Hi folks,

Some of you I know through the Mini Clan and joint events.

I hope you dont mind me posting this one and some of you may know of this topic already.

I and others in the Mini Clan have "replica" cushions of our Mini's, which were very cleverly made by Deb Townend trading as My Little Car.

http://www.mylittlecar.co.uk/index.html

Deb was able to almost perfectly copy your Mini/MINI and various other models of vehicle from photos or descriptions, as cushions, backpacks and other gifts.

I am sorry to say however she has been threatened with legal action by BMW and as a result has had to shut down her business.

So I'm afraid there will be no more opportunity to buy these superb items.

Just thought you may all want to know on the off chance you were considering purchasing a gift later in the year.

I want to make it perfectly clear here though that I do not have any disagreement with any MINI owners but am simply disgusted at BMW's position on this matter, and trying to raise awareness and support for what was a small "Cottage Industry" and no threat to a £32 billion pound Company.

Andrew