# Tip — The Marvelous Land of Oz character guide > Tip in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum. **Role:** major **Also known as:** the Fugitives Tip, So Tip, A Nickel-Plated Emperor Tip, Suddenly Tip, Tin Woodman Tip **First appearance:** 0003-tip-manufactures-a-pumpkinhead ## Snapshot 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. ## Who they are 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. ## Relationships ### [Jack Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead) _friendship_ Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz. ### [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi) _psychological_ Mombi is Tip's cruel and manipulative guardian, keeping him in servitude and threatening him with transformation. ### [Sawhorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/sawhorse) _friendship_ The Sawhorse is Tip's loyal and speedy wooden steed, always ready to carry him on quests. ### [Glinda](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/glinda) _friendship_ Glinda acts as a kind and powerful protector to Tip, ultimately revealing his true identity as Princess Ozma. ### [Jack Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead) _friendship_ Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures. ### [Sawhorse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/sawhorse) _friendship_ The Sawhorse is Tip's loyal and speedy wooden steed, always ready to carry him on quests. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz. ### [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow) _friendship_ The Scarecrow acts as a wise and kind mentor to Tip, guiding him through the political turmoil of Oz. ### [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi) _psychological_ Mombi is Tip's cruel and manipulative guardian, keeping him in servitude and threatening him with transformation. ### [Jack Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead) _friendship_ Jack is Tip's loyal and affectionate creation, following him as a devoted companion on their adventures. ### [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi) _psychological_ Mombi is Tip's cruel and manipulative guardian, keeping him in servitude and threatening him with transformation. ## In the story ### [The Marvelous Land of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-marvelous-land-of-oz) The protagonist, a young boy who creates life and later discovers he is Princess Ozma. ### [Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/tip-manufactures-a-pumpkinhead) The boy who creates Jack Pumpkinhead; he is Mombi's ward and resents her. ### [The Marvelous Powder of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/his-majesty-the-scarecrow) Mentioned as the boy who made Jack Pumpkinhead. ### [General Jinjur’s Army of Revolt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/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](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/the-transformation-of-old-mombi) Commands the Gump to fly after Glinda and Mombi, showing leadership and concern. ### [Princess Ozma of Oz](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/chapters/princess-ozma-of-oz) Revealed to be the transformed Princess Ozma; initially resists but agrees to be restored. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tip - 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