Lego saga goes viral as Utah police intervene in $200K collection dispute

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Viral videos escalate a $200,000 Star Wars Lego dispute involving YouTuber Reckless Ben, Bricks and Minifigs, and a former Oregon store owner. American Fork Police say they responded to calls and arrested Ben for stalking and targeted residential picketing; Bricks and Minifigs filed defamation and related lawsuits against Schneider, Mansell, and others amid ongoing civil conflicts. The company contends the collection was overvalued and much inventory was sold or stored, while a fundraiser for Mansell has surpassed $250,000. The matter continues in court, with a July 1 hearing noted in filings.
- Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation KSL.com
- Conflict over purportedly stolen Legos leads to accusations of misconduct against American Fork Police Department ABC4 Utah
- A dispute over a prized Star Wars Lego collection led to a YouTube crusade. Then came the stalking charges in Utah. The Salt Lake Tribune
- Nationwide LEGO resale store caught up in nationwide theft scandal, YouTuber lawsuit rocketcitynow.com
- The latest on Keizer Bricks & Minifigs and prized Star Wars Lego set Statesman Journal
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