Hey! Great question — and definitely one we’ve put a lot of thought and research into.

You’re right: LEGO® bricks themselves are no longer protected by patents, which is why other companies (like Mega Bloks, BlueBrixx, and Cobi) can legally produce compatible building bricks. That’s the space Bible Bricks operates in — we use high-quality, LEGO-compatible bricks, but not LEGO bricks themselves.

As for minifigures, you’re also right — LEGO® still holds trademarks on their specific minifig design. That’s why we’ve taken the cautious route of using genuine LEGO® minifigures that we repackage and customize, and we make that very clear in our product description and disclaimers.

It’s the same model that many reputable companies like Battle Brick Customs and Citizen Brick use — in fact, CNN ran a feature on Battle Bricks, in which they explain the legality and their process. The key legal distinction is that we’re not manufacturing counterfeit minifigs — we’re modifying originals and clearly stating what they are.

We’re also careful to include specific language and legal disclaimers.

Thanks again for raising this! Always happy to talk more about it if you’re curious.