These types of completely original creations inspired by M.U.S.C.L.E. figures will become a subsection of Art 100.
However, what should they be called?
Potential voting on individual names will come later, but what should they be called as a group?
- They are not Frankenstein-like Amalgam figures.
- Many are clearly inspired by M.U.S.C.L.E. figures.
- The quality, texture, and even size vary greatly.
- And some we know as Future Strength or The Wrestlers Lutteurs.
Submit your suggestions in the comment section below. All entries will be entered into a drawing for a M.U.S.C.L.E. prize package (so make sure you use an active email address in the form below).
All entries are due by 1PM (EST) December 5, 2011.
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#1 by uoozuman on November 28th, 2011
#1 Pickle Head
#2 The Tadpole
#3 Woodrow Wilson
#4 Aqua Wookie
#5 No-bot
#2 by Ridureyu on November 28th, 2011
Well, the Lutteurs and Future Strength figures have names for their series, but as a whole?
MUSCLE_inspired Knockoffs seems to work for me.
#3 by Stklbck on November 29th, 2011
Muscle inspired wanna be
M.I.W.B.s!!
Or just muscle wanna-be’s
#4 by Chad Perry on November 29th, 2011
I can’t figure out what I like. The two words that are stuck in my head are: 1) charlatan; and 2) shyster.
I also like Masquerading M.U.S.C.L.E.s because of the alliteration, but it seems a bit long.
#5 by Leitmotiv on December 1st, 2011
Charlatan’s have a negative connotation and since plenty collectors may enjoy these, I don’t think a connection should be made. Knockoffs is fine with me.
#6 by Chad Perry on December 1st, 2011
I guess. I think I hear the word in an exaggerated and over inflected way which just seems fun – almost as if it were, “those charming charlatans!”
#7 by Rubberhammer on December 1st, 2011
How about Muscle Imposters?
#8 by Leitmotiv on December 2nd, 2011
Knockoffs are instantly understood too.
#9 by Chad Perry on December 2nd, 2011
The main thing I dislike about “knockoffs” is that I think it can be applied far more broadly. There could be a decent argument that things like CUTIE’s or MIMP’s are M.U.S.C.L.E. knockoffs.
I just view these figures as being such a specific type of “knockoff” that they warrant their own specific title.
I also thought it was a fun, not laborious, idea to think of a name for them.
#10 by Leitmotiv on December 4th, 2011
The specificity is obvious. We’re talking about M.U.S.C.L.E.s here, not C.U.T.I.E.s.
Just like “bootleg” could be broadly used, but when in a specific community, it’s obvious what you’re talking about.
If you can find a more fun and appealing label, I’m all for it.