I guess this could be considered nostalgic if you have fond memories of waffle disasters. Thank you for the review, you saved at least one of my relatives from getting the worst Christmas gift ever.
Waffle batter expands a lot as it's cooking. I wouldn't be surprised if filling it about halfway was ideal. Even when you use a traditional waffle iron, you only fill up one side
* edited - After reading people's comments, I think just having a recipe that says to put in x of a cup would be better, with a side note that if you are making your own batter to put a lesser amount in. That way people could just use their own measuring cups, reducing the cost and the need to store the extra cup. I think they should have a cup that measures just the right amount, that may make it work better.
Exactly this! If it were just the pouches/moulds, I could see it being of some use to singles and people who don't eat a lot of waffles, but since it includes the toaster, I'd just buy a cheap waffle iron or just make pancakes instead 🤷♀️
The moment when we realize how much we've taken frozen waffles for granted. LOL! The only Nostalgia product I use regularly is the mini egg cooker, I do love that thing. Thank you for your review, and the entertainment! :)
Saw Emmymade's review of this. She didn't exactly get a golden brown on it either. Maybe it was the batter she made 🤔 not quite sure. But not surprised you both were disappointed in this product. I'd rather go buy eggo waffles and use a regular toaster.
Scammed into buying a cheapo toaster for gimmicky waffles. Agree the 'waffle inserts' should be sold alone. The steam has to escape somewhere so it just starts blasting batter into the opening... disaster. Great review.
To be honest it probably isn't that bad of a generic cheap toaster, so if you think about it in a different way it's a cheap toaster with almost functional waffle moulds.
Well, now I don't feel dumb for preheating my toaster at home. Suggestion: Try cooking the waffles once in the mold to solidify it, then take it out and toast it normally to brown it on the outside.
@@60gregma Oh wow, then either they didn't say that in the instructions or James completely missed that very important step. The device is still not great but at least then if you make it to having a solid waffle, the home stretch to a golden-brown waffle is much simpler.
The other 'Nostalgia' devices are a decent mixture of gimmicky stuff you find at a pharmacy during Xmas time, but they're generally functional. The fact that a professional product tester with attention to detail almost burned himself, and was barely able to make an under-cooked waffle at best? This thing is begging for a recall, or disaster at the very least.
one trick and one problem with this unit. First batter volume. need to figure that out and not with a filly line with with a QUANTITY ie x amount of batter pour it in. This is T&E simple enough. trial and error. the second thing the problem is the TIMER. its not long enough. period. need to START at 4 minutes and end at 11 minutes maybe even 12 minutes. (cold home cold batter) Also a little butter spray in the mold first will help with the golden color a little. Either way needs a V2 this one is a bust.
@@nerys71 thats kinda the issue with this toaster, toasters are automatically supposed to compensate for a cold unit, hence why your own toaster takes longer on its first cycle than all the other cycles after its warmed... Problem #1 this is just a generic toaster, go back and look at his nostalgia grilled cheese toaster and it will look exactly the same, because it is... but that not so bad the bad is that this toaster has a flaw its preheat function doesnt work and probably kills the temperature compensation causing the toaster to come up early Problem #2 this thing would take longer than an actual waffle maker, my waffle maker doesnt take 11 minutes to make waffles bigger than this thing, once it gets preheated it will give a bigger waffle in a maximum of 5 minutes, toasted to a golden brown without any butter spray in short bigger more cooked waffles in slightly less of an amount of time than this thing Problem #3 it is so much easier to figure out how much batter to put in a waffle maker cause your not looking down a teeny little pour spout Problem #4 the units own manual suggests you do not put fruit or anything chunky into the batter, my waffle maker actually gives recipes that have stuff like that TL;DR whats the point its a medicore poorly rated waffle toaster, that i dont even think suggests can be used as a toaster for bread, if it was sold as some multi use device i would understand more because most of the multi devices tend to be mediocre anyway, but if they sold this unit as not only a waffle toaster but a grilled cheese maker and a standard toaster, since literally the only difference is the little molds and the grilled cheese basket and popped it out for the same price then honestly i could understand it as maybe one of those space saving RV type things or dorm room appliances... but as a machine meant to replace even a 10 buck hamilton beach or walmart brand waffle maker... psfsft F minus on that
@@compzac they already do that that's what the preheat button is for he used it both times it's simply not long enough Trust me I understand that there are better alternatives I have quite a few of them including some very nice commercial flip and turn while homemakers like you see at hotels I very much love them But I judge products on their own merit this is supposed to be a weird toaster like gadget and it is fixable how they did not notice the issue with longer runtime oh wait they did they said you might need to put it in for longer :-) which means they knew about it and released it anyway :-)
@@nerys71 Also different waffle batters have different expansion rates and cooking times. That's something you need to figure out with every waffle maker because of it.
My guess is no, that toaster looks like a palette swap of the yellow grilled cheese toaster, which took two slices of bread in each slot... if thats so that means there is no way these molds would fit into a standard toaster
I would think you would need to place the silicone pieces in the toaster when you preheat it. That way the silicone is hot when you pour the batter. They should cook better that way.
If they 'had' to come up with a gimmicky waffle mold, why not a nonstick metal one with a snap closure, that would brown the waffle? I think the silicon is the weak point.
I agree, but I've seen a couple of good reviewers try this thing and it seems the instructions either aren't clear on this point or don't mention the molds at all in preheating. Directions are definitely lacking.
I was a bit reluctant to buy an "off brand" toaster, but the reviews on this one led me to take a chance.I was very pleased! ruclips.net/user/postUgkxE7HOOpW0eh4vbVGAB_r_cURwoxZxpZPA The toast comes out evenly browned and I was surprised that the sides of the toaster do NOT get hot to the touch which is a great safety feature.I like the additional buttons for frozen foods, the emergency eject button, and the warming rack for rolls and other items.All in all, it was a good purchase and at the right price. Sure you can get fancier toasters, but for a premium price. This fulfills the basic duties of a toaster at a reasonable price.
THey dont tell you the amount to fill, because every batter will rise differently. I also woulda throwin them in without the silicone for the 2nd cook, to crisp them up and brown them a bit better.
Thanks for the review. It was entertaining.! Definitely won’t buy. Several times you said “I won’t be deterred “ but me and my wife heard “I won’t be the turd” lol. Thanks for making us laugh. Always look forward to your videos!
Emmy Made reviewed this as well. The whole time watching, I kept thinking about how this seemed MORE difficult to make subpar waffles. This thing will be discontinued in months I'd guess.
I mean, you could just use a waffle iron and turn out a waffle every couple minutes. Or you can spend 30 minutes making two waffles cooked in plastic with all those delicious Chemicals.
I used to love waffles slathered in butter/cream and Maple Syrup, so this brought back memories. But this, what a palaver. No good for breakfast in a hurry. Think I'll just pop out and buy some ready to toast frozen ones! 😋
I'm getting back into reading books and like I used to do, I'm collecting words into a "vocabulary list" when I come across one I don't know (much easier nowadays as I can just type them on my phone, lol). Helps when I do my smidgen of writing. "Palaver", which I see seems almost similar to "superflous", is going on that list, so thank you for the new word :)
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley No worries, it's probably more used here in the UK, if you're in the States. Here, we tend to use it in terms of something that's just too much fuss to be bothered with. Have to be honest, I did have to look up the spelling! I've always thought it was "polava!" 😉
Probably because the molds are too thick for a standard toaster, those waffles look to be about bread thickness and that would mean the molds are even thicker
it could toast more... if there wasn't a huge silicone insulator in the way. dumb product when waffle irons are so cheap. but think of eggos. they are cooked solid and still toast.
When you put the one that you check back in the toaster, unless there's still wet batter, the edges don't need to be sealed anymore. Just saying. I'd buy a mold like that, though. Already have a bagel-sized slotted toaster.
I have watched your videos for years! Honestly one of my top 3 favorite youtubers on all of RUclips and I love your content! With that being said, at the 6:52 mark, that is the first time in all the years I’ve watched videos from you, that j thought you were going to cuss 😂😂 “cleaning this ffffff-unny machine” 😂 absolutely hilarious. Love your videos! Thanks for being an awesome RUclipsr and making SUPERIOR content!
Lol when I see the way the waffle silicone mold was flopping around I was waiting for. Lalalallalal. Noise. And it came right after 😂😂😂 you crack me up James 🤙
Waffle batter expands, James! Just like every dense batter that becomes fluffy bread! You always tend to over-fill. Not defending the device, but a lot of these problems were user error.
I think the idea behind a vertical waffle toaster is that it can double as a waffle maker and a normal toaster, but the waffle part doesn't seem to work
You have a very good attitude when it doesn't work the first time. You just try it another time and if it doesn't work, then it doesn't work! Keep up the great content!
I was wondering. Do certain RUclipsrs get a list of things they should try? It's weird when I see other RUclipsrs I watch all trying out the same random items around the same time (like within a week or two of each other)? Just something I have wondered for a while. As always, great review!
@@daisybutinhertennisoutfit I thought that, but it is weird cause sometimes it's just a very random item and they all post around the same time, with my thought process being they all had to order the stuff and receive it around the same time. Just something I been wondering 😁
That toaster might be good for texas toast actually. It looks like the insides are a bit larger than a regular toaster, so the thick slices used for texas toast might actually fit.
6:48 the control not to say the word he wanted too.🤣 I'm thinking one if the problems with this has to be the dough expanding. Plus I can't see it ever getting nice and crispy without it taking 20mins
The only thing I can think for this to exist is that this company had a bunch of toasters they couldn't sell, so they added some new branding and silicone molds and "invented" a Vertical Toaster to see if that worked...
as always James you save me money - someone in marketing was trying to make money off nostalgia and not a decent product - too bad I think the idea could have worked if they had really wanted
Just an idea though. After the first round and it's still not cooked to your liking. If it's solid enough, remove it from the mold, and just toast the waffle itself.
Haven’t had a laugh this good on a Thursday in ages. Good one on this ffffffunny machine, James! I thought you were broken by this machine and you almost had me on that F bomb fake out. Wholesome and understanding as always! Keep up the great content, man! Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Yule and Good Solstice to you and yours! Warmest Regards from Coldest Canada! -Beardless Odin
Kudos for getting it to work at all. In the category of sometimes things are the way they are for a reason, a traditional horizontal waffle iron works much better. But then again, every kitchen needs lots of these special purpose tools and gimmicks to make a waffle, toast a hot dog, make grilled cheese . . . . Doesn’t everyone have acres of counter space?
years ago I purchased an antique electric waffle maker, the old horizontal type that you fill and then turn over while it cooks...works perfect, easy clean up because from years of previous use the plates are like well seasoned cast iron, never sticks. Why in the heck would anyone want such an abomination as a modified toaster and those stupid molds! This shows it can be done, but older is definitely better!
I'll stick to my old GE combo waffle machine/hot plate with no off switch. It's about as old as I am, but it still makes four waffles in five minutes flat from the moment i put the top plate down. It even has a little light that goes off to tell me when it's done preheating.
This is actually kinda refreshing because TylerTube reviewed this too and the exact same thing happened to him. The comments always rag him for reviewing stuff wrong so it’s nice to see that it was the actual toaster that sucked XD
"If it ain't broke......". Regular waffle bakers do just fine, $18 on Amazon, $42 on Walmart. Such a mess and then there's the wasted batter! If you want to test it again, try adding only 1/4 cup batter or less slowly to the molds using a measuring cup. I wouldn't have the patience to prevent the leakage or do the cleanup. And it takes a lot longer than my regular maker. That's why toaster waffles were invented. Great review and fun!
so then they can make more money by selling you a package of batter instead of any other better tasting batter stuff you might use... this thing is already a overpriced gimmick that cant even do as good a job as a 30 buck waffle iron, but your ide would just allow them to charge an insane price for a small sachet of generic probably lower quality than bisquick batter.
Great review. I would have loved seeing you try the molds in a different (more powerful) toaster. Otherwise, I enjoyed this video. Another great review of a not-so-great product!
I'm tempted to buy this, just use less batter. Spoon out if needed and toast a second time without the mould. Can trim the top piece upon second toast. Doesn't even look that messy, just use a wet finger/tissue and run over the lip of your jug after you've poured. After a few waffles you'll know exactly how much to use and the best consistency for your mix.
yes! you're doing the waffle toaster!! i saw EmmyMade do this & couldnt wait for you to try it too. i find it so interesting, and comical that they dont even supply you with a recipie.
I make breakfast for myself nearly everyday and have made dozens of fresh waffles but no matter what I do, the frozen store bought waffles are always the best. Especially the extra fluffy and thick ones
For some reason, I think the two sticking ridges on the sides of the molds act as a fill line? The lower one for a thinner, more cooked waffle and the upper, for a thicker and less cooked one.
If you make the molds out of cast iron, they would transfer heat better and they would be easier to clean. You could even make a specialized waffle toaster with one big cast-iron waffle mold.
That's the same exact toaster they sold as a grilled cheese toaster in your 2019 review, just with a fresh coat of paint! Nostalgia, what're you doing!?
After watching this video, the grilled cheese toasters video played immediately after. When James showed the Nostalgia grilled cheese toaster, and it was the exact same toaster except for the color. Wow... Just wow. LOL They can't have a fill line because you won't be able to see it. The instructions should say something like "add 1/4 cup of batter" and give you a batter recipe. That way they can blame the user if something "goes wrong".
The inserts alone for people with bagel width toasters would be nice, but the entire thing is a waste compared to just getting a regular waffle maker going. One cycle to firm it, a second without the insert to crisp it maybe but even then why not just use a waffle maker.
I think it’s funny the brand is nostalgia as if this is taking us back to a time when we all loved this product. Nobody from days gone by would have invented this product. Great and fun review
First off I love your channel and your reviews are fun to watch and fair, but the waffles looked pretty good to me. The silicone molds wouldn't work in a regular toaster because the slots are narrower. If you have a toaster with the wider slots then the molds would probably work. After a small bit of trial and error I think it would work okay. I don't think it was as bad as you thought. I think it was a fair review, but it seems like it worked better than you thought. PS That "handle" is just extra waffle and who doesn't like extra waffle?
you would pay more for a undercooked waffle and a more difficult to use and clean machine... they already have dedicated waffle makers than you can buy for like 15 bucks at walmart... this thing makes less than no less
Waffle irons that I have used required preheating the surface where the dough is placed. Perhaps try to preheat the molds, then immediately put the hot molds down again, and then fill with only a 1/4 cup of batter to test it. As already mentioned in the comments the waffle can be taken out of the mold and re-toasted to make it brown and crispier. I think the concept is good for those who do not want or have room for just another occasionally-used appliance.
that "vertical waffle toaster" is just a normal toaster that got another name to make you think "wow, a gadget just for waffles" when in reality its just a toaster 🤣🤣
little different its hard to see because he doesnt just put a slice of bread in, but this toasters slots are much thicker. So its not literally another normal toaster in generic terms, but your right in that it is just the guts of a normal toaster with thicker bread slots
This is a cheap plastic gimmick. I don't see why anyone would buy/use this over a regular electric waffle iron. I have one that I paid $29.99 for, it makes 4 waffles at a time, and when the light turns green they are perfect every time. Additionally all of the molds are dishwasher safe. If you really need to overpay for a cheap plastic toaster then I guess this would be okay. Another Great review, but I am definitely giving this one a hard pass, thanks. Keep up the good work.
How do you stay on track with making your videos? I'm able to make a video if I record all the footage in one session. But for some reason if I need to come back to something later I always seem to lose motivation. I've been watching your channel for a few years and notice you're very good at updates and coming back to something after a while of being away from it. Any advice? I'm having a lot of fun making my videos but I want them to be better haha
I bought a waffle maker from Kmart 20 years ago that only makes two waffles at a time, by the looks of it my waffle maker takes up way less space, doesn't need any molds, takes less time to cook, and is very easy to clean up. And I use it alot and it's still going strong What was the point of making something like this? 🤔🤔🙄
I make waffles on weekends for the whole family I use a small waffle maker from Walmart (around $20). it works perfectly and don't need to wait 6 min for 2 and playing around with molds
What you should try doing is do them one in the mold, then after they're done the first time, take them out of the mold and put them in the toaster like any other waffle.
Famous last words..."i am convinced that the mold is closed." 🤭
Word. Been there. 😔
@@jdisdetermined true dat.
Im sure that you watch TheRadBrad
Lol
The toaster unit says; ‘that’s YOUR opinion, chump!’
I guess this could be considered nostalgic if you have fond memories of waffle disasters. Thank you for the review, you saved at least one of my relatives from getting the worst Christmas gift ever.
You know it is gonna be a doozy in a bad way when James starts to bust out the "Come on man".
"I've spent the last half hour cleaning this F...Unny machine" LOL! That moment of frustration was the most entertaining part of the whole video!
Waffle batter expands a lot as it's cooking. I wouldn't be surprised if filling it about halfway was ideal. Even when you use a traditional waffle iron, you only fill up one side
Thats a great point!
I'm surprised the directions do not specify to measure out a specific amount of batter (1/4 cup??).
Came here to say this same thing 👆
it would be logical to stop it and pull it out
@@punker4Real Agreed. I think he kept going to demonstrate what the most novice user would face and/or the drama. Probably more the latter.
* edited - After reading people's comments, I think just having a recipe that says to put in x of a cup would be better, with a side note that if you are making your own batter to put a lesser amount in. That way people could just use their own measuring cups, reducing the cost and the need to store the extra cup.
I think they should have a cup that measures just the right amount, that may make it work better.
Nope. Added cost. That's an extra 5 cents of plastic.
@@kewrock simple: make it cost 5c more
Makes sense, which is probably why they didn't do it! 👵🇺🇸🤔
@@CANDYBREAKER3000 but 25,04$ looks like a ripoff while at 24,99$ you are TOTALLY GETTING A DISCOUNT MAN.
Or they could literally put in the instructions "pour X amount into molds". Should at least give the user a baseline.
If you're going to buy a separate appliance, just buy a real waffle maker. They're cheap enough and easy to use.
Too right. My mother bought a waffle iron many years ago and made fresh waffles for breakfast. Nobody ever got bored with them! 😉
Exactly this! If it were just the pouches/moulds, I could see it being of some use to singles and people who don't eat a lot of waffles, but since it includes the toaster, I'd just buy a cheap waffle iron or just make pancakes instead 🤷♀️
Yeah, I don’t get the whole thing, it’s not like a waffle iron is tough to do plus looks sturdier than this Nostalgia thing looks.
No kidding. For around the same price, I found plenty of waffle makers on Amazon with 4.5+ reviews
My waffle maker was like $15 and makes perfect waffles every time, this is just a waste of money
The moment when we realize how much we've taken frozen waffles for granted. LOL! The only Nostalgia product I use regularly is the mini egg cooker, I do love that thing. Thank you for your review, and the entertainment! :)
Saw Emmymade's review of this. She didn't exactly get a golden brown on it either. Maybe it was the batter she made 🤔 not quite sure.
But not surprised you both were disappointed in this product. I'd rather go buy eggo waffles and use a regular toaster.
But do you know what you end up with, if drop your frozen waffle at a Southern California beach?
Scammed into buying a cheapo toaster for gimmicky waffles. Agree the 'waffle inserts' should be sold alone. The steam has to escape somewhere so it just starts blasting batter into the opening... disaster. Great review.
To be honest it probably isn't that bad of a generic cheap toaster, so if you think about it in a different way it's a cheap toaster with almost functional waffle moulds.
Well, now I don't feel dumb for preheating my toaster at home.
Suggestion: Try cooking the waffles once in the mold to solidify it, then take it out and toast it normally to brown it on the outside.
This is actually what they say in the instructions.
Yeah the instructions on their website say this.
@@60gregma Oh wow, then either they didn't say that in the instructions or James completely missed that very important step. The device is still not great but at least then if you make it to having a solid waffle, the home stretch to a golden-brown waffle is much simpler.
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley My bad. That info is not in the manual, but it is on the web page for the product.
Update. That hint is not in the instruction book but is on their website.
The other 'Nostalgia' devices are a decent mixture of gimmicky stuff you find at a pharmacy during Xmas time, but they're generally functional. The fact that a professional product tester with attention to detail almost burned himself, and was barely able to make an under-cooked waffle at best? This thing is begging for a recall, or disaster at the very least.
one trick and one problem with this unit.
First batter volume. need to figure that out and not with a filly line with with a QUANTITY ie x amount of batter pour it in.
This is T&E simple enough. trial and error.
the second thing the problem is the TIMER. its not long enough. period. need to START at 4 minutes and end at 11 minutes maybe even 12 minutes. (cold home cold batter)
Also a little butter spray in the mold first will help with the golden color a little.
Either way needs a V2 this one is a bust.
You will eat "Whoopie Waffles " and be happy ...
;-)
@@nerys71 thats kinda the issue with this toaster, toasters are automatically supposed to compensate for a cold unit, hence why your own toaster takes longer on its first cycle than all the other cycles after its warmed...
Problem #1 this is just a generic toaster, go back and look at his nostalgia grilled cheese toaster and it will look exactly the same, because it is... but that not so bad the bad is that this toaster has a flaw its preheat function doesnt work and probably kills the temperature compensation causing the toaster to come up early
Problem #2 this thing would take longer than an actual waffle maker, my waffle maker doesnt take 11 minutes to make waffles bigger than this thing, once it gets preheated it will give a bigger waffle in a maximum of 5 minutes, toasted to a golden brown without any butter spray
in short bigger more cooked waffles in slightly less of an amount of time than this thing
Problem #3 it is so much easier to figure out how much batter to put in a waffle maker cause your not looking down a teeny little pour spout
Problem #4 the units own manual suggests you do not put fruit or anything chunky into the batter, my waffle maker actually gives recipes that have stuff like that
TL;DR whats the point its a medicore poorly rated waffle toaster, that i dont even think suggests can be used as a toaster for bread, if it was sold as some multi use device i would understand more because most of the multi devices tend to be mediocre anyway, but if they sold this unit as not only a waffle toaster but a grilled cheese maker and a standard toaster, since literally the only difference is the little molds and the grilled cheese basket and popped it out for the same price then honestly i could understand it as maybe one of those space saving RV type things or dorm room appliances...
but as a machine meant to replace even a 10 buck hamilton beach or walmart brand waffle maker... psfsft F minus on that
@@compzac they already do that that's what the preheat button is for he used it both times it's simply not long enough
Trust me I understand that there are better alternatives I have quite a few of them including some very nice commercial flip and turn while homemakers like you see at hotels I very much love them
But I judge products on their own merit this is supposed to be a weird toaster like gadget and it is fixable how they did not notice the issue with longer runtime oh wait they did they said you might need to put it in for longer :-) which means they knew about it and released it anyway :-)
@@nerys71 Also different waffle batters have different expansion rates and cooking times. That's something you need to figure out with every waffle maker because of it.
I wonder if the molds would fit/work in a regular toaster.
That is a wonderful question!
Likely works the same yeah. All you "need" is the molds and any toaster, not their toaster lol
@@Freakinreviews It's not like you don't have any spare toasters around, lol
even then I would not risk a badly sealed mold leaking batter in my toaster
My guess is no, that toaster looks like a palette swap of the yellow grilled cheese toaster, which took two slices of bread in each slot... if thats so that means there is no way these molds would fit into a standard toaster
The handle part had me laughing. Anybody want a waffle?🤣🤣
I would think you would need to place the silicone pieces in the toaster when you preheat it. That way the silicone is hot when you pour the batter. They should cook better that way.
That's what I was thinking. Those wires don't need pre-heating, the cooking surface does.
If they 'had' to come up with a gimmicky waffle mold, why not a nonstick metal one with a snap closure, that would brown the waffle? I think the silicon is the weak point.
@@jjo5375 so then a vertical harder to use, harder to clean and slower waffle iron?
I agree, but I've seen a couple of good reviewers try this thing and it seems the instructions either aren't clear on this point or don't mention the molds at all in preheating.
Directions are definitely lacking.
@@jjo5375 I think it would be dangerous if they were metal
I was a bit reluctant to buy an "off brand" toaster, but the reviews on this one led me to take a chance.I was very pleased! ruclips.net/user/postUgkxE7HOOpW0eh4vbVGAB_r_cURwoxZxpZPA The toast comes out evenly browned and I was surprised that the sides of the toaster do NOT get hot to the touch which is a great safety feature.I like the additional buttons for frozen foods, the emergency eject button, and the warming rack for rolls and other items.All in all, it was a good purchase and at the right price. Sure you can get fancier toasters, but for a premium price. This fulfills the basic duties of a toaster at a reasonable price.
THey dont tell you the amount to fill, because every batter will rise differently. I also woulda throwin them in without the silicone for the 2nd cook, to crisp them up and brown them a bit better.
That was my thought.
After the first cooking cycle remove the waffles from the mold and toast again without the mold. That will brown and crisp the waffles.
Usually, waffle makers come with a measuring cup. The batter molds reminded me so much of a sea turtle :)
Thanks for the review. It was entertaining.! Definitely won’t buy. Several times you said “I won’t be deterred “ but me and my wife heard “I won’t be the turd” lol. Thanks for making us laugh. Always look forward to your videos!
Emmy Made reviewed this as well. The whole time watching, I kept thinking about how this seemed MORE difficult to make subpar waffles. This thing will be discontinued in months I'd guess.
of course this had to miss out on the worst of 2021 by 3-4 days
I mean, you could just use a waffle iron and turn out a waffle every couple minutes. Or you can spend 30 minutes making two waffles cooked in plastic with all those delicious Chemicals.
It's not plastic it's silicone. Huge difference between the two.
Yes, plastics are known for their strength in high temp environments! This is food grade silicone you ding dong.
Why did you start that paragraph with “I mean”?
I used to love waffles slathered in butter/cream and Maple Syrup, so this brought back memories.
But this, what a palaver. No good for breakfast in a hurry.
Think I'll just pop out and buy some ready to toast frozen ones! 😋
I'm getting back into reading books and like I used to do, I'm collecting words into a "vocabulary list" when I come across one I don't know (much easier nowadays as I can just type them on my phone, lol). Helps when I do my smidgen of writing. "Palaver", which I see seems almost similar to "superflous", is going on that list, so thank you for the new word :)
The time it takes to make these yeah you are better off going with eggos or take the effort going with a waffle maker
@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley No worries, it's probably more used here in the UK, if you're in the States. Here, we tend to use it in terms of something that's just too much fuss to be bothered with.
Have to be honest, I did have to look up the spelling! I've always thought it was "polava!" 😉
I don't get why you have to buy an entire toaster to make these waffles. They should just sell the molds for
Probably because the molds are too thick for a standard toaster, those waffles look to be about bread thickness and that would mean the molds are even thicker
Wasn't re-closing the hot mold to toast longer pointless since since it was no longer liquid.
it could toast more... if there wasn't a huge silicone insulator in the way. dumb product when waffle irons are so cheap. but think of eggos. they are cooked solid and still toast.
When you put the one that you check back in the toaster, unless there's still wet batter, the edges don't need to be sealed anymore. Just saying. I'd buy a mold like that, though. Already have a bagel-sized slotted toaster.
I was thinking maybe the timer was longer than a regular toaster. But he set it for maximum, and it was still under-cooked.
I think the toaster is not so good. James should test it alongside other toasters with bread and the silicone thing in other toasters
The molds still seem crappy though.
it doesn't need the mold at all just toast it in....the toaster.......
@@notavailable9919 what will hold all the batter then? Lol
Be sticking to my nostalgic frozen waffles and my toaster oven.
Waffle making aside, this looks like a good appliance to toast up some nice thick slices of brioche.
😂 I love how close James came to cursing out the toaster, all I can say is what a hunk of junk.
1:31 I’m so glad you included this in the review of this product. Many people don’t review the blblblbl function.
I have watched your videos for years! Honestly one of my top 3 favorite youtubers on all of RUclips and I love your content! With that being said, at the 6:52 mark, that is the first time in all the years I’ve watched videos from you, that j thought you were going to cuss 😂😂 “cleaning this ffffff-unny machine” 😂 absolutely hilarious. Love your videos! Thanks for being an awesome RUclipsr and making SUPERIOR content!
Lol when I see the way the waffle silicone mold was flopping around I was waiting for. Lalalallalal. Noise. And it came right after 😂😂😂 you crack me up James 🤙
Waffle batter expands, James! Just like every dense batter that becomes fluffy bread! You always tend to over-fill. Not defending the device, but a lot of these problems were user error.
I think the idea behind a vertical waffle toaster is that it can double as a waffle maker and a normal toaster, but the waffle part doesn't seem to work
You have a very good attitude when it doesn't work the first time. You just try it another time and if it doesn't work, then it doesn't work! Keep up the great content!
I was wondering. Do certain RUclipsrs get a list of things they should try? It's weird when I see other RUclipsrs I watch all trying out the same random items around the same time (like within a week or two of each other)? Just something I have wondered for a while. As always, great review!
They search using the same keywords & outlets that carry oddity items.
I’m guessing also that they have similar fanbases (even overlapping fanbases) who request the same things :)
@@daisybutinhertennisoutfit I thought that, but it is weird cause sometimes it's just a very random item and they all post around the same time, with my thought process being they all had to order the stuff and receive it around the same time. Just something I been wondering 😁
"I'm not going to be deleted by one failure!" That's the vibe we subbed for
3 days after the worst of 2021 and we got the first on the list for worst of 2022. Into another great year!
If those moulds we're made for a professional setting they'd have metal frames around them with wing nuts to clamp them together
You basically have a frozen waffle that needs to be toasted a 3rd time without the mould for that waffly crisp you really want.
man you crack me up i love this channel
One wonders why they didn't just say to pour in, for example, 1/2 cup batter mix in each mold 🤔
Yeah. No amount, no fill line - just "pour in, but don't over-fill."
That toaster might be good for texas toast actually. It looks like the insides are a bit larger than a regular toaster, so the thick slices used for texas toast might actually fit.
1:30 As soon as he started shaking the thing I started going "blelelele" and then he did it too, I'm killing myself laughing right now, lol.
6:48 the control not to say the word he wanted too.🤣
I'm thinking one if the problems with this has to be the dough expanding. Plus I can't see it ever getting nice and crispy without it taking 20mins
You are so entertaining! So funny. I love your reviews and have bought some products that you liked. Thank you and keep up the great job!!!
"They are edible. They are cooked." - James White, 2021
"Hey, it's a mediocre waffle, whaddya know?"
That's a great t shirt right there.
The only thing I can think for this to exist is that this company had a bunch of toasters they couldn't sell, so they added some new branding and silicone molds and "invented" a Vertical Toaster to see if that worked...
as always James you save me money - someone in marketing was trying to make money off nostalgia and not a decent product - too bad I think the idea could have worked if they had really wanted
Just an idea though.
After the first round and it's still not cooked to your liking.
If it's solid enough, remove it from the mold, and just toast the waffle itself.
Haven’t had a laugh this good on a Thursday in ages. Good one on this ffffffunny machine, James! I thought you were broken by this machine and you almost had me on that F bomb fake out. Wholesome and understanding as always! Keep up the great content, man! Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Yule and Good Solstice to you and yours!
Warmest Regards from Coldest Canada!
-Beardless Odin
Kudos for getting it to work at all. In the category of sometimes things are the way they are for a reason, a traditional horizontal waffle iron works much better. But then again, every kitchen needs lots of these special purpose tools and gimmicks to make a waffle, toast a hot dog, make grilled cheese . . . . Doesn’t everyone have acres of counter space?
Just bought one of the Mandelmap posters. Looks amazing.
This is why we love him... “it smells like something’s burning in here.” “This is an utter failure”
years ago I purchased an antique electric waffle maker, the old horizontal type that you fill and then turn over while it cooks...works perfect, easy clean up because from years of previous use the plates are like well seasoned cast iron, never sticks. Why in the heck would anyone want such an abomination as a modified toaster and those stupid molds! This shows it can be done, but older is definitely better!
I'll stick to my old GE combo waffle machine/hot plate with no off switch. It's about as old as I am, but it still makes four waffles in five minutes flat from the moment i put the top plate down. It even has a little light that goes off to tell me when it's done preheating.
This is actually kinda refreshing because TylerTube reviewed this too and the exact same thing happened to him. The comments always rag him for reviewing stuff wrong so it’s nice to see that it was the actual toaster that sucked XD
"If it ain't broke......". Regular waffle bakers do just fine, $18 on Amazon, $42 on Walmart. Such a mess and then there's the wasted batter! If you want to test it again, try adding only 1/4 cup batter or less slowly to the molds using a measuring cup. I wouldn't have the patience to prevent the leakage or do the cleanup. And it takes a lot longer than my regular maker. That's why toaster waffles were invented. Great review and fun!
I thought the future would be great, but I was wrong and we have toaster waffle makers. Nice!
Freakin' Reviews: What if I want to make 4?
Waffle Toaster: Clear your schedule.
They should give you a specific, exact amount of batter for each mold. 1/2 cup, or whatever, so you CAN'T overfill them.
so then they can make more money by selling you a package of batter instead of any other better tasting batter stuff you might use... this thing is already a overpriced gimmick that cant even do as good a job as a 30 buck waffle iron, but your ide would just allow them to charge an insane price for a small sachet of generic probably lower quality than bisquick batter.
Think we already know what's going near the top on the next "worst of" recap.
I could of made 12 Eggos in the time it takes to make 2. Looks like something you find in a thrift store in 4 months
Great review. I would have loved seeing you try the molds in a different (more powerful) toaster. Otherwise, I enjoyed this video. Another great review of a not-so-great product!
I was thinking about how you could stand the molds up in a loaf pan and bake them in the oven too. The molds have the potential to be quite versatile.
I'm tempted to buy this, just use less batter. Spoon out if needed and toast a second time without the mould. Can trim the top piece upon second toast.
Doesn't even look that messy, just use a wet finger/tissue and run over the lip of your jug after you've poured.
After a few waffles you'll know exactly how much to use and the best consistency for your mix.
yes! you're doing the waffle toaster!! i saw EmmyMade do this & couldnt wait for you to try it too. i find it so interesting, and comical that they dont even supply you with a recipie.
For me, you can’t go wrong with plain ole, old school store brand frozen waffles. These are looking like a time consuming nightmare!
I make breakfast for myself nearly everyday and have made dozens of fresh waffles but no matter what I do, the frozen store bought waffles are always the best. Especially the extra fluffy and thick ones
Well back to the Bone Yard it goes!😄
For some reason, I think the two sticking ridges on the sides of the molds act as a fill line? The lower one for a thinner, more cooked waffle and the upper, for a thicker and less cooked one.
If you make the molds out of cast iron, they would transfer heat better and they would be easier to clean. You could even make a specialized waffle toaster with one big cast-iron waffle mold.
That's the same exact toaster they sold as a grilled cheese toaster in your 2019 review, just with a fresh coat of paint! Nostalgia, what're you doing!?
Yes bad waffles great memories ... lol. It's the perfect gift for someone who annoys you this Christmas ... lol
After watching this video, the grilled cheese toasters video played immediately after. When James showed the Nostalgia grilled cheese toaster, and it was the exact same toaster except for the color. Wow... Just wow. LOL
They can't have a fill line because you won't be able to see it. The instructions should say something like "add 1/4 cup of batter" and give you a batter recipe. That way they can blame the user if something "goes wrong".
The inserts alone for people with bagel width toasters would be nice, but the entire thing is a waste compared to just getting a regular waffle maker going. One cycle to firm it, a second without the insert to crisp it maybe but even then why not just use a waffle maker.
I think I'll just stick with my Eggo Waffles ... Yummy !!! 🤣
"oh its a mediocre waffle! what didya know!" i can smell the sarcasm from the screen lol
look like you need to put it to 7 twice to match a waffle maker. I'm glad you make video like this to help us decide if it worth it
I think it’s funny the brand is nostalgia as if this is taking us back to a time when we all loved this product. Nobody from days gone by would have invented this product. Great and fun review
First off I love your channel and your reviews are fun to watch and fair, but the waffles looked pretty good to me. The silicone molds wouldn't work in a regular toaster because the slots are narrower. If you have a toaster with the wider slots then the molds would probably work. After a small bit of trial and error I think it would work okay. I don't think it was as bad as you thought. I think it was a fair review, but it seems like it worked better than you thought.
PS That "handle" is just extra waffle and who doesn't like extra waffle?
That would be uncooked extra waffle.
you would pay more for a undercooked waffle and a more difficult to use and clean machine... they already have dedicated waffle makers than you can buy for like 15 bucks at walmart... this thing makes less than no less
Waffle irons that I have used required preheating the surface where the dough is placed. Perhaps try to preheat the molds, then immediately put the hot molds down again, and then fill with only a 1/4 cup of batter to test it. As already mentioned in the comments the waffle can be taken out of the mold and re-toasted to make it brown and crispier.
I think the concept is good for those who do not want or have room for just another occasionally-used appliance.
In a regular waffle maker you do not fill it up very full. You only use a half a cup or one cup of batter for most waffle irons that I have used.
My grocery store sells these frozen things called Eggos. You don't have to make any batter, just throw them into a regular toaster.
FFFFFunny machine ..? 🤣🤣🤣 Come on man ...! 🤣🤣🤣 Sorry James but your frustration is hilarious.
that "vertical waffle toaster" is just a normal toaster that got another name to make you think "wow, a gadget just for waffles" when in reality its just a toaster 🤣🤣
little different its hard to see because he doesnt just put a slice of bread in, but this toasters slots are much thicker. So its not literally another normal toaster in generic terms, but your right in that it is just the guts of a normal toaster with thicker bread slots
This is a cheap plastic gimmick. I don't see why anyone would buy/use this over a regular electric waffle iron. I have one that I paid $29.99 for, it makes 4 waffles at a time, and when the light turns green they are perfect every time. Additionally all of the molds are dishwasher safe. If you really need to overpay for a cheap plastic toaster then I guess this would be okay. Another Great review, but I am definitely giving this one a hard pass, thanks. Keep up the good work.
How do you stay on track with making your videos? I'm able to make a video if I record all the footage in one session. But for some reason if I need to come back to something later I always seem to lose motivation. I've been watching your channel for a few years and notice you're very good at updates and coming back to something after a while of being away from it. Any advice? I'm having a lot of fun making my videos but I want them to be better haha
*overfills the molds*
"How dare *they*? Cmon!"
I bought a waffle maker from Kmart 20 years ago that only makes two waffles at a time, by the looks of it my waffle maker takes up way less space, doesn't need any molds, takes less time to cook, and is very easy to clean up. And I use it alot and it's still going strong
What was the point of making something like this? 🤔🤔🙄
Products like this are why the ice caps are melting
Syrup shall be in every square of the waffle. Let it be known henceforth throughout the land; so shall it be.
The waffle handle has me crying 😂
Oh my gosh! You had me cracking up with this review. Lol
Love your videos you try alot of things i didnt think i needed to see being used before buying or trying keep up the work
you could probably just toast them without the mold after they take shape instead of trying to re-seal them back into the mold
The type of gift you’d use once and put to the back of the cupboard for 20 years
I make waffles on weekends for the whole family I use a small waffle maker from Walmart (around $20). it works perfectly and don't need to wait 6 min for 2 and playing around with molds
What you should try doing is do them one in the mold, then after they're done the first time, take them out of the mold and put them in the toaster like any other waffle.
You just gave me another reason to buy a box of Eggos & I already have a toaster that cooks them perfectly!!! 😂 🤣 😅 😱