Finding a truly free LEGO scanner app that works for resellers is harder than it sounds. Most apps either charge upfront, limit you to single-item scans, or lack the bulk features you need to move inventory fast. We built brick'em specifically for serious resellers who need to scan collections of minifigures quickly and get accurate market values. Every signup starts with a 14-day free trial, so you can test it on real inventory before paying anything.
What makes a scanner app actually useful for resellers
A good LEGO scanner app needs bulk scanning, not just single-item photo recognition. When you're sourcing collections or managing inventory, you need to identify and value dozens of minifigures at once. The app should also pull live pricing data from BrickLink, where minifig values are actually set.
Most free apps are built for casual collectors, not resellers moving volume.
Core features you need before paying
A scanner worth your time should include bulk scanning capabilities, real-time market pricing, and export options to major selling platforms. Without these, you're just getting a glorified identification tool.
brick'em skips the crippled free tier. Every signup gets a 14-day free trial of the full Pro product: bulk scanning up to 50 figures per photo, live BrickLink pricing, and export files for CSV, BrickLink, Whatnot, and eBay. After the trial, Pro is $20/month or $200/year.
How bulk scanning actually works
Bulk scanning lets you photograph multiple minifigures at once and get instant identification and values for the entire group. This saves hours compared to scanning items individually.
The process is straightforward: lay out your minifigures, take a photo, and get a complete breakdown with current market values, recent sales data, and condition-based pricing.
Getting accurate market values
The scanner pulls live pricing data from BrickLink, the marketplace where minifig values are set. You see average prices, recent sales trends, and condition-based valuations.
This beats manually looking up each figure and gives you the data needed to price competitively while maintaining margins.
Export and inventory management
A proper scanner app exports your scanned inventory in formats your selling platforms accept. This eliminates manual data entry and gets your listings live faster.
You can export to CSV for spreadsheet management or download files formatted for BrickLink, Whatnot, and eBay, including a draft-listings CSV that drops straight into eBay Seller Hub.
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FAQ
Is brick'em free to use?
brick'em is free for your first 14 days. Every signup starts a full-featured trial with bulk scanning, live pricing, and exports. After the trial, Pro is $20 per month or $200 per year.
How accurate is the bulk scanning for minifigures?
Our scanner identifies minifigures with 98% accuracy on our published benchmark, using image recognition trained specifically on LEGO figures. It recognizes parts, accessories, and variants to give you precise identification and current market values.
Can I export scanned inventory to my existing selling accounts?
Yes, you can export files for CSV, BrickLink, eBay, and Whatnot, plus BrickStore, BrickOwl, Shopify, and Facebook. The exports include all the data needed for listings including descriptions, current market values, and condition notes.
What does brick'em cost after the trial?
Pro is $20 per month or $200 per year. One plan with everything included: bulk scans of up to 50 figures per photo, multiple inventory collections, live BrickLink pricing, and every export format.
Start free with a 14-day trial and see how much time bulk scanning saves on your next collection. Sign up and scan your first lot today. Pro is $20/month or $200/year after the trial.
