I try to stay away from piling up the single-use kitchen gadgets, but Dash really makes such useful devices! This multimaker is great because of the easily interchangable plates, so you can make tons of different waffle designs along with pancakes or even eggs. It worked perfectly the first time we used it, even when I forgot to oil one of the plates the first time. Only use a really light amount of oil or they won't brown up nicely (also following the manuals advice to not use a cooking spray to preserve the coating and avoid sticky buildup). I'd order the storage case if it weren't so expensive and/or held more, as I'd already need 3 for all the extra seasonal plates I ordered. Instead I'll be looking for a more functional option elsewhere.*I managed to accidentally way overfill the first unicorn one, but everything cleaned up really easily, which was relief. A little bit of a learning curve on using the right amount of batter, which can vary for the different designs.