Archive for category Research

Manufacturing Error Figures – UPDATE

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on April 12, 2010

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 figures. All M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors offer Sebastian a huge thank you for sharing this figure!

#35, Manufacturing Error Figures

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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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M.U.S.C.L.E. Figure Guide – Peer Review

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on December 23, 2009

At the onset of this University of M.U.S.C.L.E. endeavor, one specific goal was to provide a M.U.S.C.L.E. figure guide. In an effort to produce the most widely accept figure guide it seemed beneficial to submit the unfinished guide for a peer-review to M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors. Thank you to all potential participants in this process.

History, M.U.S.C.L.E. Figure Guide

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

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on December 22, 2009

In 2007 and then, again, in 2008 Nathan’s M.U.S.C.L.E. Page presented a “Year in Review” feature. Nathan’s M.U.S.C.L.E. Page was unable to put together a list this year, so the task has been given to the University of M.U.S.C.L.E.

#153, Art 200, Auction Watch, Board Game, Color Figures, Mega-Match Game, Super Rare, Uniao Festas, Year in Review

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New Manufacturing Error Figure

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on December 16, 2009

Recently on eBay a manufacturing error figure (#222), still within the original 4-pack, was sold for $69.00. The pictures from the auction have been added to the Manufacturing Error Figures write-up.

#222, 4-pack, Manufacturing Error Figures

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28-Pack Poster Offer – UPDATE

Posted by Chad Perry in Advertising & Promotion, Research, UofM News on November 17, 2009

The 28-Pack Poster Offer looked into the minutia of the poster-offer. Syosset, New York was one of the main topics of interest. John Delin, from A Syosset Scrapbook, attempted to help research further into the Syosset-M.U.S.C.L.E. connection.

28-pack, Advertising & Promotion, Advertising & Promotion 100, Poster, Super Rare

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New Discovery!

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on November 16, 2009

The goal of the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. was to collect as much M.U.S.C.L.E. information as possible and house it in one location – with the hope that people would make discoveries or uncover unseen information based on their new understanding of “all” the information. The first example of this synergistic approach has occurred.

Board Game, Color Figures, Philosophy, Sociology, Sociology 300

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The M.U.S.C.L.E. “Warp”

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on October 15, 2009

The vast majority of collectors have come across figures with small problems – normally some type of warping: an oddly positioned foot, arms or legs too far apart or too close together, a small dent in the figure, or a pose that simply does not match identical sculpts. This warping could be called, “The M.U.S.C.L.E. Warp.”

#102, #107, #124, #127, #131, #135, #137, #138, #148, #151, #155, #156, #160, #163, #179, #185, #193, #2, #201, #211, #220, #221, #226, #231, #39, #42, #5, #57, #70, #71, #74, #75, #84, #88, #93, #95, #99, Literature 400, Manufacturing Error Figures, Terri-Bull, Warped Figures

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Manufacturing Error Figures

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on October 12, 2009

M.U.S.C.L.E. figures were created using an injection molding process. This process reduces cost, increases efficiency, and produces an outstanding final product. However, it is impossible to have a 100% perfect production process. Errors and slight abnormalities will occasionally arise.

#1, #102, #117, #122, #123, #148, #153, #163, #166, #186, #187, #221, #222, #223, #224, #227, #228, #24, #3, #32, #35, #5, #60, #61, #63, #77, #81, #99, 4-pack, Art 200, Manufacturing Error Figures, Satan Cross

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