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11/28/2016

wizard of oz doll

it must be the wizard! ~

the wizard of oz ~

toxic's grandfather worked on the construction of hollywood sets & was named frank ~

he bore a striking resemblance to the actor frank morgan & so was often mistaken for the wizard himself.. :D ~

a 1990 turner toy doll ~

bren

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