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Set 10242-2 MINI Cooper (Re-Issue)
Creator Expert

MINI Cooper (Re-Issue)

Set 10242 MINI Cooper first launched in 2014 and returned as a 2015 re-issue, listed here as 10242-2. Part of the LEGO® Creator Expert range, it recreates the classic British small car in 1,077 pieces with no minifigures included.

Set number
10242-2
Year
2015
Pieces
1,077
Minifigures
0
Theme
Creator Expert
Different parts
209
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 209

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (41)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

A small car with a big reputation

The Mini Cooper is one of the most recognisable small cars in motoring history, in production since the late 1950s and celebrated for its compact size, agile handling and string of rally wins, including multiple victories at the Monte Carlo Rally. LEGO's Creator Expert model leans into that character, translating the rounded headlights, short overhangs and boxy-yet-curved silhouette into brick form. With no minifigures included, the set treats the car itself as the subject, rather than building a scene or driver around it.

Popular enough to get a second run

This particular set originally released in 2014 and proved popular enough that LEGO® brought it back in 2015 as a second production run, tracked here under the number 10242-2. Re-issues like this aren't unusual for standout Creator Expert vehicles, and they give builders who missed the first release a chance to get the same model without hunting for a discontinued set. The contents are unchanged from the original: same piece count, same instructions, same finished model.

Opening doors and a real interior

At 1,077 pieces, the build includes several details typical of Creator Expert cars, such as opening doors and a visible interior, rather than a sealed shell. The instructions work through chassis and bodywork in stages, and the result is a model that stays interactive even after it's finished – you can still open it up and look inside rather than just setting it on a shelf. That mix of static display piece and hands-on detail is part of what sets Creator Expert vehicles apart from simpler car builds.

Dark green, tan and a classic look

Dark green, black, tan and light bluish grey make up the palette, with the green echoing the classic British racing liveries associated with cars of this era and tan covering the interior. It's a more restrained combination than the bright reds and blues used on other Creator Expert vehicles, giving the finished model a quieter, period-accurate look. The full list of 209 unique parts on this page is useful for locating a specific green body panel or interior piece if you need a replacement.

FAQ

What does the 10242-2 designation mean?
The -2 marks this as a second production run of the same set, released in 2015 after strong demand for the original 2014 version.
Does the MINI Cooper set include any minifigures?
No, it's a LEGO® Creator Expert vehicle model built without minifigures, with the focus entirely on the car itself.
How many pieces does the set contain?
It totals 1,077 pieces across 209 unique parts.

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