Magic Belt
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The magic belt is an artifact mentioned in the Oz books, first introduced in Ozma of Oz. The belt is a magical tool with seemingly limitless powers. It is generally used as a universal problem solver, and functions as a deus ex machina solution in several of the books. Originally the belt belonged to the Nome King but was stolen away from him by Dorothy Gale and given to Ozma. Ozma uses the belt several times to magically transport people, and most notably to make all of Oz invisible to outsiders. It offers protection from harm, and gives the wearer exceptional cunning, it would appear.
This idea was transferred to the television scripts for "Wonder Woman," starring Lynda Carter. The magic belt was the golden belt forming the pedestal for the golden eagle on her bustier, and provided the hook for the magic lasso. Unlike the comics (where her strength was naturally-derived), the belt is crucial to maintaining her superhuman strength away from Paradise Island. In the first season set in the 1940s, Nazis learn this and steal the belt in several episodes, rendering Wonder Woman powerless. This is eliminated in the series when the change in setting to the 1970s occurs; Wonder Woman is never overpowered by anyone and is instead attacked while in her mortal identity of Government Agent Diana Prince (who does not wear the belt while in this guise).
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