The University of M.U.S.C.L.E. OMFG Exclusive

The University of M.U.S.C.L.E. Exclusive Yellow OMFG
Set: $15.00
Individuals: $4.25
日本にも配送オッケーです!
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Image Compliments of the University of M.U.S.C.L.E.

While these are not exactly Kinnikuman related, October Toys has given a noted shout-out to M.U.S.C.L.E. and Kinkeshi as one of the main inspirations behind the OMFG line.  I am also a strong proponent of supporting other Kinnikuman and M.U.S.C.L.E. related sites, and highly recommend checking out all the great things going on over at The University of M.U.S.C.L.E.!

Irate the 80's: Ep 8 - MUSCLE MEN KINNIKUMAN

The Irate Gamer takes on Kinnikuman...

While I appreciate this guy giving the franchise a nod, the information in the episode left a lot to be desired.  Many of the "facts" were loose and sloppy, and his pronunciation of "Kinnikuman" was horrendous.  It was so bad deaf Akuma Choujin everywhere cried out in horror and pain with each slaughtered syllable...

Not a huge fan, but it was worth the watch. 

More Irate the 80's HERE

Kinniku Fan Video Madness

Major props to p0wer0wl for putting together these super cool videos featuring familiar faces from the Kinnikuman universe.  A great display of Kinniku fan talent at its best! 

Don't Take Your Guns to Town ~ feat Terryman and Terry the Kid

Bathand ~ feat Sunigator and Sunigator...

Ultimate Muscle Shakedown!

Be sure to check out more of p0wer0wl's keshi videos HERE!

Yudetamago M.U.S.C.L.E. Sighting!

Shimada-sensei showing off his Muscle pride with this killer M.U.S.C.L.E. T shirt that I sent him last week.  I'm really digging the matching Kinnikuman "KN" hat by Kin29Shop aka BamBam88.  Read the tweet here!

 Yudetamago M.U.S.C.L.E. Power!

Check out more info on the M.U.S.C.L.E. logo T's over at the University of M.U.S.C.L.E.

More M.U.S.C.L.E. Keshi from Muscle Things!

New this week from Muscle Things ~

"Freddy"

Satan Cross w/o Weapons

Micro Sunshine Designed by Nama Niku!

Sunigator

These figures are made from a high quality UV resistant material, with Muscle Things really outdoing himself on the casting quality this time around.  Based on what I can tell, these colors choices look almost spot on to the ones used in the original M.U.S.C.L.E. line ~米

Check out all this Keshi madness and more up for grabs on eBay!

Sunigator "Clawman" M.U.S.C.L.E. T Shirt

Check out this new M.U.S.C.L.E. shirt designed by Ericnilla. 

A super high quality shirt with a nifty silk screen design!

A very sweet artistic rendering and twist on the classic Sunigator "claw" form.  Get yours today ~ 肉 　

Only $12 + shipping - More info on ordering and pics over at Little Rubber Guys!

M.U.S.C.L.E. Kinkeshi Artwork by SmokinGun ~ 肉

I never grow tired of new artwork based on M.U.S.C.L.E. keshi, and these little gems from my pal, SmokinGun, are no exception.

There is something rather amusing about seeing Terri-Bull (aka Buffaloman) wielding a He-Man style battle ax, and Big the Budo ready to go Yojimbo on some poor unsuspecting keshi's arse...
 

A big Nama Niku thanks to SmokinGun for sharing these pics!  More over at littlerubberguys.com.

Kinnikumart ~ Ultimate Muscle Galore!

I have searched the web from the USA to Japan, and must say that one of the best places to get great deals on Ultimate Muscle (キン肉マンII世) Kinkeshi and MOC M.U.S.C.L.E. is Kinnikumart!

The prices and selection at Kinnikumart are great, and the owner Sherrie is extremely easy to work with and honestly as nice as they come!  There is nothing like building your collection while picking up great items from another dedicated fan.

Kinnikuman Ultimate Muscle Kinkeshi Series 8

Kinnikuman Ultimate Muscle Kinkeshi Series 12

Kinnikumart is also one of the few places that you can actually buy the 20 pack Exogini Keshi Pyramids!  

Visit Kinnikumart today!

Old School Kinnikuman Famicom Commercials

I was playing M.U.S.C.L.E. on the ol' Nintendo today and decided to hit YouTube to see if I could dredge up an old commercial...

 I know, I know, the game truly sucks, but I am a sucker for all things Kinnikuman

While I am pretty sure there was never one made in the US, I was able to find these Japanese Kinnikuman gems ~

Kinnikuman Famicom Kinnikuman Muscle Tag Match Commercial circa 1985

 Scramble for the Kinniku Throne Commercial circa 1987

The Definitive M.U.S.C.L.E. Kinkeshi 10 Pack Auction!

After Shimada-sensei showed off his recently aquired M.U.S.C.L.E. 10 Pack on Twitter last month, the cost of these suckers has skyrocketed!  A sealed flesh 10 pack sold on eBay yesterday for a record $202.50, and now perhaps the greatest 10 Pack Listing of all time is up and running.

All three possible variations of the M.U.S.C.L.E. 10 pack (Flesh, Colored and Half Colored/Half Flesh) are now up on eBay together in a single listing!

It makes me wonder if the Yudetamago display really sparked that much new interest into the hobby - after all, the name on the back of the package says it all...肉

Image Compliments of www.littlerubberguys.com

Check out the original commercial where the 10 packs were first mentioned ~ Thank you Yudetamago for bringing Muscle Mania to America!

The Auction Ends December 19th, so Bid Now!

嶋田先生 Takes Utsunomyia ~

Shimada-sensei made a surprise visit to the Utsunomyia Muscle Shop on Saturday sporting a M.U.S.C.L.E. hat!  Based on his recent tweets he was in town to partake of the famous, local Gyoza, and apparently his new cap was rather popular with fans. (_肉_) 

Images Compliments of 嶋田先生

While M.U.S.C.L.E. hats may be fairly common among fans in the States, I am pretty sure he is the only guy with one in Japan.  He said he was really interested in getting the hat on Twitter, so this ユデッキー answered the call and sent one compliments of Nama Niku. 

 Yudetagamo + BamBam88 Power!

He was previously in Utsunomyia on 11/28 for an exclusive Muscle Shop signing event, and clearly has a place in his heart for the local Kinnikuman fans and culinary delights.

The Muscle Shop features the BamBam88 Fall/Winter collection, and only runs until 12/7!  Make sure to stop by the Utsunomyia Parco and check it out if you are in the area!

My Keshi Senses are Tingling ~ ClawShine is on the Loose!

From the hands of Jason Frailey and The God Beast Customs comes CLAWSHINE! With out a doubt, this has got to be one of the best looking fan customs to ever hit the world of custom Keshi.

ファンが作ったクラーシャインのキン消しです。

Masterfully sculpted by Jason Frailey and produced by The God Beast, this limited offering is available in Yellow, Orange, Red, Purple, Blue, Green and Clear. Glitter chase versions are also thrown into the mix to make this a very solid and highly collectible release.

 Images Compliments of TGBC

Visit TGBC for complete details.

M.U.S.C.L.E. Trucker Hat ~ Tell 'Em Large Marge Sent Ya ~

M.U.S.C.L.E. Keepin' It Real Since 1985 - Trucker Hat by M.P.S.

 GO GO Muscle!

Get your 80's action on here.

Muscle Things カスタムキン消し

Check out the new Muscle Things Blog - MT has been dropping fresh twists on classic M.U.S.C.L.E.s, and is definitely breathing new life into the M.U.S.C.L.E. Universe.

Image Compliments of Muscle Things

 

Get your Muscle Things customs on eBay!
eBayにてカスタムキン消し発売中！！！

M.U.S.C.L.E. Things ~ Nama Niku: ミクロ・サンシャイン コラボレーション

Check out the new M.U.S.C.L.E. Things ~ Nama Niku: Custom Micro Sunshine Kinkeshi.

Micro Sunshine designed by Nama Niku ~ cast by M.U.S.C.L.E. Things.

Designed by Halfaway ~ cast by M.U.S.C.L.E. Things.

 Poster by M.U.S.C.L.E. Things!

Image Compliments of Muscle Things

M.U.S.C.L.E. Things has done amazing work with these customs, and is a true asset to the Little Rubber Guys community!  The creativity and fun surrounding custom keshi is a driving force in the M.U.S.C.L.E. legacy.

Mishka MUSCLE Hoodie - Yudetamago Style! - 日米友情バワー!!

Shimada-sensei sporting a MUSCLE hooded sweatshirt designed by Mishka NYC. NYC fashion inspired by the creations of Yudetamago. Kinkeshi never looked so good!

I am a huge fan of Mishka gear, even a bigger fan of Kinkeshi and Yudetamago, and absolutely thrilled that Shimada-sensei was happy with the Kinkeshi hoodie I sent him.

Read the original tweet.

A view of the now famous hoodie before making its way to Tokyo.

 A closeup of the black design from my personal collection.

Be sure to check out the definitive article on the Mishka MUSCLE hoodie over at the University of M.U.S.C.L.E.

If you would like to get your hands on one of these, good luck! Your only chances are probably eBay, or ordering from Imperious Rex! in the U.K.