Lego Mini Cooper Set Is Fit for A Minifigure Family

Your Lego minifigures have a slick new ride

Lego shrunk the Mini Cooper Mk VII into an even tinier model that's fit for a whole minifigure family. The brick version of the auto industry's cutest little car reflects the original's character with a British racing green exterior, white roof, racing stripes and white wing mirrors

The tiny car also features neat hidden details, like a brick replica of the car's engine under the hood, a spare tire compartment and a picnic basket and blanket set

In recent years, members of the Lego fan community have called for a brick version of the Mini Cooper, even submitting homemade set concepts on Lego's Ideas website. This isn't Lego's first forray into classic car territory — the toy company released a brick Volkswagen T1 Camper Van in 2011. Read more...