Kringle Collection

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I just tore you a new chimney, Smokey Joe.
The Soldier contemplating on delivering presents

The Kringle Collection is a community-created miscellaneous item for the Soldier. It is a team-colored Template:W with fur around the sleeves and collar and a square-buckled belt, similar to the one worn by Template:W.

The Kringle Collection was originally known as the "Winter Coat" when it was contributed to the Steam Workshop, but the name was changed by Valve before being added to the game.

Update history

December 15, 2011 Patch (Australian Christmas 2011)

  • The Kringle Collection was added to the game.

December 21, 2011 Patch

  • The Kringle Collection is now droppable, purchasable, and craftable.

January 11, 2012 Patch

  • The equip region was changed from shirt to soldier_coat, so it can now be equipped along side the Fancy Dress Uniform.

Unused content

  • This item has a paint texture that remains unused.

Trivia

  • The name of the item refers to Template:W, an American nickname for Santa Claus.
    • The description also mentions a Kristoff Kringle, referring to the same name.
  • This item originally had fur around Soldier's boots, but the fur was removed by Valve before it was added into the game.
  • The Kringle also resembals a military parka that usually has a larger emphasis on the wrist.
    • This type of parka can be seen on Tuskegee Airmans that were in Africa during World War II.