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| − | The '''Hotrod''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[ | + | The '''Hotrod''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a gray [[w:welding helmet|welding helmet]] with team-colored flame patterns. When the Engineer is holding a blueprint of a building or hauling a building, the Hotrod flips down over his face.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg9wZR6TNTY#t=00m25s TF2: Engineer's HotRod animation]</ref> |
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Revision as of 03:12, 2 May 2014
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| Worn by: | Engineer | ||||
| Slot: | Cosmetic | ||||
| Equip region: | Hat | ||||
| Contributed by: | ...Smithy | ||||
| Released: | First Community Contribution Update | ||||
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase, Uncrate #18 or Uncrate (Unusual) | ||||
| Tradable: | Yes | ||||
| Giftable: | Yes | ||||
| Craftable: | Yes | ||||
| Paintable: | No | ||||
| Nameable: | Yes | ||||
| Craft No.?: | No | ||||
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| “ | Now that there was a fine piece 'a work.
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— The Engineer on his welding
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The Hotrod is a community-created cosmetic item for the Engineer. It is a gray welding helmet with team-colored flame patterns. When the Engineer is holding a blueprint of a building or hauling a building, the Hotrod flips down over his face.[1]
Update history
March 18, 2010 Patch (First Community Contribution Update)
- The Hotrod was added to the game.
- The Hotrod was made craftable.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- [Undocumented] Added a community-contributed description for the Hotrod.
- [Undocumented] The Hotrod can now be uncrated with Unusual quality.
October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress)
- [Undocumented] Added the Hotrod to the Mann Co. Store.
December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)
- Changed the equip region from "Whole Head" to "Hat."
Bugs
- A Spy disguised as an Engineer who is wearing a Hotrod will have the hat flip down over his face upon switching to any kind of Sapper.
Trivia
- The name and flame design is a reference to custom-built American cars with large engines, also called hot rods, which stereotypically sport a fiery paintjob.
Notes
- The hat description was written by Shapechanger for the Hat Describing Contest.
Gallery
The Hotrod flipped down, worn by a disguised Spy with the Sapper equipped.
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