Raleigh Mega review

We're starting to get regular coverage of the MEGA ball. Here's one from the News and Observer in Raleigh, NC.

Mega Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker

The scoop: The brand-new "mega" version of Industrial Revolution's novelty ice cream maker makes double the dessert. Fill one end with ice and rock salt, and the other end with your ice cream mix (we used hot cocoa powder, whipping cream, vanilla extract and sugar) -- and shake it, baby. After 30 minutes of moving and grooving, you've got a frozen treat (think Wendy's Frosty).

Chill factor: After adding the ingredients, this thing is heavy. Rolling it back and forth was about all our weak arms could handle.

Tip: Originally designed for campers, this maker's ice cream is meant to be finished in one sitting. Refreezing is not a good option.

Details: $29-$39.95, online at www.amazon.com. In orange, blue, purple, pink, red, clear and green.