Is this appliance available in the U.S.?

[ozkai]

Originally Posted by Nagoyankee

I have a few friends in the U.S. with whom I occasionally exchange small gifts. This time, I'm thnking about this machine that makes toast, eggs and coffee simultaneously while you sit and read a newspaper. I know my friends already have a toaster and a frypan. Some may have a coffee maker as well. But this appliance looks too cute to resist!

I'd like to ask two questions here.

1. Is this machine available in the U.S. at all?
2. How would you feel about receiving this type of a gift from a Japanese friend?

They exist in Australia.

It looks very 60's style.

It's the thought that counts, ne

[MMM]

Originally Posted by cridgit001

Aren't open heating elements(not on stoves) like hot plates illegal in the US now? Whole bunch of fires caused by them.

Haven't heard that news...

[alanX]

Originally Posted by MMM

Haven't heard that news...

Nor have I.
I also have never seen this devise, or anything similar in the states.
I've seen coffee maker, toaster, conventional oven, and stove burner, but not all in one.

[Compaqmac321]

i think ive seen that before...but go ahead and get that for them
i dont care where ive seen it, that looks convenient. i dont even drink coffee like that, but when i looked at that i automatically wanted one...i say if they dont have it, get it!

and no, they are not illegal. like you can say that u can t have it in a dorm at school, or a company can recall an item but its legal

[Miyavifan]

Originally Posted by Nagoyankee

I have a few friends in the U.S. with whom I occasionally exchange small gifts. This time, I'm thnking about this machine that makes toast, eggs and coffee simultaneously while you sit and read a newspaper. I know my friends already have a toaster and a frypan. Some may have a coffee maker as well. But this appliance looks too cute to resist!

I'd like to ask two questions here.

1. Is this machine available in the U.S. at all?
2. How would you feel about receiving this type of a gift from a Japanese friend?

I'd like it, except I don't drink coffee.