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Bad Action Figures

Why should only Superheroes and stars of box-office blockbusters reap the benefits of having mini-likenesses of themselves? After years of being obsessed with miniatures, I purchased some Sculpey clay and started sculpting action figures, albeit badly, and telling the stories of some of my favorite people.

All photos in this section by Eric Hauser

Edgar & Michelle

EDGAR Superpowers: Vinyl hunting; Airline seat picking Kryptonite: Traffic Cloaking Shield: A fabulous hat MICHELLE Superpower: Cat...

Denise & Mel

DENISE Superpower: Slow skating Weakness: She loves a good theme Uncharted territory: The city bus MEL Superpower: Assimilates to any...

Brad & Jason

BRAD Superpower: Calm in chaos Passion: Music Getaway kicks: A pair of Converse JASON Superpower: Bakes up amazing party treats Nemesis:...

Christy

CHRISTY Superpowers: Being an international woman of mystery; Talking everyday crazy people off the ledge Crowning glory: Fabulous hair...

Tina & Silke

TINA Superpowers: Talking Fast; Humor; Gesturing wildly Arch Nemeses: Corn; Silence Mode of Getaway: Climbing Irrational fears: Flying;...

Mildred

MILDRED Superpowers: Looking fabulous and cutting to the chase Nemeses: Idiots; Bad shoes Signature exclamation: Coño! Faithful sidekick:...

Caitlan

CAITLAN Superpowers: Talking to anyone (anyone!); Ability to be zen or zany Nemesis: Boring situations Favorite cloaking shield: Rotating...

Kate & Bill

KATE Superpowers: Extraordinary Haircuts and Colors Weakness: Vintage Knick-knacks Crowning glory: Blonde curls Secret weapon: Hairspray...

Mike & Corrine

MIKE Superpowers: Talking to anyone; Being a dog whisperer Weaknesses: Music documentaries; Texting Superfuel: An artisan beverage...

Alicia & Adrian

ALICIA Superpower: The Kavorka Arch nemesis: Car trouble Cloaking shield: She doesn't need one, she fits in wherever she goes Superfuel:...