..
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2012, 05:26:39 am
I loved using it.  Bit tempted to get one.  Jilly loves it,  think I will get one for other GD.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: mcmich on September 25, 2012, 06:35:39 am
I think they are great Chookie. Easy for kids to use. If you haven't watched the infomercial, you should watch it on youtube.
I have the advertisement recorded - I get a laugh everytime I watch it.

This time last year I was in a car accident and had to go to casualty - big screen TV on and DH said "look honey at least the magic bullet add is on that will take your mind off things."
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: obbie on September 25, 2012, 07:33:50 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2012, 09:01:04 am
I must look at this. ;D
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: mcmich on September 25, 2012, 10:07:32 am
Yes, Chookie you would enjoy the American and the Pom presenters.
Title: Re: Magic Bullet
Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2012, 11:51:58 am
Michele,  could you hear me laughing?????