Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
Kevin Hansen @hansen_bricks and Yuval Kordov @gothbricks2000 create fantastic custom LEGO builds that are from or inspired by 'Mechs in the BattleTech universe. I was able to connect with Kevin and Yuval in this episode of the podcast to talk about those creations, their build process, inspirations, and tips for new builders looking to pick up the hobby.
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content like this to share with the community
patreon.com/renegadehpg
Connect with Kevin Online at
YouTube: youtube.com/user/khan3049
hansenbricks.com
@hansen_bricks on Instagram
Connect with Yuval Online at
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCF4UnpY5uG3leBM4xPfZj9w
flickr.com/photos/gothbricks2000
@gothbricks2000 on Instagram
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): renegadehpg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: twitter.com/renegadehpg
Patreon: patreon.com/renegadehpg
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introductions
00:02:28 Kevin and Yuval's First Custom Builds
00:06:11 Creation Tools and Strategies
00:12:15 Building Mecha
00:17:23 Development Challenges for a BattleTech RPG Video Game
00:21:33 Dust: The Bane of LEGO Builders Everywhere
00:24:02 Kevin and Yuval's Build Focus
00:25:27 Walk-Through Yuval's Builds and Background
00:29:01 Practical Challenges in the Build Process
00:32:03 Kevin's King Crab
00:38:39 Build Techniques, Piracy, and Off Brand Companies
00:45:34 Respecting Creators
00:51:38 Tips for Novice LEGO Builders
01:04:12 Favorite Official LEGO Sets
01:11:48 Sharing LEGO with your Kids
01:20:04 Build Times and the Value of Iterations
01:26:55 Kevin's Catapult and Other Upcoming Builds
01:33:05 Yuval's Current Project(s)
01:38:50 Self Promotion in the Age of Social Media
01:41:55 Connecting with Kevin and Yuval Online
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Bishop Steiner Talks BattleTech | Renegade HPG Podcast - youtu.be/4ueQ54BVOLM
○ A Conversation with D.C. Bruins | BattleTech Animator/Illustrator - youtu.be/CRdRtsKrNLQ
○ Anthony Scroggins Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/1N0Pab_6jC0
○ A Conversation with Alex Iglesias | MechWarrior/BattleTech Concept Artist - youtu.be/_m6UgzETMGo
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ A Conversation with ROBERT CHARRETTE | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
OTHER LEGO BATTLETECH VIDEOS/CHANNELS:
○ CJF Dolgfer - youtube.com/channel/UCMs469wW7DdoJj5xuYI3sDA
youtube.com/watch?v=Y8VKe0Rk0uw
○ LEGO Timber Wolf Mech from MechWarrior | Philly Brick Fest 2017 - youtube.com/watch?v=Y8VKe0Rk0uw
○ LEGO Timber Wolf Mech Warrior Custom Build TOP 10 MOCs - youtube.com/watch?v=TUv1JAveQt4
○ Behind the Build: Brickvention 2020 LEGO Brick Timberwolf Battletech Mech - youtube.com/watch?v=8b6GMhqy80k
○ [TUTORIAL] LEGO BATTLETECH MECH WARIOR MAD CAT MOC MFZ REVIEW [A MOC] - youtube.com/watch?v=qcHQDDlR3NY
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - fortressminiaturesandgames.com
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletech-clan-invasion
Map Pack: Battle of Tukayyid - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/map-pack-battle-of-tukkayyid
Death Ray Designs - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/death-ray-designs
DriveThruRPG - drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
CAMERA GEAR USED:
○ Webcam - amzn.to/2Cl7D1p
○ Microphone - amzn.to/2OFJaGD
○ Headphones - amzn.to/3hgeR5s
○ DSLR Camera - amzn.to/3gcX8LB
○ Microphone (camera) - amzn.to/2VzQzuN
○ Flexible Tripod - amzn.to/3dQlNUG
○ SD card - amzn.to/2NLnt7v
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries Soundtrack by Activision, Track 19 - Composed by Jeehun Hwang
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
Kevin Hansen @hansen_bricks and Yuval Kordov @gothbricks2000 create fantastic custom LEGO builds that are from or inspired by 'Mechs in the BattleTech universe. I was able to connect with Kevin and Yuval in this episode of the podcast to talk about those creations, their build process, inspirations, and tips for new builders looking to pick up the hobby.
Support Renegade HPG on Patreon so I can make more fun BattleTech content like this to share with the community
patreon.com/renegadehpg
Connect with Kevin Online at
YouTube: youtube.com/user/khan3049
hansenbricks.com
@hansen_bricks on Instagram
Connect with Yuval Online at
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCF4UnpY5uG3leBM4xPfZj9w
flickr.com/photos/gothbricks2000
@gothbricks2000 on Instagram
Connect with Renegade HPG on Social Media for 31st Century News and Entertainment!
Website (coming eventually): renegadehpg.com
Facebook: facebook.com/Renegade-HPG-103285708103249
Instagram: instagram.com/renegadehpg
Twitter: twitter.com/renegadehpg
Patreon: patreon.com/renegadehpg
Timestamps
00:00:00 Introductions
00:02:28 Kevin and Yuval's First Custom Builds
00:06:11 Creation Tools and Strategies
00:12:15 Building Mecha
00:17:23 Development Challenges for a BattleTech RPG Video Game
00:21:33 Dust: The Bane of LEGO Builders Everywhere
00:24:02 Kevin and Yuval's Build Focus
00:25:27 Walk-Through Yuval's Builds and Background
00:29:01 Practical Challenges in the Build Process
00:32:03 Kevin's King Crab
00:38:39 Build Techniques, Piracy, and Off Brand Companies
00:45:34 Respecting Creators
00:51:38 Tips for Novice LEGO Builders
01:04:12 Favorite Official LEGO Sets
01:11:48 Sharing LEGO with your Kids
01:20:04 Build Times and the Value of Iterations
01:26:55 Kevin's Catapult and Other Upcoming Builds
01:33:05 Yuval's Current Project(s)
01:38:50 Self Promotion in the Age of Social Media
01:41:55 Connecting with Kevin and Yuval Online
VIDEOS FROM MY CHANNEL:
○ Tex, Bruins, Bishop and Renegade HPG talk BattleTech - youtu.be/1vOOIsmzQfY
○ Tex Talks BattleTech with Renegade HPG - youtu.be/JGXde7EaBec
○ Bishop Steiner Talks BattleTech | Renegade HPG Podcast - youtu.be/4ueQ54BVOLM
○ A Conversation with D.C. Bruins | BattleTech Animator/Illustrator - youtu.be/CRdRtsKrNLQ
○ Anthony Scroggins Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/1N0Pab_6jC0
○ A Conversation with Alex Iglesias | MechWarrior/BattleTech Concept Artist - youtu.be/_m6UgzETMGo
○ Michael Stackpole Talks BattleTech - youtu.be/3G74OV7lVM4
○ A Conversation with ROBERT CHARRETTE | BattleTech Novelist and Miniature Sculptor - youtu.be/sPtyiavzsMg
○ A Conversation with BattleTech's Blane Lee Pardoe - youtu.be/fN1oUVHAGeY
OTHER LEGO BATTLETECH VIDEOS/CHANNELS:
○ CJF Dolgfer - youtube.com/channel/UCMs469wW7DdoJj5xuYI3sDA
youtube.com/watch?v=Y8VKe0Rk0uw
○ LEGO Timber Wolf Mech from MechWarrior | Philly Brick Fest 2017 - youtube.com/watch?v=Y8VKe0Rk0uw
○ LEGO Timber Wolf Mech Warrior Custom Build TOP 10 MOCs - youtube.com/watch?v=TUv1JAveQt4
○ Behind the Build: Brickvention 2020 LEGO Brick Timberwolf Battletech Mech - youtube.com/watch?v=8b6GMhqy80k
○ [TUTORIAL] LEGO BATTLETECH MECH WARIOR MAD CAT MOC MFZ REVIEW [A MOC] - youtube.com/watch?v=qcHQDDlR3NY
SHOP BATTLETECH PRODUCTS!
Fortress Miniatures & Games - fortressminiaturesandgames.com
BattleTech: Clan Invasion Box - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/battletech-clan-invasion
Map Pack: Battle of Tukayyid - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/catalyst-games-labs-product/products/map-pack-battle-of-tukkayyid
Death Ray Designs - fortressminiaturesandgames.com/collections/death-ray-designs
DriveThruRPG - drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/2216/Catalyst-Game-Labs/subcategory/4328_4541/Battletech?affiliate_id=1888138
CAMERA GEAR USED:
○ Webcam - amzn.to/2Cl7D1p
○ Microphone - amzn.to/2OFJaGD
○ Headphones - amzn.to/3hgeR5s
○ DSLR Camera - amzn.to/3gcX8LB
○ Microphone (camera) - amzn.to/2VzQzuN
○ Flexible Tripod - amzn.to/3dQlNUG
○ SD card - amzn.to/2NLnt7v
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting this channel so that I can continue to produce free content!
CONTACT:
travis@renegadehpg.com
Renegade HPG logo - Illustration by D.C. Bruins
Music credit - Mechwarrior 2: Mercenaries Soundtrack by Activision, Track 19 - Composed by Jeehun Hwang
Delivering the news of the 31st century to the residents of the Inner Sphere and beyond!
