Again, Nite Ize to the rescue. An LED conversion kit, and a "smart" tail cap that gives you different levels of brightness, and two strobe functions. Be warned, these will probably cost you more than the original Mini Maglite, but they are well worth it.
Sweeeet. Those will eat fewer batteries, yes? It's a niiiiiice. I a liiiike.
OK. That, I want.
Hmmm. Strobe Lights...the 60's are back...