Richie Rich Inventions #17

In "Some Weather," Richie and Cadbury watch in wonder as a peculiar cloud—oddly intent and strangely clever—starts blowing money away, hiding it in fog, and striking with lightning to keep people at bay. When they suspect Reggie’s behind it, he’s just as baffled as everyone else, leaving the mystery of the cloud’s intelligence wide open. The real culprit? The Professor’s weather machine may not be the source at all.

In this whimsical 1981 tale from *Richie Rich Inventions #17*, Richie Rich puts his latest gadget to the test: Smellavision, a device that lets viewers "smell" what's on screen. While most shows come alive with delightful scents, one particular program proves to be a truly pungent surprise.

In "Some Weather, Part 2: Cloudy Capers," Richie, Cadbury, and the Professor face off against a mischievous, seemingly sentient cloud that’s causing chaos at the Rich mansion. When they finally trap it in a freezer, they uncover a surprising twist: the cloud is no accident—it’s a creation of the scheming Dr. Blemish, who’s watching from afar and plans to use the frozen storm for his next heist. With a clue in the form of fingerprints and a clever plan, the trio sets out to turn the cloud’s power against its master.

In "Gone With The Wind," Richie Rich puts a playful spin on science when he uses the last drops of the Professor’s anti-gravity paint on his shoes, discovering the thrill of floating through the air. With a few lighthearted mishaps and a clever twist involving Reggie’s desire to get in on the fun, Richie finds himself in a sticky situation—literally and figuratively—when the formula runs out.

In this playful 1981 tale from *Richie Rich Inventions #17*, Richie shows off his latest gadget to Gloria—a system that automatically shuts every window in the Rich mansion, neatly trapping any intruder caught mid-climb. With a mix of smarts and kid-friendly flair, the story highlights invention and quick thinking in a lighthearted, no-frills adventure.

In "Peculiar Pets," a lab mishap gives several animals odd new looks, prompting Richie to take them for a walk—only to remember he needs to write a school paper. As he works on his assignment, Reggie, also scrambling for ideas, dons a monster costume to scare Richie, but ends up startled by the transformed animals instead. The creatures return to normal, and both boys find inspiration for their reports.