Most LEGO resellers lose more time to admin work than they do sourcing. The scanning, pricing, spreadsheet formatting, and platform uploading adds up to 10 or more hours a week for anyone processing serious volume. Here are the brick'em features that actually cut that number down.
1. Bulk Photo Scanning
Take one photo of 20+ minifigures. Draw a box around the group. brick'em detects each individual figure automatically, identifies them, and returns BrickLink IDs and prices for every one. No barcodes. No QR codes. No typing IDs manually.
This is the feature that replaces the "look up each figure one by one" workflow. A pile of 30 figures that used to take 90 minutes now takes about 5.
2. Instant BrickLink Pricing
Every scanned figure comes back with the average used price, average new price, and BrickLink ID. The prices come from BrickLink market data for over 18,600 minifigures. No need to open BrickLink in another tab.
For a lot of sellers, this single feature eliminates the biggest bottleneck in their workflow. Pricing is where most people waste the most time.
3. Multi-Platform Export
After scanning and adding to inventory, export formatted files for Whatnot, eBay, BrickLink, Shopify, BrickStore, or generic CSV. Each export matches the exact format that platform expects for bulk upload. No reformatting.
If you sell on two or more platforms, this feature alone is worth the subscription. The time savings compound every single session.
brick'em tip: Create separate inventory collections for each platform you sell on. When it is time to list, export each collection in one click. Try it free.
4. Multiple Inventory Collections
Create separate inventories for Whatnot stock, eBay listings, personal collection, or whatever categories make sense for your operation. Move items between collections. Track quantity, condition, and custom prices per item.
This replaces the spreadsheet system most sellers start with. Everything lives in one place, and it is always synced with current prices.
5. Parts Scanner
Not just minifigures. brick'em identifies individual LEGO parts by shape and color. It returns per-color pricing for every variant. Useful for parting out minifigures or pricing loose parts lots.
6. Single Scan Mode
For quick lookups, draw a crop box over one figure. Get instant identification with the top match plus alternatives. Good for when you find a figure you do not recognize and need a fast answer.
Free users get unlimited single scans per day. No credit card required.
7. Client-Side Image Processing
This one is invisible but matters. brick'em crops and resizes images on your device before uploading. A 5MB phone photo becomes a 50 to 100KB upload. Scans feel instant even on slow connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most useful brick'em feature for beginners?
The single scan mode. It is free, unlimited, and teaches you how identification works. Once you are comfortable, bulk scanning is where the real time savings happen.
Can I use brick'em on my phone?
Yes. It is a web app that works in any mobile browser. Take photos with your phone camera and scan directly. No app store download required.
How many figures can I scan at once?
The bulk scanner handles 20+ figures in a single photo. The detection algorithm uses a tiled approach that works even with large groups. Accuracy is highest when figures are spaced out and well lit.
Every one of these features exists because a real seller needed it. If you process LEGO for profit, this is the toolkit built for exactly that.
Ready to move faster? brick'em scans your minifigures, pulls live BrickLink prices, and tracks your inventory. Start free today. Create your account.
