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Art 200 – Drawings, Paintings, Etc. – 1997

Posted by Chad Perry in Art, UofM News on March 16, 2010

This subsection section of Art 200 attempts to collect all the know fan art, in the format of drawings, from 1997. If you have any drawings, paintings, painted figures, or any other fan art that you would like featured, then please send them to the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. with a brief explanation of the pictures, plus the date (as close as possible) of its creation.

Art, Art 200, Darrin Vindiola

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Sociology 200 – Example #3

Posted by Chad Perry in Sociology, UofM News on March 15, 2010

Whether it is a sexist preconceived notion, Mattel’s catalog, or only the lens of personal experience; many collectors simply think of M.U.S.C.L.E. figures as a “boy’s toy” instead of a toy. This modern M.U.S.C.L.E. moment captures the figures as simply toys, and reminds us of the incredible amount of creativity that M.U.S.C.L.E. figures provide a child.

Art 200, Sociology, Sociology 200

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Sociology 300 Participants Needed

Posted by Chad Perry in Sociology, UofM News on March 10, 2010

Sociology 300 focuses on contemporary M.U.S.C.L.E. culture, specifically on adults that continue to be passionate about M.U.S.C.L.E. However, this coverage is 100% contingent on collectors’ participation.

If you would like to participate, please email the University of M.U.S.C.L.E..

Sociology, Sociology 300

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Art 300 Changes

Posted by Chad Perry in Art, UofM News on March 9, 2010

Art 300 had originally been designated as a course that would focus on professional modern artists’ work using M.U.S.C.L.E as inspiration. This topic will likely become Art 400. The new idea for Art 300 is to feature the wide array of M.U.S.C.L.E. fans and collectors that express their passion for M.U.S.C.L.E. as art.

#103, #149, #153, Art, Art 300

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PEZ HiWay Hauler Custom

Posted by Chad Perry in Art, History, UofM News on March 5, 2010

The Hot Wheels M.U.S.C.L.E. HiWay Hauler is an item of great interest in the M.U.S.C.L.E. community. Because this prototype item is so rare, most collectors have focused on creating their own custom HiWay Haulers. The Rite Aid Pez truck seems to be the perfect base to create a custom M.U.S.C.L.E. Truck Pez dispenser.

History, History 400, HiWay Hauler

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The People vs. M.U.S.C.L.E. – Part 2

Posted by Chad Perry in Advertising & Promotion, Research, UofM News on March 3, 2010

The People vs. M.U.S.C.L.E. – Part 2 follows the same framework for M.U.S.C.L.E. advertising that had been established the previous year in the two commercials. Sadly, for the final M.U.S.C.L.E. commercial there appears to be a far less focused approach. However, hardcore Color figure collectors likely view this commercial as the single greatest thirty seconds of video ever uncovered.

#105, #107, #109, #11, #121, #125, #131, #133, #136, #138, #15, #150, #153, #16, #161, #163, #168, #169, #173, #175, #190, #193, #199, #213, #23, #3, #30, #34, #36, #44, #60, #68, #73, #75, #79, #82, #83, Advertising & Promotion, Advertising & Promotion 400, Class A, Class B, Color Figures, Commercials, Flesh Figures, M.U.S.C.L.E. Figure Guide

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New Literature Discovery

Posted by Chad Perry in Literature, Research, UofM News on February 22, 2010

Recently the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. made over a dozen new literature discoveries. Many of the discoveries may force the creation and/or complete reconstruction of the Literature courses. Sadly there have been many challenges posting comprehensive updates. However, the discovery of the November 1986 issue of Working Mother seemed too exciting not to share.

#1, #107, #118, #136, #143, #181, #20, #217, #223, #55, 10-pack, Color Figures, Flesh Figures, Literature

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University of M.U.S.C.L.E. Update

Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, UofM News on February 17, 2010

One of the goals of the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. was to provide daily M.U.S.C.L.E.-related content. Unfortunately, there have not been any updates since February 11th. It seemed appropriate to offer an explanation.