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{{Item infobox
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| type              = misc
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| type              = cosmetic
 
| image              = Boston Boom-Bringer.png
 
| image              = Boston Boom-Bringer.png
 
| team-colors        = yes
 
| team-colors        = yes
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| used-by            = [[Scout]]
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| used-by            = {{used by|Scout}}
 
| equip-region      = scout backpack
 
| equip-region      = scout backpack
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| contributed-by    = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197995700755|701564808}}
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| contributed-by    = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197995700755|1638282310}}
 
| released          = {{Patch name|2|9|2012}}
 
| released          = {{Patch name|2|9|2012}}
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| availability      = {{Avail|craft|purchase}}
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| availability      = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|collectors|keyless-crate}}
 
| trade              = yes
 
| trade              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
 
| gift              = yes
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| marketable        = yes
 
| paint              = no
 
| paint              = no
 
| rename            = yes
 
| rename            = yes
 
| numbered          = no
 
| numbered          = no
 
| loadout            = yes
 
| loadout            = yes
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   | loadout-prefix   =  
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   | prefix           = The
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   | level            = Level 1-100 Futuristic Sound Device
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   | item-kind        = {{item kind|Futuristic Sound Device}}
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   | item-description = Walkin' down the street to the hardcore beat while his Mann Co. boom vibrates the concrete.
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   | item-description = {{item description|Boston Boom-Bringer}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Quotation|'''The Scout''' on dancing|Yeah, nice moves, mumbles!|sound=Scout_dominationpyr06.wav}}
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{{Quotation|'''TF2 Official Blog'''|Is it a radio? Yes! Is it "bad"? Yes! When you taunt while it's equipped, will it play music to terrorize your neighbors and scare suckas? Yes!}}
  
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The '''Boston Boom-Bringer''' is a [[miscellaneous item]] for the [[Scout]]. It is a gray, orange, and team-colored {{w|boombox}} that is strapped on top of the Scout's default messenger bag. A hidden attribute makes this item play music during any taunt the player performs (this attribute was however mentioned on the official TF2 website).
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The '''Boston Boom-Bringer''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the {{cl|Scout}}. It is a gray, orange, and team-colored [[w:Boombox|boombox]] that is strapped on top of the Scout's default messenger bag.
  
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There are four unique audio clips, each with a chance to play upon activation of a taunt ([[Media:Scout boombox 02.wav|1]], [[Media:Scout boombox 03.wav|2]], [[Media:Scout boombox 04.wav|3]] and [[Media:Scout boombox 05.wav|4]]).
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Whenever the Scout [[taunts]], the Boston Boom Bringer plays one of [[Media:Scout boombox 02.wav|four]] [[Media:Scout boombox 03.wav|unique]] [[Media:Scout boombox 04.wav|audio]] [[Media:Scout boombox 05.wav|clips]]. This does not apply to [[Taunts#Special_taunts|special taunts]], however.
  
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The Boston Boom-Bringer was [http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=6154 contributed] to the game via the [[Steam Workshop]], under the name "The B.E.A.T.".
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The Boston Boom-Bringer was [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=6154 contributed] to the Steam Workshop.
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
 
'''{{Patch name|2|9|2012}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|2|9|2012}}'''
 
* The Boston Boom-Bringer was added to the game.
 
* The Boston Boom-Bringer was added to the game.
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'''{{Item schema|3|26|2012}}'''
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* The Boston Boom-Bringer can now be found in [[Item drop system|random drops]].
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'''{{Patch name|7|23|2012}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Lowered the price of the Boston Boom-Bringer in the [[Mann Co. Store]].
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'''{{Patch name|8|21|2012}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Fixed the Boston Boom-Bringer not playing sounds when in [[Mann vs. Machine|MvM]].
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'''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} Added {{item link|Strange}} and {{item link|Collector's}} quality.
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== Bugs ==
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* When starting a [[replay]] with this item equipped, all of the boombox sounds will play at once.
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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* The description is a reference to the 1985 {{w|LL Cool J}} song "{{w|I Can't Live Without My Radio}}".
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* The item's description is a reference to the 1985 [[w:LL Cool J|LL Cool J]] song ''[[w:I Can't Live Without My Radio|I Can't Live Without My Radio]]''.
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* Its name, "Boston Boom-Bringer", is a cross between the "boom" from "boombox" and the word "doombringer".
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* The initials on the sticker on the back of the boombox refer to the [[w:Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority|Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority]], a reference to the Scout's hometown.
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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<gallery perrow="3">
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File:Boombox_blog.png|Promotional image of the Scout with the Boston Boom-Bringer equipped.
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File:Boombox blog.png|Promotional image of the Scout with the Boston Boom-Bringer equipped on the [https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=7317 Official TF2 blog post].
 
File:Boomboxsticker.png|Detail of sticker pasted onto the back of the boombox.
 
File:Boomboxsticker.png|Detail of sticker pasted onto the back of the boombox.
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File:Boston Boom-Bringer workshop preview.png|Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Boston Boom-Bringer.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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[[Category:Cosmetic items that make noise]]

Latest revision as of 23:22, 15 March 2024

“
Is it a radio? Yes! Is it "bad"? Yes! When you taunt while it's equipped, will it play music to terrorize your neighbors and scare suckas? Yes!
— TF2 Official Blog
 ”

The Boston Boom-Bringer is a community-created cosmetic item for the Scout. It is a gray, orange, and team-colored boombox that is strapped on top of the Scout's default messenger bag.

Whenever the Scout taunts, the Boston Boom Bringer plays one of four unique audio clips. This does not apply to special taunts, however.

The Boston Boom-Bringer was contributed to the Steam Workshop.

Update history

February 9, 2012 Patch

  • The Boston Boom-Bringer was added to the game.

March 26, 2012 [Item schema update]

July 23, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Lowered the price of the Boston Boom-Bringer in the Mann Co. Store.

August 21, 2012 Patch

  • [Undocumented] Fixed the Boston Boom-Bringer not playing sounds when in MvM.

November 12, 2013 Patch

Bugs

  • When starting a replay with this item equipped, all of the boombox sounds will play at once.

Trivia

Gallery

  • Promotional image of the Scout with the Boston Boom-Bringer equipped on the Official TF2 blog post.

  • Detail of sticker pasted onto the back of the boombox.

  • Steam Workshop thumbnail for the Boston Boom-Bringer.

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