A dispute over a purportedly stolen $200,000 Star Wars Lego collection has gone viral, involving Utah-based reseller Bricks & Minifigs and leading to multiple arrests and misconduct allegations against the American Fork Police Department. YouTuber Ben Schneider, known as Reckless Ben, traveled to American Fork to confront company executives on behalf of collector Bryan Mansell after Mansell alleged the sets were not returned following a consignment agreement at a Bricks & Minifigs store in Oregon. Schneider released videos documenting the efforts, which included interactions with police and resulted in his arrest on stalking charges in March, with additional arrests reported in May. American Fork police have faced public scrutiny and an influx of calls following the videos. Bricks & Minifigs later announced it had parted ways with the involved franchise owners in a mutual agreement and planned to close the Salem, Oregon location.
Lego collection theft dispute details
Among Utah social media creators focused on Lego, Serena Neel stands out as the most prominent. Known online as the “Lego Girl,” the Utah native gained fame on TikTok through Lego building videos, alternate builds, and collaborations, amassing over 10 million followers and hundreds of millions of likes. She has also used her platform for charity work, such as boosting Angel Tree giving efforts. Searches of her public content and related news coverage did not reveal any statements or videos addressing the Bricks & Minifigs dispute or the American Fork police interactions.
Other local Lego influencers
Limited other Utah-specific Lego creators appear in recent coverage, with most attention on national or out-of-state voices in the viral story. No on-the-record commentary from additional local influencers was identified in primary news reports or platform mentions.
Orem LEGO Store summer events
The LEGO Store at University Place in Orem continues to host community events this summer. The official store page lists ongoing activities such as Little Builder Classes for ages 2-5 and soccer-themed builds. A specific event on Sunday, June 28, 2026, invites participants ages 6 and older to build a LEGO Stadium to take home from 12-2 p.m., while supplies last. The store, which opened in May 2025, emphasizes free workshops and exclusive promotions typical of LEGO retail locations. Shoppers and families in Utah County can check the store directly or the LEGO website for the most current schedule, as events rotate.
Utah's ongoing Lego culture interest
The combination of the high-profile dispute and steady local events underscores ongoing interest in Lego culture in Utah, even as the viral story remains centered on out-of-state creators and company responses.
