Video Product Review and Giveaway: Magic Bullet Platinum Pro

Written by Deb Ng - April 11, 2008 502 Comments

By now you’ve surely seen the infomercial for the Magic Bullet. In the commercial you see the happy couple playing host to house guests on the morning after what appears to have been a hell of a party. In 30 minutes the couple whips smoothies, omelets, cheese for nachos and more with this amazing machine – to the astonishment of the their guests. The infomercial is lame, but entertaining. Is it true though? Does the Magic Bullet do all they say it does?

So I gave it a whirl…

I was given the chance to review the Magic Bullet Platinum Pro for a couple of my blogs. I’m here to tell you it’s a nice little machine. It’s compact, so it only takes up a small area of my counter and it’s very simple to use. There aren’t a whole lot of button and features, and the manual wasn’t written by the Army Corps of Engineers. I like that I only have to put the container on top the Magic Bullet base and turn for it to work. I use it ever morning for my morning smoothie and another plus is that I can blend right in the mug. That means only the mug needs washing. I’ve made guacamole with this and grated cheese and each time it works like a charm. I even put in frozen fruit for a frozen fruit smoothie and again, no simple and quick.

To give you an idea of how easy it is, I did a video review as well:

Now, I do have one small gripe and that’s all the Magic Bullet components. I have no where to store it all. If you’re going to design a product for people who have no space on their counters, you need to include items that are easy to store. But beyond that small nitpick, the Magic Bullet Platinum Pro is worth every bit of the $100 you’ll pay for it.

Like the Magic Bullet? Would you like to win one? Tell us in the comments what you would use your Magic Bullet for – include recipes if you’d like. We’ll draw a winner at random on Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

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502 Outstanding Responses to "Video Product Review and Giveaway: Magic Bullet Platinum Pro"

Ilissa H.

I’d use it to make smoothies.
kathy

smoothies and salad dressings
Emmy T

This was one of my fav infomercials! I would make smoothies, and try the nachos, and alfredo sauce they show.
brandy

I would make smoothies!
jan koontz

adult drinks
Melissa

I would use it to puree onions to use in many recipes. (I can’t stand chunks of onion!)
Jill Myrick

Thank you so much for the wonderful contest.
This would be perfect for my yogurt smoothies and various other shakes that go with my diet plan.
I would LOVE to win this !!
Joanna Connor

salsa!
Laura Griggs

my hubby and I would have a Stay Young Smoothie everyday.
1/2 C. frozen organic blueberries
1/2 C. frozen organic strawberries
1/2 C. chilled green tea, unsweetened
3/4 C. plain low-fat organic yogurt
2 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
turbinado sugar or other natural sweetener to taste

combine all and blend on medium speed until smooth, about 20 seconds. Garnish with fresh berries and serve.
Anthony Correnti

I would use it to make hummus, pesto, salsa, babyfood, and probably a million other things.
Karen Gonyea

Daquiri’s – Of Course !!
crystal nevcherlian

pina coladas of course
Stephanie B

I’ll use it to make smoothies and shakes for my girls.
Darlene McGarvey

I would use mine for making milk shakes, weight gain drinks, and anything I can make that will help me gain some weight
katrina votra

i would like to make babyfood for my grandkids, works great just put food in blender then freeze in ice cube trays , each cube is a serving.
Jennifer

Yogurt & fruit smoothies! 1 cup lowfat, sugar free yogurt, 1/2 cup skim milk, 1/2 banana, some fresh strawberries – YuM! The perfect breakfast.
Tia Carter

i hope i win
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http://milieuofme.com Jenny Swan

I think that I would make smoothies, also frozen pops for my little one
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Mmm, my in-laws have one of these, and every summer we make fruit smoothies in the morning and blended drinks in the evenings. Have I mentioned that summer is fast approaching?
http://cookerati Jennifer Irby

I would use this for a variety of things but I’d really love to have one for sauces and milkshakes.
BETH

My friend has one of these. They are great. I want one!!!!!
barbara wright

I would buy a Smoothie cookbook and try a different one every day
priscilla haynes

Wow I would use the Magic Bullet for shakes, baby food, and mixed drinks and anything else I could think of to be blended like homemade gravy or soup.
K. Cleaver

Milkshakes, pesto, smoothies….anything
Vicky Boackle

milkshakes.
rebecca

protein shakes….as a post op gastric bypass patient I make lots and this would be a great assists to me
gS49

You mean besides margaritas?

Soups, smoothies, sauces, milkshakes,

did I say margaritas?
Beth

Smoothies and Protein shakes for my kids!
LindaG

Smoothies, omelets, limeade, and lemonade
Ed Kuperman

Fresh Smoothies.
Michelle Simons

I’d make me up some bean and cheese dips. yummy, and dip some nacho chips in it.
Suzie

I would use it to make fresh pesto sauce….with my own home grown basil! I’d probably also like to try blending my favorite chai latte in it, as well. Certainly smoothies….possibly guacamole as well. Heck, I’d try darn near anything in it, it looks like fun!
Renate Koenig

I love to take ours in the RV. I have ice cubes in the freezer and make sorbets for a light dessert: fruit juice or fresh fruit, a little vanilla, and ice cubes. Add more juice and some low-fat yogurt and you’ve got a perfect smoothie. So versatile because you can use any fruit in the area!
Lisa

Wish my mom would buy me one. She’s always bragging how much she loves hers. Hey, maybe I’ll win this one!
Donna Coughlin

tropical drinks
shelley mitchell

I wont to win this sooooo bad!! Please enter me – thanks!
MIke

I could put this to so much use!! We have get togethers all the time. Thanks!
Ritika Menon

Have always wanted a Magic bullet! I will use it to make smoothies, lemon tea, cocktails, salad dressings, cheese dips, salsa, lassi (indian shake made with yoghurt), chutneys (indian spicy dips), blending for all the tasty indian curries and lots more… there are so many things u could do with this magic bullet… I would love to explore lots all kinds of new recipes…
patricia skinner

I would make smoothies, milkshakes, and purees. Great contest!
chris swanson

Dips, lots and lots of dips.
Michele

Berry smoothies!
Emily N.

definitely smoothies and milkshakes!
Barbara Fox

Margueritas for me….FIESTA!!
http://classyandsophisticated.blogspot.com/ Nicol

Wow! That is pretty cool. I do love that it takes up very little space! I love to make smoothies but you mentioned that it grates cheese. I always pay too much for pre shreadded cheese and could save a lot of money if I purchased a brick of cheese and grated my own. I am too lazy, but this would be perfect for it.
Kayte CookWatts

I would use it to make raw green smoothies– the only way I can get my beloved boyfriend to eat a veggie that is not drowned in ranch dressing. Thanks for the chance!
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I love salsa on my salad-so I would make some fresh salsa.
kristi blackstone

House parties…. margaritas!
pamela t

I can’t even name everything it would get used for. My son (16) has discovered the joy of cooking etc (thank god cause I can barely boil water) and is constantly using the blender for chopping,mixing, beating etc which can be a pain when its small amounts. Something like this would be perefct for him (and also us since he is nice enough to cook for all of us too hehe)
Patricia Isaacson

I would use this for EVERYTHING! I have seen the commercials…this would be an incredible addition to my kitchen!!!!

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