Pick Up Bricks Vacuum Update | Shark Tank Season 15

Stepping on tiny toys like LEGOs really hurts, and getting kids to clean them up is even harder. So Aurora Weinstock teamed up with her brother-in-law, Steve Weinstock, and created Pick Up Bricks, a kid-friendly vacuum that sucks up small toys while separating out the dust and dirt. Will the sharks help take it to the next level? Let’s find out in our Pick Up Bricks update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to Pick Up Bricks after Shark Tank.

Aurora and Steven pitched their solution to toy messes on Shark Tank Season 15. They sought $200,000 for 10% equity. After their pitch, they landed a deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner for $200,000 for 16% equity.

In terms of a Pick Up Bricks update, the company partnered with ShipBob to manage fulfillment, expanded to Amazon, and began preparing for international distribution.

Shark:	Result:
Lori Greiner and Mark Cuban	Accepted deal for $200,000 for 16% equity
Daymond John	$200,000 for 15% equity
Barbara Corcoran	$400,000 line of credit for 20% equity
Kevin O’Leary	No offer

Shark Tank Pick Up Bricks Pitch

• Entrepreneurs: Aurora Weinstock and Steven Weinstock
• Business: A Vacuum for kids to clean up their building bricks
• Ask: $200,000 for 10% equity
• Result: $200,000 for 16% equity
• Sharks: Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner

Aurora and Steven stepped into the Tank with a clear problem. Parents often step on scattered toy bricks, and getting kids to clean them up can be even more painful.

They introduced Pick Up Bricks, a cordless, kid-friendly vacuum designed to solve both issues.

Pick Up Bricks makes cleaning fun for kids. It’s lightweight, easy to use, and separates dirt from toys with a patented filter.

Unlike traditional vacuums, it leaves only clean toys in the canister. Kids enjoy using it, and parents benefit from cleaner floors without nagging.

The couple explained that they launched the product in summer 2022 after four years of development.

At the time of filming, they had sold $348,000 worth, mainly during the holiday season.

The product retailed at $99 and cost $32.64 to manufacture. They were selling direct-to-consumer and hadn’t yet entered retail.

Lori Greiner and Daymond John both agreed the concept was smart. Mark Cuban also showed interest.

Aurora shared that their customer acquisition costs dropped from $26 to $11, and they were working to bring it under $10.

They were in talks with a manufacturer who could reduce production costs to just under $20.

Steven and Aurora told the sharks they had invested $495,000 of their own money and needed capital to build inventory for the holiday season, when they make 75% of their sales. They had no credit lines or debt.

Kevin O’Leary didn’t believe there was enough profit margin for him to make back his investment tenfold. He was out.

Mark asked about growth potential. Steven said they planned to expand to the UK and Germany the following year and aimed to sell one million units in three years.

Meanwhile, Daymond thought the product had licensing potential and offered $200,000 for 20% equity.

Next, Barbara Corcoran offered a $400,000 line of credit for 20% equity.

Lori followed with $200,000 for 20% equity and the option for more credit later.

Mark joined in with an offer of $200,000 for 12% equity.

Lori improved her offer to $200,000 for 15% equity. Daymond matched it.

Aurora and Steven countered, asking Lori and Mark to partner up for $200,000 in exchange for 15% equity, split between them. Both declined.

After a few moments of conferring about the options, the entrepreneurs came back with another counter of $200,000 for 16% equity, for a joint deal with Mark and Lori.

The sharks agree, and the business partners leave with a deal!

What do you think happened to the company following Shark Tank? Keep reading our Pick Up Bricks update to find out!

Shark Tank Pick Up Bricks Update

According to our Pick Up Bricks update, the deal with Mark Cuban and Lori Greiner ultimately did not close.

However, after the episode aired in December 2023, the company experienced a 20× surge in orders, with more than 1,300 orders placed within the first weekend alone.

To manage the spike in demand, the team partnered with fulfillment provider ShipBob, which allowed them to quickly ship inventory during the holiday season and expand operations using U.S.-based fulfillment centers.

In early 2024, the company expanded to Amazon and began exploring entry into major retail stores, while also preparing for international distribution to countries including the UK and Germany.

Pick Up Bricks continued to receive media attention from outlets like the Today Show, Daily Mail, and The Sun.

They made a huge breakout on social media, particularly with TikTok content that generated over 1.5 million views.

Their core product remains protected with patents in the U.S., UK, EU, and China, and the company has expanded its offerings to include accessories such as replacement brick mats and open-box deals.

On the operations side, the team built a strong Shopify integration and fulfillment dashboard, enabling real-time inventory and shipping visibility.

Aurora was recently featured in Fordham Magazine, where she spoke about her transition from media executive to entrepreneur.

You can purchase Pick Up Bricks directly from their official website and on Amazon.

We can’t wait to bring you more of the latest in our next Pick Up Bricks update.

In the meantime, you can check out our other company updates from Season 15 Episode 8 by following the links below!

• Black Paper Party Update
• Snow in Seconds Update
• The Tomte Cake Update

Before you go, be sure to check out our list of all the Shark Tank Season 15 products.