collectible of the day: MINI Countryman chewing gum

Previously we featured a recent pack of MINI 2010 models sugarfree gum.

Today we have the newest gum pack: the MINI Countryman chewing gum.  On the front is a Light White MINI Cooper S ALL4 Countryman.  Inside are 12 pieces of spearmint gum.

The packs were included in [...]

collectible of the day: MINI One D Media Launch candy

MINI has used plenty of candy as promotional items through the years.

The one shown here is for the MINI One D Media Launch on the Isle of Man in May 2003. The hard stick candy has a red outer layer with a white center. Running through the white middle is the word “MINI” [...]

collectible of the day: sugarfree gum (2010)

Perhaps the newest MINI collectible available, MINI USA is making these packs of sugarfree gum available for MINI dealers to order.  On the front are the three current Cooper models: MINI Cooper Convertible, MINI Cooper Hardtop, and MINI Cooper Clubman.  On the back the packaging lists the hp, [...]

collectible of the day: DRIVE SAFER. Life Savers

Despite the American Life Savers candy, this promotional package came from Germany.  From 2005, the MINI packaging says simply “DRIVE SAFER.” on the front and “www.MINI.de” on the back.

collectible of the day: Luststoff lollipop

One day last month we featured the Luststoff sports drink.  Today is another item from the launch of the MINI One D in June 2003: a LUSTSTOFF lollipop.  This bright yellow candy features the slogan which translates as MINI ONE D.  THE ONLY DIESEL THAT IS A MINI.

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collectible of the day: MINI 50 Jelly Belly beans

MINI celebrated its 50th birthday worldwide in 2009.  MINI produced many items to celebrate: all the way from two special edition MINIs, the Camden and the Mayfair, down to this small pack of Jelly Belly beans.

This candy pack comes from Germany.  The term “GESCHENKT” means “gift” or “giveaway”.

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collectible of the day: MINI SMINT

Around the time of the MINI launch in the US, MINI USA partnered with SMINT to create a special edition package.  Many dealers included a box or two with the delivery of a new MINI.  Some continue to give them away today.

The MINI SMINT box has the MINI wordmark and logo on the [...]

collectible of the day: MINI 50 chocolate lollipop

MINI reached its 50th birthday in 2009 and produced many items to celebrate it. Many of these were available at MINI United 2009. Here is the first of several items we’ll feature: a MINI 50 chocolate lollipop. One wonders if any of these were actually eaten.

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