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#45 01-11-2003, 01:28 PM

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Originally posted by DriveWRX
Actually, the Mini is history!
BMW wanted to much money for licensing for the use of the Mini.
Tomy would have to sell the Mini for way more than other Bits to make it worth their while.

Makes me mad!

On the other hand, the Beetle is still in the plans!
G-26 Yellow Beetle. Release date: Feb. 2003.
Rumor has it that it's car only, no controller. Kinda like a MicroSizer speed set.

BMW must have really wanted a small fortune for licensing. (greedy *&%^*$!) I noticed that the Mach Go (Speed Racer Mach 5), Mario Bros., and Ultraman cars also command top dollar - probably because of the licensing agreement....
Could be that they cost the same as "regular" BCG in Japan, and exporters are just charging extra for the "special" models.

Maybe a clone manufacturer will make a (non-licensed) mini-cooper body and call it a "BWM mini clopper", like the "Hodna S2001" clone I have...