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Do we really need ANOTHER option in the die cut machine world?
With just the push of a button, the Big Shot Express Machine leaves the crank behind. Quickly create embellishments for just about anything and cut with even our longest dies in as fast as two seconds, while sparking your creativity with 100% Sizzix product compatibility. Coming in January 2009 to retailers and selected online resellers. Available at Sizzix.com in the spring of 2009.
For those who don't know.. there isn't a crank.. you plug the thing into the wall outlets and press a button!..
This machine is going to be great for anyone who has trouble cranking the die cut machines because of arthritis or other conditions that affect their hands.
This machine is going to be great for anyone who has trouble cranking the die cut machines because of arthritis or other conditions that affect their hands.
That's what I was thinking too. And if this new one catches on, maybe I can pick up the crank handled one that I've been drooling over for a cheaper price. ;)
I specifically bought mine because it did not need electricity; hence no outlet nearby required and no chance to ruin it by having a too thick sandwich. If it is too thick now, I just take something off and do not ruin the machine.
I love mine and so do the visiting grandchildren when I show how it works. Yes, even the boys find it fascinating.
I can use it even in a power failure (which doesn't happen very often where we are) and love it just the way it is.
I was watching this last night as I cranked out 65 die cuts I'm working on for a swap and I really wished I had it. QVC was only taking pre-orders so I did not order. If I didn't have the manual one, I would really go for this! Of course, it's rare that I need that many cuts at once, so I really don't "need" it. ld
I've seen demos of it and am not impressed in the least. As far as it being usable for someone who is hand impaired, I would not use that as a selling point. It still requires finger and hand dexterity.
Being electric just means something else to breakdown. Come on, how lazy can we be that we can't just turn a handle? If the handle is too hard to turn, then the user is doing something wrong and putting too much thickness through the machine.
Thank-you, I'll stick with my manual BIGkick. I like it just fine! If I want electric, I'll use my Cricut or Expression.
Well, I pre-ordered it from QVC, although I don't consider myself lazy (most days). I like to try new things, and at times the Wizard aggravates my wrist and elbow tendonitis. I had been comtemplating getting a Big Shot and thought I'd try the newest model.
If I don't like it, I'll send it back within the 30-day trial period.
Big Shot Express?
