Collectible poker chip featuring the Hardy Boys from the 70's TV show.Available from Amazon.com
News and reviews about the Hardy Boys Mystery Series by Franklin W. Dixon.
May 2010 Update
Boy Detectives: Essays on the Hardy Boys and Othersby Michael G. Cornelius
Due July 2010
I'll post details as they become available.
April 2010 Update
Cover Art for Undercover Brothers #35
Lost Brother (#35) - Due October 2010
Undercover Brothers Titles Announced
Forever Lost (#36) is due out in January of 2011.
I'll post cover art and more info as it becomes available.
Lost Brother (#35) - Due October 2010Undercover Brothers Titles Announced
Forever Lost (#36) is due out in January of 2011.
I'll post cover art and more info as it becomes available.
March 2010 Update
Lost Brother: Book Two in the Lost Mystery Trilogy (Undercover Brothers #35) due out Oct. 12, 2010.
Pre-Order from Amazon.com
I'll post the art and synopsis when they become available.
Pre-Order from Amazon.com
I'll post the art and synopsis when they become available.
New Graphic Novel Series
The Hardy Boys: The New Case Files
Crawling with Zombies (#1)
Gerry Conway (Author), Paulo Henrique (Illustrator)
Due for release by Papercutz on October 12, 2010
Complete Paperback Series Collections For Sale
I've got entire sets of Hardy Boys Case Files, Nancy Drew-Hardy Boys Super Mystery and Clues Brothers for sale.
Click Here For More Information
Click Here For More Information
January 2010 Update
Happy New Year Sleuths!
Not much to report this month.
Applewood Books will be releasing a Box Set of the first 6 volumes in September.
I'll post more details as they become available.
Not much to report this month.
Applewood Books will be releasing a Box Set of the first 6 volumes in September.
I'll post more details as they become available.
December 2009 Update
2 New "Hardy Boys: Secret Files" Announced
Mystery Map (#3) - August 2010
Hopping Mad (#4) - September 2010
Further details on this new series (due to start in April 2010) are not yet available.
Cover Art For Undercover Brothers #34The Children of the Lost.
Plot information not yet available.
New Nancy Drew-Hardy Boys Supermystery Announced
4: Gold Medal Murder
Mission: Nancy and the Boys are on the case when a Summer Olympics scandal breaks out.
New Web Site For British Editions
Hardy Boys.co.uk
An unofficial guide to the British and Commonwealth series for enthusiasts and collectors.
Brought to you by Jon Preddle and Ian Regan
November 2009 Update
Now On Sale: 31: Killer Mission Book One in the Killer Mystery Trilogy
Mission: To investigate the shady goings-on at the exclusive private boarding school Willis Firth Academy.
Mission revealed: 32: Private KillerBook Two in the Killer Mystery Trilogy
Mission: To find out more about the dangerous, recently uncovered secret society at Willis Firth Academy.
October 2009 Update
Plot for Graphic Novel #20: Deadly Strategy - Due for release March 2, 2010Author: Scott Lobdell Art: Paulo Henrique Marcondes
Issued in Hardcover - Paperback
When A.T.A.C. agents across the country start getting strange and bizarre cases, it’s up to Joe and Frank Hardy to find the computer hacker responsible! Anyone smart enough to break into A.T.A.C. security certainly has the skills to make things difficult for the Hardy Boys – even in what seems to be the empty Bayport High School in the middle of the night. But even the Undercover Brothers will be surprised when they uncover their adversary’s true identity! With cameos by Lindsay Rider, the Sisters Noir, and Dennis Hogan, this special case involves a list of suspects that includes almost everyone the Hardy Boys have ever met!
Plot for UB #31: Killer Mission - 11/09 For Sale ~ Volume One in the Killer Mystery Trilogy
Mission: To investigate the shady goings-on at the exclusive private boarding school Willis Firth Academy.
Undercover Brothers #34 The Children of the Lost will be Volume One in The Lost Mystery Trilogy. It's due for a May 4, 2010 release
September 2009 Update
Hardy Boys Book Cover 4-Pc Magnet Set- Fun book cover magnets!
- It works on a fridge, cubicle or file cabinet.
- Four piece magnet sets featuring The Hardy Boys Book Covers.
- Titles included are The Secret Of The Old Mill, The Tower Treasure, While The Clock Ticked,and more
- Flat 2 inch x 3 inch button style magnet From Popcorn Posters.
Undercover Brothers #34 The Children of the Lost has been announced for a May 2010 release. I don't know yet if this will be another trilogy.
Stay tuned for further info and artwork!
Undercover Brothers Graphic Novel 18 goes on sale this month:D.A.N.G.E.R. Spells the Hangman! - Hardcover - Paperback
Frank and Joe go undercover at a national spelling bee where a mysterious madman known as the Hangman is determined to erase the competition! Teens from across the globe have been invited to attend, and A.T.A.C. and the Hardy Boys have to do everything they can to keep the Hangman from spelling disaster!
Note that the cover art style has changed.
August 2009 Update
Undercover Brothers Graphic Novel 20 has been announced for a March 2010 release.Deadly Strategy may be pre-ordered from Amazon.com: Hardcover - Paperback
Mission unknown at this time!
The Perfect Crime by Dreamcatcher is now in general release.
A series of malicious crimes grips the Hardy Boys' hometown of Bayport and it's up to Frank and Joe Hardy to assist the police in their attempt to capture the culprits. From the first crime scene, however, it becomes apparent that there's an even deeper plot to these sinister activities. Search and explore more than 30 unique locations across 50 different levels as you attempt to unravel the mysterious case and uncover the mastermind behind the recent crimes.
July 2009 Update
NEW! The Hardy Boys: Secret Files
A brand-new series geared for younger readers, much like the Nancy Drew "Clue Crew" series.
Illustrated by Scott Burroughs
Due out in April 2010!
Trouble at the Arcade (#1)
The Missing Mitt (#2)
Cover Art for Undercover Brothers #32 & 33 announced.
Private Killer (#32) the second book in the "Killer Mystery Trilogy" will be a January 2010 release and is available for pre-order from Amazon.com.
Killer Connections (Undercover Brothers #33), the third book in the "Killer Mystery Trilogy" has been announced for a March 2010 release and is available for pre-order from Amazon.com.
Plot summary for UB 29: X-plosion
Book Two in the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: To find out who blew up Mount McKenzie, the centerpeice of Galaxy X, and to keep the saboteur at bay before he or she kills again!
Plot summaries for the latest graphic novels have been announced:
18: D.A.N.G.E.R. Spells the Hangman! - Hardcover - Paperback
Frank and Joe go undercover at a national spelling bee where a mysterious madman known as the Hangman is determined to erase the competition! Teens from across the globe have been invited to attend, and A.T.A.C. and the Hardy Boys have to do everything they can to keep the Hangman from spelling disaster!
19: Chaos at 30,000 Feet! - Hardcover - Paperback
When inner city kids are gifted pilot lessons from a flight school, several of them go up but don't come down! Where did they go? Where did they land? Could they not have landed at all? Joe and Frank take to the skies in this high flying adventure as the undercover brothers seek get to the bottom of this mystery... even if they have to sail the clouds to get the answers!
29: X-plosion
Book Two in the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: To find out who blew up Mount McKenzie, the centerpeice of Galaxy X, and to keep the saboteur at bay before he or she kills again!
Jenn Fisher of the Nancy Drew Sleuths informed me that Simon & Schuster intends to keep publishing the Undercover Brothers series for the foreseeable future.
"The Hidden Theft" game is headed for a release in the Nintendo Wii format this fall.
Pre-Order from Amazon.com
Press Release
June Update
New Starter Set Coming This SeptemberA special treat for Hardy Boys fans! The first six books in the classic mystery series are packaged together in a collectible box set featuring a newly redesigned slipcover. Titles included are #1 The Tower Treasure, #2 The House on the Cliff, #3 The Secret of the Old Mill, #4 The Missing Chums, #5 Hunting for Hidden Gold, and #6 The Shore Road Mystery.
Available for pre-order from Amazon.com
Private Killer (Undercover Brothers #32)
The second book in the "Killer Mystery Trilogy" has been announced for a January 2010 release and is Available for pre-order from Amazon.com.
It is rumored that the "Undercover Brothers" series will be ending next year after this trilogy is completed but I have not yet been able to verify that.
May Update
Plot for #26: Double Down
Book Two in the Double Danger Trilogy
Mission: Continue working undercover as part of teen movie start Justin Carraway's entourage to find out more about the unsolved murder of the celeb's least favorite paparazzo and other mysterious happenings.
And cover art for #31: Killer MissionBook One in the Killer Mystery Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
The Perfect Crime
by Dreamcatcher
A series of malicious crimes grips the Hardy Boys' hometown of Bayport and it's up to Frank and Joe Hardy to assist the police in their attempt to capture the culprits. From the first crime scene, however, it becomes apparent that there's an even deeper plot to these sinister activities. Search and explore more than 30 unique locations across 50 different levels as you attempt to unravel the mysterious case and uncover the mastermind behind the recent crimes.
Treasure On The Tracks
by Sega of America
Due in September 2009, this game is designed for the popular Nintendo DS Game Station.
Ride the Rails to Royalty and Treasure in Russia! You, as the Hardy Boys, are invited onboard the Royal Express traveling from Paris to St Petersburg to follow the mysterious trail of the Romanov Family treasure. Take a ride on the Royal Express to track down the lost clues of the Royal family in the great cities of Europe! THE HARDY BOYS – Famed amateur detectives, the team consists of Frank and Joe Hardy. Joe is easily excitable and more spontaneous while Frank prefers to calculate a method of solving the mystery and relies mostly on logic. Together they need to discover what others before them have failed to find.
New Discovery
This Hardy Boys costume featuring both "Boys" was discovered by Brad Irving at an area flea market. There was no box or mask with it unfortunately.
April Update
Private Killer (#32) - January 2010
Book Two in the Killer Mystery Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
The cover art has been released for graphic novels #17-19.
Word Up!
For Sale: Hardcover - Paperback
Someone has made death threats against a high school talk radio host... and it’s up to Joe and Frank Hardy to find out who is making these threats and why. Before they can focus on that however, they’ve got to make sure their radio host stays alive and on the air! They may not agree with the boy's bombastic and bellicose style, but the brothers will risk life and limb to protect his right to say it!
18: D.A.N.G.E.R. Spells the Hangman!
For Sale: Hardcover - Paperback
Mission Unknown At This Time.
19: Chaos at 30,000 Feet!
For Sale: Hardcover - Paperback
Mission Unknown At This Time.
Book Two in the Killer Mystery Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
The cover art has been released for graphic novels #17-19.
Word Up!
For Sale: Hardcover - Paperback
Someone has made death threats against a high school talk radio host... and it’s up to Joe and Frank Hardy to find out who is making these threats and why. Before they can focus on that however, they’ve got to make sure their radio host stays alive and on the air! They may not agree with the boy's bombastic and bellicose style, but the brothers will risk life and limb to protect his right to say it!
18: D.A.N.G.E.R. Spells the Hangman!For Sale: Hardcover - Paperback
Mission Unknown At This Time.
19: Chaos at 30,000 Feet!For Sale: Hardcover - Paperback
Mission Unknown At This Time.
March Update
Dreamcatcher has announced a second Hardy Boys PC game, The Perfect Crime.
Amazon has a release date of May 2009.
I'll post more information as it becomes available.
Amazon has a release date of May 2009.
I'll post more information as it becomes available.
February Update
Not much news this month.The cover art for #30 The X Factor (Volume Three of the Galaxy X Trilogy) has been released.
The first title in the next Undercover Brothers trilogy has been announced:
31: Killer Mission- 11/09 For Sale ~ Volume One in the Killer Mystery Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
No other new artwork or plots are currently available.
January Update
Happy New Year to all Hardy Boys Fans!
Following is a list of the titles to be released in 2009:
Undercover Brothers
26: Double Down - 1/09 For Sale ~ Volume Two of the Double Danger Trilogy
Mission: Continue working undercover as part of teen movie start Justin Carraway's entourage to find out more about the unsolved murder of the celeb's least favorite paparazzo and other mysterious happenings.
27: Double Deception - 3/09 For Sale ~ Volume Three of the Double Danger Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
28: Galaxy X - 5/09 For Sale ~ Volume One of the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
29: X-plosion - 7/09 For Sale ~ Volume Two of the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
30: The X Factor - 9/09 For Sale ~ Volume Three of the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
Graphic Novels
16: Shhhhhh!
Author: Scott Lobdell Art: Paulo Henrique Marcondes
Issued in Hardcover - Paperback
Joe and Frank find themselves on the strangest bodyguard duty ever--protecting the five children of a visiting dignitary during a field trip to the National Library of Education in Washington, D.C. It might sound easy, but before this assignment is done, they’re going to need help from the most unexpected ally of all…their mom, librarian Laura Hardy!
17: Word Up!
Author: Scott Lobdell Art: Paulo Henrique Marcondes
Issued in Hardcover - Paperback
Mission Unknown At This Time
Hardy Boys Nintendo DS Game
Treasure On The Tracks
by Sega of America
Following is a list of the titles to be released in 2009:
Undercover Brothers
26: Double Down - 1/09 For Sale ~ Volume Two of the Double Danger Trilogy
Mission: Continue working undercover as part of teen movie start Justin Carraway's entourage to find out more about the unsolved murder of the celeb's least favorite paparazzo and other mysterious happenings.
27: Double Deception - 3/09 For Sale ~ Volume Three of the Double Danger Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
28: Galaxy X - 5/09 For Sale ~ Volume One of the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
29: X-plosion - 7/09 For Sale ~ Volume Two of the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
30: The X Factor - 9/09 For Sale ~ Volume Three of the Galaxy X Trilogy
Mission: Unknown at this time!
Graphic Novels
16: Shhhhhh!
Author: Scott Lobdell Art: Paulo Henrique Marcondes
Issued in Hardcover - Paperback
Joe and Frank find themselves on the strangest bodyguard duty ever--protecting the five children of a visiting dignitary during a field trip to the National Library of Education in Washington, D.C. It might sound easy, but before this assignment is done, they’re going to need help from the most unexpected ally of all…their mom, librarian Laura Hardy!
17: Word Up!
Author: Scott Lobdell Art: Paulo Henrique Marcondes
Issued in Hardcover - Paperback
Mission Unknown At This Time
Hardy Boys Nintendo DS Game
Treasure On The Tracks
by Sega of America
Cover Art For Undercover Brothers #29
The cover art for #29, X-plosion (Volume 2 in the Galaxy X Trilogy) has been released.This volume is scheduled for a July 2009 release.
It can be pre-ordered now from Amazon.com.
Old Time Radio???????
The Hardy Boys Old Time Radio Broadcasts on DVD has turned up on Amazon.com with the following description:This unique old time radio DVD collectible features 8 digitized reels of classic The Hardy Boys radio broadcasts and over 6 Hours 59 Minutes of total running time on 1 DVD. Take a journey back through radio broadcasting history with this large audio library of OTR memorabilia. The golden age of old time radio has been rescued, digitized, and packaged into a gift set that any classic radio lover can appreciate. The DVD opens and plays in a computer DVD drive and the collector can listen to the audio on a MP3 player, DVD/MP3-compatible car stereo, computer, MP3-compatible DVD player, or just compile favorites onto CD for greater user flexibility.
In all my research on the Hardy Boys, I have never come across any evidence that there was a radio program, old time or otherwise, which makes me very suspicious of this offering.
UPDATE:
It appears that this is a pirated copy of the current Hardy Boys audio books as read by Bill Irwin.
Some of those stories have been illegally posted online at Old Time Radio (OTR) web sites.
Hardy Boys Game for Nintendo DS
Treasure On The Tracksby Sega of America
Due in May 2009, this game is designed for the popular Nintendo DS Game System.
Ride the rails to royalty and treasure in Europe!
November Update
Cover art for Galaxy X (#28) (Mission unknown at this time.) and
Double Down(#26) (Mission: Continue working undercover as part of teen movie start Justin Carraway's entourage to find out more about the unsolved murder of the celeb's least favorite paparazzo and other mysterious happenings) have been released.
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