because he finally got to check off a life goal. a complete set of m.u.s.c.l.e.s (you know millions of unusual small creatures lurking everywhere). they were 1 1/2 inch tall pink pvc plastic molded characters based on a japanese toy called kinnikuman.i have collected these things since i was a kid. they came out in 1985 and i still have all of them from that time (about 80). well with the help of a great friend (you know you who are

you bastard) i was able to buy a complete set which included one that is very hard to find and worth between $40-80 on the net!. so here are some pics so you know what the hell i am talking about! yes i am very proud of these things!
here's the ones from when i was a kid

the set

organized by the poster which is here:
http://www.xenocorp.net/stoneyface/muscles/fullposter_muscle.jpg
the rare one is called satan cross and he is the bottom one in the inverted triangle near the top
