joshua26 Collection
Chaplain Charlie
This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.
Welmer Waddle (rare)
Buy some smoothies from this guy because he's icy nicey! Welmer is always ready to sell cold drinks with a warm heart! [Welmer was hand-drawn by Guide reader Nate T.]
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!
Adam Numbers
From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!
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!
Amazing Grace
Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.
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.
Sue Nami
Sue Nami is a kid surfer who dreams of becoming an Olympic surfer. Her family doesn't have the money to put her in surfing classes, but she trusts in God that one day she can be an Olympic athlete for the USA! (Rare, drawn by Guide reader Josh Gomes)
Nurse Payne
Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!
Baby-Faith Nelson
This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!
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.
Luke Skyhopper (Guide reader-drawn, rare)
This bunny isn't a normal bunny. He fought in the Galactic Civil War. He is the bunny version of a certain movie character. Drawn by Guide reader Alyssa H.
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!
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!
Rocky Chorderman
This musician looks a little strung-out, but that's only because he practices so much on his electric guitar.
Handy Mann
If you've got something to build or fix, this guy will nail it!
Baby-Faith Nelson
This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!
Hartley Chambers, M.D.
This lifesaving cardiovascular surgeon has lots of love and plenty of patients.
Winter VanKamp
Special Limited Edition Camporee Thumbuddy number 2 of 2. Winter is very cool. She is a member of the Fresno Freezies Pathfinder Club, whose members clear local store shelves of thermal underwear every year.
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!
Ima Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy
A 1950s Adventist junior fashionista, Ima was one of the first to receive the brand-new Junior Guide on October 7, 1953!
Harry Beardsley
This fuzzy fellow thinks his hair-raising efforts make him irresistibly attractive. Needless to say, not everyone agrees!
Olive Pitt
Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.
Ed Write
This guy bears an uncanny resemblance to the Guide Magazine editor—who also happens to draw Thumbuddies! (This is the Thumbuddy persona for Guide editor Randy Fishell.)
Crash Landon
Warning: it's always a near-death experience when Crash is at the airplane controls! (Crash is the Thumbuddy persona for Guide webmaster Mr. Kim Peckham.)
Pearl Dyver
Pearl is always getting in over her head. Thankfully, she can hold her breath for a very long time!
Layton Doolittle
When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.
Misty Mountainclimber
When things get steep, Misty straps on the promises of God and rises to the occasion. (Rare, drawn by Guide reader Jolissa B.)
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!
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.
Jim Nast
Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."
Jollie Ollie
From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)
Big Mean Eugene
So far, this huge bully has yet to outgrow his meanness. Maybe that's because he hasn't met Jesus.
Joy Singh
Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!
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.
Judge Prudence Law
A humorless but knowledgeable "legal eagle" who's always ready to hear the facts and rule fairly.
Stu Dent
Burning with a desire for learning, Stu is determined to stay in school forever!
