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The 233 Counterfeit Collection – Update
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Research, UofM News on June 7, 2010
M.U.S.C.L.E. figure #153 receives more adoration and attention than any other figure. Because of this, it makes sense that its addition to the Counterfeit Collection carries a special request.
The 233 Counterfeit Collection – Update
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Research, UofM News on June 2, 2010
Thanks to the contributions of Manuel M. there have been 19 additional figures added to Art 100’s 233 Counterfeit Collection.
Counterfeit Figure Typology
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Research, UofM News on June 1, 2010
Counterfeit Figure Typology is a part of Art 100. The purpose of this subdivision is to catalog the various types and characteristics of counterfeit M.U.S.C.L.E. figures.
Counterfeit Packaging
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Research, UofM News on May 28, 2010
Counterfeit Packaging is a part of Art 100. The purpose of this subdivision is to catalog any of the packaging that is associated with counterfeit M.U.S.C.L.E. figures.
The 233 Counterfeit Collection – Update
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Research, UofM News on May 26, 2010
Thanks to the contributions of Greg H. four additional figures have been added to Art 100’s 233 Counterfeit Collection.
The 233 Counterfeit Collection
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Research, UofM News on May 24, 2010
This is the official archive for The University of M.U.S.C.L.E. as it attempts to document a full 233 counterfeit M.U.S.C.L.E. figure collection through the submission of collectors’ pictures. The collection is part of Art 100.
Art 100 Changes & the 233 Counterfeit Collection
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, Research, UofM News on May 21, 2010
Auction Watch #39
Posted by Chad Perry in Auction Watch, UofM News on May 20, 2010
Auction Watch #39 features the single largest lot of one specific type of counterfeit M.U.S.C.L.E. figure ever seen, plus the M.U.S.C.L.E. figure that has created his own false value – Satan Cross.
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.
Wolf Voigt Custom Figure Review
Posted by Chad Perry in Art, UofM News on January 22, 2010
Art 100 highlights creators who simply mimicked the M.U.S.C.L.E. figures. Art 200 highlights custom pieces of art for M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors. When Wolf Voigt’s custom figures started to appear and get noticed by the M.U.S.C.L.E community it was not immediately clear which, if any, course classification he deserved. A review of one of his figures might help clear up that confusion.