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Action Figure Customs BlogThis blog is dedicated to discussing the world of custom action figures. There are many talented people creating customs from toy lines such as Transformers, GI Joe, Marvel Legends, and Star Wars. I also interview various customizers and they shed light on their philosophy and showcase their talent. The blog is updated daily so check back often for updates.
AFC Interviews Hal Zucati of Rabid Squirrel Productions, Creator of the CyberFembot A.R.CPosted by Mig on Friday, February 1, 2008 @ 9:06 PM | PERMALINK | More Custom Figures: Custom Transformers | Custom Marvel Legends | Custom Star Wars | Custom GI Joe I had the great opportunity to correspond with Hal Zucati, owner/operator of Rabid Squirrel Productions. Hal's primary role at Rabid Squirrel Productions is owner and operator but he is also heavily involved in all aspects of all projects. He contributes to the design, execution and ultimate production from the first drawing to the final released project. He works in all areas of the business from Project Management, Planning, and Development to Marketing, Advertising, Customer Relations, and Production (molding + casting + assembly). Hal even ships as well and that leaves me wondering where he finds time to do all of this? Well, being the one ultimately responsible for the success of Rabid Squirrel Productions and the happiness of its customers, Hal has assembled a crack team of sculptors/engineers and he also hires freelance artists and painters when needed. His lineup includes Eric Chan, one of the most talented and skilled sculptor's Hal has ever worked with. They have worked together almost from the beginning back in 2004. Jonhda Starling is an artist and one of the primary driving forces behind the CyberFembot J.E.T. pieces. Her original art work inspired Hal and many others to fall in love with female jets. Her work and sketches can be seen here. She is amazingly talented and finds time to do this work between her busy work and personal life. Here's some of Jonhda's work she did for the CyberFembot A.R.C. project:  There are many other talented artists that Hal has worked with over the years and he apologizes for not listing them all but suffice it to say that if you've worked with Hal or any other member of Rabid Squirrel Productions you've had a hand in creating what it has become today. In Hal's words, "I personally thank each and every artist that has contributed something to RSP and look forward to working with them and new talent in the future. Rabid Squirrel Productions has never been a one man operation, and everyone who's worked with or for me since I started RSP deserves credit for the work that has been produced." AFC: When did you start making customs?    AFC: What was the origin of the CyberFembot A.R.C? Hal: CyberFembot A.R.C. was created to fill a void. The void of the female transforming robot. For more than 20 years transforming toys have been bought and sold, collected, traded, played with and generally enjoyed by generations of children and adults alike. During that time there have only been a handful of female characters, toys and statues made. We at Rabid Squirrel Productions felt that this lack of solid female characters was a huge and glaring problem. One that we believed that we could help to fix. With that in mind we created our CyberFembot A.R.C. The first in the CyberFembot series and a piece that we believe has been long overdue. You can learn more about the CyberFembot A.R.C here. AFC: What is your favorite toy line to do customs for? AFC: If you would like to commision Hal and his crew, here is his contact information: Hal Zucati Labels: A.R.C., Hal Zucati, Interview, Rabid Squirrel Productions  
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