action-figure

[Bushwhacker]

At next sentence:

He rose to action-figure fame on the pro wrestling circuit.

What does "action-figure" mean? It seems the usual meaning is linked to some kind of toy, doll, figurine... So, in this case, what is this term referring to?

Thank You

[svartnik]

At next sentence:

He rose to action-figure fame on the pro wrestling circuit.

What does "action-figure" mean? It seems the usual meaning is linked to some kind of toy, doll, figurine... So, in this case, what is this term referring to?

Thank You

Here is what I associate an action figure with:
-powerful
-succesful(ly marketed)
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G._I._Joe

IMO, action-figure fame means considerable fame that is difficult to rise to.

[Bushwhacker]

Here is what I associate an action figure with:
-powerful
-succesful(ly marketed)
- G.I. Joe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

IMO, action-figure fame means considerable fame that is difficult to rise to.

So, do you think it could be said as:

He rose as an icon on the pro wrestling circuit ?

[Bushwhacker]

Please, any final assistance as for my last proposal?

[svartnik]

So, do you think it could be said as:

He rose as an icon on the pro wrestling circuit ?

His was a rapid rise to fame on the pro-wrestling circuit to become an icon.
You like this sentence?

[Bushwhacker]

His was a rapid rise to fame on the pro-wrestling circuit to become an icon.
You like this sentence?

Thank You. So the word icon may fit?

Sentence sounds good too

[svartnik]

Thank You. So the word icon may fit?

Sentence sounds good too

Icon means someonene who is the object of great attention and devotion.

[Bushwhacker]

Icon means someonene who is the object of great attention and devotion.

Yes, yes. Precisely: icon for rose to action-figure fame.

[Ouisch]

An "action figure" is a male version of a doll. For example, Barbie is a doll, but G.I. Joe is an action figure. The reasoning is, young males wouldn't purchase anything marketed as a "doll," so when professional wrestlers or other athletes are turned into dolls, they are marketed as "action figures."