SALEM, OREGON — Bryan Mansell approached Bricks & Minifigs franchise owner Chrystal Law in 2023 to sell his 83-year-old father Ed Mansell's Star Wars Lego collection on consignment. The consignment agreement stipulated that Ed Mansell would retain legal ownership until a buyer was found. The parent company reported the store sold at least $52,000 worth of the collection over one year.

The company terminated Chrystal Law's franchise ownership in late 2024 due to an unpaid debt, and transferred franchise ownership to a new owner. Bryan Mansell discovered the ownership change after his monthly consignment payments stopped. The new franchise owners stated they had no knowledge of the Mansell collection or the consignment agreement.

Bryan Mansell filed a police report alleging the remaining Lego collection was stolen. YouTuber Ben Schneider began a public campaign regarding the missing collection after Bryan Mansell requested assistance. Schneider created a website featuring the Bricks & Minifigs logo and the text "We Steal from Old People." On May 21, Schneider posted a YouTube video titled "I tracked down the thief who stole $200,000 of LEGO."

The American Fork City police department issued a statement on May 29 regarding their role in the case. "Our involvement in these cases was limited to fulfilling our legal obligations and enforcing Utah law." On March 27, American Fork City police charged Schneider with stalking, targeted residential picketing, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass.

The company closed its Oregon location, citing a social media campaign that created safety hazards and threats for staff. The company filed a lawsuit in late May alleging the missing collection is valued at $80,000, that Chrystal Law violated corporate policy by agreeing to the consignment arrangement and that Schneider, Chrystal Law, Bryan Mansell, and others conspired to harass and extort the company. "We are completely willing to sit down and figure out a fair, reality-based way to ensure this grandfather is made whole." the company said.

Chrystal Law claims she does not possess the collection and asserts it was transferred to the new franchise owner. She filed a lawsuit against Bricks & Minifigs, alleging the company improperly seized the business and changed the locks. On June 10, a Utah judge issued a temporary injunction prohibiting Schneider from posting about the dispute. "I would love to speak, but unfortunately a bunch of lies have been said about me, and a court has ordered for me to stay silent." Schneider said.