Discussing the value of M.U.S.C.L.E. figures with M.U.S.C.L.E. collectors can be incestuous because of the small community. The discussion often uses specific examples of buyers and sellers – which have often been manipulated by those same buyers and sellers.

By looking outside of the M.U.S.C.L.E. collecting community there is an opportunity for advancement and new understanding. This entry looks to Greg Mankiw who teaches Economics at Harvard University and has a blog, “Random Observations for Students of Economics.”

The value of M.U.S.C.L.E. figures and toys is often hotly debated. The University of M.U.S.C.L.E. will look to other people, groups, hobbies, and businesses for fresh perspectives.

With this entry, a book collector’s perspective on pricing is considered.