Comments on: What was the Biggest M.U.S.C.L.E. Event 0f 2009?

By: Purple #153 « University of M.U.S.C.L.E.

Purple #153 « University of M.U.S.C.L.E. — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:47:39 +0000

[...] 2009 saw lots of M.U.S.C.L.E. events that were of great interest to collectors. The question becomes, “Will the Purple #153 simply be another eBay auction or will it turn out to be one of the big events of 2010?” [...]

By: James Sullivan

James Sullivan — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 04:53:39 +0000

The grape tree is cool, but the biggest event had to be the end of LRG store and the massive Ebay auction of 1000 differnet M.U.S.C.L.E.s IMO!

By: TheOrgg

TheOrgg — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:55:58 +0000

I’d say it’s #6– Not only the website being a repository and complement to Nate’s page, but also that the hope that connections will be made that further illuminate everything behind the scenes of the hobby.

By: Nyarlathotep

Nyarlathotep — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:36:58 +0000

I would easily say #4, both for it’s one time significance and the long term positive impact it’s having. It’s quickly becoming an institution of the MUSCLE community. #6 I see as a great argument in favor of #4.

By: SG

SG — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:04:46 +0000

My vote is the dicovery of a new Super Rare. Hands down.

By: Darrin

Darrin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:06:59 +0000

DEFINITELY not 5 LOL!! Nothing ground breaking here, just a blog I quickly threw together to keep me better connected to my M.U.S.C.L.E. and Kinnikuman peeps.

I still want to improve upon The M.U.S.C.L.E. Blog design, and will continue to plug away with it. And… don’t count count me out just yet in regards to not offering anything new to the M.U.S.C.L.E. community. This old dog still has some life in him.

As for the most important development, I’d say it has to be the UofM launch. What an awesome resource in a fun and fresh format!

I’ve got to say though.. seeing counterfeit M.U.S.C.L.E.’s made for stuffing pinatas got a fire burning inside of me that makes me want to go bootleg hunting!

By: Nathan

Nathan — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:45:03 +0000

I vote for #4. This site has proved to be one of the most important MUSCLE sites out there. The level of detail these articles go into is just crazy. It’s definitely a great resource.

I think that #3 is a close second, though. Anytime a new Super Rare is discovered is a big deal.

By: jphat79

jphat79 — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 04:16:07 +0000

#10- Jason completes his set and even manages to get his very own SC in ’09! : D

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:24:37 +0000

Here’s my opinion on the choices.
#1 – Interesting find but not the biggest event of the year.
#2 – It would be in the running if we were sure it was legit. But this is Alex we are talking about, so it is most likely a fake bidder.
#3 – Almost got my vote. Came in 2nd in my ranking because of another more notable event on this list.
#4 – Yes, THIS is THE most notable M.U.S.C.L.E. event of 2009. U of M has the potential to be just as huge a resource to the collecting group as NathansMusclePage.com is, and has gotten off to a very quick start.
#5 – Same song, different verse. I have a great deal of respect for Darrin, but he starts a new short-lived site every few years. Frankly, I think he is and has been burnt out for quite some time now. Darrin will always be the grand-daddy of the online MUSCLE group, but I really don’t expect anything new and earth shaking from him again. The MPS was AWESOME, but it is now long gone.
#6 – Nice discovery. Once of many this year.
#7 – Very, very kewl. But just another repro with another gimmick.
#8 – Another repetitive scenario. M.U.S.C.L.E.s go high, M.U.S.C.L.E.s go low.
#9 – Non-event. When it resurfaces, that might be eventful. But really, the only interesting thing about MDB going down for a facelift is that Alex (arforbes) can’t falsely manipulate color MUSCLE population numbers to attempt to justify his insane eBay prices.

Th-th-th That’s all folks!

By: stoneyface

stoneyface — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:21:39 +0000

i would say the biggest event is definitely the discovery of a new super rare muscle! btw it is now shown on the current owners website…