doublefuddge Collection

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.]

Duncan Hooper

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

Branch Forrester

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

Chaplain Charlie

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

Curly Q

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

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!

Ebony Keyes

Every scale, crescendo, and staccato Ebony practices brings her one step closer to keyboard perfection. FYI: although she's still young, Ebony has already written a noteworthy book: 88 Keys to Piano Playing Success.

Gentle Yentel

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

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.

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!

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!

Faith Hopenlove

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

Harry Beardsley

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

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!

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!)

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!)

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!)

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!

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!

Big Mean Eugene

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

“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.

Rocky Chorderman

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

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

Jim Nast

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

Joy Singh

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

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!

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"!

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