Product review (5 stars): Like it, but not really a mini basket.
I like this basket, but it is not really a mini basket.  In fact, it is the biggest one I have ever seen.  See the attached photos.  This is the large one on the far right. The photo also includes the "white dishwasher basket" and the "whirlpool small items dishwasher basket"  and the "whirlpool dishwasher mesh small items bag."  I included some Tupperware 4oz snack cups and 2oz smidgets for size perspective.

This basket is made like the "white dishwasher basket;" out of some type of metal wire that is coated in a plastic-type material.  The spaces between the wires are on the larger side so it would not really be good for extra-tiny things like cake decorating tips and such.  There is a pretty large space between where the lid and sides meet. I did not have any issues with the latch being bent as some other reviews have stated.

Pros:  It holds a lot due to it's size (no problem fitting a pet food lid without bending it).
  Strong, sturdy latch.  Nothing will fly out of this one during a wash cycle if the item cannot fit thru the spaces/wires.
  Sturdy metal basket--will not break like flimsy plastic.

Cons:  It may not fit on all dishwasher top rack (it does fit in the center rack of my Kitchen Artisian II).
  Might have to be replaced sooner than an all plastic basket since this type tends to rust if the coating wears off.
  Frail people might have a hard time opening/closing it.
  Took longer to arrive in the mail than usual, ordered 10/26, received 11/5.

I like it. I'm glad I ordered it.  I think I will get a lot of use out of it.