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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Antenna topper!

Okay I was woundering does anyone make a mini cooper antenna topper? I think it would be kinda funny to have one

Irony is the word of the day!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 09:32 AM
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Personally, I haven't seen one. The closet thing I have is one from the Italian Job movie opening party a few years ago.

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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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I can say with a fair amount of confidence that there is not one out there since I spent WAAAY too much time looking at antenna toppers in the not too distant past.........You might find some other amusing options....

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht=happy+*****

(this thread covers the subject in detail )

However, I could have overlooked something
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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I would love a MINI antenna topper, BUT it would need to be similar to mine (color, etc.), AND be detailed enough so it itself has a MINI antenna topper!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Kentiki
I would love a MINI antenna topper, BUT it would need to be similar to mine (color, etc.), AND be detailed enough so it itself has a MINI antenna topper!
FANTASTIC IDEA!!!!!!!!!! (Some NAMer should go into business!)
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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I would love to do this! Are most toppers made out of foam?? I guess using a matchbox car would be a bit heavy.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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anyone know if this will fit on the shorty antenna?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Magoo's topper

Only when he is parked.

 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Kentiki
I would love a MINI antenna topper, BUT it would need to be similar to mine (color, etc.), AND be detailed enough so it itself has a MINI antenna topper!
Big MINI's have little MINI's on their antenna's to top them.
And little MINI's have lesser MINI's and so ad infinitum!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by YuccaPatrol
Big MINI's have little MINI's on their antenna's to top them.
And little MINI's have lesser MINI's and so ad infinitum!
(a great tune! )
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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First, I need an "Annena"
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:20 PM
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First, I need an "Annena"
I corrected the title....FlynHawaiian spelled it correctly in his first sentence.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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I corrected the title....FlynHawaiian spelled it correctly in his first sentence.
Sorry...just jokn...
 
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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Try these guys, www.happyballs.com

I haven't seen a MINI but if anyone can source one it should be them.
 
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Old Dec 7, 2005 | 08:22 PM
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I have an antenna topper for my MINI. Since my car has the Welsh motiff, I found a Welsh Dragon antenna topper on eBay. It is foam and looks like a flag. Others I have seen are in the shape of a ball.

I have also found a window flag with the Welsh Dragon on eBay.

If ANYONE is interested in buying one CHEAP [$2.00, postage included in the Continental U.S.], I have some American flag antenna toppers [looks like a waving flag and is made of foam]. They fit over the top of the antenna and will probably fit over a shorty, too [I'll check for sure, as I have one I use from time to time]. They come with a corded plug in them that can be pulled out...or you can also use it as a patriotic Christmas tree [or perhaps an interior mirror] ornament. PM me if interested.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:28 AM
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How about this one !!!

The only source for this ball I have found is the British pavilion at Epcot in Disney World, Orlando.

Anybody know another source, I would like to buy a few more.
Happyballs.com doesn't have them.

 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by CooperSS
How about this one !!!

The only source for this ball I have found is the British pavilion at Epcot in Disney World, Orlando.

Anybody know another source, I would like to buy a few more.
Happyballs.com doesn't have them.

take a look through the thread that I posted up above. There are a number o links to other sources. I think you will find it. Let me know. I am at work and the internet gods won't let me look at all the links. This one might have it:
http://www.mouseshoppe.com/directory.cfm?CategoryID=323
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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take a look through the thread that I posted up above. There are a number o links to other sources. I think you will find it. Let me know. I am at work and the internet gods won't let me look at all the links. This one might have it:
http://www.mouseshoppe.com/directory.cfm?CategoryID=323
Never mind, it (or close to it) is here:
http://laughingplacestore.com/SearchResults.asp?P=3
Search for antenna and scroll through the pages till you see it

67) World Showcase Antenna Topper - United Kingdom
Price: $ 9.31
Please click for more info on our Shopping Service
usually ships in about 1 week
Low cost shipping is available on this item
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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WOW, thanks, I am ordering some now.

I have been afraid to leave it on for more than club get togethers and shows because I thought they were to hard to come by. Now I can leave it on the car all the time as replacements are available if a little larceny slips into some one's heart.

Bill
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by CooperSS
WOW, thanks, I am ordering some now.

I have been afraid to leave it on for more than club get togethers and shows because I thought they were to hard to come by. Now I can leave it on the car all the time as replacements are available if a little larceny slips into some one's heart.

Bill
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Glad you are happy.

I don't know why, but I love doing google searches. I am sure there are other sources too-like I said I am limited at work. If the internet gods think it is a site related to "toys" (Disney), they won't let me see it. (I am only on the internet between appointments and at lunch anyways )
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Update

I can't believe it. Look what I found:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mini-Cooper-with...QQcmdZViewItem

I ordered a red one.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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As much as I think that toppers look interesting, and fun....I won't put a topper on mine. I like it as is.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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I have a rubber chicken antenna topper on my car. When we stopped for dinner in Flagstaff during MTTS, I found a tiny rubber chicken and bought it, not knowing what I was going to do with it. Got home and decided on making a toy MINI match my full-size one a little better.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Agro
I have a rubber chicken antenna topper on my car. When we stopped for dinner in Flagstaff during MTTS, I found a tiny rubber chicken and bought it, not knowing what I was going to do with it. Got home and decided on making a toy MINI match my full-size one a little better.
THAT IS AWESOME!
 
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Old Oct 4, 2006 | 09:48 AM
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Here in New England ducks are quite popular:

Here's mine:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jwardell/37448513/
 
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