Question:
Has anyone used a THUNDER STICK?
Just saw it on TV last night and it looked like it would be pretty useful after surgery. I was just wanting to know if anyone has bought and used one and is it worth the money. ($59.95) — Kim B. (posted on September 3, 2001)
September 3, 2001
What is a thunderstick? I never heard of it, so I'm curious now.
— Donna L.
September 3, 2001
Same here. I have'nt a clue what it is ether. :(
— Danmark
September 3, 2001
Sorry guys.........a THUNDER STICK is a hand held mixer type thing and it
comes with 3 or 4 different blades. It even will mince raw meat up for you
to cook which I thought would be great since we have to chew, chew, chew.
They always make these things out to look so great on TV and was hoping
someone out there has tried it.
— Kim B.
September 3, 2001
I have what you call a thunder stick, I didn't know that is what it is
called. It works great, I use it for my protein shakes. And it is small
enough to take with you.
— kim L.
September 3, 2001
actually these have been around for years. can't recall what they used to
call them though but i bought one about five years ago for twenty bucks. It
was a pretty handy thing to use, did about everything a blender and chopper
did
— [Anonymous]
September 3, 2001
I have a Thunder Stick and I've used it every day since the surgery. When I
bought it a few months ago I thought it was another impulse purchase that I
would never use and then I had the surgery and needed blended protein
shakes and pulverized food. Suddenly my Thunder Stick became the most
useful item I've bought all year. It chops and blends everything with
minimum mess and in its original container. Yesterday I whipped some cheese
enchiladas in its original cheap plastic container and then poured the
results into an ice cube tray for future meals. There was no mess and the
clean up consisted of running the end of the device under hot water and
then hanging it up back on its little stand. I tried, by the way, using a
more traditional blender and a food processor, but found the Thunder Stick
to be by far the easiest way to go. I sound like I'm doing a commercial for
the company, but truly it's great to be able to rave about something that I
at first thought was a waste of money. I would recommend to anyone who has
had this surgery and needs an easy way to mix things up.
— Traci H.
September 3, 2001
Hi Kim, I have one but it is a cheap one. No attachments, but I really like
mine. I use it for many things like making my soups creamier or for milk
shakes or just generally for mixing liquids of any kind. My daughter bought
it for me at KMart. I think she got it on sale for just $10.00. It is also
good for pureeing cooked veggies or meats.
— Claudette G.
September 3, 2001
I bought a Thunder Stick from the infomercial just for my surgery and
really love it. I've heard other people say they've gotten similar
appliances from KMart or WalMart for a lot cheaper. I don't know if it's
worth the difference in price but I do know the Thunder Stick is very
powerful and works great and is easy to clean, etc. If you're going to
order it though give yourself enough time for it to arrive because it took
mine a while to get here (as I remember it took about 4 or 5 weeks). I
don't know if it's available in stores. I heard Braun makes a decent one
too. Using this appliance really gives you a lot more options when you're
on the pureed diet and afterwards. I even pureed seedless watermelon at 2
weeks post op. It was juicy and delicious. The other poster is right, it's
been around for years and they used to call it the "Daily".
— [Anonymous]
September 3, 2001
Braun... at Target... under $20 bucks... very powerful, works great for
post op creamed soups, all kinds of fruit purees, bean puree for refried
style and shakes. Save $50... infomercials cost a lot to produce.
— SusanMaria
September 3, 2001
Don't do it! I bought it and then sent it back, does NOT live up to the
commercial! I was so disappointed.
— Cindy H.
September 3, 2001
yes kim i bought the infamous thunderstick
i love it but it IS overpriced....and they dont send enough instructions
with it...i even tried to get some on line to no avail..but i love whipping
the skim milk...(other milks wont get thick with it)
— Jackiis
September 4, 2001
I have a Braun hand-held blender which I've been using for 4 years now. It
blends, grinds, purees -- everything! I think it would puree an ox. On
the Food Channel, the Two Fat Ladies call it a "Kitchen
Vibrator".
— MaryM.
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