A dispute over a Lego Star Wars collection reportedly worth more than $200,000 has spiraled into lawsuits, police investigations, and a viral YouTube exposé involving an Oregon-based Bricks & Minifigs store.
The controversy centers around Bryan Mansell and his father’s collection, which was reportedly placed on consignment at the Salem-Keizer Bricks & Minifigs location in late 2023. Under the alleged agreement, the store could sell the sets for commission while ownership stayed with the Mansell family until items were purchased.
The collection quickly became a major attraction for the store, with social media posts promoting the inventory as being worth “well over $200,000.”
The situation reportedly escalated after ownership changes at the store in late 2024. Former operators claimed they were pushed out during a transition involving corporate representatives and new ownership, while also warning that much of the Star Wars inventory belonged to the Mansell family through consignment agreements.
Bricks & Minifigs corporate later disputed responsibility, calling the arrangement “unauthorized” and stating the company was never directly involved in the agreement because franchise stores operate independently.
Bryan Mansell later claimed he terminated the agreement after allegedly missing payments and being denied access to inspect the remaining inventory. He said he either wants fair compensation, the collection returned, or accountability for those involved.
The story exploded online after YouTuber Reckless Ben released multiple investigation videos accusing the store and others of improperly withholding the collection. The videos documented confrontations with police, trespassing notices, arrests, and attempts to serve legal papers tied to the ongoing dispute.
While some of the more serious allegations remain unproven, parts of the broader situation have been independently confirmed. Local outlets reported that the Salem-Keizer store temporarily closed during the controversy, while police confirmed the dispute remains under investigation alongside the Marion County District Attorney’s Office.
Civil lawsuits connected to the collection are also ongoing, as the viral case continues gaining attention online.