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How Much Are M.U.S.C.L.E.’s Worth (III)
Posted by Chad Perry in Economics, UofM News on August 24, 2009
The Big Mac Index creates a M.U.S.C.L.E.-related spawn, the Satan Cross Index (SDI).
The 10-Pack
Posted by Chad Perry in History, UofM News on August 17, 2009
The 10-pack is arguably the most iconic of the M.U.S.C.L.E. packaging. This entry on the 10-pack is a subcategory of History 100.
The 4-Pack
Posted by Chad Perry in History, UofM News on August 11, 2009
The 4-pack packaging allowed for a child to see the four figures they would be purchasing. Today collectors can see the differences in English and French-Canadian cards, changes to the back of the cards, and consider the potential of 140 possible 4-pack combinations. This entry on the 4-pack is a subcategory of History 100.
Art 100 Completed
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, UofM News on August 7, 2009
Art 100 has been completed. There are lots of pictures of loose and packaged counterfeit/bootleg figures.
Hard Knockin’ Rockin’ Ring Wrestling Arena
Posted by Chad Perry in History, UofM News on August 7, 2009
A wrestling ring accessory makes the most sense for a group of wrestling figures. Mattel recognized they could use some existing parts from Bandai’s release of previous versions of the ring. The box art shows a seemingly metallic clasp. Unfortunately Mattel decided to use a brittle plastic on the figure clamps and this toy was easily broken.
The Discredited Super Rare: X-2, “The Futuristic Goalie”
Posted by Chad Perry in History, UofM News on July 31, 2009
Brant Snell was the first M.U.S.C.L.E. collector to discover this interesting figure. M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors can become so enthralled with the notion and history of a figure that it can even retain its value after being proven NOT to be a Super Rare figure. This was the case for a figure called X-2 or The Futuristic Goalie.
The Uncropped Catalog Pictures
Posted by Chad Perry in Literature, UofM News on July 17, 2009
Uncropped versions of the 1986 Mattel catalog M.U.S.C.L.E. photograph, both from toy industry trade magazines, uncover six previously unseen Kinnikuman figures in the picture. All six, sometimes difficult to see, figures are identified.
Literature 400 Completed
Posted by Chad Perry in Literature, UofM News on July 17, 2009
Literature 400 has been completed. This course examines the appearance of M.U.S.C.L.E. in toy industry trade magazines, the industry’s reaction to M.U.S.C.L.E., Mattel’s external appearance in 1986, and uncovers two previously unseen M.U.S.C.L.E. pictures.
Advertising & Promotion 300 Completed
Posted by Chad Perry in Advertising & Promotion, UofM News on July 8, 2009
Advertising & Promotion 300 – Corporate and education connections has been completed. This course focuses on the partnership between Mattel and Nestle Quik using M.U.S.C.L.E. as a promotional item.
M.U.S.C.L.E. Battlin’ Belt
Posted by Chad Perry in Course Catalog, History on June 29, 2009
The only completely original item produced by Mattel for M.U.S.C.L.E. was a carrying case shaped like a championship wrestling belt. The Battlin’ Belt was positioned as both a carrying case and a wrestling ring. The design of the belt was filled with rather questionable choices.
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