TheDarkness Posted June 4, 2014 Author Share Posted June 4, 2014 Would have helped had I read the press release... but I was right with a $149.99 AU price tag. 10242 MINI Cooper Ages 16+. 1,077 pieces. Take this MINI Cooper for a nostalgic drive down memory lane! US $99.99 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anakinisvader Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Would have helped had I read the press release... but I was right with a $149.99 AU price tag. 10242 MINI Cooper US $99.99 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inversion Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 My only complaint is that the Mini logo seems to be a sticker again... The only thing making this set not perfect. It is not a hidden cockpit or flavor image, it is important. Seriously. LEGO. Stop. Just stop. Edit: Oh i just saw the video. The sticker is more annoying than I thought. I love to see how he is skulking, precisely avoiding to mention them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@rtisan Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Thinking about this set a few hours after seeing the pics and after watching the video, I actually can`t wait for this. They`ve crammed a lot of details in there, and the finished project looks great. The Camper is a solid build/display, but this is something different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinothegeeko Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Wow, its 100 dollars in most of the US, 120 dollars in California (stupid regulations) and 90 euros in Delaware? Is Delaware the first state Obama made join the European Union? Yes it's cra-cra here ever since he and Biden forced the union Was not interested in this before when there were no pics. Changed my mind. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Me too... Might have to get a fleet if them. ** Edit - or not, I just noticed the steering wheel is on the wrong side. ** Sent from my iPod touch using Brickpicker It's on the correct side, it's the yanks that drive on the wrong side ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TabbyBoy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 For a classic iconic car designed in Britain, built in Britain and painted in British racing green, the steering wheel simply has to be on the British side. More cars on Earth are right hand drive than you think eg. UK & Ireland, India, Pakistan, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa Malaysia, etc. I must admit, I was fearing a studdy/lumpy model like the Beetle. This final version is much better and I'm building one as soon as it's available. Buying to invest is a couple of years away as Lego will be pumping these out thick amd fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractorboy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Sweet, looks great I think. Love all the little details, especially at the front and rear and the interior. Love the British racing-green colour too, great choice. Except for the sticker. Enough with the stickers already please LEGO. If I was nit-picking, I'd say they didn't quite nail the shape though. It looks a little boxy, almost like an old VW jeep or something. Not an easy thing to get right with LEGO though I suppose, so a good effort. I'll be building this for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinchy Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Looking at the size of this - it's a relatively small model, compared to the VW camper van. May be a licensed vehicle model that not only looks great but also being more affordable (hopefully!) Isn't that because it's a... MINI? Haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 On first glance I am not sure I liked it. One, I was expecting it to be the current model, not the classic. Two it looks small. Looking at it further, I think its at the same scale as the camper and is therefore obviously smaller - the original car was only 3 metres long. I assume the price point $99.99 points to a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 If I was nit-picking, I'd say they didn't quite nail the shape though. It looks a little boxy, almost like an old jeep or something. Not an easy thing to get right with LEGO though I suppose, so a good effort. I came to the same conclusion, a fantastic model let down only by the boxy shape. Otherwise it's an exceptional design that's oozing intricate details. This will be a must have for any fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 On first glance I am not sure I liked it. One, I was expecting it to be the current one: Are you serious... The classic Mini is one of the most iconic cars of the last century, why on earth would Lego release a model based on the modern day version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nir4life Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 LOVE IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abri123 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I assume the price point $99.99 points to a 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nir4life Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Since it comes out in August, this looks like it could be the special VIP member set sold mid July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 This is quite simply absolutely gorgeous. Who knew that a Lego set could ever be more detailed than a professional grade model kit? Oh, here is the box with some promo videos. via The Brick Fan 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Hmmm it's nice, I love the picnic idea, but the vehicule is a little too bulky. Somehow it reminds me a Jeep. But overall it looks ok, I would give it a 8 or even a 9/10 Good job ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNH1974 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Are you serious... The classic Mini is one of the most iconic cars of the last century, why on earth would Lego release a model based on the modern day version? Mainly because all the talk here indicated (to me at least) it was going to be modelled on the 2007 Mini. It's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Mack Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Mainly because all the talk here indicated (to me at least) it was going to be modelled on the 2007 Mini. Hooray, a price drop! Will this be an exclusive anyone know, or have similar availability as the Camper. It is an exclusive. Set is well done and priced fairly in my opinion. I love the picnic basket and wine bottles/cheese . Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregpj Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 It's on the correct side, it's the yanks that drive on the wrong side Haha... They are also still using MPH. Sent from my iPod touch using Brickpicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crustybeaver Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Yep, us Brits do it our way. We wanna drive in miles per hour, we'll ask for a pint rather than 568ml and smoke an ounce because it's more manly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOrcKing Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Haha... They are also still using MPH.Like you'll ever see me use km/h on a dashboard and oh yeah, the metric system is frelling confusing!!!! :frantics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legone Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Very nice set, good looking and detailed, but I think $100 is too steep for a toy this small - which may be a good thing for investor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wholovesboo Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 It is an exclusive. Set is well done and priced fairly in my opinion. I love the picnic basket and wine bottles/cheese . Sent from my iPhone using Brickpicker I can totally see Mia sitting there on her own picnic blanket with her croissant, sandwich, and bottle of orange soda. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biniou Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 It should look that way (sorry for the roof of the van which is missing on the picture) 30 centimeters for the van and 25 centimeters for the mini 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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