It's fun to build, very detailed.
fast delivery and well packaged
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Retailer pricesPrice history 10242
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Daily lowest price tracked across 5 Dutch retailers. The dotted line marks LEGO's recommended retail price.
Source: daily measurement at 5 Dutch retailers, 14 Dec 2025 – 24 May 2026. RRP via LEGO.com.
| Date | Price | Retailer | Stock |
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| €319,90 | Speelgoed en Modelbouw | In stock | |
| €266,00 | Special Bricks | In stock | |
| €319,90 | Speelgoed en Modelbouw | In stock | |
| €266,00 | Special Bricks | In stock | |
| €319,90 | Speelgoed en Modelbouw | In stock | |
| €266,00 | Special Bricks | In stock | |
| €319,90 | Speelgoed en Modelbouw | In stock | |
| €266,00 | Special Bricks | In stock | |
| €266,00 | Special Bricks | In stock | |
| €264,95 | Special Bricks | In stock | |
| €264,95 | Special Bricks | In stock | |
| €264,95 | Special Bricks | In stock |
Calibrated forecast based on historical pricing, seasonal patterns and retailer behavior. Tuned conservatively: rather cautious than optimistic.
Stronger signal than most sets in this theme. Waiting is a reasonable strategy.
How LEGO 10242 compares to RRP and history.
For LEGO MINI Cooper (10242), we track 2 retailers in the Netherlands, with 2 currently in stock. The current lowest price is €266,00. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
Take the iconic MINI Cooper for a spin! This beautifully crafted LEGO® brick replica of the classic MINI Cooper Mk VII is full of authentic details, from the classic green and white color scheme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes, to the opening doors, hood, and trunk, sporty fog lights, detailed engine, and separate spare tire compartment. You can even remove the roof to access a tan-colored interior with patterned seats, veneer-style dashboard, turning steering wheel, and moving gearshift and handbrake. And of course, no MINI Cooper would be complete without a picnic basket and blanket, the perfect accessories for a fun day in the countryside!
All about this set
Background, build experience, collector context, and buying notes in one story.
For LEGO MINI Cooper (10242), we track 2 retailers in the Netherlands, with 2 currently in stock. The current lowest price is €266,00. Use price history and stock data to judge whether this is a good time to buy.
Take the iconic MINI Cooper for a spin! This beautifully crafted LEGO® brick replica of the classic MINI Cooper Mk VII is full of authentic details, from the classic green and white color scheme with white wing mirrors and racing stripes, to the opening doors, hood, and trunk, sporty fog lights, detailed engine, and separate spare tire compartment. You can even remove the roof to access a tan-colored interior with patterned seats, veneer-style dashboard, turning steering wheel, and moving gearshift and handbrake. And of course, no MINI Cooper would be complete without a picnic basket and blanket, the perfect accessories for a fun day in the countryside!
The current lowest price is €266,00 across 2 tracked retailers.
Instructions & specifications
Dimensions, pieces, build steps, and the official PDF building instruction.
Parts inventory
Known set data around pieces and build context.
Plates
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Dark Green
Qty 38
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Tan
Qty 18
Plate 1 x 3
Part ID 3623 · Dark Green
Qty 18
Plate 2 x 4
Part ID 3020 · Dark Green
Qty 13
Plate 2 x 2 Corner
Part ID 2420 · Reddish Brown
Qty 10
Plate 2 x 3
Part ID 3021 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 10
Plate 2 x 4
Part ID 3020 · Tan
Qty 8
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Tan
Qty 8
Plate 1 x 6
Part ID 3666 · Dark Green
Qty 8
Plate 1 x 4
Part ID 3710 · Black
Qty 8
Plate 1 x 4
Part ID 3710 · Tan
Qty 7
Plate 2 x 3
Part ID 3021 · Dark Green
Qty 6
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Trans-Brown
Qty 6
Plate 1 x 6
Part ID 3666 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Plate 1 x 4
Part ID 3710 · Dark Green
Qty 6
Plate 1 x 8
Part ID 3460 · Black
Qty 5
Plate 2 x 10
Part ID 3832 · Tan
Qty 5
Plate 2 x 10
Part ID 3832 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 5
Plate 3 x 3
Part ID 11212 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Plate 2 x 4
Part ID 3020 · Black
Qty 4
Plate 2 x 2
Part ID 3022 · Reddish Brown
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Black
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 2
Part ID 3023 · Reddish Brown
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Trans-Orange
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 3
Part ID 3623 · Black
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 12
Part ID 60479 · Black
Qty 4
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Dark Green
Qty 3
Plate 4 x 8
Part ID 3035 · Black
Qty 3
Plate 1 x 3
Part ID 3623 · Reddish Brown
Qty 3
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Red
Qty 2
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Trans-Clear
Qty 2
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Trans-Brown
Qty 2
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Black
Qty 2
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Plate 2 x 14
Part ID 91988 · Reddish Brown
Qty 2
Plate 1 x 1
Part ID 3024 · Reddish Brown
Qty 1
Plate 4 x 6
Part ID 3032 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate 2 x 8
Part ID 3034 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate 4 x 8
Part ID 3035 · White
Qty 1
Plate 6 x 14
Part ID 3456 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate 1 x 3
Part ID 3623 · White
Qty 1
Plate 1 x 6
Part ID 3666 · White
Qty 1
Plates Special
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove and Inside Stud Holder (Jumper)
Part ID 15573 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 29
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Handle on End [Closed Ends]
Part ID 60478 · Black
Qty 10
Plate Special 2 x 2 x 2/3 with Two Studs On Side and Two Raised
Part ID 99206 · Black
Qty 8
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail
Part ID 32028 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on End
Part ID 63868 · Black
Qty 6
Plate Special 1 x 1 with Clip Light, Bar Hole [Thick Ring]
Part ID 4081b · Black
Qty 4
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip]
Part ID 92280 · Black
Qty 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted
Part ID 99207 · Red
Qty 4
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2 Inverted
Part ID 99207 · Black
Qty 4
Plate Special 1 x 8 with Door Rail
Part ID 4510 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 3
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2 Inverted
Part ID 99780 · Black
Qty 3
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]
Part ID 2540 · Tan
Qty 2
Plate Special 2 x 2 with 2 Pin Holes
Part ID 2817 · Black
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with 1 Stud with Groove (Jumper)
Part ID 3794b · Reddish Brown
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends]
Part ID 48336 · Red
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Top Clip]
Part ID 92280 · Red
Qty 2
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Pin Hole on Top
Part ID 11458 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends]
Part ID 2540 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bracket 1 x 2 - 2 x 2
Part ID 44728 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 2
Part ID 99781 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tiles
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove
Part ID 2431 · Dark Green
Qty 28
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · Tan
Qty 22
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · White
Qty 18
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove
Part ID 87079 · White
Qty 12
Tile 1 x 3
Part ID 63864 · Dark Green
Qty 10
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3068b · Tan
Qty 6
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3069b · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3069b · Tan
Qty 6
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove
Part ID 4162 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 5
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove
Part ID 2431 · White
Qty 4
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3068b · Dark Green
Qty 4
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · Trans-Red
Qty 4
Tile 1 x 3
Part ID 63864 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · Dark Green
Qty 3
Tile 1 x 4 with Groove
Part ID 2431 · Black
Qty 2
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3069b · Trans-Brown
Qty 2
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · Reddish Brown
Qty 2
Tile 1 x 3
Part ID 63864 · White
Qty 2
Tile 1 x 6 with Groove
Part ID 6636 · Tan
Qty 2
Tile 2 x 4 with Groove
Part ID 87079 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3068b · Red
Qty 1
Tile 2 x 2 with Groove
Part ID 3068b · Reddish Brown
Qty 1
Tile 1 x 2 with Joystick and Vehicle Control Panel Print
Part ID 3069bpr0090 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · Black
Qty 1
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · Dark Tan
Qty 1
Tile 1 x 1 with Groove
Part ID 3070b · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove
Part ID 4162 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Tile 1 x 8 with Groove
Part ID 4162 · Black
Qty 1
Technic Pins
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots
Part ID 2780 · Black
Qty 26
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots
Part ID 6558 · Blue
Qty 11
Technic Axle Towball
Part ID 2736 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Technic Pin 1/2
Part ID 4274 · Blue
Qty 1
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise
Part ID 43093 · Blue
Qty 1
Technic Pin 1/2 with 2L Bar Extension
Part ID 61184 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bricks Curved
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top
Part ID 6091 · Tan
Qty 26
Slope Curved 2 x 2 x 2/3
Part ID 15068 · White
Qty 18
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top
Part ID 6091 · White
Qty 10
Slope Curved 4 x 1 No Studs [Stud Holder with Symmetric Ridges]
Part ID 11153 · Tan
Qty 8
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
Part ID 11477 · Dark Green
Qty 8
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top
Part ID 6091 · Reddish Brown
Qty 8
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
Part ID 11477 · Metallic Silver
Qty 4
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
Part ID 11477 · White
Qty 4
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Inverted
Part ID 13547 · Black
Qty 4
Brick Curved 1 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Curved Top
Part ID 6091 · Dark Green
Qty 4
Slope Curved 2 x 1 No Studs [1/2 Bow]
Part ID 11477 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Slope Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs
Part ID 93273 · Tan
Qty 2
Bricks Special
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side
Part ID 87087 · Dark Green
Qty 24
Bracket 5 x 2 x 1 1/3 with Holes, Pin Bottom
Part ID 11215 · Black
Qty 8
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Headlight
Part ID 4070 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 6
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Stud on 1 Side
Part ID 87087 · Black
Qty 6
Bracket 5 x 2 x 2 1/3 with Holes, Inside Stud Holder
Part ID 76766 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Brick Special 1 x 1 with Clip Horizontal
Part ID 60476 · White
Qty 2
Brick Special 1 x 4 with 4 Studs on One Side
Part ID 30414 · Red
Qty 1
Technic Connectors
Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted]
Part ID 62462 · Metallic Silver
Qty 13
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1
Part ID 32013 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bricks
Brick 1 x 2
Part ID 3004 · Reddish Brown
Qty 12
Brick 1 x 1
Part ID 3005 · Dark Green
Qty 12
Brick 1 x 4
Part ID 3010 · Dark Green
Qty 11
Brick 1 x 2
Part ID 3004 · Dark Green
Qty 6
Brick 1 x 1
Part ID 3005 · Dark Tan
Qty 6
Brick 1 x 2
Part ID 3004 · Tan
Qty 5
Brick 1 x 6
Part ID 3009 · Reddish Brown
Qty 4
Brick 2 x 3
Part ID 3002 · Black
Qty 3
Brick 1 x 1
Part ID 3005 · White
Qty 2
Brick 1 x 10
Part ID 6111 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Brick 1 x 4
Part ID 3010 · Black
Qty 1
Technic Bricks
Technic Brick 1 x 1 with Pin Hole
Part ID 6541 · Black
Qty 12
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]
Part ID 32000 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Brick 1 x 6 [5 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3894 · Black
Qty 4
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3895 · Blue
Qty 4
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [1 Pin Hole]
Part ID 3700 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Brick 1 x 12 [11 Pin Holes]
Part ID 3895 · Black
Qty 2
Tiles Special
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Reddish Brown
Qty 8
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Flat Silver
Qty 8
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Black
Qty 6
Tile Special 1 x 1 with Clip with Rounded Tips
Part ID 12825 · Yellow
Qty 2
Tile Special 1 x 2 with Handle
Part ID 2432 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove
Part ID 2412b · Pearl Gold
Qty 1
Tile Special 2 x 3 with 2 Clips [Thick Open O Clips]
Part ID 30350b · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Bricks Sloped
Slope Inverted 45° 2 x 1
Part ID 3665 · Black
Qty 7
Slope 75° 2 x 1 x 3 with Hollow Stud
Part ID 4460b · Dark Green
Qty 4
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · White
Qty 2
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · Red
Qty 1
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · Bright Light Orange
Qty 1
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · Dark Tan
Qty 1
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · Yellow
Qty 1
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · Tan
Qty 1
Slope 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope)
Part ID 54200 · Dark Green
Qty 1
Hinges, Arms and Turntables
Hinge Brick 2 x 2 Top Plate Thin
Part ID 6134 · Black
Qty 5
Hinge Brick 1 x 2 Base
Part ID 3937 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Bushes
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
Part ID 32123b · Yellow
Qty 4
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced
Part ID 32123b · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Technic Beams
Wheels and Tyres
Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR
Part ID 44309 · Black
Qty 4
Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim
Part ID 56145 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Tyre 43.2 x 14 Offset Tread
Part ID 56898 · Black
Qty 1
Wheel 30 x 14
Part ID 56904 · White
Qty 1
Plates Round Curved and Dishes
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]
Part ID 4740 · Trans-Clear
Qty 4
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Metallic Silver
Qty 3
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)
Part ID 4032a · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Dish 2 x 2 Inverted [Radar]
Part ID 4740 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Trans-Clear
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Black
Qty 2
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Pearl Gold
Qty 1
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud
Part ID 6141 · Red
Qty 1
Windscreens and Fuselage
Technic Axles
Technic Axle 4 with Stop
Part ID 87083 · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 4
Tiles Round and Curved
Tile Round 1 x 1 with Gauge and Red Pointer Print
Part ID 98138pr0012 · Flat Silver
Qty 3
Tile Round 2 x 2 with Bottom Stud Holder with Fine Mesh Grille Print
Part ID 14769pr0004 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Tile Round 1 x 1
Part ID 98138 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Tile Round 1 x 1
Part ID 98138 · Trans-Orange
Qty 1
Minifig Accessories
Equipment Goblet / Glass
Part ID 2343 · Trans-Clear
Qty 2
Food Bread
Part ID 4342 · Medium Nougat
Qty 1
Sports Ice Skate
Part ID 93555 · Flat Silver
Qty 1
Bars, Ladders and Fences
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Part ID 30374 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 2
Bar 1 x 3 [Clip / Anti-Stud]
Part ID 4735 · Black
Qty 2
Bar Holder with Clip
Part ID 11090 · Black
Qty 1
Lever Small Base with Black Lever
Part ID 298c02 · White
Qty 1
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand)
Part ID 30374 · Black
Qty 1
Bar 6L with Stop Ring
Part ID 63965 · Reddish Brown
Qty 1
Minifig Neckwear
Minifig Neckwear Bracket [One Stud]
Part ID 42446 · Reddish Brown
Qty 2
Panels
Panel 1 x 4 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs]
Part ID 60581 · Trans-Brown
Qty 2
Panel 1 x 2 x 3 [Side Supports / Hollow Studs]
Part ID 87544 · Trans-Brown
Qty 2
Panel 1 x 6 x 5
Part ID 59349 · Light Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools
Shield Round with Stud and Raised Rim [Plain]
Part ID 91884 · Flat Silver
Qty 2
Stickers
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine
Technic Steering Wheel Large
Part ID 2741 · Black
Qty 1
Bricks Round and Cones
Brick Round 2 x 2 x 1 2/3 Dome Top, Hollow Stud
Part ID 30151b · Trans-Clear
Qty 1
Brick Round 2 x 2 Dome Top, Hollow Stud
Part ID 30367c · Dark Bluish Gray
Qty 1
Brick Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole
Part ID 3941 · Trans-Light Blue
Qty 1
Animal / Creature Body Parts
Animal Body Part, Barb / Claw / Tooth / Talon / Horn, Small
Part ID 53451 · Black
Qty 1
Tools
Brick and Axle Separator v2.0
Part ID 96874 · Orange
Qty 1
Retailer reviews
Summarized retailer review data when available.
fast delivery and well packaged
A well thought out representation of the British Mini. An easy build overall and there are some nice touches, particularly with the picnic set. The only glaring design element is the front and rear window pieces. They protrude into the occupant space and don't look correct to my eye. Perhaps Lego didn't want to tool up a new part, but it just looks wrong. The only other item is the steering wheel, too big in diameter. The stickers came worn, but Lego replaced these happily enough upon request. The Canberra plates are a cool touch though! Overall a fun build.
LEGO has succeeded in very closely replicating the original.
I have always loved mini coopers as a car and found this set enjoyable to build. I completed it over two nights after work. Instructions were simple to understand and the parts were easy to assemble. I liked the inclusions of a picnic basket and rug. I loved how the doors of cooper open and close, seats can be pushed forward so you can get to the back seats. This set is value for money and I would recommend this set to anyone.
I got this for Christmas 2017, and I absolutely loved it. Took me a good day with breaks to finish it but, oh man, was it worth it. I have always been obsessed with Mini Coopers and when I found out they had a LEGO version, I just had to assemble it. I’ve never had any legos before, so this has introduced me to a huge world that I am willing to fall into. Honestly had a blast putting it together and seeing all of the functions as it came along, the seats moving, the trunk and the hood, the moveable gearshift. It’s just so entertaining. And that it even had a spare tire built into the car. All these fun details that make it, with lack of a better word, super dang cool. I loved it.
I bought this as a Christmas present for my father who, in the 1960s and 70s, used to drive around Europe in one of these. He's not a signed up 'Adult Fan Of Lego' and so I thought it was a bit of a risk buying him something that is a bit of a toy. I shouldn't have worried - he really enjoyed the absorbing build and is really pleased with the completed model. I think his photos attached show how pleased he is with the results.
Love it so much I build 4 other colours. Its a great build all five times, I enjoy very much
Ever since I saw my first Mini at an antique car show, I was hooked. Then I notice that Lego has one in my favorite color? I had to build it. Overall a very nice build that most people could do in an afternoon. It is nice to see that the engine was mounted transversely. A detail some might overlook that gave the original Mini its massive cabin. Being able to set up a Lego picnic after a morning cruise is a nice touch that could have just as easily been forgotten. As for things forgotten, an actual spare tire has been replaced in many cars, but not this Mini. I also thought that, since I am an US citizen, my Mini should be left hand drive. The swap was very easily achieved even if the instructions told me to make it right hand drive. I do have a few nits to pick though. The front windshield, while acceptable as a model piece, has some slop that means the kids will get pushed away from this build. The roof has a few sharp angles that, while trademark Lego, might leave some hard core model builders passing this up. On the side of the body, some of the printed pin striping doesn't quite match up. Not enough to throw off the aesthetic, but enough to notice. To me, the most grievous omission is the cabin floor. The plates stop a stud away from the door. I took a few plates and filled them in and I know the old real life Minis were not luxury vehicles, but this seems like an oversight. Overall, this is a fantastic build. I think this would keep a teenager engaged for an afternoon and it give me a very enjoyable two hours. This will be proudly displayed on my bookshelf. Thank you Lego for a wonderful model.
I built this about 2 years ago and it was really fun to build. Lego did a really good job at making it look really realistic. I like how they added the picnic basket and blanket. The trunk of the car is oddly spacious. I know that people who are buying a Lego set don't really care if the trunk is spacious but I still think it is pretty neat how Lego was able to make it so big and lifelike without compromising any structural stability. I didn't notice this at first, but after reading some of the other reviews I did notice that the roof is misaligned with the windshield. Not a big deal but the roof comes off almost too easily. Overall, it was definitely a good purchase and I am very happy with how it turned out.
A very satisfying model to build. Loved the fact that it had all the minutest details: from the door handles to the air conditioner vents. Building this model was the perfect way to de-stress after a long day.
I was given this as a present from my cousin, and I was so trilled to get it! I love English cars, and the Mini is very much a classic icon of British motoring. First thing first, I have always said if I owned a Mini, it would have to be British Racing Green, with a white roof, and white stripes, and so this is a big tick to start with. Building the set was quite enjoyable, and the instructions were very clear. The exterior shape looked great, and the interior dash, and seats I thought were very cute details. It made a great addition to my display cabinet. Then a couple of months later, I actually bought a 1999 Rover Mini Mk. VII, the very same model as the set. Same British Racing Green, same white roof and stripes, same interior colours, same extra fog lights. The only differences are minor, the mirror colours and alloy wheels for example, but great all the same. Both of my Minis look great, and having the same car in my garage as on my display cabinet, I can defiantly say this model is a good and accurate LEGO version of the real thing. To any motoring enthusiast, I'd defiantly recommend this set!
I am a big fans of mini cooper. I am really fascinating in mini cooper. when i first saw this lego mini, i wanted to own it very much. however, the price is just too expensive to me. Is not that affordable. I am sos glad my friend give me a $100 gift card, so i can buy this mini lego set. Pretty easy to build. I think i spend less than 6 hours. while building it, i am still doing other stuff. probably should said, the maximum hours should be 2-3hours. Very neat, very nice, i love green, especially this British green on this mini cooper. there is one thing i don't understand, the roof top doesn't seems attached. only the back of the roof top can be attached but not the front part. i am not sure if this is the correct way to be. but is my little concert, cause the top can be remove easily.
This was for my 9 year old daughter, after completing the Camper Van last year, she wanted another challenge, She loved building the mini and seeing all the parts of the mini come together. Definitely recommend this for any expert lego maker. Looks great!!!
I love this model and my opinion of it is largely very positive. I'm going to use this review to highlight a detail that most other reviewers and the official Lego picture seem to miss. The windscreens that you get are not the windscreens that you SHOULD get. If you have the model, go to page 52 in Book 2 and look at the windscreen. It says you should have 2 x 6133615. The part is 2 bricks deep at the bottom and only one row deep at the top. The ones you get are 3 rows deep at the bottom and 2 rows deep at the top. This means that both the front and back windows protrude too far into the vehicle and look a little sloppy with the overlap. If you look at the customer submitted photos closely, they indicate this mistake. Even the official photo on the main page shows the overlap on the back parcel shelf and in the front doors. Why has this not been raised before? I've contacted Lego and I'm awaiting a response. Pasting the element ID into the search function at Lego's pick-a-brick website and it returns no results, like the brick doesn't exist...? Did someone forget to design and make the part? Did you just hope nobody would notice? Attention to detail has failed here Lego. Sort it out please.
The Mini Cooper is an iconic little car and this a great representation of it. It would have been nice if steering was added, but who's stopping the creative mind in adding or incorporating it from another build ? This has to be the most pleasing build ever and deserves to be placed on any desk or shelf for all to see !
This is one of my favorite Lego Sets. With a litte bit light it looks even better;)
When I saw it in the store I wasn't sure if I wanted it or not. I liked it but I wasn't in love with it like the VW Bus but after a few more visits to the store it started to grow on me so I picked one up. The color kept me from loving it haha. I'm glad that I did though because it was a fun build and I'm really happy with it. The seats were my favorite part to build. The picnic basket accessories are adorable and I love how they store in the trunk! The quality of Legos is definitely superior. Very enjoyable, relaxing and fun experience!
This is the first time I have used Lego in around 25 years and I only purchased as I am fan of the classic Mini. I built this slowly and videod the whole thing for fun. Deeply impressed by the nice small touches that went into this model and the fact that it manages to get very close to the actual Mini shape, its slighty square in places.....but its made from Lego. Easy to follow instructions and lots of fun. Now, I am eyeing up that Tumbler!
This is a nice model to build and looks ok once complete I feel that it needed a little bit of a polish up though the steering wheel and gear lever both to big, there no sun visors rear view mirror or wipers but seems there was meant to be, the bonnet sits proud and roof not finished off on the corners, the mini badges should not be stickers, spear wheel dose not match the other 4 wheels and last of all it has a black exhaust not silver. I know it seems a lot and bit picky but this is an expert model and has a steep price to go with it I felt that it was easy to build and did not take to long. Over all this is not much harder than most of the standard Lego creator sets that iv built.
I got this item weeks b4 it came out thru VIP Program. I bought two one to keep in box and save and one to build and play with. I loved it and all the little details good work LEGO designers. Totally need to make a current MINI into a lego kit as well and in different exterior colors. I can't tell you how much fun I had putting this together reminds me of when I was a kid and had my big blue box of LEGOs to play with and design.
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