Nostalgia Retro Electric Table-Top Snow Cone Maker
- Shaved Ice Machine
- 200 watts
- Plastic
- 1
- More reviewed than 65%
A fun, affordable way to make shaved ice at home, though build quality reports range from years of reliable service to early failure.
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How it ranks among the 17 shaved ice machines we track
4.3★ across 955 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
955 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 17 shaved ice machines we track - how the scorecard works · full shaved ice machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A tabletop electric snow cone maker with stainless cutting blades, a clear viewing chamber, and one reusable cup plus an ice mold included.
- Stainless steel cutting blades
- 360-degree clear viewing chamber
- Includes a reusable plastic cup and an ice mold
- Drip tray catches meltwater during use
Who it's for
Fits families or casual entertainers wanting home shaved ice without buying it from a truck or shop. Not for anyone needing heavy daily output, given the mixed durability reports.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Buyers describe the shaved ice as fine and fluffy even with plain ice cubes, and several call it easy to clean and a hit for kids or parties. One reviewer's unit jammed with the motor housing stuck into the ice chamber after only the second use, and another notes the cord has to line up correctly on reassembly or it will jam.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Not hands-free, the rotator must be pushed down manually
- Shaved ice can fall toward the front and make a mess
- One reviewer's unit jammed permanently after the second use
Performance notes
Ten standard ice cubes go into the shaving cage, or the included mold makes a puck for finer, fluffier ice; a drip tray catches meltwater. The rotator has to be pushed down by hand while it shaves, and the chamber lets you watch the ice pile up as it works.
Specifications
| Brand | Nostalgia |
|---|---|
| Model | IS2AQ |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.5 × 6.7 × 13.8 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 200 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Snow cone maker |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | Maker, Reusable Cone and 2 Ice Molds Included, Personal Size, Retro Style, Aqua |
| Part Number | IS2AQ |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in shaved ice machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nostalgia Retro Electric Table-Top Snow Cone MakerThis product | 4.3 / 5 | 955 | 4.2 / 5 |
| ZENY Ice Shaver Machine Electric Snow Cone Maker Stainless Steel Shaved Ice Machine…Zeny | 4.6 / 5 | 5,909 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Reespring Snow Cone Machine Shaved Ice Machine Ice Crusher with Stainless Steel Blade…Reespring | 4.6 / 5 | 1,125 | 4.1 / 5 |
| ドウシシャ(DOSHISHA) Electric Fluffy Shaved Ice Machine Black 2021 Model for Ice Making with 3…Doshisha | 4.0 / 5 | 1,500 | 4.1 / 5 |
| VEVOR 110V Commercial Ice Crusher 661LBS/HVevor | 4.6 / 5 | 1,459 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Nostalgia IS2AQ
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Nostalgia IS2AQ need special ice cubes?
No, it works with about 10 regular ice cubes, or you can use the included mold to freeze a puck for finer ice.
Do I need to hold down the Nostalgia snow cone maker while it runs?
Yes, you push down on the rotator by hand to shave the ice, it isn't hands-free.
How long does the Nostalgia IS2AQ typically last?
Reports vary. Some owners describe years of regular use, while one reviewer's unit jammed permanently on the second use.