Harkdy Collection

Hench Mann

The opposite of his caring and helpful twin brother, Handy Mann, this guy is always looking for a chance to do someone harm. He really needs to meet Jesus!

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!

Jim Nast

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

Louden Rood

This loudmouth's approach to communication speaks volumes about his personality.

Max Cutter

When the summer heat is on, Max gets moving with his self-made after-school job!

Mild Bill Hickok

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

Mission Plane Jane

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

Morning Mike

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

Nurse Payne

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

Pastor Wordsworth

Somehow, this pastor's sermons always end up pointing to Jesus—and that's a good thing!

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.

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.

Soybean Gene

Gene's unfortunate head shape causes natural food stores to ask about renting him for promotional purposes. Some people even want to cook him, which is in very bad taste.

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!)

Vance Strongarm

He's pumped up about muscle mass, and it shows!

Adam Numbers

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

Amazing Grace

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

Appaloosa Luci

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

Baby-Faith Nelson

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

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! Series I, 1 of 2. Others in series: Stable Mabel

Rocky Chorderman

This musician looks a little strung-out, but that's only because he practices so much on his electric guitar.

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"!

Appaloosa Luci

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

Booker Sayles

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

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