The Big Shot machine will accept most of Sizzix, as well as other brands of dies, with the exception of the Bigz Plus and Bigz Pro dies. Included with the machine are a pair of standard cutting pads and the standard platform and thin die adapter (which makes all Sizzix components thinner than a Bigz die compatible with the Big Shot). Machine measures 14.25"X12.375"X6.875" and weighs 7.5lbs.