Difference between revisions of "Hotrod"
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{{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on his welding|Now that there was a fine piece 'a work.|sound=Engineer_cheers05.wav}} | {{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on his welding|Now that there was a fine piece 'a work.|sound=Engineer_cheers05.wav}} | ||
| − | The '''Hotrod''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Hats|headwear]] item for the [[Engineer]]. It is a gray {{w|welding helmet}} with team-colored flame patterns. | + | The '''Hotrod''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Hats|headwear]] item for the [[Engineer]]. It is a gray {{w|welding helmet}} with team-colored flame patterns. When the Engineer is holding a building's blueprints or hauling a buildin, the Hotrod flips down over his face.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg9wZR6TNTY#t=00m25s TF2: Engineer's HotRod animation]</ref> |
The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16690629&postcount=9 Shapechanger] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]]. | The hat description was written by [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16690629&postcount=9 Shapechanger] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]]. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The name and flame design is a reference to American cars with large engines, also called {{w|hot rods}}, which stereotypically sport a fiery paintjob. | * The name and flame design is a reference to American cars with large engines, also called {{w|hot rods}}, which stereotypically sport a fiery paintjob. | ||
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* ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079307/ Hot Rod]'' is also the title of a 1979 movie in which [[Wikipedia:Grant Goodeve|Grant Goodeve]], the Engineer's voice actor, starred. | * ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079307/ Hot Rod]'' is also the title of a 1979 movie in which [[Wikipedia:Grant Goodeve|Grant Goodeve]], the Engineer's voice actor, starred. | ||
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Revision as of 22:59, 7 June 2012
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| Basic Information | |||||
| Worn by: | Engineer | ||||
| Slot: | Cosmetic | ||||
| Equip region: | Hat | ||||
| Contributed by: | ...Smithy | ||||
| Released: | First Community Contribution Update | ||||
| Availability: | Drop, Craft, Purchase or Uncrate #18 | ||||
| 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.
Click to listen
— The Engineer on his welding
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The Hotrod is a community-created headwear item for the Engineer. It is a gray Template:W with team-colored flame patterns. When the Engineer is holding a building's blueprints or hauling a buildin, the Hotrod flips down over his face.[1]
The hat description was written by Shapechanger for the Hat Describing Contest.
Contents
Update history
March 18, 2010 Patch (First Community Contribution Update)
- The Hotrod was added to the game.
- Updated the new community-built hats so they can be crafted.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- [Undocumented] Added a community-contributed description for this hat.
- [Undocumented] This hat can now be uncrated with Unusual quality.
October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)
- [Undocumented] Added this hat 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 the Sapper.
Trivia
- The name and flame design is a reference to American cars with large engines, also called Template:W, which stereotypically sport a fiery paintjob.
- Hot Rod is also the title of a 1979 movie in which Grant Goodeve, the Engineer's voice actor, starred.
Gallery
The Hotrod flipped down, worn by a disguised Spy with the Sapper equipped
The Engineer wearing a welding helmet in the Engineer Update teaser video.
References
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