Confirmed: 10242 Mini Cooper

[antp]

This is all I can find without making an account somewhere or paying nearly £16 for the registration history, sorry. I would guess that designer Andy (or one his acquaintances) owned a real one with this registration :B

R682 AHS does not seem to exist anymore, as a site like MyCarCheck does not return info for it, and the DVLA does not have it either for the makes Mini/Rover/Austin.

[Skalldyr]

And here is the Mini Mini!

[vean]

As Skalldyr wrote:

Mini polybag model has been confirmed: 40109-1 Mini Cooper Brick Based Promotion - Theme: Creator - Promotional model - LXF file <LDD 4.3.8>

Edited June 21, 2014 by vean

[rollermonkey]

So... what hoops will we need to jump through to receive this British Racing Green little marvel?

[vean]

Not sure, but I think that you will have to spend more than 55€ (or $) in a LEGO store in August!

If you do not want to wait: all parts are available here (US Link)! 10,03€ approx. for the Mini + exp. costs

Edited June 22, 2014 by vean

[Skalldyr]

And we have the first little review on 1000steine.de! (German language!)

[Denes]

The first thing what i do, change the wheels to old stylish stud rims

[Bob C]

It would be cool if LEGO made a large scale model based on a new car (not Technic)

[Dirk1313]

Building the Mini is big fun, there is great detail. Enjoy!

[rollermonkey]

You gonna make some folks maaaaad!

Were there a lot of stickers, or is it mostly printed parts?

[Dirk1313]

Were there a lot of stickers, or is it mostly printed parts?

No, there are only stickers for the registration plates, the Mini logos at the front and the back and the round Mini logos on the sides. In total you will apply 6 small stickers. The thin lines on the sides are printed on the bricks.

[Skalldyr]

No, there are only stickers for the registration plates, the Mini logos at the front and the back and the round Mini logos on the sides. In total you will apply 6 small stickers. The thin lines on the sides are printed on the bricks.

Wow, that is great news. So the Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 in Dark Green are printed too. This is fantastic!

[antp]

Indeed, that's good. The lines as sticker would probably damaged with time.

And so will do the Mini logos on sides, which I won't apply then I think.

Pillars really look like stickers though

And the front logo would be better on a clean sticker than a green paper sticker

[Dirk1313]

Wow, that is great news. So the Slope 75 2 x 1 x 3 in Dark Green are printed too. This is fantastic!

Apologies!!!!

I missed those (why ever). Unfortunately these are stickers as well (4 all together)

I actually do not like the pillars and I might replace the whole windscreen.

[Skalldyr]

Apologies!!!!

I missed those (why ever). Unfortunately these are stickers as well (4 all together)

I actually do not like the pillars and I might replace the whole windscreen.

Ah well then... I'm looking forward to your solution! Either here or at 1000Steine.

[peter_m]

So, where did you get this beauty from? S@H? If so - in which country?

[Rodion]

What a lovely model. I'll definitely get this once it's available for purchase.

[Fritzy]

So it's confirmed that we're getting the Mini (Mini) Cooper polybag come August in US and Canada. However, the threshold is to spend a minimum of $99, which is excessive if you're not already picking up the Mini Cooper that month.

[Gnac]

So it's confirmed that we're getting the Mini (Mini) Cooper polybag come August in US and Canada. However, the threshold is to spend a minimum of $99, which is excessive if you're not already picking up the Mini Cooper that month.

Not to worry, it'll be available on various online marketplaces to purchase a few days later, for only a quarter of the entry fee!

(yes I bought a mini VW Camper for the LOW price of £20 and I am still sore about missing the chance to get it for nowt)

I am putting funds aside to get both when the time comes. Still supposed to be catching up on the existing sets in the CREATOR theme mumble grumble

Edited July 1, 2014 by Gnac

[rollermonkey]

With the summer wave of Star Wars dropping in the US in August, it won't be hard to get to $99.