Magic Bullet Express Mixer By allie63078 on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
I was in Bed, Bath & Beyond one day just looking around when I came across the Magic Bullet Express. I had seen the infomercials on TV talking about this blender/mixer and it looked really cool and easy to use and curiosity got the better of me, so I just had to have it.
I brought it home, set it up and decided that I would make me a mixed drink for my first trial run. So, after getting out the ingredients, I began crushing some ice for the drink. First thing I noticed that was while it crushed up some of the ice, once the ice got compacted near the blades, it didn't crush anymore. I tried hitting it on the counter some to loosen up the compacted ice, but it didn't really help. I ended up having to use my regular blender.
Just to try something else, I decided to mix up some leftover chicken & mayo & spices to make my husband a sandwich for dinner. I added all the ingredients like the instructions said and put in the correct blade and started mixing. It mixed that pretty good, but again, once the ingredients got compacted near the blade, then mixing/chopping function got really bad.
In the infomercials, you never see the demonstrators having to loosen any food or scooping out chunks of food in order to properly mix ingredients. It all looks so simple on tv when it just isn't in reality. Also, with so many different parts (2 mixing cups, 2 blades, 4 party mugs, 4 lids, shaker lid & steamer lid) it can be a bunch of things to stuff inside a cabinet or drawer.
On the good side, setting everything up to start mixing something is a snap. Just choose a container size and blade, stick in your ingredients and mix. For the most part, it works well, but it definitely is not quite as simple and straightforward as they'd like you to believe on the informercials and for the money, you are better off just sticking with your regular blender.
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Magic Bullet Express Mixer Purchased at: Bed Bath & Beyond Price: $54.00
I purchased one yesterday and got the same results trying to chop veggies to add to my spaghetti sauce. I will try for my protein drink, but I think I am going to return it. I had the Thunder Pro Stick, which I really like, but after having boxed up after a move for 3 to 4 years, I neglected to put a lubricant oil in the motor and after several months of use, the handle and the mixing wan seized together.
We got this as a gift over a year ago and never used it. Typical as seen on TV nonsense where nothing works and the commercial claims are lies. =\ well.. we've got a blender, juicer and this thing so I guess we're covered for whatever it is we need. great review.
I cannot tell you how many times I've seen this infommercial and thought I wonder if it actually works. Thanks for the review.
I had one of these that worked great for making my son's baby food. It died after only 18 months though.
My husband have always wanted to buy this for me but I refused. We saw this in TV Shopping and the product was presented really amazingly. I have always been hesitant about buying products presented on TV shopping because buyers just end up regretting it because of poor materials and malfunction. Good review. Thanks for sharing.