When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for us to honor our favorite also-ran Derby designs, a decent respect for the opinions of the masses requires us to declare the causes which impel us to award Honorable Mentions. Fortunately for all of us, you guys didn't have to worry about Redcoats looking over your shoulder when you were putting together your designs for Derby #49: Independence. As always, we certify that the following Honorable Mentions were not influenced in any way by the British crown...
Three if by sea...
by
montygog
1770's, meet 1950's.
Bye Bye Bluebird
by
SeedUvPain
And this bird you cannot change.
EPIC Teen Independence
by
ChrisRisse
Wolverine: the Teen Years.
Off With His Nozzle!
by
tgentry
We call this "petrochemical castration".
Origami Independence
by
TYH
Relevance to topic: questionable. Mad skillz: unquestionable.
FREEDOM! THE END OF TORTUOUS TOASTER TYRANNY
by
ceetee73
Good thing they managed to escape before they were subjected to jellyboarding.
These designs will show their pretty little faces in our next Big Do-Over Derby. In the meantime, make haste! Derbying is afoot!