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DeadCanDanceR · Apr 26th, 2006, 09:45 PM

A friend of mine is going to London in a couple of weeks. I like collecting car models, and I would like to ask him to buy a 1:43 scale MINI for me. I'm looking for the sort that you find in MINI dealerships. They were available in here, but not anymore.

Help me! I need to know which London MINI dealer has a good selection of MINI scale models, in order to tell my friend to go there and get me one! It would be better if the dealership is located close to a tourist area.

If these models are easier to get in a specialized model shop, I would also appreciate if you tell me the address and/or phone number. Maybe, a website too???

I'll be checking this thread for your responses!

Thanks amigos!!!

Minnie Mouse · Apr 26th, 2006, 10:05 PM

I have no idea if any dealerships will have these models but MINI Park Lane is probably the most central of dealerships!

MINI Park Lane

Wooly · Apr 26th, 2006, 10:48 PM

Where in London is he going. its one of the biggest cities so we need to narrow it down, i can think of dealers off the top of my head, theres park lane, one in canada water by financial district, my local one in harold wood.

get him/her to check out hamleys on oxford/regent/bond street, one of the biggest toy shops around, way better than fao schwarz imo. they have like 50 grand electric toy ferraris there for kids

so im sure theyll have a lot of mini things.

KPKalle · Apr 27th, 2006, 06:46 AM

Yep MINI Park Lane is the best bet

DeadCanDanceR · Apr 27th, 2006, 07:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

I have no idea if any dealerships will have these models but MINI Park Lane is probably the most central of dealerships!

MINI Park Lane

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle

Yep MINI Park Lane is the best bet

Thanks Jackie and Karl!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly

Where in London is he going. its one of the biggest cities so we need to narrow it down, i can think of dealers off the top of my head, theres park lane, one in canada water by financial district, my local one in harold wood.

get him/her to check out hamleys on oxford/regent/bond street, one of the biggest toy shops around, way better than fao schwarz imo. they have like 50 grand electric toy ferraris there for kids

so im sure theyll have a lot of mini things.

My friend hasn't decided where he is going to stay. But he told me that he is looking for something maybe around the Royal Albert Hall area. I'll let you know when he decides where is he staying!

I'll tell him of that toy store that you've mentioned. It sounds like a good alternative if he's unable to find these models at the MINI dealerships! However, I hope that he finds the models offered by MINI (the kind that appear on their website).

Thanks for your help!

KPKalle · Apr 27th, 2006, 07:14 AM

The area around the Albert Hall will be perfect (but expensive?). Easy access to Knightsbridge, South Kensington, Hyde Park, Oxford Street etc etc. Not to mention MINI Park Lane

DeadCanDanceR · Apr 27th, 2006, 07:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle

The area around the Albert Hall will be perfect (but expensive?). Easy access to Knightsbridge, South Kensington, Hyde Park, Oxford Street etc etc. Not to mention MINI Park Lane

Sounds good for him, he likes expensive hotels!

Isn't Knightbridge where Harrod's is?

He has also mentioned about staying close to a very trendy, gay street (or area?) that he visited the last time he went to London. But I forgot the name!

I will ask him again when I see him!

Thanks (gracias) Karl!

Minnie Mouse · Apr 27th, 2006, 07:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR

Sounds good for him, he likes expensive hotels!

Isn't Knightbridge where Harrod's is?

I was just going to add that of course there is Harrods on Knightsbridge!! Why not mail Harrods Julio and see if they stock such items?? Harrods can order in anything they don't already have so perhaps you could order something for collection or even get them to mail to you?

Silly question but have you Googled??

DeadCanDanceR · Apr 28th, 2006, 11:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse

I was just going to add that of course there is Harrods on Knightsbridge!! Why not mail Harrods Julio and see if they stock such items?? Harrods can order in anything they don't already have so perhaps you could order something for collection or even get them to mail to you?

Silly question but have you Googled??

Thanks Jackie! Your suggestion sounds quite interesting!

And yes, I've Glooged!

Vitesse · Apr 29th, 2006, 12:11 AM

There is a very good model shop in Bluewater, which if I remember correctly is the biggest shopping mall in Europe and only about 30 mins train ride from London. It has numerous Mini models along with hundreds of other cars plus the added bonus is, you can do all your other shopping in the same place, has all the other Oxford Street stores apart from Selfridges and of course Harrods, which is not in Oxford Street, but there again there is only one Harrods, which means they tend too be overpriced IMO, unless of course your just after their carrier bag

kimoss · Apr 29th, 2006, 01:24 AM

I went to the parklane showroom couple of weeks ago to order my MCS

and from what i remember they had at least 3 different scaled down minis, in addition i saw some scalelectric mini stuff. If that doesnt work out prob should try Hamleys (Regent Street), which is the biggest toystore in UK and they have a LOT of downscale models.

hope u find what u need
kimoss

springwise · Apr 30th, 2006, 02:35 PM

i agree; MINI Park Lane

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:45 PM	#1
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 18,874 Offline	London MINI2ers, I need some help (about scale models)!!! A friend of mine is going to London in a couple of weeks. I like collecting car models, and I would like to ask him to buy a 1:43 scale MINI for me. I'm looking for the sort that you find in MINI dealerships. They were available in here, but not anymore. Help me! I need to know which London MINI dealer has a good selection of MINI scale models, in order to tell my friend to go there and get me one! It would be better if the dealership is located close to a tourist area. If these models are easier to get in a specialized model shop, I would also appreciate if you tell me the address and/or phone number. Maybe, a website too??? I'll be checking this thread for your responses! Thanks amigos!!! Last edited by DeadCanDanceR : Apr 28th, 2006 at 11:31 PM.

Apr 26th, 2006, 10:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 24,446 Offline	I have no idea if any dealerships will have these models but MINI Park Lane is probably the most central of dealerships! MINI Park Lane ~~Global Moderator~~

Apr 27th, 2006, 06:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 21,168 Offline	Yep MINI Park Lane is the best bet Global Moderator

Apr 27th, 2006, 07:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 21,168 Offline	The area around the Albert Hall will be perfect (but expensive?). Easy access to Knightsbridge, South Kensington, Hyde Park, Oxford Street etc etc. Not to mention MINI Park Lane Global Moderator

Apr 27th, 2006, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
Minnie Mouse It's nice out..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Londinium Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 24,446 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DeadCanDanceR Sounds good for him, he likes expensive hotels! Isn't Knightbridge where Harrod's is? I was just going to add that of course there is Harrods on Knightsbridge!! Why not mail Harrods Julio and see if they stock such items?? Harrods can order in anything they don't already have so perhaps you could order something for collection or even get them to mail to you? Silly question but have you Googled?? ~~Global Moderator~~

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Apr 26th, 2006, 10:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wooly Mad fer it Join Date: Aug 2005 Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 1,053 Offline	Where in London is he going. its one of the biggest cities so we need to narrow it down, i can think of dealers off the top of my head, theres park lane, one in canada water by financial district, my local one in harold wood. get him/her to check out hamleys on oxford/regent/bond street, one of the biggest toy shops around, way better than fao schwarz imo. they have like 50 grand electric toy ferraris there for kids so im sure theyll have a lot of mini things.

Apr 27th, 2006, 07:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 18,874 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse I have no idea if any dealerships will have these models but MINI Park Lane is probably the most central of dealerships! MINI Park Lane Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle Yep MINI Park Lane is the best bet Thanks Jackie and Karl!!! Quote: Originally Posted by Wooly Where in London is he going. its one of the biggest cities so we need to narrow it down, i can think of dealers off the top of my head, theres park lane, one in canada water by financial district, my local one in harold wood. get him/her to check out hamleys on oxford/regent/bond street, one of the biggest toy shops around, way better than fao schwarz imo. they have like 50 grand electric toy ferraris there for kids so im sure theyll have a lot of mini things. My friend hasn't decided where he is going to stay. But he told me that he is looking for something maybe around the Royal Albert Hall area. I'll let you know when he decides where is he staying! I'll tell him of that toy store that you've mentioned. It sounds like a good alternative if he's unable to find these models at the MINI dealerships! However, I hope that he finds the models offered by MINI (the kind that appear on their website). Thanks for your help!

Apr 27th, 2006, 07:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 18,874 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle The area around the Albert Hall will be perfect (but expensive?). Easy access to Knightsbridge, South Kensington, Hyde Park, Oxford Street etc etc. Not to mention MINI Park Lane Sounds good for him, he likes expensive hotels! Isn't Knightbridge where Harrod's is? He has also mentioned about staying close to a very trendy, gay street (or area?) that he visited the last time he went to London. But I forgot the name! I will ask him again when I see him! Thanks (gracias) Karl!

Apr 28th, 2006, 11:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 18,874 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse I was just going to add that of course there is Harrods on Knightsbridge!! Why not mail Harrods Julio and see if they stock such items?? Harrods can order in anything they don't already have so perhaps you could order something for collection or even get them to mail to you? Silly question but have you Googled?? Thanks Jackie! Your suggestion sounds quite interesting! And yes, I've Glooged!

Apr 29th, 2006, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Vitesse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Biggin Hill Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 638 Offline	There is a very good model shop in Bluewater, which if I remember correctly is the biggest shopping mall in Europe and only about 30 mins train ride from London. It has numerous Mini models along with hundreds of other cars plus the added bonus is, you can do all your other shopping in the same place, has all the other Oxford Street stores apart from Selfridges and of course Harrods, which is not in Oxford Street, but there again there is only one Harrods, which means they tend too be overpriced IMO, unless of course your just after their carrier bag

Apr 29th, 2006, 01:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
kimoss ZondaBoy Join Date: May 2005 Location: London Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 167 Offline	I went to the parklane showroom couple of weeks ago to order my MCS and from what i remember they had at least 3 different scaled down minis, in addition i saw some scalelectric mini stuff. If that doesnt work out prob should try Hamleys (Regent Street), which is the biggest toystore in UK and they have a LOT of downscale models. hope u find what u need kimoss

Apr 30th, 2006, 02:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
springwise MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 11 Offline	i agree; MINI Park Lane

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