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I created a separate thread for this MOC that can be found here: Snake Oil Wagon

My wagon was more intended to be a fortune-teller variety than just Snake Oil. I just used the "Snake Oil" name to blend the MOC with the WW theme (does that make sense)? I was thinking along the line of a traveling magician/wizard who sells his magical tricks, potions, and fortunes. I remember set 365. Neat little set. I never bothered looking at what the wagon said. I didn't know you liked the ninja theme?

Actually, no. To be honest with you, I've heard you or someone mention Snake Oil before, but didn't think of what you had listed in the attached thread. The idea of a Snake Oil Salesman isn't that new. I recall it being done several years ago. Just found the link: Snake Oil Salesman. I've always wanted to make a gypsy/circus wagon from an Idea Book I had in the mid-80s. And I actually thought of one of the first Wizards in Hollywood pictures, Professor Marvel (better know as the Wizard of Oz), and his travelling wagon. I can't tell you how many times I've seen this movie over the years. Here's a prop of his wagon: And better, a few of the inspiration pictures that I used when making my Lego version: So, my inspiration is really from the Wizard of Oz and I incorporated a WW style. In fact, I have a white turban from the Scorpion Palace that I had been trying (like Professor Marvel), but it doesn't fit correctly with the red bandana. Were you planning on designing a wagon? As I re-read what you wrote in your link, I see that it says Doc's Snake Oil? In any case, thanks for the feedback. I did try using square brown 1x1s and also round red 1x1s instead of the green, but the green went well with the shutters. I like green as it is also used in the WW theme. PS. I almost forgot to share the story: Professor Snidley C. Rooked, Wizard of Curiosities rides from town to town in search of trusting townsfolk to sell his magical potions and Snake Oil. The all-knowing Professor is always willing to share tall tales of far-away places and mythical creaturs to those that will listen. He even claims to have barely escaped a ghastly town know as Grave Stone in which a skeletal outlaw roams the cursed land. Most discount his stories as mere tactics to sell his Snake Oil, but there is always one believer in every town. The Snake Oil Wagon includes a removable side wall for easy access to the interior, and the Professor's collection of magic and curiosities.

Perhaps... But then again, that would be rather messy. The suit is rather dapper, but the tie a little sloppy. I suppose I will have to make do with it since I am on travel. I do like to carry my trusty magnifying glass that I purchased from a Wizard of Curiosities. It's quite a relic, you know.

Created for the Wizard's Challenge, let me introduce my latest Wild West MOC, the Snake Oil Salesman: The Snake Oil Salesman is known as Snidley C. Rooked, Wizard of Curiosities. I'm not real happy with the fig, so I may be changing. A shot of the wagon on the road: Open the door, and lower the ladder: Close-up of the doorway. Notice it does have a wall on the other side. The front of the wagon: The opposite side of the wagon. The wall is removable. The backside: Removing the right side of the wall: The interior of the wagon: A close-up: Final image: Enjoy! Comments welcome.

Excellent! We are overdue for a good mystery. I shall require a black suit and black top hat- and please try not to forget my monicle.

My entry for the Wizard's Challenge: Professor Snidley C. Rooked, Wizard of Curiosities, and his Wizard's Workshop, a Snake Oil Wagon: The back side of the wagon comes off to reveal the inside. If you'd like to see additional images, here's the link: Snake Oil Wizard

Sticklers for detail. It does not have a ladder now, but I've got a few in my collection- so I can always add.

Alex: most impressive. I love the outdoor druid "wizard's workshop". Very creative. 007: Great fig with use of the torso and face. It makes a neat combination. Thanks Andrew. Just read your blog. Thanks for taking the time to highlight on BB.

Thanks for all the feedback. I've done some modifications to create version two. Significant changes include reconstruction of the left tower (thanks SD ;-) ), and the addition of the outer wall with a few additional accessories.

That's great! Just think how these historic MOCs would help children learn about history.

I don't think so- but you've always been rather creative.

I think it's actually pretty good.

Not in the US (yet). I've been watching this set closely thinking that it may go on sale with the introduction of the new Castle theme. The problem w/ all these sets when they go on sale is they go quickly. Thanks for the info. I'll continue to watch it.

Excellent question Bonaparte. Let me provide the following which helps explain: For well over 150 years, popular culture has placed the 1824 Flag flying from the walls of the Alamo during those fateful thirteen days when a handful of determined men stood before the might of the Mexican army and shouted "Liberty or Death." The idea that the defenders of the Alamo flew the 1824 Flag is rooted solely in the belief that the defenders were fighting for the restoration of the Mexican Constitution of 1824. That belief and all conjecture that flows from it, are unfounded. Indeed, the idea that the defenders would have considered flying the 1824 Flag from the walls of their fortress is, at the very least, farfetched and, at the most, demeaning to their cause and their memory. There is no empirical evidence to prove that the green, white and red tricolor with the black numerals 1824 supplanting the central Mexican eagle was ever used at the Alamo. The flag was not captured and preserved by the victors nor recorded in the military accounts of the day. The few people who survived the battle were never asked about the flags the Texians flew. Those citizens of B

A pirate wizard! Only your doing Phes.

Did you happen to have taken a picture Norro?

Mosana, do you have anything along this line? This was a recent Mexican Fort that I made. I might try some custom decals, thanks to a suggestion by Bonaparte.

Thanks. I was just looking at the custome decals. They are excellent. Thanks for the suggestion. I still need the high helmets though.

You know, I never saw a wizard with a peg leg, but it actually looks pretty good. Not bad at all Phes.

Too low. It would be like the tower on the right side.

I thought CC stood for Classic Castle ;-) - just kidding.

Thanks. I think it came out pretty well myself. I may do a few more MOCS as part of the Old Mexico sub-theme, as this variety of WW sets are completely new to me. In regard to the left tower, I drifted away from the use of 1x2 bricks giving the tower a less-castle like look. But I know what you mean, SD. I may change it slightly. Also, this is my critisism; I'm not real frond of the red roof design. This may be just me. In any case, I may be adding a few more MOCs to this collection before I go to something else. I just don't have a lot of white, so I'm rather limited.

Thank you all for the comments.