# Tin Woodman — The Marvelous Land of Oz character guide > Tin Woodman in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the Tin Woodman, Tin Woodman, a Tin Woodman, Nick Chopper, Nick, friend Nick **First appearance:** 0012-the-journey-to-the-tin-woodman ## Snapshot The tender-hearted Emperor of the Winkies, all soldered tin and polishing paste, who greets old friends with hugs that ruin their paint. ## Who they are Nick Chopper rules the Winkies from a palace hung with portraits of his own past adventures, and his first instinct on seeing the Scarecrow is to embrace him so hard the paint transfers. He is generous, sentimental, and slightly vain about his engraved oilcan, and he believes firmly that kindness can conquer anyone. His court becomes the travelers' first real refuge, and his loyalty to the Scarecrow anchors the group as it flees the Emerald City. ## Relationships ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are old and dear friends, united by their shared history with Dorothy. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are old and dear friends, united by their shared history with Dorothy. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ The Scarecrow and Tin Woodman are old and dear friends, united by their shared history with Dorothy. ## In the story ### [Author's Note](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/author-s-note) The other character children eagerly requested to see again in a new story. ### [Dedication](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/dedication) Mentioned as a character personated by David C. Montgomery. ### [The Flight of the Fugitives](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-flight-of-the-fugitives) Mentioned as the ruler of the Winkies and a companion of Dorothy. ### [A Nickel-Plated Emperor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/a-nickel-plated-emperor) The Emperor of the Winkies, currently being nickel-plated. He warmly embraces the Scarecrow, discusses his polished appearance, and agrees to help recapture the Emerald City. ### [Mr. H. M. Woggle-Bug, T.E.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/mr-h-m-woggle-bug-t-e) Expresses impatience with the sunflower field but refrains from harming the girl-faced flowers; catches Jack's pumpkin when the Sawhorse falls. ### [A Highly Magnified History](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/a-highly-magnified-history) Amputates Jack's leg and whittles it to fit the Sawhorse; values a good heart above education or brains. ### [Old Mombi Indulges in Witchcraft](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/old-mombi-indulges-in-witchcraft) Calls the Queen of the Field Mice with his silver whistle, reassures the party about the fire, and threatens the Woggle-Bug with his axe. ### [The Prisoners of the Queen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-prisoners-of-the-queen) Advances fearlessly on the gate guards with his axe, but is later disarmed by the Army of Revolt and taken prisoner. ### [The Scarecrow Takes Time to Think](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-takes-time-to-think) Skilled mechanic who will build the flying machine on the palace roof. ### [The Astonishing Flight of the Gump](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-astonishing-flight-of-the-gump) Assembles the flying Gump from the collected materials and fastens the palm-leaf wings. ### [In the Jackdaw's Nest](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/in-the-jackdaw-s-nest) Sympathizes with the Gump's plight, admires a diamond necklace found in the nest, and assists in the hiding plan by disassembling the Scarecrow. ### [Dr. Nikidik’s Famous Wishing Pills](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/dr-nikidik-s-famous-wishing-pills) Fights off Jackdaws with his axe and shows concern for the Scarecrow's plight. ### [The Scarecrow Appeals to Glinda the Good](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-scarecrow-appeals-to-glinda-the-good) Defends the Wizard's magic, refuses extra decorations from the Jackdaw nest, and advises caution. ### [The Tin-Woodman Plucks a Rose](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-tin-woodman-plucks-a-rose) Plucks the rose that is actually Mombi in disguise, unknowingly aiding in her capture. ### [The Transformation of Old Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-transformation-of-old-mombi) Unknowingly carries Mombi in the form of a rose in his buttonhole and offers hospitality to the group. ### [Princess Ozma of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/princess-ozma-of-oz) Advocates kindness toward Mombi and comforts Tip about becoming a girl. ### [The Riches of Content](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-riches-of-content) Returns to rule the Winkies, plans a new coat of nickel plate, and values a good heart above all. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tin_woodman - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters