According to BAM, Chrystal Law and Benjamin Gorman purchased the Salem, Oregon Bricks & Minifigs store through a Business and Asset Purchase Agreement. BAM claims that the agreement gave it a security interest in the store’s accounts, inventory, equipment, and other assets. BAM alleges that this security interest gave it contractual rights to repossess store assets if Chrystal and Benjamin defaulted on their obligations. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They agree that they purchased the store in February 2023, but allege that BAM later failed to complete essential parts of the transfer, including transferring the store’s business bank account and assigning the property lease to their company. They claim BAM’s failures caused the payment problems BAM later used as grounds for termination.

According to BAM, Chrystal, Benjamin, and their company, BAMF Salem 1, LLC, entered into a franchise agreement with BAM. BAM alleges that the agreement restricted the store from entering into outside consignment arrangements without BAM’s written approval. BAM’s position is that its asserted rights in the store’s inventory existed before Bryan Mansell’s LEGO collection became part of the dispute. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: Their complaint describes the Franchise Agreement as having an effective date of February 3, 2023. They also allege that, even if BAM had a security interest in the store’s assets, BAM had no security interest in Bryan’s separately owned consignment property.

BAM alleges that Bryan Mansell, acting in connection with his father Eric Mansell’s collection, arranged for a large Star Wars LEGO collection to be displayed at the Salem/Keizer Bricks & Minifigs store. BAM cites an earlier public discussion of the arrangement stating that the collection would be displayed at the store for one weekend. BAM states that, according to that earlier discussion, the collection would not be stored at the store after hours for security reasons and would be stored elsewhere after the public display. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that Bryan’s collection consisted of more than 780 sets and 1,200 minifigures, with an original aggregate value of approximately $250,000.

BAM alleges that Bryan entered into a consignment agreement with “Bricks & Minifigs – Salem/Keizer.” BAM states that it has only a purported unsigned copy of the agreement and was never informed of or asked to approve the arrangement. BAM alleges that the agreement was not with BAM corporate or Baker Salem, but was instead a private arrangement involving Bryan and Chrystal’s local store operation. According to BAM, the alleged agreement stated that Chrystal had insurance sufficient to cover loss or damage to the Star Wars LEGO sets and that she would be responsible for shortages, loss, or damage while the collection was under her control. BAM alleges that Bryan and/or Chrystal initially valued the collection at approximately $80,000, later reducing the figure to approximately $60,000. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that Bryan placed the collection with the store under a written consignment agreement and remained the owner of the consigned sets. They further allege that approximately $100,000 to $125,000 worth of Bryan’s remaining consigned inventory was still in the store when BAM later took control. (Reckless Ben’s video: 1:21–1:41, Bryan describes writing a contract under which the sets remained his family’s property until sold, while the store kept a percentage of each sale. Ben also presents the collection as filling the store and party room.)

BAM alleges that Chrystal or Salem LLC sold part of the allegedly consigned LEGO inventory while Chrystal still operated the store. BAM alleges that Bryan received some payment, but that Chrystal ultimately failed to pay all monies allegedly owed under the arrangement. BAM later claims that archived sales records showed approximately 367 purchases of Star Wars “lot sets,” with an estimated retail value of approximately $46,000, and approximately 336 purchases of Star Wars “lots,” with an estimated retail value of approximately $12,600. BAM acknowledges that those records did not conclusively establish which specific sets, if any, belonged to Bryan. BAM claims that the records suggested that Star Wars products similar to those allegedly consigned by Bryan were largely sold before December 2024, while Chrystal or Salem LLC still operated the store. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They agree that roughly half of Bryan’s collection had been sold before BAM took control, but allege that the proceeds from those sales had been paid to Bryan. They allege that the remaining consigned inventory, worth approximately $100,000 to $125,000, was still in the store when BAM seized it.

BAM alleges that Chrystal informed corporate leadership that Benjamin had accepted employment overseas and that she intended to close the Salem store and abandon the franchise operation. BAM alleges that Chrystal and Benjamin were already in default on contractual obligations exceeding approximately $175,000. BAM states that it informed Chrystal that she could not close the store under the franchise agreement. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that Chrystal merely made a preliminary inquiry about the process for selling the franchise or having BAM repurchase it because they were considering relocating abroad. They allege that they never gave formal notice of an intention to terminate the franchise or abandon the store. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They further allege that the payment problems cited by BAM resulted from BAM’s failure to transfer the business bank account and property lease, and that any earlier defaults had been cured or waived after BAM accepted restructured payments for months. (Reckless Ben’s video: 1:42–2:19 — Chrystal describes notifying corporate that she and her husband were planning to move out of the country and states that corporate told her someone interested in purchasing a franchise in the area would stop by the store.)

BAM issued a Notice of Immediate Termination to Salem LLC and repossessed the Salem Bricks & Minifigs store. BAM claims it acted under its security interest and contractual rights because of Chrystal Law and Benjamin Gorman’s alleged defaults. BAM alleges that it did not know about Bryan Mansell’s alleged consignment agreement when it repossessed the store. BAM alleges that Chrystal did not provide inventory reports, consignment records, financial statements, or other relevant business documents during the repossession. BAM alleges that Brandon Best conducted an informal video inventory of the store at the time of repossession. BAM claims that the total remaining inventory was valued at less than approximately $38,000, and that less than approximately $5,000 worth of Star Wars LEGO product could be identified in the remaining store inventory. BAM also alleges that during the repossession Chrystal removed certain receipts, a high-value Boba Fett minifigure, and possibly money from the store safe. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that BAM discussed a possible “mutual separation” earlier that day without disclosing that it intended to immediately seize the store. They claim BAM’s representative arrived after business hours, demanded the keys, threatened to call police, and stated that he would “make [their] lives shit” if they resisted. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that BAM’s representative was already physically taking control of the store before BAM emailed the formal termination notice. They further allege that BAM changed the locks that night, seized all inventory, fixtures, equipment, cash, records, customer layaway items, and Bryan’s consigned LEGO collection, and revoked their access to business systems and inventory records. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They directly dispute BAM’s claim that less than $5,000 of identifiable Star Wars LEGO product was present. They allege that approximately $100,000 to $125,000 worth of Bryan’s consigned collection remained in the store at the time of the takeover, that the consigned items were marked with identification tags and stickers, and that they documented the inventory with photographs and video. (Reckless Ben’s video: 1:42–2:19 , Chrystal describes notifying corporate that she was planning to move out of the country and that the store situation would change. 2:20–2:50 , Chrystal states that Brandon arrived and informed her that her franchise agreement was being terminated, and that she was not allowed to remain long enough to complete an inventory. 2:51–3:35 ,Ben presents security-camera footage from the repossession and shows Chrystal discussing sets for which Bryan allegedly had not yet been paid.)

Approximate dates inferred from BAM’s allegation that these events occurred within 24–48 hours after the November 14 termination. BAM alleges that Bryan called the store asking for Chrystal. Brandon Best allegedly informed him that Chrystal and Salem LLC were no longer operating the location. BAM alleges that Bryan then stated he had a consignment arrangement with Chrystal and that she had failed to pay him monies owed from sales. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that Bryan’s remaining consigned inventory had been seized by BAM during the takeover and that BAM or its agents later falsely blamed Chrystal for taking or stealing Bryan’s missing sets. (Reckless Ben’s video: 3:36–4:09 , Bryan describes calling the store after Chrystal told him about the takeover. Bryan states that he told the person answering the phone that the vintage Star Wars sets in the store belonged to his family and that he had a contract, photo evidence, and video evidence.) BAM alleges that Bryan later appeared at the store with purported consignment paperwork and demanded either the immediate return of the LEGO collection or payment of approximately $80,000. BAM alleges that Josh Johnson and Brandon Best told Bryan that neither they nor BAM were parties to Bryan’s alleged arrangement with Chrystal. BAM further alleges that Bryan was invited to identify his sets among the limited inventory then present in the store, but could not identify any items from his purported inventory list. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that BAM and the new operators took possession of Bryan’s tagged consigned sets and that the new operators later removed Chrystal’s identification tags from the items. (Reckless Ben’s video: 4:10–4:49 , Bryan describes going to the store with a copy of the alleged contract, asking to see the remaining sets, and being told that litigation would cost more than the collection was worth.) BAM alleges that Bryan returned later that evening with police and accused Josh and Brandon of theft. BAM states that police treated the issue as a civil matter and did not conclude that Josh or Brandon knowingly possessed Bryan’s property. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that BAM’s later statements blaming Chrystal for the missing inventory contributed to Bryan pursuing a criminal complaint against them with Keizer police and the local district attorney’s office.

BAM alleges that, over the following months, Bryan directly and indirectly contacted or confronted Josh, Brandon, and Baker Salem personnel. BAM alleges that Bryan made police complaints, posted negative reviews, encouraged online criticism, and made threats toward employees. BAM alleges that Bryan contacted a podcast, which later led to Reckless Ben’s involvement. (Reckless Ben’s video: 5:27–6:27 ,Ben states that another YouTuber had already learned of Bryan’s story and assembled a team to help recover the LEGO sets, but stopped after allegedly receiving threats of legal action. 6:28–6:50 , Ben announces that he is now personally getting involved and begins traveling to the Salem store.)

BAM alleges that Salem LLC sent a legal demand letter asserting that it had been damaged by BAM’s termination of the franchise agreement. BAM characterizes this demand as arising from the private business dispute between BAM and Chrystal’s former franchise entity.

BAM alleges that, after Baker Salem began operating as the new franchisee, Chrystal, Benjamin, and/or Bryan communicated their claims against BAM and Baker Salem to Benjamin Schneider, known online as Reckless Ben. BAM alleges that Schneider and his group then began targeting Baker Salem and BAM through store visits, phone calls, staged events, trespass, impersonations, signage, online publications, and other conduct. BAM does not identify the exact date when Schneider first contacted Bryan or began investigating. The complaint states that the conduct began in early 2025, while identifying the fake raffle in or about April 2025 as the earliest specifically dated Schneider-team incident. (Reckless Ben’s video: 6:28–6:50, Ben says he is personally getting involved and begins traveling to the Salem store. 6:51–12:28 ,Ben arrives, uses spy-camera glasses, enters the store, asks for Bryan’s sets, and is trespassed by police. 16:54–22:52 , Ben develops the “LEGO club” operation, questions an employee, and obtains Josh’s phone number.)

BAM alleges that it finalized a Business and Asset Purchase Agreement with Baker Bricks on March 27, 2025. BAM alleges that Josh Johnson and Brandon Best acquired the store assets from BAM and operated the Salem location as replacement franchisees. BAM claims Baker Bricks did not acquire, take over, or assume any obligations of Chrystal Law or Salem LLC. BAM claims Josh and Brandon were not parties to Bryan Mansell’s alleged consignment arrangement with Chrystal. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that the new operators had already begun selling from the Salem store using seized inventory as early as November 15, 2024, before the March 27, 2025 asset-purchase agreement cited by BAM. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that BAM immediately transferred the benefits of their store, inventory, and customer goodwill to replacement operators without providing an inventory, appraisal, or accounting of the seized assets. (Reckless Ben’s video addresses this disputed issue at 23:39–24:29 — Josh states that he did not sign Bryan’s alleged contract; Ben argues that Josh assumed the prior operator’s obligations by taking over the business; Josh disputes that position.)

BAM alleges that members of Schneider’s team set up a fictitious giveaway or raffle connected to the Salem store. BAM alleges that Schneider’s team falsely represented themselves to the public as Baker Salem store staff members or affiliates. BAM states that the incident was reported to the Keizer Police Department and investigated under Case No. KZP25-5441. (Reckless Ben’s video 36:52–38:45, Ben proposes creating a raffle involving one of Bryan’s alleged LEGO sets and describes attempting to structure the raffle as legitimate. 38:46–40:25, Ben conducts the raffle and identifies a winning family. 40:26–41:52 , Ben takes the family to the Salem store and demands that the store provide the alleged prize. 41:53–46:26 , Ben calls police, asserts that the store stole the raffle prize, and later criticizes police for not accepting his theory.)

BAM cites an April 16, 2025 Collecting Weekly YouTube video titled “Help a Fellow Collector!! Bricks & Minifigs Keizer / On Your Bumper.” BAM states that this earlier video described Bryan’s father’s collection as being displayed through Chrystal’s store. BAM cites the video for the statement that the collection would not be stored at the Salem store after hours and that, after the initial display, the sets would be stored elsewhere. BAM states that Schneider later referenced this video in his May 21, 2026 publication, but did not show the portion concerning off-site storage.

BAM alleges that Bryan provided Josh and Brandon with a purported inventory list in or after May 2025. BAM claims the list was incomplete and did not include value information for every listed item.

BAM alleges that Schneider and his group engaged in staged confrontations, impersonations, trespass, store-front activity, altered signage, merchandise sales, and other conduct directed at Baker Salem and BAM. BAM alleges that Schneider and his group created a business or campaign called “We Steal From Old People,” used Bricks & Minifigs branding in connection with it, created a website and merchandise, and placed altered or disparaging materials at or around the Salem store. BAM alleges that Schneider set up a booth outside the Salem store and impeded, stopped, or redirected customers from entering. BAM alleges that, when police arrived during one incident, Schneider directed another person also named Ben, wearing similar clothing, to take his place in order to avoid identification for alleged trespass. Reckless Ben’s video: 26:06–27:54 , Ben says his group needs to do “something illegal,” proposes an “illegal business move,” and creates the “We Steal From Old People” branding. 27:55–29:29 , Ben states that he registered the Oregon company, created the website, made merchandise, and planned to place his logo over the store sign. 30:03–31:29 , Ben depicts his group placing the altered branding on the store and setting up a booth outside the entrance; he states that he was stopping customers from entering. 32:22–33:22 ,Ben states that after police arrived, he switched places with another person named Ben wearing the same clothing. 33:23–35:59 , Ben’s group speaks to police as “corporate,” and Ben later returns to BAM corporate offices to ask whether BAM will sue him.)

BAM alleges that, after Baker Bricks had acquired the store assets, Brandon gained access to Salem LLC’s archived and incomplete point-of-sale accounting system. BAM claims that Brandon later identified approximately 367 purchases of Star Wars “lot sets,” with an estimated retail value of approximately $46,000. BAM claims that Brandon also identified approximately 336 purchases of Star Wars “lots,” with an estimated retail value of approximately $12,600. BAM acknowledges that Brandon could not confirm the specific products sold or whether any individual products were part of Bryan’s alleged consignment inventory. BAM claims that the records suggested Star Wars products similar to those allegedly consigned by Bryan were largely sold before December 2024, while Chrystal or Salem LLC operated the store.

BAM alleges that, while further investigating the store inventory, Josh and Brandon located approximately 20 Star Wars LEGO sets in a locked back-office cupboard. BAM alleges that the sets contained stickers that Josh and Brandon had not previously recognized. BAM claims that Josh and Brandon still could not reliably determine whether the sets belonged to Bryan. BAM alleges that, as a precaution, Josh and Brandon directed that the sets not be sold and remain locked up pending further investigation and reliable ownership documentation. (Reckless Ben’s video at 49:53–50:25 , Josh states that items identified from Bryan’s list that had not been sold were set aside and could be returned; Ben then states that Bryan is getting his LEGO sets back.)

BAM alleges that, on or about December 3, 2025, Josh and Bryan exchanged texts in a conversation orchestrated by Schneider. BAM alleges that Josh discussed allowing Bryan to retrieve the few Star Wars-related sets that had been set aside, while requiring a written apology, other concessions, and an end to the ongoing conduct. BAM alleges that Bryan rejected the proposal and responded: “Unless you are going to make us whole on the whole Lego collection, I don’t see where we have anything to discuss.” BAM alleges that Josh replied: “We can give you what was left when [Chrystal] left. We can’t and aren’t responsible for what she sold the two years yall were working together. If you want what she left let me know.” BAM alleges that Bryan refused the offer. (Reckless Ben’s video at 50:47–52:04 — Ben shows Bryan a conversation with Josh; Josh states that he wants a written apology from Bryan, removal of negative comments, and positive reviews before returning sets; Bryan objects. 52:43–54:40 — Ben states that he created a fabricated apology video using Bryan’s face. 55:21–1:00:52 — Ben returns to the store, then describes later calls concerning whether Bryan could retrieve the sets.)

BAM alleges that, on or about December 11, 2025, a member of Schneider’s group disclosed to BAM employee Adam Brimhall actions already taken and planned future actions involving BAM. BAM alleges that the disclosed plans concerned harassment, interference, demands for payment, and vandalism. BAM states that it reported the conversation to the Provo Police Department under Case No. 25PR26279.

BAM alleges that, in December 2025, Schneider and an associate entered BAM’s corporate offices in Utah and filmed without permission using concealed devices. BAM alleges that Schneider and his associate refused to leave when directed. BAM alleges that, during this encounter, Schneider demanded $200,000 and stated that failure to pay would result in reputational harm and that matters would become “very bad.” BAM states that it reported this incident to the Provo Police Department as part of Case No. 25PR26279. (Reckless Ben’s video: 12:40–14:04 , Ben goes to BAM corporate offices and confronts CEO Ammon McNeff concerning Bryan’s LEGO sets. 14:05–14:46 , Ben tells McNeff that returning the sets would be the “easy way,” refers to a “hard way” that BAM would not like, and McNeff states that Ben is threatening him and characterizes it as extortion.)

BAM alleges that, shortly after Schneider’s December 2025 corporate-office incident, Chrystal sent BAM a second legal demand letter through new Utah counsel on January 2, 2026. BAM alleges that the letter reasserted claims from Salem LLC’s prior December 24, 2024 demand letter. BAM alleges that it again denied the claims and proposed a face-to-face meeting and full document exchange. BAM alleges that the meeting occurred but did not resolve the dispute. BAM alleges that Chrystal and her counsel refused to provide further records, including a signed copy of the alleged November 22, 2023 consignment agreement and inventory or payment records. BAM alleges that, during the meeting, Chrystal stated that she and Benjamin could not or would not stop Schneider’s involvement as an alleged “documentarian.”

BAM alleges that Schneider and/or members of his group initiated multiple Marion County, Oregon small-claims filings against Josh, citing erroneous entities and filed by false or unrelated parties. BAM alleges that the January 2026 filings were dismissed by Marion County. BAM states that a County Sheriff’s report was filed concerning the allegedly fraudulent filings. BAM alleges that the filings were later used to support public claims that Bricks & Minifigs had lost in court or that a default judgment proved liability. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that Bryan’s remaining consigned collection was much larger than approximately 20 sets and was present in the store at the time BAM took control. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that Chrystal had placed identification tags and stickers on Bryan’s consigned items to distinguish them from ordinary store inventory, and that the new operators later removed those identification tags after taking possession of the store. (Reckless Ben’s video: 1:08:14–1:10:40 , Ben discusses using small-claims court and proposes having multiple people file $10,000 claims. 1:10:41–1:15:47 , Ben proposes creating multiple buyers of portions of Bryan’s alleged inventory and states that court cases were prepared. 1:17:09–1:19:31 , Ben depicts a fake Guinness World Records award delivery followed by service of purported court papers. 1:19:32–1:21:39 , Ben states that the cases received no response and says that “we win by default.”)

BAM alleges that, during a February 5, 2026 dispute-resolution call, Chrystal and Benjamin demanded $300,000 from BAM. BAM alleges that Chrystal and Benjamin stated that, if BAM did not pay, they would not be able to control Schneider from releasing damaging and doctored videos harming the company. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that the February 5, 2026 videoconference was the contractually required face-to-face dispute-resolution meeting under the Franchise Agreement. Chrystal and Benjamin’s account: They allege that, after the meeting failed to resolve the dispute, they proposed mediation in good faith by providing proposed mediator lists and available dates, but BAM failed to cooperate in scheduling or completing mediation.

BAM alleges that, on or about March 6, 2026, Schneider, Bryan, and members of Schneider’s group trespassed at the Baker Salem store. BAM alleges that they placed a sign on the store stating: “PERMANENTLY CLOSED. WE STOLE A FAMILY’S LIFE SAVINGS. THEY SUED. WE LOST.” BAM states that the incident was documented in a Salem/Keizer community Facebook post and investigated by the Keizer Police Department. (Reckless Ben’s video: 1:22:37–1:22:48 , Ben says he will give the store an “official closing ceremony.” 1:22:49–1:23:38 , Ben states that someone photographed “the sign we put up,” and the video displays the sign alleging that the store stole a family’s life savings, was sued, lost, and closed to avoid payment. 1:23:44–1:24:01 , Bryan states that they did not get the LEGO sets back but “shut down an entire business,” and Ben states that he is not stopping until the collection is returned.) March 8, 2026: BAM alleges that Schneider and members of his group dressed in fake USPS or UPS outfits and approached Josh Johnson’s residence in American Fork, Utah. BAM alleges that they delivered a package containing humiliating items, requested Josh’s signature, and filmed the interaction from multiple vehicles parked outside the home. BAM states that American Fork Police responded under Case No. 26AF01974 and escorted the individuals from the property for trespassing. BAM alleges that Schneider then repeatedly called Josh’s phone number after police intervened. BAM alleges that approximately one hour later Schneider and members of his group, again dressed in fake USPS or UPS outfits, approached Brandon Best’s residence in Sandy, Utah, delivered a package, and similarly requested a signature. BAM states that Sandy Police responded under Case No. Sy26-10093 and issued trespass notices or warnings. BAM alleges that Schneider and/or members of his group also appeared at the residence of Josh’s sister, Jessica Johnson, in Pleasant Grove, Utah, and falsely represented themselves as investigators investigating a crime. BAM states that Pleasant Grove Police responded under Case No. 26PG01521. ---- March 9, 2026: BAM alleges that a member of Schneider’s group appeared at Josh’s home pretending to be a member of his church congregation. (lmao this is just a lie) BAM alleges that the purpose was to lure Josh out of his house and record or confront him. BAM alleges that this person informed police he had been paid by Schneider. BAM states that American Fork Police responded under Case No. 26AF2007 and issued a trespass warning.

BAM alleges that Schneider and a team member returned to Josh’s residence to continue filming and confronting him. BAM states that American Fork Police responded under Case No. 26AF02033 and issued a trespass citation. BAM alleges that Schneider was arrested on residential-picketing charges, booked into Utah County Jail, and later released on bail.

BAM alleges that Schneider and members of his group trespassed again and placed a defamatory banner in Josh’s subdivision in American Fork, Utah. BAM states that American Fork Police responded under Case No. 26AF02066 and issued a stalking citation. BAM alleges that Schneider and four others were arrested on stalking charges, booked into Utah County Jail, and later released on bail. BAM also alleges that Schneider and his team appeared at the Orem Bricks & Minifigs store, made disparaging statements to customers, and were removed from the premises. BAM states that Orem Police responded under Case No. 26OR04733 and issued a trespass warning.

BAM alleges that Schneider and his crew appeared at the South Jordan Bricks & Minifigs store. BAM alleges that they began filming people and demanding statements and explanations from the owner and employees. BAM states that South Jordan Police responded under Case No. SJ26-7091 and issued a trespass warning.

BAM alleges that Schneider made an additional Marion County, Oregon filing in March 2026. BAM states that, at the time of its complaint, the filing was pending dismissal.

BAM alleges that Schneider failed to appear before Utah’s Fourth Judicial District Court regarding the stalking matters on March 27, 2026. BAM alleges, upon information and belief, that a warrant was issued for Schneider’s arrest.

BAM alleges that Schneider published a YouTube video on May 21, 2026 titled “I tracked down the thief who stole $200,000 of LEGO”. BAM alleges that the video falsely accused BAM, its corporate leadership, franchisee operators, store employees, and police of theft, criminal conduct, corruption, and a cover-up. BAM alleges that the video depicted in-person confrontations, visits after personnel requested that Schneider leave, police involvement, trespass warnings or citations, covert recording, attempts to obtain employee and owner information, signage and branding stunts, customer obstruction, and pressure tactics. BAM cites the following segments of the video in support of its allegations: 6:40 — Ben states that he will do “literally whatever it takes” and will “stop at nothing” until the family gets the collection back. 12:46–14:46 — Ben confronts BAM CEO Ammon McNeff and presents an “easy way” and a “hard way.” 18:22–22:52 — Ben’s group conducts the “LEGO club” interaction with a store employee and obtains Josh’s phone number. 26:00–35:59 — Ben discusses doing something illegal, creates the “We Steal From Old People” brand, depicts altered storefront branding and a booth outside the store, and states that he used another person named Ben after police arrived. 39:39–46:26 — Ben depicts the raffle operation and his attempt to have police treat the store’s refusal to provide the alleged prize as criminal conduct. 48:00–1:00:52 — Ben depicts additional store-sign plans, Josh’s conditional offer to return identified remaining sets, the fabricated apology video, and the later effort to retrieve sets. 1:02:25–1:05:18 — Ben depicts the purported agreement obtained through a delivery-signature setup and states that the employee owes $5,000 each time she calls police. 1:08:14–1:21:39 — Ben depicts the small-claims strategy, the fake Guinness award delivery, service of papers, and his statement that his group won by default. 1:22:40–1:24:01 — Ben depicts or discusses the closure sign placed outside the Salem store. 1:24:48–1:25:08 — Ben solicits contact from Bricks & Minifigs employees and states that he needs a Utah lawyer

BAM alleges that, after Schneider published the initial video, BAM posted a public statement titled “A Note to Our Community About the Bricks & Minifigs Salem, OR Store.” BAM states that its response characterized the dispute as arising from a private consignment arrangement allegedly made at the former Salem store. BAM alleges that, following publication and online amplification of Schneider’s accusations, BAM and associated franchisees or personnel received death and bomb threats. BAM states that these threats were reported to local law-enforcement agencies and the FBI. BAM alleges that one email received on May 21 referred to visiting franchise locations and referenced BAM’s CEO. BAM alleges that another email received on May 21 threatened to mail explosive LEGO sets and stated that BAM’s CEO had two days to step down before random stores received packages.

BAM alleges that Schneider published a response video on May 23, 2026 titled “Bricks and Minifigs responded to my video”. BAM alleges that Schneider dismissed BAM’s public explanation concerning the private consignment arrangement. BAM cites Schneider stating at 3:58: “There’s no reason for these Legos to be in their store, they didn’t pay for them.”