--- product_id: 660120306 title: "PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua" brand: "nostalgia" price: "$313.15" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/660120306-pcm425aq-retro-hard-and-sugar-free-countertop-cotton-candy-maker store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Effortless spinning tech Quick 3-min heat-up 2 reusable cones included PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua **Brand:** nostalgia **Price:** $313.15 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍭 Spin Sweet Memories with Retro Flair! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua by nostalgia - **How much does it cost?** $313.15 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/660120306-pcm425aq-retro-hard-and-sugar-free-countertop-cotton-candy-maker) ## Best For - nostalgia enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted nostalgia brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Slip-Resistant Base:** Stable countertop performance for mess-free spinning - • **Party-Ready in Minutes:** Heats up fast so you never miss the fun - • **Easy Cleanup, More Play:** Detachable parts make post-party cleanup a breeze - • **Retro Vibes, Modern Ease:** Classic aqua design with no assembly needed - • **Sugar-Free & Hard Candy Friendly:** Versatile for healthier or traditional treats ## Overview The Nostalgia PCM425AQ Retro Cotton Candy Maker combines vintage style with modern convenience, delivering fluffy cotton candy in just minutes. Featuring a slip-resistant base and including two reusable cones plus a scoop, it’s perfect for quick, mess-free fun at home or parties without any assembly or batteries required. ## Description Slip Resistant Review: Works great so far, small batches - Was nervous about the many poor reviews, particularly recent ones, so put it together carefully, read the instructions, and watched some YouTube videos about cotton candy machines. After making our first set of batches, my overall take is it's a great little unit. I had no trouble getting it going, waited the full 10 minutes for it to heat up before using it, and used candy floss sugar bought separately (unit doesn't come with any). Spun up into floss in about a minute, and was relatively easy to spin out onto cones (came with the flossing sugar), or a straw / chopstick we had around. We made about 6 'batches' consisting of about a tablespoon of sugar (the max for the unit), and they got eaten very very quickly (faster than I could make them). I set it up outside because of the reviews saying the sugar got sprayed 4 ft in every direction. I did not notice any sugar spraying out of it at all for me; my next batch I will try inside. I did however, find some perhaps 25%-50% of the sugar in the batch fails to make it into the floss, and is flung as small particles onto the walls of the bowl in a ring (where the spinning disk is). I collected it afterward (the pieces snapped off easily) and tried putting a couple big pieces in to re-melt and have less waste. That turned out not to be such a good idea, as the weighting wasn't distributed evenly for the spinning disk. The solution is to crush the hard candy into little pieces first, so that it can spin out more evenly, which I'll try next time. I stopped the machine due to the odd rotation that was occurring, and let it cool. The sugar in the head all hardened inside and looked like a fairly nasty mess to clean up. Good news is it's sugar, so it dissolves in water. After cooling for 20 mins I popped the head off and ran it under hot water and dissolved out all the sugar that had hardened inside. Took a good 10-15 mins to get it all out, so I won't be in any hurry to re-create that situation. But all in all it's straightforward to clean and looks like new again. In sum, does what it's supposed to do (makes delicious cotton candy), is easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to clean. 5 stars. Just know it's small batches, you may want to make some ahead of time if you have a bunch of kids / people that want to eat it. Review: Palito quebrado :( - Todo llegó bien, solo que uno de los dos palitos que vienen para enrollar el algodón llegó quebrado :(. La máquina si funciona ## Features - Slip Resistant ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B083CD99YS | | Brand | Nostalgia | | Brand Name | Nostalgia | | Colour | Blue | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,175 Reviews | | Dish Drying Rack Location | On the Counter | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00082677000927 | | Item Weight | 1.63 kg | | Item weight | 1.63 kg | | Manufacturer Part Number | CLCM8AQ | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | CLCM8AQ | | Mounting Type | Countertop Mount | | Mounting type | Countertop Mount | | Recommended Uses For Product | Dishware | | Recommended uses for product | Dishware | | Special Features | Slip Resistant | | UPC | 082677000927 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Weight Capacity Maximum | 2 Pounds | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Nostalgia - **Colour:** Blue - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00082677000927 - **Item weight:** 3.6 Pounds - **Material:** Plastic - **Mounting type:** Countertop Mount - **Recommended uses for product:** Dishware - **Special feature:** Slip Resistant - **UPC:** 082677000927 - **Weight limit:** 2 Pounds ## Images ![PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fic6zeT6L.jpg) ![PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7157nFNuGIL.jpg) ![PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vxEdVQtJL.jpg) ![PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71as3MweMLL.jpg) ![PCM425AQ Retro Hard and Sugar Free Countertop Cotton Candy Maker, Includes 2 Reusable Cones And Scoop – Aqua - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ypScCV4ML.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: is it loud?** A: No. I was able to make some cotton candy while watching TV and didn't have to turn the volume up. I was able to hear everything around me just fine. **Q: hello can it be used on 220v? or do i need a transformer?** A: Hi, This can be used on a standard outlet. **Q: How long is the shipping? I need it for the first week of August** A: you should have it in time **Q: How do I clean the fountain?** A: Hello!! The best way to clean it is while it’s still warm. You can wipe out any chocolate before it hardens. And with dish soap and warm water the rest of it ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great so far, small batches *by N***K on 6 January 2024* Was nervous about the many poor reviews, particularly recent ones, so put it together carefully, read the instructions, and watched some YouTube videos about cotton candy machines. After making our first set of batches, my overall take is it's a great little unit. I had no trouble getting it going, waited the full 10 minutes for it to heat up before using it, and used candy floss sugar bought separately (unit doesn't come with any). Spun up into floss in about a minute, and was relatively easy to spin out onto cones (came with the flossing sugar), or a straw / chopstick we had around. We made about 6 'batches' consisting of about a tablespoon of sugar (the max for the unit), and they got eaten very very quickly (faster than I could make them). I set it up outside because of the reviews saying the sugar got sprayed 4 ft in every direction. I did not notice any sugar spraying out of it at all for me; my next batch I will try inside. I did however, find some perhaps 25%-50% of the sugar in the batch fails to make it into the floss, and is flung as small particles onto the walls of the bowl in a ring (where the spinning disk is). I collected it afterward (the pieces snapped off easily) and tried putting a couple big pieces in to re-melt and have less waste. That turned out not to be such a good idea, as the weighting wasn't distributed evenly for the spinning disk. The solution is to crush the hard candy into little pieces first, so that it can spin out more evenly, which I'll try next time. I stopped the machine due to the odd rotation that was occurring, and let it cool. The sugar in the head all hardened inside and looked like a fairly nasty mess to clean up. Good news is it's sugar, so it dissolves in water. After cooling for 20 mins I popped the head off and ran it under hot water and dissolved out all the sugar that had hardened inside. Took a good 10-15 mins to get it all out, so I won't be in any hurry to re-create that situation. But all in all it's straightforward to clean and looks like new again. In sum, does what it's supposed to do (makes delicious cotton candy), is easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to clean. 5 stars. Just know it's small batches, you may want to make some ahead of time if you have a bunch of kids / people that want to eat it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Palito quebrado :( *by A***O on 17 March 2021* Todo llegó bien, solo que uno de los dos palitos que vienen para enrollar el algodón llegó quebrado :(. La máquina si funciona ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING!!!! *by J***E on 5 April 2021* The product was in clean shape it’s easy to clean all the parts were there and we were able to creat a good amount of cotton candy.it doesn’t take a long time to heat up.Over all I really loved the product ## Frequently Bought Together - Nostalgia Classic Countertop Cotton Candy Machine, Manual, Retro Vintage Candy Maker Includes 2 Reusable Cones & Scoop, Aqua - Cotton Candy Express Floss Sugar Variety Pack with 3 - 11oz Plastic Jars of Cherry, Blue Raspberry & Grape Flossing Sugars Plus 50 Paper Cotton Candy Cones --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/660120306-pcm425aq-retro-hard-and-sugar-free-countertop-cotton-candy-maker](https://www.desertcart.us/products/660120306-pcm425aq-retro-hard-and-sugar-free-countertop-cotton-candy-maker) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*