Original post title: "Teenagers tore a door off a commuter train and stuck it out the window. The door snagged on a support structure and knocked a boy down - he suffered several broken ribs"
500/.05=10000
New facebook post from BAM north america. Comments are all trashing them. PR nightmare
Found on r/ricercars begging for attention
Made with some spare parts I had laying around. Inspired by the WSFOP sets, and the poster who made their own JJ figure yesterday.
I have seen a lot of discussion around the true value of Bryan's collection and decided to do it myself so I could know for sure. I am a long time LEGO nut with experience valuing and selling parts of my own collection. For those of you who just want the numbers:
This is very close to Coffeezilla's findings, much to my own surprise. Now, for the breakdown:
I based my valuation on the average of the last 6 months of sales on bricklink.com (basically eBay for LEGO). This means that the valuation is based on current actual sales of the items in Bryan's collection. I recorded the minimum, average, and maximum prices each item sold for in the past 6 months and added them all together.
Minimum value: $33,603.94
Maximum value: $129,435.18
Average value: $82,624.56
Minimum value: $11,611.04
Maximum value: $39,858.00
Average value: $27,531.86
Minimum value: $45,214.98
Maximum value: $169,293.18
Average value: $110,156.42
Coffeezilla valuation holds up. Keep in mind that this is a valuation based on the last 6 months of sales, and the theft happened back in late 2024. But I don't think the values would have changed enough to be significant.
Feel free to ask any questions in the comments!
What has he done that constitutes a lawsuit? Poor guy got his LEGO stolen by somebody in BAM and now he's getting sued for it? Genuinely what is their angle besides trying to force him into a settlement?
You heard it here first, folks. Not within 1000 yards. We have no choice but to comply
It is under review by their Trust & Safety team, and typically will either be reinstated or automatically refunded.
If enough of us express our displeasure with their partnership, LEGO may be forced to end it. As the momentum grows and more and more people become aware and upset over the situation, the higher the chance of LEGO stepping in. Needless to say, the big brick denouncing BAM would be a devastating blow.
Below is a link to LEGO customer service and a sample of what I sent. Make it your own, but remain respectful.
https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/contact-us/topics
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Hi,
I recently learned about the LEGO Group's official partnership with Bricks & Minifigs as an authorized reseller. As a long-time LEGO enthusiast who has invested thousands of dollars in LEGO products over the years, I am concerned and deeply disappointed by this relationship given the numerous allegations and reports regarding Bricks & Minifigs' business practices that have recently come to light. I am particularly troubled due to the substantial amount of publicly available evidence that appears to support many of these concerns.
I would like to know whether the LEGO Group is aware of these concerns and whether it plans to review or reconsider this partnership in light of the ongoing developments surrounding the Bricks & Minifigs situation. As a loyal customer, I believe this association reflects poorly on the LEGO brand and the values it seeks to uphold.
I care deeply about the LEGO Group and the community it has built, which is why this issue is important to me and to many other members of the LEGO community. However, if the LEGO Group continues to support Bricks & Minifigs despite these concerns, I will be forced to reconsider my future purchases and involvement in the hobby.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
"
If enough of us express our displeasure with their partnership, LEGO may be forced to end it. As the momentum grows and more and more people become aware and upset over the situation, the higher the chance of LEGO stepping in. Needless to say, the big brick denouncing BAM would be a devastating blow.
Below is a link to LEGO customer service and a sample of what I sent. Make it your own, but remain respectful.
https://www.lego.com/en-us/service/contact-us/topics
"
Hi,
I recently learned about the LEGO Group's official partnership with Bricks & Minifigs as an authorized reseller. As a long-time LEGO enthusiast who has invested thousands of dollars in LEGO products over the years, I am concerned and deeply disappointed by this relationship given the numerous allegations and reports regarding Bricks & Minifigs' business practices that have recently come to light. I am particularly troubled due to the substantial amount of publicly available evidence that appears to support many of these concerns.
I would like to know whether the LEGO Group is aware of these concerns and whether it plans to review or reconsider this partnership in light of the ongoing developments surrounding the Bricks & Minifigs situation. As a loyal customer, I believe this association reflects poorly on the LEGO brand and the values it seeks to uphold.
I care deeply about the LEGO Group and the community it has built, which is why this issue is important to me and to many other members of the LEGO community. However, if the LEGO Group continues to support Bricks & Minifigs despite these concerns, I will be forced to reconsider my future purchases and involvement in the hobby.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response.
"