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16.8.2020

The concept of the whole toy is correct. You melt the chocolate, make the coin, cover it in foil, them press your chosen design on. My children really enjoyed making them. Let’s go through the steps because I feel it would help others brave enough to have a go at this:1. Melt the chocolate in the provided pot that you need to fill with hot water. I used really hot water even though the instructions say only hot tap water. well, I figured in tap water warmth it is never going to melt and it worked beautifully this way. My Cadbury chocolate buttons melted all just as expected, with constant stirring by my kids.2. Pour some melted chocolate in the moulds and flatten with provided tool+ cover with lid and into the freezer it goes.It worked! We made 9 coins this way, you have to make sure your mould is not over filled otherwise it ma become a problem when wrapping it up. Use freezer, not the fridge as it says, as it will not be firm enough for the next steps.3. Cut coin wrappers while waiting. Worked absolutely fine, kids enjoyed cutting the circles!4. Place your wrappers in the wrapping stamp section and place your coin(straight from freezer!) onto it. Push down and repeat on other side. It worked as long as the coin was cold enough! I would suggest only taking one coin out of freezer at once otherwise it may be difficult to work with.5. Choose your design and use the press to complete your coin. Voila! I will say that my 9 year old’s coins looked perfect compared to the ones my 6 year old made I’m not sure what they did differently but don’t be put off by some of my pictures I added.Yes it is a very fiddly process and you need to do it on a day when not only your kids are engaged but you are also well rested and patient ?.I did it with them after a night shift and at one point I just wanted it all to go away but my kids were just too happy and keen?. But I say they spent about a good hour and half making these and they thought it was magical! So I was happy.1 bag of Cadbury giant buttons was more than what you need for the lot. I also ordered green foil from amazon and that worked better than the one provided!Just make sure you put all coins in freezer all the time they are not being used and you will be fine!
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18.4.2013

There are a lot of negative reviews for this product. But at the same time, it is a device that captures the imagination of children. Think back to when you were 4 or 5, imagine a machine that made real CHOCOLATE COINS!!And there is the dilemma. The expectation is set so high that the machine is bound to fail unless it is any more complex than drop in chocolate chunks and pull a lever to expel perfect chocolate coins.Well it isn't that simple. My 3 year old saw this on tv and in shops and wanted it badly. We tried to make him forget but 6 months later he still wanted one. That is a powerful want and not one to dismiss in one so young so Santa dropped one off on his rounds at Christmas.The first time I used it I sympathised with the negative reviewers.Lots of steps, lots of complexity, 4 coins at a time with refrigeration in between. The possibility that the final process would fail and make a gooey mess rather than a chocolate coin.4 months later and after a half dozen goes it is still a favourite toy and I have some top tips for use.1. Read the instructions well before first usage. This is a toy you do WITH your child not left alone.2. Don't microwave the chocolate - it spoils the fun. Buy some real chocolate buttons and fill the melting pot with hot water. The buttons melt in about 2 or 3 minutes.3. While the chocolate melts get the moulds ready for the coins.4. Accept that there is a break while the coins set in the fridge. Don't rush it, let the kids scrape the chocolate off the melting pot and go do something else for an hour. Really let the chocolate go hard in the mould.5. Really press down hard when doing the foil wrapping of the coins, you should feel it clunk as the mould sides spring open to wrap the coins in foil.6. Screw down the top when stamping a bit more than the instructions say to.Usage is not that hard really but you have to supervise young children and it is not an instant process. No it is not instantly gratifying but not all toys have to be.Final tip - don't use Flake or easter egg chocolate - it melts at a higher temperature than you will get - use real buttons. A pack of buttons does 4 coins.
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28.12.2012

Purchased for use by a 4 & 5 year old, who had lots of fun with it but this isn't a toy that the kids can just be left to get on with. It also seems to encourage making 2 coins at a time which would make this a very tedious experience & I presume this is why it has such poor reviews generally. I took the attitude of in for a penny in for a pound and purchased a refil kit along with the toy which gave me extra moulds, foil etc so could make 8 coins in 1 go. With a bit of planning the kids melted the chocolate before lunch and the coins set in the freezer whilst we ate lunch, so we didn't have to wait around. After lunch we wrapped them and embossed them. Both children thoroughly enjoyed this and were very proud of their designs.This toy takes adult input to keep them on track (and avoid everything being chocolate coated) but both kids once shown were perfectly capable of making a coin. The cutter will work with kitchen foil so when you run out of golden foil, silver coins can still be made.Fun bits: melting the chocolate, spooning it into the moulds, putting the tops on, taking them apart once set & embossing.Harder bit, cutting the foil (unless you get the right pressure it either doesn't cut or tears), keeping the foil flat and central when you start wrapping, if you get it wrong it doesn't seal properly, creases & sticks.Value for money: Wasn't bad for price but glad I purchased the refill pack so I could make 8 at a time, I would have found making a smaller number too labour intensive. I also purchased the chocolate buttons that go with this which was a mistake as they were sweet & v.expensive for what I got, i'd recommend using any supermarket ones instead.Overall: Good fun - kids loved it - works well if you like cooking, experimenting with chocolate and are willing to help the the kids with it. If you accept that you will never get a gormet tasting coin from a melted & frozen chocolate button, but you will get a personalised one ... it's a winner.
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31.10.2009

I was very worried about getting this after reading the reviews, but it was a toy that my little boy wanted really badly, so got it anyway.I have to say I am glad I did.I would higly recommend that you give up on the warm water melting method though (I think this must be what made everyone else give up completely) used it to melt 2 coins and it took about 10-15 mins then it wasn't warm enough to melt anymore. JUST MELT THE CHOCOLATE IN THE MICROWAVE!! Once metled they only take a few mins to harden in the freezer. Whilst they are in the freezer get your foil cut and then the coins are very easily covered in foil and I think the impressions with the stamper are pretty good too.I think the people who say they aren't must have left the coins in the freezer too long!!My son is only 4 and a half and very active and he didn't lose intertest at all, in fact he was so proud of himself he didn't want to stop until there was no chocolate left!But I should point out that I also bought the little extra box which contains 4 more moulds (plus other bits), so we were able to make 8 coins at a time! Which took about half an hour in total. Also I can't comment on the chocolate provided as I didn't have the original (out of date box, so reduced!) but I used chocolate buttons which worked great.Yes there are 34 steps, but they are very broken down could be explained in about 10 steps!Overall I would highly recommend as a great rainy day activity!
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5.12.2010

After reading the reviews on this toy I was very nervous about buying it, but after all the adverts before Christmas 2010 I had a very insistent 4-year old! I couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised. Firstly, this toy lasts- we still have it- yes we replaced the gold foil with tin foil and had to get some more chocolate buttons- those are the disposable elements, but the rest is still functioning the same. Yes, you need to oversee your child doing it for the first few times and you will always need to put water from the kettle into the chamber, but wouldn't you normally spend time playing games with your kids? My son was totally motivated to make something- a bit like cooking,which he could do almost entirely on his own (except for the first step with hot water), select the stampers and get something out at the end that he was proud of and could then eat! I think that this toy teaches kids about counting, melting, over-filling and under-filling, patience, multiple steps, making choices and fine motor skills. When my sons friends came around they all wanted a turn. Admittedly some had a longer attention span than others- but this is the same with all kids when they are cooking. i would say that this toy has been one of the longest lasting of all the toys that i bought last Christmas and my 5 year old still wants to play with it.
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27.12.2008

My daughter age 5 wanted this but after reading the reviews I wasn't sure. It proved to be a great present and good fun on Christmas day. If you think you'll just turn a handle and lots of coins pop out without you having to do anything them I suggest you buy a bag of coins and go back to your comfy sofa and the telly! The steps aren't difficult if you have the ability to read and follow instructions and one run through with my daughter and she could work it out herself. Yes there is a bit of a wait melting the chocolate (use water which has been boiled but is not boiling for speed), then there is a 15 minute wait for them to set in the freezer, but you can get on with two more coins while you're waiting,cut some more foil, pick your stamps etc.The only complaint is the foil is stingy (enough for 7 coins) but as normal kitchen foil and everyday chocolate buttons can be used then you don't need to spend more money on expensive refills like some things.You should buy this if your child is the sort who likes to follow and think things through rather than want instant gratification, or just want the chocolate, and also you should consider whether you are willing to put in some effort with them or not.
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2.3.2014

My daughter (aged 6) had seen this advertised and wanted it for Christmas, so many bad reviews that we decided not to get it. My sister however, asked her what she wanted and got it for her. We tried following the instructions but found that the chocolate stuck to the plastic mould making it difficult and messy to make a coin.We tried placing a piece of foil at the first stage so the melted chocolate went onto the foil rather than the plastic, this made the whole process quicker.I see some people find melting the chocolate a bind but simply leave the bowl in the warm water and use it as needed.If you don't already own this I would not bother but if you already have it and have struggled I hope my method below will help...So this is our method.1.Melt chocolate over hot water2. Cut out the foil circles3. Set up mould with foil at the bottom4. Pour in a little chocolate spread around and give a little tap to level out5. Put in the freezer not fridge for 2-3 mins6. Put into foil press and press down then turn over with foil for the other side7. Then place the pattern embossing and press down8. Place in the fridge for half hour at least to setThen they are ready to eat
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28.8.2007

I read all the reviews before putting this on my daughter's 5th birthday list, this was the present she wanted most and it didn't disappoint her. True, there are lots of instructions to follow on the first go but I am sure once you have done a few you get the hang of it. It did need adult help to ensure instructions were properly followed or the coins wouldn't turn out perfectly and it could get a bit messy but my 5 & 7 year old enjoyed producing their 1st coin, a sense of achievement! The supply of foil is tight but even on the instructions it says you can use kitchen foil and choccy buttons to keep going when their provisions run out. Timings were right,you do need hot tap water rather than "warm" as advised to get the chocolate melted. A few spells of waiting whilst choc melts and then hardens but not long spells, you can only make 2 at a time but its more about having fun and filling time with an activity they enjoy than mass producing chocolate for them to scoff. A novelty idea to add to people's birthday cards etc. Recommended.
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22.7.2011

My kids have seen this advertised and have been on and on at me for months, but I must say I was a little put off by the reviews I read on here.Frankly though, I can't understand them. I have a son (6) and a daughter (3) who had it out of the box and working within minutes! It even comes (to their ABSOLUTE DELIGHT) with little orange bags like the ones you get in the shops. I'm surprised to see that some children seem to have found it difficult to work, my kids aren't total brainboxes and they managed fine! Producing remarkably impressive results especially from Lily my daughter who can barely glue pasta to a piece of card!The chocolate melting was initially a little slow,I suppose they have to make it safe for small children - but i just shove a bowl of chocolate into the microwave for them now and leave them to it!Whenever anyone is coming over or we're visiting grandparents etc they're always making little messaged coins as to take and give to people - which are always greatly recieved! Great toy John Adams, Thank you!
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8.12.2008

Having stumbled on Amazon to buy another chocolate coin maker, this time for my niece, its a shame to see it has had such bad results. My son got this last christmas and absoutely adores making the coins. The machine is extremely easy to use, comes with everything you need to make at least over 2 dozen coins to start with and is very safe for children. The only thing I do is pour the hot water in the melter, everything else is perfectly safe for a young one to do themselves including the very easy cutter.We have since ran out of the foil and chocolate that was origially purchased so now use tin foil and any brand chocolate and find this works just as good.Ignore all poor reviews - I assure you any child will love this,the only ones that don't are the adults that don't want to spend the time on it!
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5.12.2010

Buy milky buttons, melt in microwave, pour a small amount into the discs pop into freezer, do a jigsaw or watch a little telly remove chocolate discs from freezer (about 30 mins) and follow the instructions to make lovely chocolate coins.Melting your own chocolate definatly speeds up the process, also dont expect things to happen quickly as freezing the chocolate does take time, we did four at a time. Only remove one coin at a time from the freezer as they do melt, little hot hands dont help. It says to turn the handles 6 times we do it at least 10 times my daughter (8) loves the blank discs and has made fun designs of her own with the tool provided.Cant see it being used weekly and you doneed to have chocolate handy but over all we enjoyed the toy and will use it again.
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4.3.2007

My sons aged 7, 10 and 13 have all thoroughly enjoyed making chocolate coins. The coins are slightly fiddly to make, but the melting device does work and is very safe. It would have been better if more than four rings had been provided, so that more coins could be made in one go, but they only take about 15 minutes to harden in the freezer.The main fun is in wrapping and embossing the coins, which is pretty easy to do and keeps the children entertained for a reasonable length of time.The boys are currently making a batch of coins for their grandmother's birthday. I don't know if she will get all of them :-)

1.1.2016

Yes, it is a bit of a faff to make. But my 5 year old daughter LOVED it! We melted the chocolate in the microwave as otherwise it would take far too long. We filled 6 moulds, put them in the fridge, 20 minutes later we were wrapping and stamping! This bit took a while, the chocolate was starting to melt again towards the end. That said, they produced fairly well wrapped coins and the embossing worked well, though she did turn the handle at least 10 times rather than the stated 6!All in all, it wasn't as bad as I feared!

6.10.2010

What good fun! It doesn't take more than a little common sense to get a lot from this toy. Maybe the bad reviews are down to impatience. Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Once you get your quantities and timing right you can limit the cooling time - done in the freezer - to a minimum. When you run out of gold foil use silver foil - especially the cheap stuff you find in pound stores, etc., or pick up some more gold foil. Kids love chocolate coins and ones made by themselves are so much better!

27.12.2013

Sounds like people are expecting a masterpiece from this but we've just knocked our first batch and it's pretty decent for our 5 yr old. One bag of 30g choc buttons in the microwave for 30 secs a time until they're soft enough to put into the moulds works a treat. Just don't freeze them too long or the embossing won't work well at all. Otherwise, it does the job. And yes it has 30 odd steps in the instructions but you only need to go through them once.

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