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Jim Nast

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

Richard M. Bezzle

Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.

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.

Curly Q

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

Richard M. Bezzle

Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.

Courtney Palmer

She's a star on the hardwood and a hands-down favorite to win this year's MVP award. She doesn't play on Friday nights or Sabbaths, but Courtney considers it a privilege to honor God and His special day.

Adam Numbers

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

Big Mean Eugene

So far, this huge bully has yet to outgrow his meanness. Maybe that's because he hasn't met Jesus.

Olive Pitt

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

Jazzmyn Reed

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

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Amazing Grace

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

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

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"!

Branch Forrester

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

Gentle Yentel

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

Jazzmyn Reed

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

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!

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Duncan Hooper

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

Mild Bill Hickok

A descendant of the Old West's famous Wild Bill Hickok, Mild Bill is more the happy hippie type.

Bob O’Link

Bob is always on the lookout for birds! His fascination with this part of God's creation began when he was Guide age and never flew away!

Starr Moon

Starr loves to gaze upon God's celestial wonders. Her forever plans include getting around to see those wonders up close and personal.

Heinz the Hound (rejected)

When the Thumbuddies creator pitched the idea of Thumbeasties to Guide, it didn't fly. But this lovable canine is still a rare and collectible cutie!

Goodloe Price

If you're in the market for a bargain on excellent edibles, this fellow can help you out.

Big Mean Eugene

So far, this huge bully has yet to outgrow his meanness. Maybe that's because he hasn't met Jesus.

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