Sizzix Big Shot: 6 in Opening, Platforms & Dies

Sizzix Big Shot die-cutting machine in white and grey, drawn in proportion with its platform wings folded out, the crank handle on the front, and a cutting-pad sandwich with a leaf die coming out of the 6 in opening beside a die-cut leaf — Crank the handle and the rollers press the sandwich of pads, die and card through the 6 in opening.

Product facts

Product: Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (White & Gray) with Standard Platform (660200)
Brand: Sizzix
Brand origin: United States
Made in: China^*
Price range: $$$$over $75 per stamp or ink pad

Notes on these facts

Made by Ellison (Sizzix), Irvine, California. Made in China: Amazon listing mirrors (desertcart) give China as the country of origin for item 660200. Sizzix's product and About pages and Ellison's site don't state it; an earlier version of the About page mentioned an Ellison factory in China. Source. Price: example listing.
Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026.

Key takeaways

The opening is 6 in (152 mm) wide, enough for an A2 card front (4.25 × 5.5 in) but not a full 8.5 in Letter sheet.
Sizzix lists the machine at 14 1/4 × 12 3/8 × 6 5/8 in (362 × 314 × 168 mm) and a packaged weight of 10.7 lb (4.9 kg).
The box holds the machine, a Standard Platform, a Thin Die Adapter and one pair of Cutting Pads.
Amazon listing mirrors show about 6,000 ratings averaging 4.7 to 4.8 stars (ASIN B00R50G1I8).
Amazon listing mirrors give China as the country of origin; Sizzix's own pages don't state it.

What is the Sizzix Big Shot?

It’s a manual die-cutting and embossing machine: you stack a die and your card between plates, turn the crank, and the rollers press the stack through to cut or emboss the shape. Sizzix sells it as item 660200 in white and gray.

Card makers use it to cut out stamped images with matching dies, such as the dies for Altenew Peony Bouquet, and to dry-emboss textures with folders. Amazon listing mirrors show about 6,000 ratings averaging 4.7 to 4.8 stars.

Sizzix Big Shot specs

Spec	Value
Maker	Sizzix (Ellison), Irvine, California
Item number	660200 (Amazon ASIN B00R50G1I8)
Type	Manual, hand-cranked roller machine
Opening	6 in (152 mm) wide
Machine size	14 1/4 × 12 3/8 × 6 5/8 in (362 × 314 × 168 mm) with handle; 9 3/8 in (238 mm) deep without
Rollers	Solid core steel
UPC	841182091420
Weight	10.7 lb (4.9 kg) packaged, per Sizzix
In the box	Machine, Standard Platform, Thin Die Adapter, 1 pair of Cutting Pads
Color	White and gray
Made in	China, per Amazon listing mirrors

Retailers give the machine’s own weight as 3.4 kg or 4.8 kg, so we use Sizzix’s packaged figure.

What size material fits?

Anything up to 6 in (152 mm) wide goes through the opening. That covers an A2 card front (4.25 × 5.5 in) either way round, but not a full US Letter sheet, which is 8.5 in wide.

To scale: the Sizzix Big Shot footprint, 14 1/4 by 12 3/8 in, beside widths compared with its 6 in opening: an A2 card's 4.25 and 5.5 in sides fit, an 8.5 in Letter sheet does not — The machine's footprint and what fits through its 6 in opening.

How do you use it?

Build a “sandwich” on the platform, with the die and card between the two Cutting Pads, then crank it through. Sizzix includes a Thin Die Adapter for thin dies, and forum members add paper shims when a cut comes out incomplete.

The exact stack depends on the die or embossing folder, so check the maker’s sandwich guide. Line up your stamped image first: a MISTI or similar positioner helps you stamp the layers before cutting.

Which dies and folders fit?

Thin metal dies, steel-rule dies and embossing folders up to 6 in wide generally fit, including many from other brands. Spellbinders publishes a product-compatibility page for its dies, and other die makers list their own sandwiches.

Wide dies and folders made for 9 in or 12 in machines won’t go through. Heat embossing with powder, such as Ranger clear embossing powder, is a different process that needs a heat tool, not this machine.

How does it compare to the Platinum 6 and Cuttlebug?

The Big Shot is the long-running value pick; the Spellbinders Platinum 6 is often called easier to crank, and the Cuttlebug is no longer sold.

	Sizzix Big Shot	Spellbinders Platinum 6	Cuttlebug
Status	Current	Current	Discontinued, per forum members
What owners say	Cuts thick dies easily; can loosen over time	Fewer turns, smoother	Struggled with thick dies

These are owners’ opinions from Splitcoaststampers, not our tests. A September 2026 roundup picked the Platinum 6 overall and the Big Shot for everyday value.

Where is the Big Shot made?

Amazon listing mirrors give China as the country of origin; Sizzix’s own pages don’t say. Sizzix belongs to Ellison, whose site lists offices in Irvine, California and Wrexham, UK.

Sizzix says Ellison began in the 1970s with a letter-cutting machine for teachers and dates its first consumer hand-operated die-cutting machine to 1977; the Sizzix brand for home crafters followed in 2001.

How much does it cost?

It’s in our top band, $$$$ (over $75), in typical US listings.

Frequently asked questions

What size paper fits in the Sizzix Big Shot?

Material up to 6 in (152 mm) wide passes through the opening. Length is limited by the platform and pads, so trim larger sheets to width first.

What comes with the Sizzix Big Shot?

Sizzix lists the machine, one Standard Platform, one Thin Die Adapter and one pair of Cutting Pads for item 660200.

Can you use other brands' dies in the Big Shot?

Many thin metal dies and embossing folders from other brands fit, as long as they're no wider than 6 in. Thin dies may need extra shims or an adapter for a clean cut, so check the die maker's sandwich guide.

Is the Big Shot better than the Spellbinders Platinum 6?

Neither is better on paper. A Splitcoaststampers member found the Platinum easier to crank and said the Big Shot can loosen over time, while a September 2026 roundup picked the Platinum 6 overall and the Big Shot for value.

Is the Cuttlebug still made?

Forum members on Splitcoaststampers say the Cuttlebug is discontinued, and many moved to the Big Shot, which one owner called much more heavy-duty.

How big is the Sizzix Big Shot?

Sizzix lists 14 1/4 × 12 3/8 × 6 5/8 in (362 × 314 × 168 mm) with the handle and 14 1/4 × 9 3/8 × 6 5/8 in without it. The packaged weight is 10.7 lb; retailers give 3.4 to 4.8 kg for the machine.

Where is the Sizzix Big Shot made?

Amazon listing mirrors give China; Sizzix doesn't say on its own pages. Sizzix is the craft brand of Ellison, based in Irvine, California, with a European office in Wrexham, UK.

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