The franchise has also expanded into (notably the 1970s and 2020 versions), video games, and frequent crossovers with their female counterpart, Nancy Drew . Hardy Boys/Characters - Tropedia
: A modernized take where the brothers work for a secret government agency. hardy_boys
: Aimed at younger readers (ages 7–9), featuring 8-year-old versions of the brothers. Community Perspectives The franchise has also expanded into (notably the
“The Hardy Boys Casefiles... designed to appeal to teen audiences by removing previous roadblocks (No Hugging, No Kissing, Never Say "Die", etc.)” Tropedia Never Say "Die"
: Their father, a former NYPD detective turned private investigator, who frequently enlists the boys' help on professional cases. Major Book Series Versions