Archive for April, 2010

Short Sabbatical from UofM

Posted by Chad Perry in UofM News on April 22, 2010

As previously mentioned there have been several issues and responsibilities that have caused the discontinuation of daily posts, which was one of the original goals for the University of M.U.S.C.L.E.

Over the next few weeks there may not be any updates. This is the result of a new addition to the UofM family. Thank you in advance for understanding!

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Manufacturing Error & Warped Figures – UPDATES

Posted by Chad Perry in Research, UofM News on April 19, 2010

Lucas Rage, known as fuzzbuster on LRG.com, recently posted some pictures of figures from his childhood that are excellent examples of both Manufacturing Error Figures and “Warped” M.U.S.C.L.E. figures.

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Auction Watch #37

Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Auction Watch, UofM News on April 16, 2010

Art 100 showcases the variety of counterfeit figures created in the wake of the popularity of M.U.S.C.L.E. figures. For some collectors these figures represent nothing more than sloppy copies of the beloved figures. Other collectors might see the uniqueness, kitschiness, and/or historicalness of the figures. Auction Watch #37 gives us an opportunity to focus on one unique counterfeit figure, and acknowledge the other figures.

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Art 200 – Update

Posted by Chad Perry in Art, UofM News on April 15, 2010

Because of his continuing evolution of product and quality, plus his positive influence on the M.U.S.C.L.E. community, it seems appropriate to add Wolf Voigt to Art 200.

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Website Review #11

Posted by Chad Perry in UofM News on April 14, 2010

Website Reviews #8 and #10 showcased blogs that mentioned M.U.S.C.L.E. toys. Website Review #11 seemed like a great place to continue the trend.

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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!

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Nathan’s M.U.S.C.L.E. Page/Blog Hyperlinks

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

The University of M.U.S.C.L.E. needed to make dozens of updates due to the changes to Nathan’s M.U.S.C.L.E. Page. The discovery of any outdated hyperlinks will earn the finder 5 free M.U.S.C.L.E. figures.

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Auction Watch #36

Posted by Chad Perry in Auction Watch, UofM News on April 9, 2010

Satan Cross might be the M.U.S.C.L.E. item that best eludes the confines of predictability. However, M.U.S.C.L.E. posters may soon dethrone Satan Cross as the most unpredictable M.U.S.C.L.E. item.

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Help the M.U.S.C.L.E. Community!

Posted by Chad Perry in UofM News on April 7, 2010

LittleRubberGuys.com (and its past incarnations) has been the central hub for M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors to discuss, buy, sell, trade, and form lasting friendships. Finally Jon has given into the peer pressure and has asked for donations to upgrade the message board’s server. If you have ever used the LittleRubberGuys.com message board the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. strongly suggests that you offer a donation.

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Foolish April Weekend?

Posted by Chad Perry in Auction Watch, UofM News on April 5, 2010

Normally during early April the internet is bombarded with April Fools’ pranks. Rarely do they prove to actually be fun. As the University of M.U.S.C.L.E. started to tease collectors that a Purple #153 auction was getting closer, it appeared that the auction could be something fun that actually happened near April 1st. Instead the first weekend in April had mixed results.

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