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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

Denise & Mel

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

Tina & Silke

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

Susan

SUSAN Superpowers: Gift wrapping; Antique store bargaining Arch nemesis: Driving in snow Signature stories: Tales of nursing Cloaking...

Valerie & Dugan

VALERIE Superpower: Story-telling Arch nemesis: Gluten Cloaking Ability: She can seemingly grow her hair multiple inches overnight...

Greg & Michael

GREG Superpowers: Film making; Recalling obscure bands from the 1980s Weaknesses: Cake; Dips Superhero/supernatural sidekicks: Lynda...

Jen

Jen & Astro (Self portrait of the artist) Jen Superpowers: Bobbing and weaving through crowds; Klutziness; Naming that song from the 80s...

John

JOHN Superpowers: Making tiki drinks; Helping the blind to see Arch nemeses: Bad drivers; Dehydration Superhero Pal: Gold Dust Woman...

John & Helen

HELEN Superpowers: Cleaning; Giving Martha Stewart a run for her money Nemesis: Dirt; Clothing Wrinkles Signature cloaking sheild:...

Eric

ERIC Superpowers: Parallel Parking; Photography Nemesis: Insects; Zoe the food-demanding cat Favorite Escape from Gotham: Palm Springs...