Benjamin Gorman says one missing document could become one of the most important pieces in the growing Bricks & Minifigs dispute. The former Salem, Oregon franchise owner claims Bricks & Minifigs (BAM) never provided a full inventory list after taking control of the store, despite allegedly promising one. His comments come as the case continues to draw attention online following investigations by YouTubers Reckless Ben and Coffeezilla.
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The dispute first gained attention through questions surrounding a Star Wars LEGO collection consigned by Bryan Mansell and his father. Coffeezilla later reviewed the case and suggested that the amount of LEGO still missing may be much lower than many people initially believed. At the same time, he said Mansell could still be owed significant money from sales that were allegedly not properly paid out. Now, Gorman and former co-owner Crystal Law say the focus is shifting toward what happened when BAM took over the Salem store and what inventory was actually inside at that time.
Benjamin Gorman says Bricks & Minifigs never delivered promised inventory
In a recent YouTube video, Benjamin Gorman thanked Coffeezilla for bringing more attention to what he called the “Salem Lego Trials.” He said the increased attention has helped their legal fundraising effort, which has raised more than $80,000.
According to Gorman, BAM promised to provide a detailed inventory list on the night it assumed control of the store. He said that inventory was important because the franchise agreement would have allowed former owners to challenge the figures through an independent evaluator.
