InsidiousCynic Collection

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Elbert Feinstein

A former student of the genius physicist You-Know-Who, Elbert is carrying on the tradition of brilliant thinking, wild-looking hair, and a mustache that would make his former mentor proud.

Duncan Hooper

Spectacular slam-dunks frequently make him the center of attention.

Faith Hopenlove

A spiritual mentor to many, Faith has a devotional life that's resulted in endless incredible answers to prayer.

Heinz the Hound

This mixed-breed mutt is lovable—but very sloppy!

Gentle Yentel

A graceful, charming, and godly young Jewish woman who loves others and all things beautiful.

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Morning Mike

Late to bed and early to rise makes this morning radio announcer talk with half-closed eyes.

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Jack Hammer

A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Baby-Faith Nelson

This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!

Junior Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy

Junior is the younger brother of Thumbuddy Ima Reeder. When they got copies of the first Junior Guide, as it was called in 1953, they thought the magazine was "peachy keen"!

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

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