This article will review the Marvel MVA-278 Captain America Shield Belgian Style Waffle Maker. A superhero waffle maker is a great gift for any superhero fan because it is something that no one will think of gifting to someone else and it is something that you can enjoy using every day.
Marvel MVA-278 Captain America Shield Belgian Waffle Maker
The Marvel MVA-278 Captain America Shield Belgian Waffle Maker is the best superhero waffle maker because it makes a thick delicious Belgian waffle in the shape of Captain America’s shield and it heats evenly and reheats quickly. This superhero waffle maker was released prior to the release of the Captain American: Civil War Movie that came out on May 6, 2016. This appliance would be a really cool gift idea for any Captain America fan. These Belgian waffles are much thicker than the traditional, crispy waffles. Any of the highest rated classic American style waffle machines will make 0.5-inch thick Eggo-style waffles while Belgian waffle makers will make 0.75 to 1-inch thick waffles.
Unfortunately, this waffle maker has cooking plates that you cannot remove so it is not as easy to clean as any of the waffle machines with dishwasher safe interchangeable plates that you can clean in a dishwasher. However, the plates have a nonstick Teflon coating which makes them really easy to wipe clean. It is also not as durable as the Cuisinart WAF-300 waffle and pancake maker or the All Clad Digital Gourmet which is the most durable waffle maker with dishwasher safe changeable plates.
If you want to purchase a waffle maker without Teflon, then you should consider purchasing any of the best reviewed ptfe and pfoa free non stick waffle makers that are a little more expensive than Teflon-coated waffle makers.
Comparison Chart
| Features and Specifications |  Marvel Captain America Shield Waffle Maker Learn More |  Darth Vader Star Wars Waffle Maker Learn More |  Death Star Star Wars Waffle Maker Learn More | Marvel Avengers Waffle Maker Learn More | Marvel Spiderman Waffle Maker Learn More | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Waffle Maker Learn More |
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| Waffle Shape | Captain America's Shield | Darth Vader's Helmet | Death Star | 4 Different Waffles Imprinted with Superhero Icons including Hulk's fist, Iron Man's helmet, Captain America's shield and Thor's hammer | Spider-Man spider | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle's Face |
| Flip (Rotating) Feature | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Removable Plates | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Mess Free (deep grid design and batter overflow channel) | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Removable Drip Tray | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Variable Temperature Control | No | Yes (5 temperature settings) | Yes (5 temperature settings) | Yes | No | No |
| Cool-touch handle | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Baking Time | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes | 5 minutes |
| Number of Waffles | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Size of Waffles | 7 inch diameter 1/2 inch thick | 7 inch diameter 1/2 inch thick | 7 inch diameter 1/2 inch thick | 4.25 inch diameter 1/2 inch thick | 4 inch diameter 1/2 inch thick | 7 inch diameter 1/2 inch thick |
| Auto Shutoff | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Audible Alert Signal (indicates when waffle is done baking) | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Ready To Bake Indicator Light | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ready To Eat Indicator Light | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Upright Storage | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Dimensions (in inches) | 9.9 x 8.1 x 4.5 inches | 7.9 x 9.7 x 3.3 inches | 10.6 x 8.5 x 5.3 inches | 13.1 x 9.7 x 4.1 inches | 10 x 8.8 x 4.5 inches | 10.5 x 7.2 x 3.8 inches |
| Weight | 3 pounds | 2.6 pounds | 3 pounds | 5 pounds | 0.96 ounces | 2.5 pounds |
Product Features:
- Bakes 1 Round Belgian Style Waffle shaped like Captain America’s vibranium shield (approximately 6″)
- Power & Ready Light Indicators are located on the top of this amazing superhero waffle maker
- Nonstick Baking Plates which are really easy to clean
- Convenient Cord Wrap for easy storage
- 760 Watts of Power
- Material: Aluminum
- Color: Blue
- Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.1 x 4.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When do you pour the batter into the waffle iron?
There is a ready indicator light that lights up with a red color when the waffle plates have reached a hot enough temperature to begin baking your waffles.
How can you make certain that the plates are hot enough?
You can drop some droplets of water on the plates. If the water sizzles and evaporates, then the plates are hot enough to start cooking.
The waffles are raw in the middle and fall apart. How can I fix this?
There are two reasons why this is occurring. The first reason is that there might be a problem with your waffle batter. Your batter is too thin. The center of the waffle will bake a lot faster if there is less liquid in the batter.
The second reason is that the waffle plates might be too hot. If you place the browning control to the highest setting, the waffle iron will cook the batter for less time than it would if you used the lowest setting. If you lower the temperature setting, the waffle iron will cook the batter longer and the center will have a better chance of being properly cooked.
Does this waffle iron make Belgian Style waffles or thin, crispy old-fashioned ones that your mother used to make?
It makes Belgian Style waffles. They are thick and fluffy. They are much more popular than the old-fashioned, crispy waffles. Most of today’s waffle makers make Belgian Style waffles.
What do these waffles look like?
They are round. Two waffle plates are used to make each waffle. The top plate looks like a typical Belgian waffle plate with huge square indentations. The bottom plate look likes Captain America’s Vibranium shield. When you lift the lid up, you will see that the waffle will have huge indentations. When you flip the waffle over, you will see two circular sections and a star in the middle just like Captain America’s shield. A picture of a waffle made with this appliance is shown below.
What are the dimensions of the waffle?
The diameter is about 6.5 inches across and it is about 0.75 inches thick.
Does it come with removable waffle plates?
No it does not have plates that you can remove and clean in a dishwasher. However, it does have a nonstick Teflon coating that will make it easy to remove the waffle from the plates which will make it easier to clean up afterwards.
Does it have a temperature control that you can use to control the heat setting to make browner or crispier waffles?
No it doesn’t. If you want to make crispier waffles, then you should just leave it in the appliance for a little while longer.
Does this appliance have an on/off switch?
No it doesn’t. If you want to turn it off, you have to pull the power cord out of the outlet.
Is it manufactured in the United States?
No it is not made in the United States. Like most kitchen appliances around the world, it is made in China but you should infer that this product is poorly made from shoddy materials just because it is made in China. China has a skilled labor force and excellent manufacturing infrastructure that enables them to make high quality products at scale.