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Bricks and Minifigs CEO Ammon McNeff addresses $200K Lego dispute in lengthy interview

The case involving Bricks and Minifigs and Bryan Mansell attracted significant attention due to Reckless Ben's videos

Pop Culture & Art May 31, 2026 1 min read

Bricks and Minifigs chief executive Ammon McNeff has publicly addressed the ongoing dispute surrounding a Star Wars Lego collection linked to the company’s former Salem, Oregon franchise, offering mediation and responding to allegations that have fuelled a growing online controversy.

Speaking in an extensive interview with Lego community figures Sean and Brent on ACOB, McNeff apologised to the Mansell family for the difficulties they have faced and said he remains willing to participate in professional mediation to resolve the matter.

He called for full transparency from all parties, including the disclosure of inventory records and any consignment agreements connected to the collection.

The dispute centres on a Star Wars Lego collection reportedly worth $200,000 that Bryan Mansell and his 83-year-old father spent more than a decade building together. Mansell and his supporters claim that the collection was not returned following a franchise transition.

The case has attracted significant attention through videos published by YouTuber Reckless Ben, who maintains that evidence, including photographs, videos and court filings, supports the family's claims.

McNeff said Bricks and Minifigs was unaware of any valid consignment agreement before taking control of the Salem location and argued that consignment arrangements are not permitted under the company's franchise rules, a clause disputed by former franchise owner Chrystal Gorman.

He stated that incomplete documentation and poor inventory records complicated efforts to reconcile stock during the transition.

According to McNeff, only a small amount of inventory potentially linked to the collection was identified and offered back to the family. He also rejected allegations of theft, corporate misconduct and claims of police or religious conspiracies.

The chief executive acknowledged that the dispute has become a public relations challenge for the company and said negative publicity has affected franchise owners across the network, with some receiving harassment and threats despite having no involvement in the Salem dispute.

McNeff said Bricks and Minifigs is introducing stronger inventory controls, additional franchise oversight and enhanced training to help prevent similar issues in the future.

While legal proceedings remain ongoing, he reiterated that the company remains open to mediation as both sides continue to pursue resolution through legal and public channels.

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