User blog comment:Tutles/Episode 117: Thunder Crashes Review/@comment-2106167-20120211114129/@comment-2106167-20120211134913

Laxus was said to have been "frail" in his youth only by his evil deranged father, I remember his inherited Magic Power having been described as strong even back then!

And, besides, what's up with muscle mass? Laxus' in good shape, but I didn't bring that up... It's obvious why he was given a toned body, it's the very same reason which prompted Mashima to give Erza her well-endowed figure... Physical appearance! Fans, in most cases, like muscular men and curvy girls... Wo what's the problem?

Besides... Laxus' ahead of both Natsu and Elfman, and that's a given fact. What does it mean that Elfman's larger and Natsu uses fire? Laxus seems to be physically strong like Natsu (who performed feats similar to Erza's, and, despite being quite muscular, is still small) and can use his own element better than Natsu uses his fire. He's faster, stronger, more resilient and likely smarter... What's that comparison supposed to mean?