Ultimate OZ Universe: The Lost Lands Collector’s Edition
Created by AWA Studios
Exclusive OZ hardcover with detailed map, fan-favorite characters, and stunning 140+ page graphic novel. Discover OZ like never before!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
STRETCH GOAL #3 UNLOCKED ✅
10 months ago
– Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 02:31:43 PM
Get Drawn Into OZ 💚
We’ve officially passed$75k unlocking our third stretch goal: Get Drawn Into OZ Add-On!
This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows five backers to be illustrated directly into a scene in ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE: THE LOST LANDS by Mike Deodato. You’ll appear as a citizen of Emerald City — permanently part of our OZ canon!
How to claim it:
Go to your selected tier
Click “Manage Your Pledge”
Scroll down and choose the "Drawn-In Add-On"
The add-on costs $1000 and there are only 5 slots available — become immortalized as a true Ozian in the pages of THE LOST LANDS!
NOTE: Once they’re gone, we’ll start a waitlist in case anyone backs out last minute.
Come See Us at OzCon International This Weekend!
We’ll be at OzCon International this weekend in Burbank, CA (June 20-22). If you're attending, or in the area, stop by and visit our table for an exclusive preview from THE LOST LANDS — and don’t miss our panel!
OzCon Panel: Launching the Ultimate OZ Universe
📍 Saturday, June 21 ⏰ 1:30 – 2:30pm 📍 Grand Ballroom 👥 Featuring Larry King & Axel Alonso 🎙️ Moderated by Tori from @TheOzVlog
Character Spotlight: Wogglebug & Jack Pumpkinhead
🐞 H.M. Wogglebug, T.E. — His name stands for Highly Magnified and Thoroughly Educated. Once a tiny bug who hid in a classroom for years, Wogglebug was enlarged by Professor Nowitall’s magnifying machine and became one of OZ’s most brilliant minds. He’s now Dean of Wogglebug College — and he’s not shy about sharing his intellect.
🎃 Jack Pumpkinhead — Tip created Jack from bark, saplings, and imagination — then brought him to life with the Powder of Life. Jack is good-natured, loyal, and constantly worn out by long walks (his wooden joints aren’t built for distance). He rides his magical steed, Sawhorse, and his head tends to spin… literally.
Only 1 Week Left — Tell Your Friends!
We’re thrilled to keep building this world with you — thank you for helping us reach new heights and bring these characters to life!
🌟 Hello from OZ-Stravaganza!
10 months ago
– Sun, Jun 08, 2025 at 08:02:55 AM
🌟 Hello from OZ-Stravaganza!
We’re writing to you from Chittenango, NY, the birthplace of L. Frank Baum and the heart of the annual Oz-Stravaganza festival!
It’s been incredible connecting with fans and collectors who love the world of OZ as much as we do. The life-long OZ fans we're talked to are loving the ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE and everything we're doing with Baum's story. We're so happy to be here sharing the book with everyone!
ADD-ON SHOWCASE: THE OZ PUZZLE 🧩
Whether you’re backing the Collector’s Cabinet Bundle or customizing your own rewards,
Don’t miss the ULTIMATE OZ Puzzle — a 1000-piece limited-edition puzzle created in partnership with puzzle pros Chuffed. You can add the puzzle to your slipcase edition order, or if you upgrade to the Collector’s Cabinet Bundle, the puzzle is included in the package.
This beautifully crafted puzzle features exclusive artwork from THE LOST LANDS. It’s perfect for collectors, OZ lovers, and anyone looking for a new way to explore the story. Sustainably made and visually striking — it's a must have!
TWO LEGENDS, ONE WILD LEGACY 🦁 MEET LION & HUNGRY TIGER 🐅
This week’s spotlight features two of OZ’s fiercest protectors — longtime companions with strength, loyalty, and complexity at their core.
Cowardly Lion 🦁 He may seem like Emerald City’s biggest pet, but when danger arises, the King of Beasts roars to life. He once took down a Giant Spider with a single swipe — and in THE LOST LANDS, he’s ready to fight for OZ once again.
Hungry Tiger 🐅 With purple stripes, fiery eyes, and a hunger he refuses to act on, the Hungry Tiger is one of OZ’s most legendary warriors. His inner conflict and fierce loyalty make him a force you want on your side.
HALF THE COLLECTOR’S BUNDLES ARE GONE!
Only 500 available on the campaign and half are already claimed! The Collector’s Cabinet is the ultimate OZ fan package — and it’s moving fast.
Last, we want to thank you all for your incredible support — we’re blown away by the response so far! With almost two weeks left, there’s still time to unlock more stretch goals and bring even more magic to OZ.
Let’s keep the momentum going — share the campaign with friends, fellow fans, and anyone who’s ever dreamed of strolling down the road of yellow bricks!
ANNOUNCEMENT: Elton John is Writing the Foreword for THE LOST LANDS!
10 months ago
– Tue, Jun 03, 2025 at 01:29:43 PM
Hello, Yellow Brick Road: Elton John to Pen the Foreword for Ultimate OZ Universe 💚
We’re beyond thrilled to share some truly dazzling news: Elton John — legendary artist, lifelong OZ fan, and creative visionary — is writing the official foreword for ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE: THE LOST LANDS.
As it was revealed this morning in People, Elton’s personal connection to the world of OZ runs deep — from childhood inspiration to the creation of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — and now, his voice will help usher in this new chapter of the OZ legacy.
“Every moment with a book is precious and I was dazzled by the first installment in the Ultimate OZ Universe, celebrating the legacy of Baum’s genius and the heritage of colour, unique characters, and the triumph of goodness.” — Elton John
This heartfelt foreword will appear in both the deluxe Kickstarter edition hardcover and the standard book market softcover releasing later this year — a lasting tribute to OZ’s impact on artists, dreamers, and storytellers around the world.
We can’t wait for you to read it. Thank you for backing this project and helping us build a universe worthy of the yellow bricks!
Next stretch goal puts you in Emerald City!
10 months ago
– Sun, Jun 01, 2025 at 05:32:29 PM
Interactive features, upgraded legends, and a chance to be drawn into OZ 🌟
At $75k, our next stretch goal, we’ll unlock a magical add-on: five backers can be drawn into a scene in ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE: THE LOST LANDS by Mike Deodato!
Become a true Ozian — a resident of Emerald City — immortalized in the pages of this graphic novel forever. This limited $1,000 add-on will be available to only 5 backers once we hit the stretch goal. Let’s make it happen!
Interactive Lands Explained: QR Codes in the Book 🔗
Have you heard? THE LOST LANDS is more than just a graphic novel — it's an interactive, immersive, experience! Throughout the book, you’ll find QR codes embedded in the artwork. Each one unlocks an animated & narrated video diving deep into the lore of the world. You’ll just have to scan and dive into OZ!
Each week we’re diving into characters from THE LOST LANDS — and this one’s a fan favorite who’s undergone a big transformations in this graphic novel: TIN WOODMAN.
His journey in THE LOST LANDS is powerful and surprising — a story of strength, legacy, and what it means to be truly rebuilt. Tin Woodman is back, reforged, and ready for battle!
Once a kind-hearted woodsman cursed into tin, Nick Chopper always carried the weight of loss and resilience. After helping Dorothy defeat the Wicked Witch, he ruled the Winkie Country with quiet strength. But in this story, the legendary Ku-Klip the tinsmith — the very man who built his tin body — returns to upgrade him in ways you won’t believe.
This isn’t a patch job. It’s a full-body reimagining by the legendary Mike Deodato: part knight, part machine, all heart. With sharpened edges, reinforced plating, and eyes that have seen too much, Tin Woodman now stands as a protector, a leader, and a symbol of what endures — even after being broken down and built back up.
FAQ Update: Your Questions Answered 📌
We added a few helpful FAQ based on your messages so far, including:
Upcoming Event Appearances 🗓️
T-Shirt Sizing Info 📏
Our Giveaways So Far 🎁
Clarification on the Direct Market (Standard) Edition Coming This Fall 📘
Details on Upcoming Events and Signings 🖋️
If you’ve got questions — we’re listening and updating as we go!
Let’s Hit That Emerald Upgrade 💚
10 months ago
– Wed, May 28, 2025 at 09:09:35 AM
We’re Almost There 🌪️
We are just shy of unlocking our Emerald Upgrade Stretch Goal which will give every copy of ULTIMATE OZ UNIVERSE: THE LOST LANDS a premium boost:
It’s a major collector’s enhancement, and we’re so close. If you're already backing, consider grabbing an add-on — even a few tier upgrades will help tip us over the line!
The Map of OZ — A Gateway to the World 🗺️
Now let’s talk about one of our most exciting features: the map.
As an add-on, the 36" x 30" full-color OZ map poster is a collector’s piece and a deep dive into the geography, mythology, and lost history of OZ. It was created in collaboration with renowned OZ historians and is the most accurate, detailed map of OZ ever produced — based directly on L. Frank Baum’s original texts and lore.
Whether you’re a long-time OZ fan or a newcomer, this map gives context to every step taken in THE LOST LANDS — and beyond!
Unlock the World with QR Codes 🔗
But that’s not all — inside this graphic novel, we’ve included interactive QR codes that will appear throughout the story. These codes link to animated, narrated video explorations of different regions of OZ, expanding the story in a whole new way.
These short videos give you an insider’s view of the lands, cultures, and forgotten corners of OZ we explore in the book — turning your reading experience into something deeply immersive and multimedia-rich.
With features like this — collector-level upgrades, historian-created maps, and interactive video lore — we’re building something truly special here.
