---
title: "Sizzix Big Shot: 6 in Opening, Platforms & Dies"
canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sizzix-big-shot/"
description: "Sizzix Big Shot (660200) die-cutting machine explained: 6 in opening, what's in the box, 14 1/4 × 12 3/8 in size, which dies fit, vs Platinum 6, and origin."
category: "Stamps"
type: "Die-cutting machine"
published: 2026-10-20
updated: 2026-10-20
author: "Ellis Penhale"
publisher: "Stationery Times"
sources: 14
products:
  - name: "Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (White & Gray) with Standard Platform (660200)"
    brand: "Sizzix"
    brand_origin: "United States"
    made_in: "China"
    price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per stamp or ink pad, typical US retail, October 2026)"
    manufacturer: "Ellison (Sizzix), Irvine, California"
    model: "660200"
    mpn: "660200"
    gtin: "841182091420"
    url: "https://www.sizzix.com/660200/sizzix-big-shot-machine-only-white-gray-w-standard-platform"
---

# Sizzix Big Shot: 6 in Opening, Platforms & Dies

> The Sizzix Big Shot (660200) is a hand-cranked die-cutting and embossing machine from Sizzix, the craft brand of Ellison in Irvine, California. It takes materials up to 6 in wide and comes with a Standard Platform, a Thin Die Adapter and a pair of Cutting Pads. Sizzix lists it at 14 1/4 × 12 3/8 × 6 5/8 in.

- URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/sizzix-big-shot/
- Category: Stamps
- Author: Ellis Penhale
- Published: 2026-10-20
- Updated: 2026-10-20

![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](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/sizzix-big-shot-16x9.png)

*Crank the handle and the rollers press the sandwich of pads, die and card through the 6 in opening.* Original drawing (SVG): https://stationerytimes.com/images/sizzix-big-shot-cover.svg. Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).

## Product facts

| Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (White & Gray) with Standard Platform (660200) | Sizzix (by Ellison (Sizzix), Irvine, California) | United States | China | – | – | $$$$: over $75 per stamp or ink pad |

- Made in (Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (White & Gray) with Standard Platform (660200)): 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: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/47937243

## 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](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/altenew-peony-bouquet-stamp-set/), 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](https://stationerytimes.com/images/sizzix-big-shot-size.svg)

*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](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/misti-stamping-tool/) 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](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/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.

## Sources

- [Sizzix: Big Shot Machine Only (White & Gray) with Standard Platform, 660200 (contents, solid core steel rollers, 14 1/4 × 12 3/8 × 6 5/8 in with handle, 14 1/4 × 9 3/8 × 6 5/8 in without, 10.70 lb packaged, UPC 841182091420, users 14+)](https://www.sizzix.com/660200/sizzix-big-shot-machine-only-white-gray-w-standard-platform)
- [Sizzix: Our Sizzix story (Ellison Letter Machine for teachers in the 1970s, Sizzix brand 2001)](https://www.sizzix.com/blogs/news/our-sizzix-story)
- [Sizzix: About (Ellison, parent of Sizzix, invented the first consumer hand-operated die-cutting machine in 1977)](https://sizzix.com/pages/about)
- [Ellison: corporate site (Irvine, California office; Europe office in Wrexham, UK)](https://www.ellison.com/)
- [Desertcart (Amazon listing mirror): Sizzix Big Shot 660200 (ASIN B00R50G1I8, 4.8 stars from 6,062 ratings, country of origin China)](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/47937243)
- [Desertcart (Amazon listing mirror): Sizzix Big Shot (4.7 stars from 6,090 ratings, #64 in Scrapbooking Die-Cuts)](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/52712940)
- [Desertcart (Amazon listing mirror): Sizzix Big Shot (#11 in Die-Cut Machines)](https://www.desertcart.tw/zh/products/47937243-big-shot)
- [eBay: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, White/Gray (660200)](https://ebay.co.uk/p/27016910784)
- [eBay.de: Sizzix 660200 Big Shot, 6 in manual machine](https://www.ebay.de/itm/177491409535)
- [Splitcoaststampers: Cuttlebug vs Big Shot](https://splitcoaststampers.com/forums/tool-product-talk-128/cuttlebug-big-shot-586805/)
- [Splitcoaststampers: Cuttlebug replacement (Cuttlebug discontinued)](https://splitcoaststampers.com/forums/tool-product-talk-128/cuttle-bug-replacement-639544/)
- [Splitcoaststampers: Spellbinders Wizard vs Sizzix Big Shot](https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/tool-product-talk-128/spellbinders-wizard-sizzix-big-shot-379775/?nojs=1)
- [Spellbinders: Product compatibility](https://www.spellbinderspaperarts.com/product-compatibility)
- [Talk of the House: 10 best embossing machines (September 2026)](https://www.talkofthehouse.com/?p=62066)