Greetings all! This month, we are traveling to one of the island nations in the Nonestic Ocean: Orkland. On this island, just of the SE coast of the Shifting Sands (a.k.a. The Deadly Desert), lies an island exclusively for Orks (not to be confused with Orcs, which is another name for Ogres). Orks are avian-like creatures with various unique features that are useful in their own way. In addition to those features (like those below), this creature can talk and it is very judgmental. So, in this post, we will explore this babbling bird, its origins, its media legacy and ways you can experience this oceanic oddball in your neck of the woods. First introduced in Baum's "The Scarecrow of Oz", Mayre "Trot" Griffin and Captain Bill meet this bird in an underground cavern after all of them got whisked down by a whirlpool (see illustration above). This callous creature talks about himself and Orks in high regard. Talk about being unapologetically you! He resides on an island that is SE of Munchkinland and pass the Deadly Desert (or known as the Shifting Sands on the East side of Oz) called Orkland (See map below). As "The Scarecrow of Oz" takes place around the year, 1907, according to the Royal Timeline of Oz, the Ork can be said to have existed prior to this year. How far prior? Well, that is not certain. In regard to the Ork itself, we are given quite a few details regarding this country, he Ork's life, as well as some notable magical creature facts.
The Ork has been in a few different media adaptations over the years. The very first appearance of this magical beast was in 1996 in an episode of the Oz Kids. It appeared randomly as the kids were flying back from NYC to Oz.. Then, 15 years later in 2011, a small rag-tag group of animators made their own adaptation of the Scarecrow of Oz book that featured the Ork (see below). You can find the movie online; however, fair warning, the audio does not match the video very well. So, of course, you have to check it out! Finally, in 2017, the Ork appeared briefly in an episode ("Scooders") of Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz from Boomerang. (see at top of post). Outside of the film and TV adaptations, the Ork made an appearance in a couple other books like the ones below. The first one is available for viewing on YouTube. The second one is available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/jack-and-larry-brenton/the-ork-in-oz/hardcover/product-159g95r.html?page=1&pageSize=4 for purchase; however, theozindex.com has a fairly good summary of the plot of the book. So, how can you bring this awesome abnormality to your neck of the woods? Why, check out one of the above adaptations mentioned in this post. You can always create your own puppet figure to add to your Oz collection. However you want to interact with the outstanding Ork of Orkland is up to you. So go fly over the bordering mountains of Jinxland and I'll be seeing you somewhere in the Oz-verse.
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Greetings all from the Emerald City of Oz! This month, we are checking out one of the more famous residents in our verdant village: The Gump of Oz. First introduced in Baum's second Oz novel, The Marvelous Land of Oz, the Gump is brought to life with the infamous Powder of Life. In this post, we will journey through the Gump's origins, his media legacy, and how you can experience the flight of the Gump in your neck of the woods. In Baum's story, the Gump is a creature that once lived in Oz. It is a stag-like creature that has a brown coat of fur. In the stories, its head is hanging in the Emerald City Palace with no backstory as to how it got there. When its head is combined with two couches, four palm leaves, and bunch of rope to keep it together, it became a new kind of Gump. The name itself was never explained in the books, but Merriam-Webster defines it as a "foolish or dim-witted person". When sprinkled with the Powder of Life, the magical creature comes to life, has thoughts of its own again, and can speak with ease by saying, the last thing he remembers was being in a forest when he heard a loud bang. What kind of country is Oz that allows its animals to be shot and killed? SHAME! The Gump's media legacy has been seen in quite a number of different adaptations over the years. Its first appearance would have been in 1960 when Shirley Temple aired her own adaptation of the Marvelous Land of Oz. After that, it has appeared in various iterations including the more famous version from Disney's Return to Oz in 1985 (seen at the top). The Gump's legacy has definitely been quite an adventure. Outside of these versions, the Gump has also made its mark in other avenues that you can experience in. your neck of the woods. In the computer game, Emerald City Confidential, the Gump is used a bus-like transit system to get around the Emerald City and other locales in Oz (as seen below). The Gump's flight through different iterations and versions will continue to show itself in a wide variety of media from magazines and cartoons to video games. What is your favorite iteration of this magnificently, majestic and magical creature? Let me know in the comments. Well that will do it for another magical month in the Land of Oz and until next time, I'll be seeing you somewhere in the Oz-verse.
Hello all from the crimson country in the South of Oz: the Quadling Country. This February, we are looking at all types of magical creatures in this wonderful land, where even the flora have a sentient life of their own. First introduced in Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Dorothy and her friends met with a cluster of trees that were both violent and defensive. They waved their branches to block anyone from going into the southern part of Oz. In this post, I will showcase the various iterations of these wild and crazy conifers, their origins and magical characteristics, and how you can bring these feisty forest denizens to your neck of the woods. The origin of these fighting trees is never directly stated nor it is stated as to how they were magically enchanted as well as why they were so hostile towards visitors (although, hostility does seem to be trend in Oz). However, it can probably be implied that the trees were probably put there by Glinda to help protect the country from unwanted visitors. This could have happened when Glinda rose to power in the Quadling Country after defeating the Wicked Witch of the South. It might also be assumed that since she has a wide array of magical abilities that she could have been the ones to enchant them. What are your theories about the origins of these daring dendrograms? Let me know in the comments. The legacy that the fighting trees have left is a decent amount. Of course, there was the most notable version in MGM's The Wizard of Oz (1939). Outside of that, these cantankerous conifers make their appearance in other adaptations as well, which can be seen throughout this post. Now, you must be wondering, "how can I experience these trees in my neck of the woods?" Of course, there is always the option of watching one of the adaptations mentioned in this post like one of the many episodes of Boomerang's "Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz" (like from the episode, "Beware the Woozy", see below). You can access this show on many different streaming services for a small fee. Of course, you can always check out an illustrated version like the graphic novel that Marvel put out in 2011 or 1975. Outside of those options, you can always video games that features the fighting trees like the Wizard of Oz Match-3 game (see below). A whole section of the game takes place in the Apple Tree Forest. I did recently discover a new TV show on an app called AmebaTV that features a retelling of the story in what looks like an 8-bit animation. You can check it out here. It does look like for a small fee you can get access to all episodes. A scene from the fighting trees episode is below. There are so many options of ways you can experience these fighting flora and it's all up to you. Before I leave you, there is one place where you can experience the real world version of these trees. In North Carolina, there is a small interactive amusement experience that allows you to walk down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends. Along the way, you will see a wide variety of trees with "faces" that are definitely inspired by these volatile villains. Click on the picture below for more about the park. Well, that should be about it with our journey through magical Ozian creatures for this month and until next time, I'll be seeing you somewhere in the Oz-verse.
Greetings all from Northern Oz! This chilly month brings on snow, wintry chill, and flying monkeys?! Yup! You heard me right. These magical flying creatures got their start in the Gillikin Country. So, for this post, we will showcase that origin, discuss the media adaptations that have showcase this wonderfully winged beings, and ways you can bring some good ol' flying monkey charm to your neck of the woods. So, let's get started! The story of the winged monkeys was introduced in Baum's first book, "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". As the story goes, in the Gillikin Country lived Princess Gayelette. One day, she met a prince, Qualala, who fell in love with her as well. On their wedding day, the flying monkeys played a prank on the prince by pushing him into the river. The princess was not happy about this, so she put a curse on the flying monkeys that they will never leave the land of Oz and will be subject to committing the deeds requested of them by the one who holds The Golden Cap. Check out my post all about the Golden Cap. Now, as far as their origins, not much is told; however, since the Gillikin Country was created around the 7th century and Princess Gayelette's wedding happened around 1871, it can be assumed that the monkeys origin in Oz began somewhere between that time period. For more information about the Royal Timeline of Oz, check it out my Oz Resources page. In terms of magic, the only magical component of the winged monkeys is that they are monkeys who can fly, which is impressively wonderful as it is. These magical, flying beasts have been seen in a wide variety of film and TV adaptations. Check the wide array of versions that have come to fruition already. After seeing all the amazing adaptations that have brought these winged wonders to life, you may be curious how you can bring them into your neck of the woods. There are a multitude of ways, starting with watching any of the adaptations mentioned above. You can also find a wide variety of comic adaptations out there that feature the winged monkeys like the Marvel versions (either the 1975 or 2011 editions). There are a ton of illustrated versions of the story out there as well, which you can always check out. This illustration from Charles Santore's version in 1991 is always favorite. These fantastical beasties also make an appearance in a number of computer games like The Wizard of Oz section of G5's Sherlock Holmes Match-3 game. If you are looking for souvenirs to collect, then you will want to check out the Oz Museums or All Things Oz Museums online (or in person) items. There are tons of options and even more always popping up. Which versions do you like? Share them in the comments below. Well, that will do it for another month. Come back next month when we check out another magical creature in the marvelous Land of Oz. Now, FLY, my PRETTIES! FLY!
Happy Holidays, fellow Ozians! Our new year of exploring Oz has begun and the theme this year is Magical Creatures of Oz. Oz has an abundance of magical beings, fantastical beasts, and charmed creatures. To start off, I will be returning to the Forest of Burzee, just as in previous Decembers, to showcase more notable characters from this magical forest. Here, in this obscure sanctuary, just South of the Deadly Desert, lives fairies, nymphs, knooks, ryls (RYE-alls), gnomes, imps, sprites, and pixies. For this post, I will explore these creatures and their origins in Oz, their media appearances, you can experience these magical beings in your neck of the woods. Many creatures are known in our mythology; however, some are created by Baum himself like Ryls and Knooks. Ryls are immortal creatures that are responsible for the flora in Burzee while knooks are immortal creatures responsible for the fauna. The origin of these charmed creatures dates back to the beginning of time in the Oz-verse, which is in the 7th century, according to the Royal Timeline of Oz. The residents of Burzee are introduced in Baum's The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. We even get to experience some notable and fantastical beings in the book and different adaptations like:
These forest inhabitants have appeared in a number of media adaptations that can be enjoyed year after year. There is the two movie adaptations, Rankin and Bass The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985) and Mike Young's The Life and Adventure of Santa Claus (2000). The former is told through claymation while the latter is told through animation. The characters also make an appearance in a graphic novel illustrated by Michael Ploog and dialogue from L. Frank Baum's story. In 2017, another graphic novel was released by IDW Publishing with illustrations by renowned Oz fan and comic illustrator Eric Shanower (covers below). So, how does one bring the different residents to your neck of the woods? Well, you can get a copy of any of the adaptations listed above. You can also listen to one of the various story adaptations out there like the Audible reading or the IWOC reading as seen below. However you choose to engage with these characters is completely up to you. Personally, I would love to start seeing stuffed animals that represent the different characters. That would be awesome! Well, that will close us out for another month and until next time, I'll be seeing you somewhere into the Oz-verse. Our final Villains in Oz focuses on a Thanksgiving in Oz story. In this story adapted from Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, and Volkov's Urfin Jus and the Wooden Soldiers, we get to meet the infamous Tyrone the Terrible Toymaker. This character, who seemingly shares characteristics of the Nome King and Urfin Jus, is introduced to Dorothy from a frightened Jack Pumpkinhead. In this post, we'll learn about his origins, his only media legacy, and ways you can enjoy this gangly curmudgeon. Tyrone's story begins sometime after the death of the Wicked Witch of the West. Living in a castle high atop Ku-Ka-La Mountain, located in what could possibly reside in the Winkie Country, as Jack Pumpkinhead welcomes Dorothy to the "Winkle Country" in the movie/book, and mentions it as the former home of the Wicked Witch. Anyways, Tyrone was hoping to become a successful toymaker; however, when his plans fell through, he decided on taking the evil path. Thus, he has vowed to rule over the Emerald City with his army of toy soldiers, once he obtains the powder(keg) of life, of course. Once he gets the powder of life, Dorothy and her new friends pursue Tyrone to stop him from bringing his army of toy soldiers to life. When Dorothy arrives at the toymaker's castle, she has to use a song to win over the good in his heart. It is quite a fascinating story and obscure at that. This villain's story was only brought to life in the movie, "Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz" (a.k.a. as "Dorothy in the Land of Oz"), which you can check out online by clicking the picture above. Another fascinating piece of merchandise that released with this movie was a novelization of the book, "Dorothy and the Green Gobbler of Oz" by Romeo Muller. As to be expected, you get more information from the book that may not have been made clear in the movie. You can get a copy of the book online. Aside from the book, if you want to get a copy of this movie, you can always get a copy of the movie for yourself or get a copy of the poster for the movie. Below are the DVD cover (left) and promotional poster (right). There unfortunately is not a lot out there, but that means there is always room for making T-shirts and other items in the future. Well, that will do it for another year of Oz explorations. Which post did you enjoy the most? Let me know in the comments; and, however you choose to spend your Thanksgiving this year, don't forget to check out Tyrone's villain story; and until next month, when we return for a whole new year of Oz exploration activities: A Year of Ozian Sidekicks. I'll be seeing you somewhere in the Oz-verse.
AHHHHHH! A headless woman!!! Run!!! Oh wow, that was close. Now, that we have caught our breath, we can check out the villain of this spooky month: Princess Langwidere and her removable heads. You heard me right! In Oz, there is a princess in the Land of Ev who can remove her heads by choice as well as decapitate others' heads whom she will want to wear. So, in this post, we will learn this characters possible origin story, her reign of terror, her media legacy, and how you can bring this deformed debutante to your neck of the woods. This headless horror is first introduced in Baum's third book, Ozma of Oz. In the story, Ozma is on a royal tour of Oz and its surrounding areas when she comes upon the Land of Ev and its only surviving princess, Langwidere. Her story starts with her uncle, King Evoldo. After he sold his family to the Nome King, this left her in charge of the kingdom of Ev (seen below), even though she didn't want it. After Dorothy landed in Ev, she ended up being captured by Langwidere. When Ozma found out about this, she and Dorothy's friends went to rescue her and promised to save her family from the Nome King. Oh, scandalous! Her reign of terror was only but a moment but the horror of her deheading is what really sicks out with this villain. When Dorothy initially came upon Langwidere's palace, the princess was enamored with Dorothy's head. She insisted that Dorothy give up her head, but when she would part with it (understandably so), she was jailed. Dorothy would not be released until Ozma and friends came to rescue her. Unfortunately, the young girl's release came with the condition that Langwidere's family was returned. This means that her reign did not end there. Aside from Dorothy's curiosity getting her in Langwidere's clutches, Dorothy and friends would not have been in this situation if Langwidere had just took up the mantle and tried to get her family back herself, then no one would have to deal with the no-good Nome King. Now understanding Langwidere's vivaciousness, there has been a lot of adaptations regarding her rule and position in Oz. Her very first media appearance came in 1985 when Langwidere was renamed Mombi, but still kept her heinous head collection in Disney's Return to Oz (see top of post). Then, in 1987, Langwidere returns again with another name change, Princess Lulu, in Panmedia's Wonderful Wizard of Oz (episode 32 - "The Kidnapped Prince). It would be almost 30 years later when Langwidere would return in a few other adaptations such as:
In addition to those iterations, there have also been some other media forms (comics, radio plays, etc.) where she would premiere as well. In 2011, Marvel would release illustrated comics of the first six Oz books and Langwidere made her appearance in Marvel's Ozma of Oz (see below). Of course, there are countless illustrations from various books done of the Ozma of Oz story. Langwidere went audio in some notable radio plays from the Colonial Radio Theatre and Crossover Productions, where each brought Langwidere to life in their own way. The most recent appearance of Langwidere appeared in Maguire's fourth Wicked Book, Out of Oz, which makes a brief mention of Langwidere. Where will Langwidere's hideous heads appear next? Who knows? But, as you can see, she has made her mark on various media outlets and in the Land of Oz. So, a few ways you can bring this majestic monarch to your neck of the woods include getting a copy of any of the adaptations mentioned above or one of the tons of artworks that feature this bombastic beauty or even some great Return to Oz merchandise that will feature Langwidere as Mombi like this awesome T-shirt. So, however you choose to connect with this malevolent matriarch this Halloween is up to you; and until next time, I'll be seeing you somewhere in the Oz-verse.
Hey all and welcome to another vile month of Ozian villains. In September, many young ones are heading back to school, which is a perfect time to check out some schoolyard bullies in Oz such as Wilhelmina Witch, the niece of the Wicked Witch of the West, and Prince Otto, the son of the Nome King. This post will focus on origins, their reigns of terror, their media legacy, and ways you can bring these soon-to-be sinister antagonists to your neck of the woods. The origins of these characters stems from the media adaptations that they appeared in. Wilhelmina Witch first appeared in Boomerang's Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz. Her birth or her parents are never made clear, but her story begins after she was done with Witch Finishing school. Then, to become a more villainous witch, she went to go live with her auntie, the Wicked Witch of the West, whose spirit/essence had been transferred to a gazing glass after the events of the MGM movie. To learn more more about this problematic pre-teen, check out her Oz wiki page. Then, there is Prince Otto, who was born in the underground tunnels as the son of the Nome King in Hyperion Animation's The Oz Kids. He lives with his father in hopes of becoming the next big villain of Oz. He first appeared in the story, "The Nome Prince and the Magic Belt", which ended up sharing many elements of Baum's Ozma of Oz as well as telling a new story after Dorothy got the Nome King's magic belt. Check out Otto's Oz wiki page to learn more about this malicious miscreant. Now, when it comes to each of these villain's reign of villainy, they seem to fluctuate between right and wrong while sometimes walking the line. Wilhelmina's reign of villainy began the moment she arrived at the Wicked Witch's castle. She was so determined to be just as wicked as her aunt that she was willing to do anything she said. Her aunt's goal was to get the ruby slippers and since the witch was trapped in the crystal ball, it was up to Wilhelmina to take up the mantle of villainy. She was always causing grief and problems for Oz's protagonists; but, unfortunately with the hindrance of Frank and Lyman, her winged monkey companions, it always ended up terribly for this wicked witch-in-training while Frank and Lyman ended up taking the brunt of yelling from the Wicked Witch. Otto's reign of villainy began when he started feeling left out; and, since he wanted to gain his father's approval that he was doing good at being a villain, he tried his hardest to cause trouble for Dot and her friends like trapping them in a virtual world or taking revenge for including him by recruiting Andrea to commit his wrongdoings. His minimal efforts at villainy did cause some minor inconveniences for the protagonists, but always seemed to backfire and would end up with him owning up to his errors and trying to fix them. There are moments when he was even on good terms with the protagonists; unfortunately for Otto, this did not please his father and he would end up getting an earful for not being a bad enough villain. So, when it comes to ways you can bring these vivacious villains into your homes, you can do a few things. First, you can purchase either or both of the adaptations online. The covers for the DVDs/VHS are seen throughout this post. You can also get the shows digitally like The Oz Kids on YouTube or Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz on either the Boomerang or Amazon apps. Another great option is to find some coloring pages featuring the characters from the different shows like the one below. You can also play some online games featuring the characters from Dorothy and the Wizard of Oz here. In terms of The Oz Kids, there doesn't seem to be any coloring pages out there, so there is room to create your own and share it in the comments. You can also check out my post on The Oz Kids and help solve the mystery of the Oz Kids here. It would also be really fun to start seeing more memes and gifs out there from the two shows as well, so there is another great activity for you to do. You can also share those as well in the comments below for others to see. One last activity you can do is always purchase one or both of these editions of The Baum Bugle that discuss the two shows. You can get these editions from The Oz Club here. If it's not listed, contact the Baum Bugle editor and see what they can do for you. Well, that will do it, until next time, I'll be seeing you somewhere in the Oz-verse.
In the golden days of summer, there are tons of villains that raise the heat; however, none come close as the terrifying and torturous Hammerheads (at least, in my opinion). These humanoid creatures can extend their heads in a way that can pummel you backwards through the air all because they simply don't like you or your presence in their realm. In this post, we will discuss these bombastic and stubborn denizens of Oz, their questionable origins, their media legacy, and different ways to experience the Hammerheads of Oz. The Hammerheads are a group of creatures that live in the rocky hills of the Quadling Country (see above). Their origin is never specified; although, according to the Royal Timeline of Oz, they are mentioned to have existed around 1742 A.D. So, they have at least be around since the 18th century. How do you think they came to live in the Land of Oz? Let me know in the comments below. They are short, stout creatures with no arms, two legs, and the ability to extend their heads as a hammer that can be directed at you. It would very much hurt you if you experienced this. Dorothy and her friends experienced them in Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. It did not go over very well, and they were forced to use the golden cap to fly them over them Hammerheads domain. The media legacy of these hard-headed horrors has been seen in a few adaptations. After their initial debut in 1900, quite a few authors have adapted them into their own illustrated adaptations like Greg Hildebrandt (see below), Leonid Vladimirskiy (see bottom of the post), and Charles Santore (see above) as well as some iterations drawn in comics (see below). First off, in TV and film, there are some notable representations of these insidious creatures as well. One even took the sea-faring definition of a hammerhead and made it a shark. Check them out below and let me know which adaptation is your favorite? After seeing all those images, it makes you wonder how you can bring these "wild ones" to your neck of the woods? Of course, you can always watch one of the media adaptations, read one of the many illustrated books out there of The Wizard of Oz, or even check out one of the comics that may feature these rock guardians. Of course, you can always purchase one of the illustrations or get a little DIY yourself with one of the many awesome artwork adaptations done by many Oz fans. Below are just a couple examples of artwork you can get framed for your Oz rooms. An additional option might be to get a souvenir like this tarot card set featuring the illustrations of Denslow, one of which has the Hammerheads on it. So, however you choose to add a touch of these villains to your Oz collections, it is up to you; and, until next time, I'll be seeing somewhere in the Oz-verse.
Greetings all and happy Independence Day from the states! This month, we are focusing on two villains that come from our world but have been connected to Oz stories. These characters are not in any books, but solely created for the films. We will be discussing Ms. Almira Gulch from the '39 film, The Wizard of Oz, and Dr. J.B. Worley from the '85 film, Return to Oz. These two characters were as vile as they come with Ms. Gulch being the epitome of a privileged white woman, who used her family connections to terrorize, and Dr. Worley, who used science as a smoke screen for experimenting on children. So, we will discuss each character, their origin (if any is known), their appearance in media adaptations and how you can experience these villains in your neck of the wood. Let's begin with the villain that appeared first, Miss Almira Gulch. This character is introduced in the '39 film and is a movie-only character. She is prominent citizen of an unnamed county in Kansas, has known Aunt Em for over 23 years, and has had trouble with Toto for a while now. Additionally, Em reveals that Almire owns half the county that they live in, which means she is half-owner. Her reign of villainy is constrained to this brief interaction as she e desires to have Toto destroyed. But why? Furthermore, when she arrives at the Gale farm, Almira gives them an order from the Sheriff to collect the dog. What a shame! Now, let's explore why Almira tried to hurt the dog as I don't believe for a second that someone would do this unprovoked. Apparently, the reason she is upset is because the dog frequently gets onto her property and chases her cat around. Then, out of sheer frustration, Miss Gulch tried to hit Toto with a rake this time. Once she arrives at the Gale farm, Almira tells them that the dog bit her. Is that a lie or did that really happen? Now, we don't actually know what happened and how this actually went down as it happened before the story opens; but it is wild that this woman feels the dire need "to destroy" the dog instead of maybe getting a restraining order against him. Additionally, if she didn't get the dog, she was going to pursue a "damage suit" against the Gales. Oh dang! She is wicked! But I want to know what you think about who is right. Comment below. Next up, Dr. J. B. Worley from Disney's Return to Oz (1985). Another movie-only character, he is introduced initally in a newspaper advertisement that helped people with "electric healing" (Vinge, 5). His office, where this process takes place, is located in a town called Cottonwood Falls. He has various people employed at this establishment including Nurse Wilson and various attendants. His clinical attitude makes him incredibly unrelatable and viciously uncomfortable, especially with his desire to use electricity to "heal" people. Ugh! So despicable! There is nothing describing his origin story or any other defining elements about how he is the way he is except the interaction between him, Dorothy, and Aunt Em. The scene where she is about to have the procedure done can be seen above and it will give you an idea about how haunting this doctor and his office is. Of course, since these are only movie characters, the adaptations that you can see them in are their respective movies. However, Ms. Gulch does make an appearance in Tom & Jerry & The Wizard of Oz, an animated feature that was shown earlier. Be sure to check it out in its entirety along with the other ones, even if you have seen them. There is always something new to see. Of course, when it comes to books, you can always check out these comic book adaptations of the movies, which feature both Dr. Worley (in the Return to Oz comic) and Ms. Gulch (in the Marvel MGM comic). Return to Oz also published a novelization of the film, which features more information about Dr. Worley's interactions with Dorothy and a script was published of the MGM film, which features a closer look at the words said in the film. They are all very fascinating additions to your Ozzy collections. In addition to watching the movies and checking out the books, another way you can bring these heinous villains to your neck of the wood is buying various memorabilia that is contantly being released. Check out this colorized version of Ms. Gulch with Toto in basket ornament or the Return to Oz soundtrack with the instrumental song, "The Ride to Dr. Worley's". So, however you wish to experience these villains is entirely up to you; and until next time, we'll be seeing you somewhere in the Oz-verse. |
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AuthorMy name is Vinkus Ken and I have been a long time fan of many things in Oz and how their world truly does emulate much of ours. Did you know that they have a flag of their own? Or did you know that they have a law about only having 9 jurors in their courts? Also, Oz has a court system! I like to introduce facts that seem meaningless and bring meaning to them by comparing them to our world. So, come along on this journey and enjoy the ride. |