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Small but powerful! The iconic Mini Cooper from PLAYMOBIL

ESSEX, UK / AGILITYPR.NEWS / January 14, 2022 /

From hipsters and rock stars to royalty and rally racers - everyone just loves the Mini Cooper. The Mini is not merely a car, it symbolizes the independence and spontaneity of the 1960s culture. Now the unique combination of classic British style in a small size, fun and nimble package appears in PLAYMOBIL format. With lovingly detailed design and individual parts in a shining chrome finish, the PLAYMOBIL Mini will make the hearts of fans and car lovers beat faster.


Playmbobil 70921 Mini Cooper




All car lovers can look forward to a true British icon: the Mini Cooper. Not only Mr. Bean, but also the Beatles, drove this legendary cult car. No wonder that the design of the original Mini remained almost unchanged for nearly forty-one years. The Mini Cooper offers a lot of car in a little space - for designer Alec Issigonis, "creative use of space" and "focus on the essentials" were so important that there was no room for heating or radio, and sliding windows were used instead of retractable windows.


Like the original, this PLAYMOBIL model will make every collector's heart beat faster. The tailgate can be opened and four figures fit into the small interior through the removable roof. The PLAYMOBIL Mini Cooper not only shines with its detailed design, but also with its chrome-coloured accents. Much like an English car, the steering wheel and driver's seat are on the right-hand side. In addition to two figures in colourful retro outfits and a Dalmatian, the set also includes a policeman in a classic Bobby uniform.


Did you know that

…for designer Alec Issigonis, "creative use of space" and "focus on the essential" were so important that neither heating nor radio have been accommodated in the car?

…the original Mini remained almost unchanged for forty-one years?

…the record for number of people crammed into a Mini is 28?

…the man who invented the Austin MINI was made a knight by Queen Elizabeth II in 1969?




The Mini Cooper from PLAYMOBIL at a glance:

Mini Cooper (L 18,5 x D 10 x H 8 cm) in original design with authentic details, detachable roof and driver’s seat on the right side of the vehicle | custom parts in a chrome finish | including matching figures and accessories in a retro look | recommended age 5-99 | release date: 14th January 2021


For more information visit www.playmobil.co.uk



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PLAYMOBIL is an iconic German toy company owned by Geobra Brandstätter. Horst Brandstätter and his chief model-maker, Hans Beck, started creating toys in 1974, launching PLAYMOBIL’s first Knights, Native Americans and Construction ranges. The brand has grown to become one of the biggest toy companies in the world, with 3 billion PLAYMOBIL figures populating children’s bedrooms worldwide.


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