The Marvelous Land of Oz · Character

Tip

A sharp-eyed Gillikin boy who escapes the sorceress Mombi's farm and stumbles into the throne room of Oz, where his homemade pumpkin man starts a revolution.

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Also known as the Fugitives Tip, So Tip, A Nickel-Plated Emperor Tip, Suddenly Tip, Tin Woodman Tip

First appearance: Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead

As a major figure in The Marvelous Land of Oz, Tip is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

The protagonist, a young boy who creates life and later discovers he is Princess Ozma.

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Tip is a practical, unimpressed boy raised in the North Country on chores he dodges whenever Mombi isn't watching, and he has never known his parents. He hates his guardian's magic but has quietly learned to imitate it, which is how Jack Pumpkinhead comes to exist. His habit of noticing what adults miss—like the palace being surrounded before anyone else looks—makes him the accidental engine of the story's escape and upheaval.

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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Jack Pumpkinhead
friendship · positive
Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on… How this plays out →
Scarecrow
friendship · positive
Mombi
psychological · negative
Sawhorse
friendship · positive
Glinda
friendship · positive
Jack Pumpkinhead
friendship · positive
Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on… How this plays out →
Sawhorse
friendship · positive
Scarecrow
friendship · positive
Scarecrow
friendship · positive
Mombi
psychological · negative
Jack Pumpkinhead
friendship · positive
Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on… How this plays out →
Mombi
psychological · negative

Jack Pumpkinhead
Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures.
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz.
Mombi
Mombi is Tip's cruel and manipulative guardian, keeping him in servitude and threatening him with transformation.
Sawhorse
The Sawhorse is Tip's loyal and speedy wooden steed, always ready to carry him on quests.
Glinda
Glinda acts as a kind and powerful protector to Tip, ultimately revealing his true identity as Princess Ozma.
Jack Pumpkinhead
Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures.
Sawhorse
The Sawhorse is Tip's loyal and speedy wooden steed, always ready to carry him on quests.
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz.
Scarecrow
The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz.
Mombi
Mombi is Tip's cruel and manipulative guardian, keeping him in servitude and threatening him with transformation.
Jack Pumpkinhead
Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures.
Mombi
Mombi is Tip's cruel and manipulative guardian, keeping him in servitude and threatening him with transformation.

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In the story

Tip appears across 24 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Marvelous Land of Oz
The protagonist, a young boy who creates life and later discovers he is Princess Ozma.
Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead
The boy who creates Jack Pumpkinhead; he is Mombi's ward and resents her.
The Marvelous Powder of Life
Creates Jack Pumpkinhead and witnesses his animation; fears Mombi's threat to turn him into a marble statue.
The Flight of the Fugitives
Decides to run away from Mombi to avoid being turned into a statue; takes the Powder of Life and frees Jack Pumpkinhead.
Tip Makes an Experiment in Magic
Tip experiments with the Powder of Life, successfully animating the sawhorse after recalling Mombi's magic.
The Awakening of the Sawhorse
Creates and trains the Sawhorse, fashioning ears and teaching it commands; leads the journey toward the Emerald City.
Jack Pumpkinhead's Ride to the Emerald City
Awakens at daybreak, leads the journey, crosses the river on the Sawhorse, but is left behind when the horse runs off.
His Majesty the Scarecrow
Mentioned as the boy who made Jack Pumpkinhead.
General Jinjur’s Army of Revolt
Meets General Jinjur and follows her army to the Emerald City, carrying their supplies.
The Scarecrow Plans an Escape
Sneaks away from the girls and reaches the palace ahead of the invaders; helps plan the escape and rides the Sawhorse.
The Journey to the Tin Woodman
Leads the group, repairs his companions after the river crossing, and falls asleep from exhaustion.
A Nickel-Plated Emperor
Awakes at dawn, eats berries, and travels with the group to the Winkie City. He observes the Tin Woodman with amazement and helps mend Jack Pumpkinhead's limbs.
Mr. H. M. Woggle-Bug, T.E.
Recognizes Mombi's witchcraft in the sunflower illusion and helps reattach Jack's pumpkin after the accident.
A Highly Magnified History
Travels with the group; questions the Woggle-Bug about his clothing and later commands Jack to keep quiet.
Old Mombi Indulges in Witchcraft
Rests frequently as the only one who tires; defends the Sawhorse and Jack against the Woggle-Bug's pun.
The Prisoners of the Queen
Suggests shutting Jinjur in a closet; witnesses the Scarecrow's mouse trick and the army's flight.
The Scarecrow Takes Time to Think
Holds the remaining Powder of Life, which will be used to animate the flying machine.
The Astonishing Flight of the Gump
Leads the magic animation of the flying Gump, using the last of the powder and his knowledge of Mombi's charm.
In the Jackdaw's Nest
Commands the Gump during flight and follows the Scarecrow's orders to hide in the nest, lying down with Jack's head.
Dr. Nikidik’s Famous Wishing Pills
Suggests stuffing the Scarecrow with money and attempts to use a wishing pill, but suffers a painful reaction before his wish is undone.
The Scarecrow Appeals to Glinda the Good
Warns of Mombi's obstinacy, secures a gold watch, and suggests using the Wishing Pills.
The Tin-Woodman Plucks a Rose
Walks beside Glinda, who has taken a liking to him; travels with the group aboard the Gump.
The Transformation of Old Mombi
Commands the Gump to fly after Glinda and Mombi, showing leadership and concern.
Princess Ozma of Oz
Revealed to be the transformed Princess Ozma; initially resists but agrees to be restored.

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