Bricks & Minifigs inventory dispute highlighted amid LEGO controversy

A former franchise owner is spotlighting a dispute with Bricks & Minifigs (BAM), alleging the company never provided a full inventory list after taking control of his Salem, Oregon store. Benjamin Gorman claims BAM promised a list but failed to deliver, a crucial document he believes is key to the ongoing legal battle.

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One missing document could become one of the most important pieces in the growing Bricks & Minifigs dispute.

Gorman's comments emerge as the case draws significant attention online, amplified by investigations from YouTubers Reckless Ben and Coffeezilla. While Coffeezilla's review suggested the amount of missing LEGO might be less than initially thought, he noted that the original owner could still be owed substantial sums from alleged unpaid sales. The focus, according to Gorman and former co-owner Crystal Law, is now on the inventory that existed when BAM assumed control.

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Bricks & Minifigs never provided a full inventory list after taking control of the store, despite allegedly promising one.

During a podcast appearance with Law, Gorman recounted that BAM promised a detailed inventory on the night of the takeover. This list was important, he stated, as it would have allowed former owners to challenge the figures with an independent evaluator. Gorman also alleged that BAM did not use an impartial representative for the asset evaluation, claiming Brandon Best, who later operated the store, was involved despite potential conflicts of interest, as he and Joshua Johnson had allegedly already been slated to purchase the store.

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The increased attention has helped their legal fundraising effort, which has raised more than $80,000.

Law and Gorman also contested BAM's claim that they abandoned the business. They stated they signed no ownership transfer or franchise termination paperwork. Law added that they lost access to vital records, including emails, insurance, and tax documents, after BAM took over. She explained that some items belonging to Bryan Mansell were sold just before the takeover but hadn't been fully reconciled, as she expected to update records and pay him later.

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BAM promised to provide a detailed inventory list on the night it assumed control of the store.