As someone who works in the Haunted House industry in the US...I can tell you for sure that MOST 'smoke detectors' ACTUALLY just detect particulates in the air. Not just ones that come in smoke. Having STANDARD fire systems in a haunted house, and using fog, guarantees you will set off your fire system several times in a season. Even several times a NIGHT on a good night where the fog builds up thick. HEAT sensors are far more recommended for that particular field because of the particulates in fog from fog juice and fog machines. They're also more expensive. But worth it to not have to evacuate the entire building any time the smoke detectors set off the fire alarms due to fog.
The fact that you have to pay the fire dept is unbelievable. I would also get an electrician out about that alarm. We had a grease fire in our house a few years ago and the alarm was dead. Everyone else was outside and I was asleep, if I hadn't woken up I would have been seriously hurt from smoke inhalation. Our alarms are checked on the regular now.
I got really unlucky because I think the "false alarm" penalty rule is for people who secretly try to smoke or do something else that is potentially dangerous. In my case I was just going about my business but once the fog came out of the toy it was impossible to reverse the situation. I'm guessing because they have the alarm that alerts the fire dept right away it's less crucial whether it rings or not. The firemen arrived within 5-10mins of the detector going off.
In many countries the false alarms always cost money. That is to discourage people to cause a fire alarm as a joke. If it would not cost anything then probably false alarms would be really common prank to do especially at the schools.
@@Pehmokettu trust me, theres always a false fire alarm at my school. Just 2 days ago there was a false alarm and everyone knew it was false so we just ignored it, but the sound was mostly annoying.
I found that pretty odd as the firemen exactly which alarm went off but there was no noise from the actual device. Though I actually feel relieved knowing that in case something ever happens in my office if I'm not there, they can be there within minutes and they also have the key to the door 😂
I was THISCLOSE to scrapping this video because the incident made me lose the vibe 😂. But then I thought I have to complete it if only for the ad revenue since I have so few monetised videos these days. It actually ended up really interesting with the DIY fog bit so I'm very happy I uploaded it!
@@maqaroon I’m so glad you continued! I really liked how you tried the different methods that can be used to produce the smoke. Very interesting! I would love more deep dives like this but I can’t think of any toys off the top of my head 😃
It's honestly absurd that the fire department gets alerted immediately and then fines you if it's a false alarm, it's way way too easy to trip fire alarms by accident
I’m still contemplating whether to just buy this for myself even though I’m 30 years old lol but the fog making device you bought on Amazon sounds like a really cool idea to use for a bubbling caldron prop for Halloween. I’m going to keep that in mind for next Halloween so that I can buy the same product for my display. The kids will absolutely love it!
The atomiser in a pot is actually genius to recreate the best part of the mixie play (spell making with fog), you can re-use it to make your own potions, it's cheap, easy and safe
Glad you made this video regardless of the fire department incident. My niece's birthday is coming up and I have a feeling she might wish for the toy 🤐 I admit it is very impressive how it was put together, but it sadly isn't 100% fool-proof. Maybe companies should start focusing more on long lasting play time rather than fancy reveals?
Guys make sure you like the heck out of this video so it gets recommended to more people and she can make this money back. So sorry this happened! That’s definitely a bummer.
I think they dropped the price in the US to make it more affordable because I can't imagine that many people paying so much for it. In Europe it was a dud and they were just sitting in shops all throughout the Christmas period. I went toy shopping quite a bit because we had a lockdown during that time and I was always baffled why the Mixies were so expensive but basically left untouched on the bottom shelves.
With the mist-- I'm in theatre, and we deal with that a lot with SFX. Glycerin based smoke can set off fire alarms, it's why we used Water based smoke for our most recent production, since that's happened to them before.
Yes that was the part I found most bizarre because I've never come across an alarm that didn't make a noise but only notified the fire department. It made everything more hilarious because I literally had no idea what was going on until those firemen barged through my door and saw me there with the camera still running 🤣
@@maqaroon it could be that the fine particles created by the toy (not so much what made the particles) set off the fire alarm. Sometimes humidifiers can set off a fire alarm, as it can mistaken the humidified water for smoke particles
Ive been rewatching a lot of your old vids and it’s so rare to find quality toy content like yours. I really hope you’ll be able to make everything back with the ad revenue 😅
Not skipping ads! This is crazy. I'm not a fan of toys like this, I just feel like as soon as the smoke and mirrors are done, it's just a plushy that makes noise and kids would get bored with it. I just imagine how many cauldrons end up in the landfills
I would love to see some art doll creators use your home mixxie techniques for a creepier version. not safe for kids, yeah, but cooler for art doll enthusiasts lol. also, how about a review/ homemade version of those Minecraft toys with the ✨special gel✨ and the weird sand, or those... weird zombie action figure toys. They have a skeleton inside, and you do a "dissection" on the larger, packaging part of the toy. I hope you know what I'm talking about 😥😩
That was really odd but I'm actually pleased to know that they have access to my locked office at all times just in case something happens if I'm gone.
I am half expecting my daughter to ask for one of these for her birthday but I think she would be just as happy watching how you made your own soft toy and maybe I will buy her some of the fluffy socks as she loves making things.
I like the design of the plush and that it reacts to the wand so I'll probably pick one up at goodwill this year where it will inevitably be dumped when a child gets bored of it after 30 minutes lol
Okay, I know this is really late and really off topic BUT I've been suspecting it (from seeing products from "dm" + German packaging) and YOU REALLY ARE FROM AUSTRIA! That is so cool 😎! I rarely see Austrian TH-camrs or Austria mentioned in general, so I'm really really excited :D Your English is flawless with a calming voice! Thank you for such cute yet entertaining videos, I feel like this is my virtual fulfillment of childhood dreams. Danke dir, 谢谢 and thank you in all of the three languages that I speak somewhat fluently 😎
Aww thank you!! Yes I grew up in Austria going to an english school which is why it's easier for me to post in english. Though I've lived here pretty much my entire life! It's such a small place that I also find it very strange to even see other TH-camrs visiting Austria in their videos 😂
@@maqaroon Whaaat no way :'D This is so awesome! Austria feels like some remote and secluded place, even though its in the middle of Europe lmao 😅 Thank you for your awesome work! Even though those toys are more targeted towards children, I love how you approach your work progress. Seeing many other TH-camrs give up after a first try and blaming the products rather than actually thinking about their process makes me balding mad sometimes 🐷 The video series about the jelly aquariums was a blessing to my soul, seeing someone figuring it out and trying so many times! Keep gooooing 🎉 Ich wünsche dir eine superschönen Tag! 💐
I cant believe they charged you for it when you couldnt even hear an alarm! What if you burned some toast or had a particularly smokey candle that set it off on accident? Youd think itd make noise so you could let the building know it was a mistake or that youd atleast have an alarm box in your appartment so you could cancel the call. (A house I lived in had its fire alarms set up to the security system. If the smoke alarm was triggered and wasnt canceled within a certain amount of time the fire fighters would be called)
I dont want to seem rude for complaining I just find it crazy you have to spend 500+ dollars of your own money bc the building sent out Fire fighters when you werent even aware the alarms were set off. Its awesome your building is set up to contact the authorities when accidents happen I just feel like there are some steps missing here
@@angelbechtol7873 It seems like a money making scam to me. Setting up silent alarms that are sensitive to that kind of vapor (which is the same type products by vapes) so you don't even know to cancel it. They should be required to make a call first. If there's no answer, or it's confirmed an emergency then they can come. It's strange enough that it could be taken to court, unless it was specified in the rental agreement she signed but I'm betting it wasn't.
It's a brand new building so I assume they must be pretty up to date with the fire inspections. I thought maybe a battery issue but the alarm was blinking red and obviously had power to alert the fire dept but it didn't make a noise. I also wondered maybe it had something to do with the fact the fog disappeared extremely quickly so maybe it only rings on continuous smoke detection (?)
There's an option to turn off the fog function so there won't be any steam while playing. It's in the instructions of the toy Also, if I remember correctly, when bunny (graveyard girl) reviewed this toy she read in the instructions that the room should be well ventilated
This is one if those toys I wish I would've had as a kid but know would've been too expensive. I love that you created a DIY version that looks just as cool as the original, I also love the design of the DIY plushy it's so cute
Wow emergency services are strict where you live!! Where I live, these kids in my apartment complex pulled the fire alarms on purpose almost every night for over two months, and the fire department came every single time. And the parents were never charged!! With our fire department costs I estimated that those children cost the city over $50,000USD. The residents of our city will end up paying for it with our taxes 😑
Guys make sure you like the heck out of this video so it gets recommended to more people and she can make this money back. So sorry this happened! That’s definitely a bummer. (Original commenter Zoe N.)
Thank you! Yes thankfully it was only financial damage but it was so random and unexpected. I can't think of any other circumstance where you would get fined that much for something which was done entirely without malicious intent.
It has to be more with destiled water, not tried it myself but I know that the main ingredients of vapers (you know, that smoking thingies) are glycerine and destiled water, with some artificial flavour. This toy it's very attractive unfortunately veeery expensive, in Mexico was a pre-sale at about 150 dollars, that was the moment I decided I really didn't like it that much.
When I was little I used to act like I was making potions by collecting leafs as herbs and different colored sand around the yard as powder. All you need is water and a little bit of imagination. I feel like kids dont get to use their imagination as much anymore because of these kinds of toys. And for parents that is not ok with these kinds of games outdoors, could just add some water with conditor colors, maybe a little bit of baking soda for a fizzy sound and make a little setup indoors maybe in the bathroom or at the kitchen table.
I saw this on tiktok a bit so thanks for the breakdown! This was very thorough and i would watch more like this. This comment is also meant to interact with the video so something algorithm-y happens and maybe boosts views?
Yes it was classed as a false alarm so I have to pay for it. I find that quite surprising though because there are obviously different "levels" of false alarms such as a prank, smoking in forbidden places, doing something dangerous involving smoke etc. In my case there was nothing remotely close to malicious intent (or even danger since it was water vapour) but it happened so quickly that there was no way to reverse the process.
@@maqaroon I'm sorry but check your tenant rights or the equivalent because installing a silent alarm that doesn't allow you to react to it seems to me like either a safety hazard or a big scam.
Atomizers are so cool, it makes me wonder why they didn’t just put two inside the pot somewhere to achieve the same effect but no heat required. Dunno if that would have raised the price of the toy or not, either way it just doesn’t seem worth it 😫
I thought that too! The fog would have no smell and it would work easily with the water you add inside. However it might have been too easy because they wouldn't be able to sell refills if the pot worked with plain water
I feel so bad for u. I can't imagine how awkward that conversation with the firefighters was. Firefighters: WHERE'S THE FIRE! Maqaroon: uuhh... *holding a toy, while looking really worried*
I’m wondering if you could press saftey charges against the building? Their responsible for the wiring and alarms and stuff, so the fact that the alarm was not something you could hear it turn off makes in their responsibility yeaj?
That was odd but I guess from a safety standpoint it wasn't a problem because it's connected to the fire dept. An alarm that doesn't ring but sends firemen within 10mins is probably safer than one that does ring but relies on people nearby to call emergency services.
Oh my gosh! Nerdy crafter just did a video with this toy but she was at home. Wow the smoke is does not see, that much, but I guess it’s enough to trip an alarm! What we do for the love of crafting.
i know this is insanely late but i really love how you got into the details of how the toy works it had me very fascinated. super sorry you had to go thru the stuff w/ the fire department tho
This was scary that it caused the alarm to go off but I'm glad you're safe! Also, your koala is way cuter!! 😊🥰 I watched all the ads, not sure if it helps or if you were able to get the fees waived or paid but I tried ❤️
Your own version is super impressive! I love your koala 🐨! Crazy price for those mixies, I mean they're cool but as you said it's one of those things that just fades awesomeness fast... Like furbies lol
Man, when you said the fire fighters stopped by, I thought the toy or your diy version caused a fire or something! Good to know it was just a false alarm
I wonder if they do the same charges for people who activate their alarms with cooking... If you still check these comments, can I ask if the loss was recouped? Not asking for a total or anything, just curious if it ended up being worth it! Cute video anyway.
Your DIY version is so cute! But I'm sorry about having the fire department there! On an unrelated topic have you heard of cookie run kingdom? If so, can you make some cookie run DIYs?
This is really cool, but I have a few questions. How does the magic mixie come out? Is it built in and the fog makes it pop out? Can you make multiple? Do the ingredients make the magic mixie?
I have a sister that got this for her very very late chrismas gift and she actually loves it she makes her own spells and puts stuff in from all around the house she even looked up DIY bathbombs and she EVEN MADE A HOUSE FOR HER MIXIES- I think she likes it a bit too much..
Yep that was a really unfortunately combination of events. The "warning" in the instructions was on the last page of an extremely long pamphlet so it's reasonable to assume that most people could miss it. And even if it sets off an alarm, most people don't have devices connected to the fire station so I was really unlucky
That's so insane that you have to pay that! Is it just because it was a false alarm or do you have to pay that if there's an actual emergency as well??
I know you can use that pink crystal box in place of the plushy. It is meant to add new goodies into the toy and you can surprise your kids with new items
I feel so bad that the fire department had to show up and you were left with that bill, such a shame because this toy looks really cool but unfortunately too overpriced for a simple fun effect.
Why would you pay for an alarm that didn’t go off so you didn’t know they were notified? That sounds like a personal problem for the company not a you problem, if the company actually implemented good quality fire alarms then situation like this would be avoided. You should consider a new company because that sounds like some bs to me. What fire alarm doesn’t make noise…the whole point of a fire alarm is to notify everyone in the building there’s a fire. So if there was a real fire that whole floor wouldn’t know anything? That’s suspicious lol
I'd like to mention vape liquid is vegetable glycerin and the internal coil is heated to produce vapor. I feel like since there's plastic vapes it would be the same thing.
I'd really like one of these cauldrons to play with if they weren't like £75 (I'm an adulllllllttt). I saw an Amazon review where the parents kept adding things to the bottom compartment for their daughter to summon lmao
Omg I'm so sorry this happen. I suggest u inquire with ur building about why u heard no audible alarm and ask them to please cover half the cost since there was no audible alarm sound to alert u know to turn it off before they came and I suggest you find out a way to be sure ur aware if it ever goes off in the future to avoid another bill like this because it is really unfair to have a silent alarm and make u pay when u had no control and there are lots of things that set fire alarms off by mistake. How this helps you and again I'm so sorry. P.S. I watched all the ads without skipping to help you with the bill the best I can
The fact that they charged you that much made me think you definitely had to live in the US! But I knew you didn't because you were speaking about Euros. But I can't believe they'll still charge so much where you are! I wish we could help. 😭
As someone who works in the Haunted House industry in the US...I can tell you for sure that MOST 'smoke detectors' ACTUALLY just detect particulates in the air. Not just ones that come in smoke. Having STANDARD fire systems in a haunted house, and using fog, guarantees you will set off your fire system several times in a season. Even several times a NIGHT on a good night where the fog builds up thick. HEAT sensors are far more recommended for that particular field because of the particulates in fog from fog juice and fog machines. They're also more expensive. But worth it to not have to evacuate the entire building any time the smoke detectors set off the fire alarms due to fog.
The fact that you have to pay the fire dept is unbelievable. I would also get an electrician out about that alarm. We had a grease fire in our house a few years ago and the alarm was dead. Everyone else was outside and I was asleep, if I hadn't woken up I would have been seriously hurt from smoke inhalation. Our alarms are checked on the regular now.
I got really unlucky because I think the "false alarm" penalty rule is for people who secretly try to smoke or do something else that is potentially dangerous. In my case I was just going about my business but once the fog came out of the toy it was impossible to reverse the situation. I'm guessing because they have the alarm that alerts the fire dept right away it's less crucial whether it rings or not. The firemen arrived within 5-10mins of the detector going off.
I was wondering if it was a carbon monoxide detector maybe, those can be rather silent sometimes
In many countries the false alarms always cost money. That is to discourage people to cause a fire alarm as a joke. If it would not cost anything then probably false alarms would be really common prank to do especially at the schools.
For sure the apartment is on the hook for silent alarms
@@Pehmokettu trust me, theres always a false fire alarm at my school. Just 2 days ago there was a false alarm and everyone knew it was false so we just ignored it, but the sound was mostly annoying.
Oh gosh, already so sorry to hear about the damage! Glad you’re safe!
Thank you! Yes it was fortunately only monetary damage but it felt so unnecessary 🙈
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:( hope not too bad
That whole business of not having a alarm you could hear could be really dangerous, I’m sorry that happened to you.
I found that pretty odd as the firemen exactly which alarm went off but there was no noise from the actual device. Though I actually feel relieved knowing that in case something ever happens in my office if I'm not there, they can be there within minutes and they also have the key to the door 😂
Yes at least she found out the alarm doesn't work properly
Can we talk about the fact she got charged a thousand dollars and she still went on with the video!
I was THISCLOSE to scrapping this video because the incident made me lose the vibe 😂. But then I thought I have to complete it if only for the ad revenue since I have so few monetised videos these days. It actually ended up really interesting with the DIY fog bit so I'm very happy I uploaded it!
@@maqaroon Thanks so much for continuing the show! I loved the video!
@@maqaroon I’m so glad you continued! I really liked how you tried the different methods that can be used to produce the smoke. Very interesting! I would love more deep dives like this but I can’t think of any toys off the top of my head 😃
@@maqaroon I hope the ad revenue from the video made up for the damage cost, and more of course. Good thing you pulled through!
It's honestly absurd that the fire department gets alerted immediately and then fines you if it's a false alarm, it's way way too easy to trip fire alarms by accident
I’m still contemplating whether to just buy this for myself even though I’m 30 years old lol but the fog making device you bought on Amazon sounds like a really cool idea to use for a bubbling caldron prop for Halloween. I’m going to keep that in mind for next Halloween so that I can buy the same product for my display. The kids will absolutely love it!
Yes I would absolutely recommend that atomiser! It worked much better than I expected and you just need to keep it submerged in water.
It would make a cool cosplay prop too.
It does look fun tbh. There's not much out there with those Harry Potter vibes, gotta love an interactive cauldron! 😃
The atomiser in a pot is actually genius to recreate the best part of the mixie play (spell making with fog), you can re-use it to make your own potions, it's cheap, easy and safe
Glad you made this video regardless of the fire department incident. My niece's birthday is coming up and I have a feeling she might wish for the toy 🤐
I admit it is very impressive how it was put together, but it sadly isn't 100% fool-proof. Maybe companies should start focusing more on long lasting play time rather than fancy reveals?
I agree
The pink box is mad to replace the plush so you can add new surprises to it so it can be reused a lot
reveals = money, so they won't stop anytime soon, unfortunately.
Guys make sure you like the heck out of this video so it gets recommended to more people and she can make this money back. So sorry this happened! That’s definitely a bummer.
Smh glad you’re okay.
These things are $60 to $70 in the US. (Expensive) Honestly it’s not worth it.
Yikes
I think they dropped the price in the US to make it more affordable because I can't imagine that many people paying so much for it. In Europe it was a dud and they were just sitting in shops all throughout the Christmas period. I went toy shopping quite a bit because we had a lockdown during that time and I was always baffled why the Mixies were so expensive but basically left untouched on the bottom shelves.
With the mist-- I'm in theatre, and we deal with that a lot with SFX. Glycerin based smoke can set off fire alarms, it's why we used Water based smoke for our most recent production, since that's happened to them before.
This is quite interesting! I wonder how it set off the alarm without sounding it off.
Yes that was the part I found most bizarre because I've never come across an alarm that didn't make a noise but only notified the fire department. It made everything more hilarious because I literally had no idea what was going on until those firemen barged through my door and saw me there with the camera still running 🤣
@@maqaroon it could be that the fine particles created by the toy (not so much what made the particles) set off the fire alarm. Sometimes humidifiers can set off a fire alarm, as it can mistaken the humidified water for smoke particles
@@maqaroon that seems kinda unsafe, you might want to make sure your alarm still) works
Ive been rewatching a lot of your old vids and it’s so rare to find quality toy content like yours. I really hope you’ll be able to make everything back with the ad revenue 😅
Thank you so much!
Not skipping ads! This is crazy. I'm not a fan of toys like this, I just feel like as soon as the smoke and mirrors are done, it's just a plushy that makes noise and kids would get bored with it. I just imagine how many cauldrons end up in the landfills
my dude kids play with the cauldrons, you they still make sounds
I’m so sorry about the damage! I’m glad you’re okay!
This is amazing! I personally always thought the magic mixies were a bit overaded, but the diy one seems so fun!!
I would love to see some art doll creators use your home mixxie techniques for a creepier version. not safe for kids, yeah, but cooler for art doll enthusiasts lol.
also, how about a review/ homemade version of those Minecraft toys with the ✨special gel✨ and the weird sand, or those... weird zombie action figure toys. They have a skeleton inside, and you do a "dissection" on the larger, packaging part of the toy. I hope you know what I'm talking about 😥😩
Wow! You should complain about how the alarm didn't make any noise! That could be dangerous for you!
That was really odd but I'm actually pleased to know that they have access to my locked office at all times just in case something happens if I'm gone.
I am half expecting my daughter to ask for one of these for her birthday but I think she would be just as happy watching how you made your own soft toy and maybe I will buy her some of the fluffy socks as she loves making things.
I like the design of the plush and that it reacts to the wand so I'll probably pick one up at goodwill this year where it will inevitably be dumped when a child gets bored of it after 30 minutes lol
Haha yes that's a good strategy! I'm almost certain a lot of these will get donated because they take up so much room.
They are reusable hence the pink crystal box they added to replace the plush toy so you can add new items instead
Okay, I know this is really late and really off topic BUT I've been suspecting it (from seeing products from "dm" + German packaging) and YOU REALLY ARE FROM AUSTRIA! That is so cool 😎! I rarely see Austrian TH-camrs or Austria mentioned in general, so I'm really really excited :D Your English is flawless with a calming voice! Thank you for such cute yet entertaining videos, I feel like this is my virtual fulfillment of childhood dreams. Danke dir, 谢谢 and thank you in all of the three languages that I speak somewhat fluently 😎
Aww thank you!! Yes I grew up in Austria going to an english school which is why it's easier for me to post in english. Though I've lived here pretty much my entire life! It's such a small place that I also find it very strange to even see other TH-camrs visiting Austria in their videos 😂
@@maqaroon Whaaat no way :'D This is so awesome! Austria feels like some remote and secluded place, even though its in the middle of Europe lmao 😅 Thank you for your awesome work! Even though those toys are more targeted towards children, I love how you approach your work progress. Seeing many other TH-camrs give up after a first try and blaming the products rather than actually thinking about their process makes me balding mad sometimes 🐷 The video series about the jelly aquariums was a blessing to my soul, seeing someone figuring it out and trying so many times! Keep gooooing 🎉 Ich wünsche dir eine superschönen Tag! 💐
I cant believe they charged you for it when you couldnt even hear an alarm! What if you burned some toast or had a particularly smokey candle that set it off on accident? Youd think itd make noise so you could let the building know it was a mistake or that youd atleast have an alarm box in your appartment so you could cancel the call.
(A house I lived in had its fire alarms set up to the security system. If the smoke alarm was triggered and wasnt canceled within a certain amount of time the fire fighters would be called)
I dont want to seem rude for complaining I just find it crazy you have to spend 500+ dollars of your own money bc the building sent out Fire fighters when you werent even aware the alarms were set off. Its awesome your building is set up to contact the authorities when accidents happen I just feel like there are some steps missing here
@@angelbechtol7873 It seems like a money making scam to me. Setting up silent alarms that are sensitive to that kind of vapor (which is the same type products by vapes) so you don't even know to cancel it. They should be required to make a call first. If there's no answer, or it's confirmed an emergency then they can come. It's strange enough that it could be taken to court, unless it was specified in the rental agreement she signed but I'm betting it wasn't.
Oh no! Im glad your ok now and I'm so sorry it caused that much of a mess
Thank you!!
Seems like the business mangers could actually be in a lot of trouble for that alarm not making a noise. Seems like they messed up more than you did.
It's a brand new building so I assume they must be pretty up to date with the fire inspections. I thought maybe a battery issue but the alarm was blinking red and obviously had power to alert the fire dept but it didn't make a noise. I also wondered maybe it had something to do with the fact the fog disappeared extremely quickly so maybe it only rings on continuous smoke detection (?)
I cannot fathom how this doesn’t have more views, this is crazy interesting
There's an option to turn off the fog function so there won't be any steam while playing. It's in the instructions of the toy
Also, if I remember correctly, when bunny (graveyard girl) reviewed this toy she read in the instructions that the room should be well ventilated
Yes, I clearly feel like she didn't read all the instructions
This is one if those toys I wish I would've had as a kid but know would've been too expensive. I love that you created a DIY version that looks just as cool as the original, I also love the design of the DIY plushy it's so cute
Wow emergency services are strict where you live!! Where I live, these kids in my apartment complex pulled the fire alarms on purpose almost every night for over two months, and the fire department came every single time. And the parents were never charged!! With our fire department costs I estimated that those children cost the city over $50,000USD. The residents of our city will end up paying for it with our taxes 😑
Guys make sure you like the heck out of this video so it gets recommended to more people and she can make this money back. So sorry this happened! That’s definitely a bummer. (Original commenter Zoe N.)
Hey Joanna, glad you’re ok! Ngl that intro scared me… hope you and your family are doing well!
Thank you! Yes thankfully it was only financial damage but it was so random and unexpected. I can't think of any other circumstance where you would get fined that much for something which was done entirely without malicious intent.
@@maqaroon it seems really unfair to you though since you truly meant no harm and weren’t even aware
I'm glad you're safe!!
Wow i am sorry for the damage ! Thank you for finishing the video which is very nice 😊
It has to be more with destiled water, not tried it myself but I know that the main ingredients of vapers (you know, that smoking thingies) are glycerine and destiled water, with some artificial flavour.
This toy it's very attractive unfortunately veeery expensive, in Mexico was a pre-sale at about 150 dollars, that was the moment I decided I really didn't like it that much.
I’m sorry this happened to you Joanna… I hope things get better for you! I’m just happy you’re safe!
When I was little I used to act like I was making potions by collecting leafs as herbs and different colored sand around the yard as powder.
All you need is water and a little bit of imagination.
I feel like kids dont get to use their imagination as much anymore because of these kinds of toys.
And for parents that is not ok with these kinds of games outdoors, could just add some water with conditor colors, maybe a little bit of baking soda for a fizzy sound and make a little setup indoors maybe in the bathroom or at the kitchen table.
Thinking maybe it set off the co2 detractor instead of the fire alarm?
Yes good point though I think it was the fire alarm because there was definitely a connection between the smoke and the timing of the alarm.
I'm not skipping the ads on this video for you thank you for the amazing content 😊
Thank you! 😂
I saw this on tiktok a bit so thanks for the breakdown! This was very thorough and i would watch more like this. This comment is also meant to interact with the video so something algorithm-y happens and maybe boosts views?
Thank you! Yes I saw this for the first time on Tiktok as well and really debated whether or not to try it too since the original toy was so pricey
That's crazy you have to pay for the fire department coming out! We don't have to pay out of pocket in the US they are paid by taxes.
They are paid by taxes. But if you call them if they are not needed especially as a joke or if it's negligent you have to pay for it.
Yes it was classed as a false alarm so I have to pay for it. I find that quite surprising though because there are obviously different "levels" of false alarms such as a prank, smoking in forbidden places, doing something dangerous involving smoke etc. In my case there was nothing remotely close to malicious intent (or even danger since it was water vapour) but it happened so quickly that there was no way to reverse the process.
@@maqaroon I'm sorry but check your tenant rights or the equivalent because installing a silent alarm that doesn't allow you to react to it seems to me like either a safety hazard or a big scam.
Thank you! As soon as I learned about it it was driving me mad trying to figure out the signs but all I could find was promos. New favorite channel!
Love your dedication 😆
Atomizers are so cool, it makes me wonder why they didn’t just put two inside the pot somewhere to achieve the same effect but no heat required. Dunno if that would have raised the price of the toy or not, either way it just doesn’t seem worth it 😫
I thought that too! The fog would have no smell and it would work easily with the water you add inside. However it might have been too easy because they wouldn't be able to sell refills if the pot worked with plain water
It would have cords and be unsafe for kids
I feel so bad for u. I can't imagine how awkward that conversation with the firefighters was.
Firefighters: WHERE'S THE FIRE!
Maqaroon: uuhh... *holding a toy, while looking really worried*
I’m wondering if you could press saftey charges against the building? Their responsible for the wiring and alarms and stuff, so the fact that the alarm was not something you could hear it turn off makes in their responsibility yeaj?
That was odd but I guess from a safety standpoint it wasn't a problem because it's connected to the fire dept. An alarm that doesn't ring but sends firemen within 10mins is probably safer than one that does ring but relies on people nearby to call emergency services.
Oh my gosh! Nerdy crafter just did a video with this toy but she was at home. Wow the smoke is does not see, that much, but I guess it’s enough to trip an alarm! What we do for the love of crafting.
Love your videos!
Awwwwe isabelle has grown up so much!
I remember before she was even born 😂
I love the DIY pot fog method because it makes the toy look like some cretin made in a crazy person's at-home lab.
i know this is insanely late but i really love how you got into the details of how the toy works it had me very fascinated. super sorry you had to go thru the stuff w/ the fire department tho
I’m liking and commenting hopefully more people see the video and more view= more ad rev. 💕💕
This is iconic
Hello!!! Glad your alright!!
Engagement comment!!!! Can we just comment again or make sure all of us are liking this video? It was sooooo expensive for Joanne!!!! :(
Here in Canada, also where whom I watched opening it: Next Jen (Great Big Toy Box,) the things sold for $120.00 and up!
This was scary that it caused the alarm to go off but I'm glad you're safe! Also, your koala is way cuter!! 😊🥰 I watched all the ads, not sure if it helps or if you were able to get the fees waived or paid but I tried ❤️
sorry for all of the unexpected money put into this video. Love your content!
Your own version is super impressive! I love your koala 🐨! Crazy price for those mixies, I mean they're cool but as you said it's one of those things that just fades awesomeness fast... Like furbies lol
The most interesting and inspiring part was watching you make the plushy with clay, felt, paint, n socks
I’m so glad you’re ok!
Man, when you said the fire fighters stopped by, I thought the toy or your diy version caused a fire or something! Good to know it was just a false alarm
I wonder if they do the same charges for people who activate their alarms with cooking... If you still check these comments, can I ask if the loss was recouped? Not asking for a total or anything, just curious if it ended up being worth it! Cute video anyway.
Magic Mixies are so cute!
oh nooooooooooo! this has probably happened to quite a few people i bet. At least the DIY plushie was cute and amazing ♥🐨
Your DIY version is so cute! But I'm sorry about having the fire department there! On an unrelated topic have you heard of cookie run kingdom? If so, can you make some cookie run DIYs?
I hope you and your family are doing good 😊
Great video! Saved me a lot of money. You are correct, to much supervision required
I want this so bad but I'm getting Ferbie flash backs 😂
This is really cool, but I have a few questions. How does the magic mixie come out? Is it built in and the fog makes it pop out? Can you make multiple? Do the ingredients make the magic mixie?
At the very end of the video she shows how the tray at the bottom of the caldron flips. So the mixie is under and the tray flips to reveal it.
Oh thx
I have a sister that got this for her very very late chrismas gift and she actually loves it she makes her own spells and puts stuff in from all around the house she even looked up DIY bathbombs and she EVEN MADE A HOUSE FOR HER MIXIES- I think she likes it a bit too much..
Wow, I cant believe you had to pay the fire department...glad everything was okay in the end. I did chuckle a bit, ngl lol
Hi I wanna ask u something for that do u put the toy in the magical pot or it just appears after u everything.
Dang that's a lot of money
Yep that was a really unfortunately combination of events. The "warning" in the instructions was on the last page of an extremely long pamphlet so it's reasonable to assume that most people could miss it. And even if it sets off an alarm, most people don't have devices connected to the fire station so I was really unlucky
I love the toy! Never bored of it! So sad what happens to you!!
Goodness! I never thought about fire alarms and that's a scary bill! Especially if you're a parent who can't afford that extra financial ding. x...x
That's so insane that you have to pay that!
Is it just because it was a false alarm or do you have to pay that if there's an actual emergency as well??
*I haven’t watched the video but I already knows it’s going to be good!🍰💕*
I looooove koalas!! They are my favorite animal too!!🐨🐨🐨🐨
I know you can use that pink crystal box in place of the plushy. It is meant to add new goodies into the toy and you can surprise your kids with new items
I feel so bad that the fire department had to show up and you were left with that bill, such a shame because this toy looks really cool but unfortunately too overpriced for a simple fun effect.
Why would you pay for an alarm that didn’t go off so you didn’t know they were notified? That sounds like a personal problem for the company not a you problem, if the company actually implemented good quality fire alarms then situation like this would be avoided. You should consider a new company because that sounds like some bs to me. What fire alarm doesn’t make noise…the whole point of a fire alarm is to notify everyone in the building there’s a fire. So if there was a real fire that whole floor wouldn’t know anything? That’s suspicious lol
Wait the alarm didn’t go off so you couldn’t turn it off so the firemen got called but you still have to pay for it? Hmmmm smells like a law suit
whoa! isabelle is so big! feels like she was just a newborn the other day...
Every time I see this toy I'm horrified by the plastic garbage.
I'd like to mention vape liquid is vegetable glycerin and the internal coil is heated to produce vapor. I feel like since there's plastic vapes it would be the same thing.
I want one for myself 🤣🤣🤣 I was not expecting the firemen to show up. That’s awful.
I love these toy review/breakdown of how it works videos!! I’d love for u to review “I dig monsters” if you can get them In Austria! ❤️
With that intro... this sounds interesting XD
I think these toys are really cute but to me I feel like they’d be even cuter if they were just plushies that looked like that instead of electronics
Oh my gosh I’m glad your ok!
I just donated to help with all the expenses, hope you're doing ok!
Oh my God I’m so sorry you had to pay for that. That must’ve been so expensive I wish I could’ve helped out 😢(thank God you’re safe.)
Omg that is really surprising that that happend!!!!!!😳😳😳
I'd really like one of these cauldrons to play with if they weren't like £75 (I'm an adulllllllttt). I saw an Amazon review where the parents kept adding things to the bottom compartment for their daughter to summon lmao
The koala is so cute 😭😭😭😭❤❤❤
Omg I'm so sorry this happen. I suggest u inquire with ur building about why u heard no audible alarm and ask them to please cover half the cost since there was no audible alarm sound to alert u know to turn it off before they came and I suggest you find out a way to be sure ur aware if it ever goes off in the future to avoid another bill like this because it is really unfair to have a silent alarm and make u pay when u had no control and there are lots of things that set fire alarms off by mistake. How this helps you and again I'm so sorry.
P.S. I watched all the ads without skipping to help you with the bill the best I can
What's fun about the title is that this toy really cost R$1000 in Brazil (70% of our monthly minimum wage)
The fact that they charged you that much made me think you definitely had to live in the US! But I knew you didn't because you were speaking about Euros. But I can't believe they'll still charge so much where you are! I wish we could help. 😭
As a kid I really wanted to get this toy but well I have learned and I am happy you are safe.
I think magic mixies used two fog machine things because there are two dots. Maybe that’s why the fog was thicker! 😊