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Auction Watch #63
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Auction Watch on May 4, 2011
What a great time to be a M.U.S.C.L.E. collector!
S.E.I.B.E.I. and M.U.S.C.L.E.
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Fashion, Research, UofM News on May 3, 2011
People often have the best of intentions. And sometimes they just don’t give you enough information.
The Claw, The Hand, The Tease
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Auction Watch, UofM News on May 2, 2011
The last time the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. teased collectors, it was about a “Claw” – the #153 figure. Unfortunately the teasing ended with some collectors being upset. This time collectors will not be disappointed.
Editorial: The B-sides of M.U.S.C.L.E.
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, UofM News on April 25, 2011
Last week I was taking pictures of my Non-Poster Kinnikuman figures. I enjoyed reexamining the figures and thinking about their place in M.U.S.C.L.E. history. Then I came across my Ramenman with Dragon. It put an end to my enjoyment. I wondered, “What makes this special? Why do I even care?”
Non-Poster M.U.S.C.L.E. Figures – Alpha
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, Research, UofM News on April 20, 2011
Details about each of the “Super Rare” M.U.S.C.L.E. figures can be found in History 300. The goal of Philosophy Philosophy 200 is to examine the mysteries that surround these figures in addition to presenting theories about the source and cause of “Super Rare” M.U.S.C.L.E. figures. This section focuses on the Non-Poster Alpha Figures.
Art and Sociology Combined – Curt Jackson
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Sociology, UofM News on April 19, 2011
A recent happy accident uncovered an incredibly awesome project called, The Creatives Project. One part seemed most appropriate to share with M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors.
Art 200 – Rampage Toys: Cupcake Luchador & ACE Luchador
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, UofM News on April 18, 2011
Inexcusably Rampage Toys has previously only been mention in the Links and Epilogue sections. That injustice ends today with a review of both the Cupcake Luchador the ACE Luchador figures.
The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide
Posted by Chad Perry in History, Literature, UofM News on April 13, 2011
By closely examining The Official Nintendo Player’s Guide a much clearer picture emerges regarding how companies like Mattel and Nintendo marketed to their clientele. Hindsight allows for a much clearer picture regarding the things that Nintendo did correctly regarding their brand, and the things that Mattel failed to do with the M.U.S.C.L.E. brand.
Counterfeit Packaging Update
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, UofM News on April 12, 2011
The first 28-pack is added to Art 100’s Counterfeit Packaging subsection.
Auction Watch #59
Posted by Chad Perry in Anthropology, Auction Watch, UofM News on April 7, 2011
Auction Watch #59 examines what could arguably be the worst M.U.S.C.L.E. auction ever. Thankfully there are also a few bright spots to counteract the terrible auction experience.
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