A GoFundMe campaign for the Mansell family has raised over $10,000 amid a legal dispute with Bricks and Minifigs over a Lego collection valued at $200,000, with allegations of unauthorized sales and contract disputes.
A GoFundMe campaign launched by YouTuber Reckless Ben to support the Mansell family has surpassed $10,000 in donations, as a highly publicized legal dispute with Bricks and Minifigs continues to unfold. The fundraiser was created in March 2026 to help Bryan Mansell cover the costs associated with a contentious disagreement over a valuable Lego collection, reportedly worth more than $200,000. According to the campaign description, Bricks and Minifigs, a Lego store in Salem-Keizer, Oregon, allegedly continued to sell parts of the collection after removing identifying tags, sparking a heated controversy.
The dispute centers on a consignment agreement signed in late 2023 between the Mansell family and the Bricks and Minifigs franchise store. Under the terms of the agreement, the store was permitted to sell individual Lego sets, while the Mansell family retained ownership and received a 35% commission on all sales. However, the situation took a turn when franchise operators Chrystal and Robert Gorman were dismissed, and ownership of the store changed hands. The pair reportedly sent documentation, including contracts and security footage, to the corporate office to verify the collection's ownership, which they claimed belonged to the Mansell family.
The situation escalated further when Bricks and Minifigs disputed the agreement, claiming that the consignment arrangement had been unauthorized. The company also alleged that the Mansell family had missed payments and lost access to the remaining sets in November 2024. YouTuber Reckless Ben documented the dispute in a detailed investigation, which included confrontations at the store and allegations involving local police. While claims of police corruption and harassment made by Ben and others remain unverified, the controversy has garnered significant attention online, with many expressing support for the Mansell family.
As the legal proceedings continue, the company's official Instagram page has disabled, amid the ongoing backlash. The GoFundMe campaign, which has raised over $10,000, aims to support the Mansell family in their legal battle against Bricks and Minifigs. The outcome of the dispute remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the controversy surrounding the valuable Lego collection has sparked a wider conversation about the importance of protecting intellectual property and upholding contractual agreements. As the case unfolds, it will be interesting to see how the situation is resolved and what implications it may have for the parties involved.
