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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.
Mattel Quality Control – 1985 to Today
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, Research, UofM News on April 6, 2011
Through various interviews and investigations into the history of M.U.S.C.L.E. figures, there has been one consistently repeating theme – Mattel has incredibly high quality standards. Perhaps Mattel measures quality in the same way that Transocean measures safety.
Non-Poster M.U.S.C.L.E. Figures – Gamma
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, Research, UofM News on February 15, 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 Gamma Figures.
Non-Poster M.U.S.C.L.E. Figures – Beta
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, Research, UofM News on February 15, 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 Beta Figures.
History & Philosophy Updates
Posted by Chad Perry in History, Philosophy, Research, UofM News on February 15, 2011
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.”
-Mark Twain
Manufacturing Error Figures (UPDATE) & “Super Rares”
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, Research, UofM News on February 1, 2011
The Manufacturing Error Figures section has recently received a picture of a previously unseen figure. The figure appears to be a prime example of a manufacturing error figure. All M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors offer Bill Raeth a huge thank you for sharing this figure!
The Washington Post Article: The Mess He Made
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, Sociology, UofM News on June 14, 2010
This Sunday the Washington Post ran a story called “The mess he made: A life-long slob decides it’s time to get organized,” by Michael S. Rosenwald. It should be interesting to M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors for a variety of reasons.
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.
Philosophy 200 Launched
Posted by Chad Perry in Philosophy, UofM News on February 6, 2010
The goal of Philosophy 200 is to examine the mysteries that surround “Super Rare” figures in addition to presenting theories about the source and cause of “Super Rare” M.U.S.C.L.E. figures.
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