The wicked witch army is a fictional concept commonly found in fantasy literature and folklore. These armies are typically led by powerful and sinister witches who use their magical abilities to control and manipulate their forces. The wicked witch army is often portrayed as a formidable and fearsome force, using dark magic and supernatural creatures to carry out their evil deeds. In many stories, the wicked witch army serves as the primary antagonistic force, fighting against the heroes or the forces of good. They are often motivated by a desire for power, vengeance, or to spread chaos and destruction. These armies can consist of various magical creatures, such as flying monkeys, enchanted animals, or mind-controlled minions.
Well the Witch herself was supposedly pretty powerful (except for a bucket of water.. and a late 19th century farm house was dropped on her sister, causing her to die), though a lot of her control of Oz was through fear.
This photo of a Winkie Guard mannequin was taken earlier in October at The OZ Museum by marketing honcho Marissa Streeter, but you ll have to read here and scroll down to one of the photos below to see why the big green guy is so proudly central to this month s blog. It s Winkie leader Mitchell Lewis who willingly offers her broomstick to Judy Garland when Dorothy requests it; in fact, Lewis had a bit more dialogue with the Kansas girl before it, too, was cut by editor Sewell in her effort to bring down the OZ running time and length.
These armies can consist of various magical creatures, such as flying monkeys, enchanted animals, or mind-controlled minions. The witches themselves may possess unique powers, including the ability to cast curses, brew potent potions, and summon dark forces. Wicked witch armies are commonly found in popular fairy tales and children's stories, such as "The Wizard of Oz" and "Snow White".
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Wizard of Oz is playing on cable right now. I just saw the scene with all the flying monkeys in it. Did anyone ever make an estimate on how many there were?
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My DVD drive isn't hooked up or I'd toss you some screencaps.
The Witch also has the Winkies, her personal army. The Winged Monkeys are basically a mercenary force she acquired through a magical cap (explained in the book, but seen briefly in the movie right before they attack Dorothy & Co.).
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Post by Gandalf » 2003-12-14 09:06am
Kurgan wrote: My DVD drive isn't hooked up or I'd toss you some screencaps.
The Witch also has the Winkies, her personal army. The Winged Monkeys are basically a mercenary force she acquired through a magical cap (explained in the book, but seen briefly in the movie right before they attack Dorothy & Co.).
Did it become before or after the movie?
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Post by Dalton » 2003-12-14 10:01am
Gandalf wrote: There's a book?
Did it become before or after the movie?
L. Frank Baum wrote it waaaaay before the movie, I think. There were various stage productions of it before the movie.
And this is one film Hollywood would be murdered for if they remade it, guaranteed.
Oh, I'd like to note how sad you are, Raxmei. Going to do a versus? The Witch's Flying Monkeys vs Starfleet gropos?
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Post by spongyblue » 2003-12-14 10:31am
The Flying Monkeys win. SyntaxVorlon Sith Acolyte Posts: 5954 Joined: 2002-12-18 08:45pm Location: Places Contact:Post by SyntaxVorlon » 2003-12-14 01:15pm
Monkey vs Robot
Robot wins
Flying monkey vs Robot
Robot gets owned.
Triangle man hates Flying monkey, they have a fight, triangle wins
Triangle man.
Post by Raxmei » 2003-12-14 05:36pm
I skimmed through the book last night. The total forces that the Witch threw at Dorothy before resorting to the monkeys:
40 wolves
40 crows
a swarm of bees
some Winkies with spears
That's it. The winged monkeys only followed her orders because of a golden cap which she could only use three times. That's a pretty pathetic level of power for someone who terrorised a quarter of Oz.
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Post by Raxmei » 2003-12-14 06:50pm
Jawawithagun wrote: There isn't just one book bot a whole series of it. I know. I've read most of them. Dalton wrote: Going to do a versus? The Witch's Flying Monkeys vs Starfleet gropos? Saruman, actually. I prepared Explosive Runes today. Kurgan Sith Marauder Posts: 4067 Joined: 2002-08-19 08:13pmPost by Kurgan » 2003-12-15 07:52am
Well the Witch herself was supposedly pretty powerful (except for a bucket of water.. and a late 19th century farm house was dropped on her sister, causing her to die), though a lot of her control of Oz was through fear.
Pity we didn't see a "Witches duel" (though I admit I've only read four of the books, and there's what.. 30?).
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Post by Gandalf » 2003-12-15 07:54am
Here I was thinking it was just one standalone movie."Oh no, oh yeah, tell me how can it be so fair
That we dying younger hiding from the police man over there
Just for breathing in the air they wanna leave me in the chair
Electric shocking body rocking beat streeting me to death"
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Post by Kurgan » 2003-12-16 10:16am
Not even that. There's also the "Return to OZ" flick made in the 80's (not so much a sequel to the Judy Garland musical as a cinematic amalgamation of the second and third OZ books, though they left in various touches first movie fans would be familiar with like the Ruby Slippers).
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Post by spongyblue » 2003-12-16 11:44am
You know who I think the real villian in Oz is? No the "Wicked" Witch of the East, but actually Glenda the "Good" Witch. Why? Think of it this way, the inhabitants of the various lands of Oz are incrediably thick headed. Thats not exactly their fault, their just built that way. If a quick thinking yet spineless conman can have a whole nation not only think he is a wizard, but also convinces them to hand over rule of their entire country to him and then when he is found out to be a fraud he names a talking scarcrow as his sucsessor and the people gladly accept him. Where does Glinda fit in. She comes floating in on her pretty little bubble when Dorothy accidentally drops her house on the other witch. I'm sure the "Wicked" Witch probably would have forgiven the 10 year old girl, I mean hey, she wasn't exactly driving the house now was she. But nooo, Glinda had to instagate shit, get Dorothy to go on this little quest of hers, knowing that this simple girl was probably smarter than half the people in Oz, was gonna some how unmask the Wizard. With the wizard gone, Oz is ripe for the pickens for Glinda the "Good" Witch. And you wanna know what happens to the Flying Monkeys after the "Wicked" Witches demise? In The Land of Oz it is stated (rough quote I read about a week ago) by the Scarecrow to Jack Pumkin Head "The Flying Monkeys are now slaves to Glinda for she now has the Golden Cap that commands them" Hmmmm, makes you think.
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The Winkie Guards are the Wicked Witch of the West's foot soldiers from The Wizard of Oz.
In these tales, the heroes face the daunting task of confronting and defeating the wicked witches and their armies in order to restore balance and harmony to their worlds. The armies are often depicted as relentless and unyielding, posing a great challenge to the protagonists. The wicked witch army serves as a symbol of the dark side of magic and the dangers of unchecked power. They embody the idea of evil forces working together to sow chaos and destruction. Through their defeat, the protagonists demonstrate the triumph of goodness, bravery, and the importance of standing up against tyranny. Overall, the concept of the wicked witch army showcases the captivating and sometimes terrifying aspects of fantasy storytelling. It adds depth and conflict to the narrative, allowing the heroes to demonstrate their courage and resourcefulness in the face of overwhelming odds..
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