Reckless Ben details arrests in new video about Bricks and Minifigs $200K Lego collection dispute

The dispute centres on allegations involving a Star Wars Lego consignment placed at a franchise in Keizer, Oregon

YouTuber Reckless Ben has released a second instalment of his investigation into a dispute involving Bricks and Minifigs, alleging that his efforts to recover a valuable Lego collection led to multiple police encounters, arrests and a criminal investigation.

In the video, titled “I got arrested because of legos”, Ben claims he continued pursuing legal action linked to a Star Wars Lego consignment reportedly worth around $200,000, which was placed at a franchise location in Keizer, Oregon.

He alleges the collection belonged to Bryan Mansell's family and was never returned following a dispute involving a Bricks and Minifigs franchise.

Ownership disagreements emerged after a change in franchise management, with former franchise owner Chrystal Gorman publicly claiming she was removed from the premises “under threat of police action” and without compensation, allegations she has raised in social media posts and legal filings.

According to Ben, attempts to contact franchise operators Joshua Johnson and Brandon Best resulted in police intervention, trespass notices and repeated stops by officers. He further alleges that authorities acted on complaints made against him, including claims relating to drugs, harassment and stolen Lego merchandise.

The video also details searches of vehicles, the execution of a search warrant and Ben’s arrest. He claims police later investigated a GoFundMe campaign established to support the family involved in the dispute. Ben argues that law enforcement unfairly targeted him while protecting those he accuses of wrongdoing.

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Attention around the case has also extended to Ammon McNeff, chief executive of Bricks and Minifigs North America, as criticism of the company’s handling of the dispute has increased online.

In a recent public statement, Bricks & Minifigs claimed the disputed arrangement was made between the family and a former franchise operator without corporate approval and was not permitted under its franchise rules.

According to the company, only a small quantity of inventory potentially linked to the collection was identified and offered  back to the family, while denying allegations of theft or corporate wrongdoing.

It also disputed claims about the collection's value, saying documentation provided later suggested a lower valuation than figures widely reported online.

The Lego collection at the centre of the dispute has not yet been returned, according to reports.