Does anyone know where I can get die cast and/or plastic models of the R56 (other than e-bay)? Thanks!

 

I've seen nothing.

 

I found this but I doubt it's a 56.
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/mai/mai39219.htm

You could also find one in the Motorer's Guide to the Universe Book that is available from the Mini dealers. They have a couple of die casts there.

 

Hey Lynn, they have and R56 from MINI. It doesn't say its and R56, but since its Lightning Blue, I'm confident it is - I've been pondering getting one for my office. Can get it through dealer accessories or from motoringgear.com:

 

Thanks for the info. $70!!! Don't know if I want it that bad.

 

That's why I haven't... $70 will be better served in my desire for new (non runflat) tires and upgraded audio.

 

Yeah, the only place I've seen a diecast R56 is from MINI or eBay.

 

Yep, me too. The MINI web site is the only placed I have found it.
I I just bought an '06 (R53) from Ebay for $20.00...

 

It's kinda sad really...I had an '03 IB/W Cooper and was rollin' in diecast of all scales!!! Manufacturers really jumped on the car in it's original colors. We know the '07s are a new generation of MINI, but they probably read reviews stating that the '07s look virtually the same and won't bother to re-tool.

 

We know the '07s are a new generation of MINI, but they probably read reviews stating that the '07s look virtually the same and won't bother to re-tool.[/quote]

hmmmm. there is an opportunity

 

Some of the first pics leaked of the R56 were of an AutoArt Diecast model. I wonder why it isn't for sale yet.

http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/01/...hows-its-face/

 

I got an 1:18 replica of my r56 laser blue, it comes with white wheels and the rooster red cloth leather interior, the model is tops....Nice and very detail.
Laser blue 80 43 0 410 407
Dark Silver white roof 80 43 0 410 408

 

Was this the $70 Mini Motoring variety

 

The dealer has a couple smaller die-cast R56's in the $30 price range, too.

 

I bought a 1:24 scale BRG Cooper (R50) for 9.99 at my grocery store.
Made by Maisto. Also was told by SA that his 1:18 CR Cooper he got at Walmart for 24.99.

 

I've got the same one. Why the heck did they put rooster red in a blue car for? If it had pacific blue it'd match ALOT more actual MINIs.

 

i know you didn't want ebay, but my friend just sent me this.

R56 JCW Cooper S diecast.

Looks real nice

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...B:FSEL:DE:1123

tempting.

 

This looks like more fun. But you'll need a bigger shelf.

http://www.hobbytron.com/2-Foot-Mini...1-6-Scale.html

 

ahem... "R56 diecast"...

 

ooooooh....touchy

 

Holy crap, that this is SO sweet, but I don't understand a single thing on that page!

Touchy nothing, read the thread title!

 

Considering the 6" plushy Mini from MINI is $40, that's a bargain!

 

Where did you get it?

 

Wow!! Eighty Euro + international shipping. Thats about $200.

 

It's a MINI accessory with a MINI part number..

Need I say more?