8: Board To Death Hardcover - PaperbackDue March 2007
The undercover brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, go undercover at a major skateboarding contest in Venice, California to find out which competitor is trying to kill off the competition-literally!
News and reviews about the Hardy Boys Mystery Series by Franklin W. Dixon.
Graphic Novel #8 Artwork
8: Board To Death Hardcover - PaperbackDue March 2007
The undercover brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, go undercover at a major skateboarding contest in Venice, California to find out which competitor is trying to kill off the competition-literally!
2007 Undercover Brothers Titles
2 new Undercover Brother titles have been announced and are available for pre-order from Amazon.com
Hazed (#14)
Death and Diamonds (#15)
Collegeville Prototype Shaun Cassidy Mask
This showed up on eBay recently with the seller stating:The Original Hand Painted Prototype Mask of SHAUN CASSIDY from THE HARDY BOYS/NANCY DREW MYSTERIES!!
Is it real? Is it fake? I have no idea but here it is. You decide!
Hardy Boys Graphic Novel #8 Announced
Board To Death, the 8th novel in the Hardy Boys graphic novel series has been announced for an early 2007 release.
Once again, the author is Scott Lobdell but there is a new artist, Paulo Henrique.
As usual, this title will be available in hardcover & paperback formats.
I will post the cover art and other details as soon as they become available.
Once again, the author is Scott Lobdell but there is a new artist, Paulo Henrique.
As usual, this title will be available in hardcover & paperback formats.
I will post the cover art and other details as soon as they become available.
Casefiles Recycled as Undercover Brothers
Cave Trap (Casefile #115) and Darkness Falls (Casefile #89) are apparently going to be released as Undercover Brothers titles.
According to Amazon.com, they have a 7/3/06 release date but are currently listed as "Out Of Stock".
Casefiles have been recycled as Undercover Brothers in Great Britain and it would seem as if that is going to happen here.
UPDATE: British Hardy Boys fan Ian Regan reports that these are, in fact, British editions. Why Amazon is listing them is a mystery.
7-22-06 UPDATE: Amazon is no longer listing these items. Truly a mystery worthy of Frank & Joe!
Old Hardy Boys Collectible Ad
This old advertisment showed up on eBay recently. Note the prices for the Hardy Boys guitar ($9.99) and the record player ($28.96).
1995 Hardy Boys TV Series On DVD
The 1995 Hardy Boys TV series by Nelvana is now available on DVD in Canada only.
US residents can order a copy from Amazon Canada (amazon.ca).
US residents can order a copy from Amazon Canada (amazon.ca).
Corgi Hardy Boys Figures
Several unpainted Hardy Boys figurines from the animated series Corgi Rolls Royce recently were offered for sale on eBay.All the characters were available as separate lots for a few dollars each (plus several dollars postage from England.)
Graphic Novel #7 & Box Set Artwork
Due in October, now available for pre-order from Amazon.com.
7: The Opposite Numbers Hardcover - Paperback
Vols. 1-4 Box Set Volumes 1-4
7: The Opposite Numbers Hardcover - Paperback
Vols. 1-4 Box Set Volumes 1-4
"Sea You, Sea Me!" now shipping
Graphic novel #5: Sea You, Sea Me! is now shipping from Amazon.com:
Hardcover - Paperback
Frank and Joe go undercover to investigate a series of suspicious mishaps on deep sea fishing boats.
I'll post a review as soon as I get my copy...
Undercover Brothers 12 & 13
The final two 2006 releases for the Undercover Brothers series are available for pre-order from Amazon.com:
Trouble In Paradise (#12) - Available late September
The Mummy's Curse (#13) - Available late November
Graphic Novel Library Editions
Paul Mular reports:A second publisher has gotten involved in the Papercutz Graphic Novels!
Spotlight Publications, the School & Library distributor for Papercutz, is now publishing their own textured-hardback versions.
These versions lack the book number on the covers and have the "Spotlight" name on the back cover.
A Table of Contents page has been added listing the chapter numbers and the pages are now numbered.
The ads in the back for other Graphic Novels & Aladdin books have been deleted.
Volumes 1-3 are available in a shrinkwrapped set from Amazon.com
Applewood #19 "The Disappearing Floor" Announced
19: The Disappearing Floor - Coming 9/06The Hardy Boys smash Duke Beeson's robbery gang using the weird inventions of Aunt Gertrude's former classmate, Eben Adar.
Many fans consider this one of the worst written stories in the canon yet it remains a favorite due to its dream-like surreal atmosphere.
UPDATE: Applewood has ceased reprinting Hardy Boys stories and this volume will not be released. :(
Undercover Brothers Cover Art Revisions
Simon & Schuster has revised the cover art to be used on the upcoming Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers Blown Away (#10), and Wanted - Super Mystery #1.
Graphic Novel Boxed Set Announced
The Hardy Boys Boxed Set: Volumes 1-4 Hardcover by Papercutz has been announced for an October 2006 release.
Available for pre-order from Amazon.com.
Available for pre-order from Amazon.com.
90s TV series coming to DVD
Ian Regan reports that Amazon Canada has begun taking orders for the DVD of the 90s Hardy Boys starring Colin Gray and Paul Popowich.
The Nancy Drew adventures will also be available.
Amazon USA has not yet listed these items.
More to follow...
The Nancy Drew adventures will also be available.
Amazon USA has not yet listed these items.
More to follow...
HB Graphic Novel #7: "The Opposite Numbers" Announced
The Hardy Boys Graphic Novel 7: The Opposite Numbers is now available for pre-order from Amazon. com: Hardcover - Paperback
No art or description is available yet.
No art or description is available yet.
Disney "Applegate Treasure" coming to DVD
Paul Mular reports:
"UltimateDisney.Com" has posted that DISNEY will be releasing the HARDY BOYS serial "APPLEGATE'S TREASURE" on DVD this coming December 2006! Here is their posting:
"Last Friday, we passed along information that the first season of "The Mickey Mouse Club" serial The Hardy Boys was expected to be making its way to DVD in this year's wave of Walt Disney Treasures. We've now gotten confirmation of this, as well as new information on the three other Treasures sets that are due, from a forum post made by someone involved in their production. The post hints that follow-up sets Silly Symphonies, Volume 2 and The Complete Pluto, Volume 2 are definitely in place, while the fourth set, tentatively titled Your Host, Walt Disney is currently in the process of having anthology episodes selected which prominently feature Walt himself beyond the introduction. Read the post and share your thoughts right here on the UD forum. Click here for more on the expected Wave 6 Treasures."
"UltimateDisney.Com" has posted that DISNEY will be releasing the HARDY BOYS serial "APPLEGATE'S TREASURE" on DVD this coming December 2006! Here is their posting:
"Last Friday, we passed along information that the first season of "The Mickey Mouse Club" serial The Hardy Boys was expected to be making its way to DVD in this year's wave of Walt Disney Treasures. We've now gotten confirmation of this, as well as new information on the three other Treasures sets that are due, from a forum post made by someone involved in their production. The post hints that follow-up sets Silly Symphonies, Volume 2 and The Complete Pluto, Volume 2 are definitely in place, while the fourth set, tentatively titled Your Host, Walt Disney is currently in the process of having anthology episodes selected which prominently feature Walt himself beyond the introduction. Read the post and share your thoughts right here on the UD forum. Click here for more on the expected Wave 6 Treasures."
New Undercover Brothers Titles
Bob Nelson reports that the following titles for the new Undercover Brothers have been announced:
12. TROUBLE IN PARADISE (10/06)
13. THE MUMMY'S CURSE (12/06)
14. HAZED (2/07)
12. TROUBLE IN PARADISE (10/06)
13. THE MUMMY'S CURSE (12/06)
14. HAZED (2/07)
The Secret of the Stratemeyer Syndicate
The Secret of the Stratemeyer Syndicate by Carol Billman starts with a good, if brief, overview of the Stratemeyer Syndicate and its founder, Edward Stratemeyer.
It then moves on to examine in detail four mystery series created by the Syndicate: Ruth Fielding, the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and the Happy Hollisters.
Of the four, the Ruth Fielding chapter is the most detailed but all contain valuable information on their respective series.
There are a few minor factual errors, such as the author's claim that Edward wrote the early Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books, among other minor gaffs.
Despite this, this book remains a valuable resource to researchers of the Syndicate and is a good read for fans of the series mentioned.
RATING: 4 1/2*
It then moves on to examine in detail four mystery series created by the Syndicate: Ruth Fielding, the Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and the Happy Hollisters.
Of the four, the Ruth Fielding chapter is the most detailed but all contain valuable information on their respective series.
There are a few minor factual errors, such as the author's claim that Edward wrote the early Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew books, among other minor gaffs.
Despite this, this book remains a valuable resource to researchers of the Syndicate and is a good read for fans of the series mentioned.
RATING: 4 1/2*
Burned (U.B. #6)
Burned, the sixth volume of the Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers, is a letdown from start to finish. Not only do the Boys have to investigate the somewhat dubious "crime" of illegal CD burning and music downloading (haven't these guys ever heard of iPods?) but it finds them almost eagerly finking on their classmates - even their buddy Chet Morton!
Of course, this being a Hardy Boys story, there is plenty of action. Unfortunately, there is very little detecting.
So far, I've enjoyed the new Undercover Brothers series and I hope this poor story is just a bump in the road and not a harbinger of things to come.
Rating: 2*
Casefiles 3 in 1 Hardcover Book!
Paul Mular picked up the Hardy Boys Casefiles HARDCOVER 3 in 1 book at Borders.
It is in the "File Folder" cover style of the Digest books and uses the cover art of digest #152.
The Casefiles Stories used are:
Beyond the Law
Spiked
Open Season
Like the hardcover copy of the Digest 3 in 1 "Collector's Edition", this seems to be available only at Borders.
Upcoming Releases - 2006
Undercover Brothers
Top Ten Ways to Die (#8)
Martial Law (#9)
Blown Away (#10)
Hurricane Joe (#11)
Wanted - Super Mystery!
Graphic Novels
4: Malled Hardcover - Paperback
ATAC sends Frank and Joe undercover to investigate murder, arson and vandalism at a new Mall opening in Bayport.
5: Sea You, Sea Me! Hardcover - Paperback
6: Hyde & Shriek Hardcover - Paperback
Applewood Books
17: The Secret Warning
18: The Twisted Claw
Motocross Madness (Digest #190)
Motocross Madness, the latest (and, sadly, last) Hardy Boys Digest story finds Frank and Joe at a motorcycle rally held to benefit a disabled young woman. Of course, this being a Hardy Boys story, there are plenty of thrills and mystery.
Someone breaks into the rally sponsor's office, there's a mysterious fire, the Boys' friend has his motorcycle stolen, all in addition to plenty of motocross action!
Naturally, Frank and Joe are deeply involved in the case and pursue the criminals right up to the exciting conclusion!
RATING: 5*
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries - Season One
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries - Season OneI was very happy to see Season One of these great 70s series finally released on DVD.
Although I'm primarily a Hardy Boys fan, seeing the Nancy Drew shows was a nostalgic blast from the past.
It's great to see Shaun Cassidy and Parker Stevenson portraying the famous boy detective duo in these pristine, uncut versions of the show.
The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is due to the lack of "bonus" extras. Hopefully if seasons 2 & 3 are in the works, bonus background extras will be added.
RATING: 4*
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