A system and method are provided for producing customized merchandise for a user based upon a character within a virtual environment, by retrieving character data representing a player character within a game and converting the character data into merchandise attributes. The converter unit is located behind the electric motor and is thermally coupled with the rear bearing shield. The invention also provides an apparatus for constructing an interactive video game by use of a frame-recording based video clip. A control system including an electronic control unit and sensors are provided to control actuation of the clutches so as to control the side-to-side traction characteristics of the drive axle assembly. This portion of the nose is positioned outside the mandrel when in the extended position. A first snap is disposed on the first retainer side and a second snap is disposed on the second retainer side.