Silas Collection

Duncan Hooper

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

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!

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"!

Mild Bill Hickok

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

Gentle Yentel

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

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!

Jazzmyn Reed

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

Curly Q

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

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.

Chef Al Denté

Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?

Clementine Grove

Clementine juggles school and church with her late-afternoon job at the family citrus orchard.

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Branch Forrester

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

Big Mean Eugene

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

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!

Appaloosa Luci

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

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!

Dayton Bachelor

He's not too handsome, but they say "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder." Or maybe he will steal the heart of an orthodontist who sees Dayton's potential.

Goodloe Price

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

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.

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!

Harry Beardsley

This fuzzy fellow thinks his hair-raising efforts make him irresistibly attractive. Needless to say, not everyone agrees!

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Judge Prudence Law

A humorless but knowledgeable "legal eagle" who's always ready to hear the facts and rule fairly.

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!

Big Mean Eugene

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

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Branch Forrester

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

Booker Sayles

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

“Oopsie” Daisy

Daisy is a delightful young woman with a tendency to stumble over more than her words. Her favorite outdoor activity is the Slip 'n' Slide.

Kai Yacker

Kai loves whitewater so much that, well, it seems like she can never stop talking about it!

General George Washingday

This faltherly historic figure refuses to be seen in a soiled uniform, so he cleans up his act once every week. Collectibility: super rare.

Chef Al Denté

Pasta is his passion! Who knows what dish the good chef will cook up next?

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.

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