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− | '''Dr's Dapper Topper''' is an unlockable [[hats|headwear]] item for the [[Soldier]]. It is a tall, wide-brimmed top hat with alternating white and red stripes, much like the one the eponymous Cat in the Hat wears in Dr. Seuss' famous children's book. | + | '''Dr's Dapper Topper''' is an unlockable [[hats|headwear]] item for the [[Soldier]]. It is a tall, wide-brimmed top hat with alternating white and red stripes, much like the one the eponymous Cat in the Hat wears in {{W|Dr. Seuss}}' famous children's book. |
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+ | Every aspect of the hat is likely to be composed of Dr. Seuss references; the weird, comedic style of the hat a likely reference to the wacky, uncontrollable personality of the Soldier (not unlike that of Dr. Seuss' writing), the name suits Geisel's famous writing style, which describes a person or entity in an anaphoric or sing-song manner.{{cite}} | ||
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+ | Unlike most of the Soldier's hats, the Dr's Dapper Topper reveals the Soldier's eyes, normally obstructed by his oversize helmets. | ||
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− | + | * The name is similar to the name chosen by [[Propaganda Contest]] winner J.Axer for his unique [[Towering Pillar of Hats]], which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'.<ref name="jaxer">[http://www.tf2items.com/profiles/76561197970495962 TF2 Backpack - <nowiki>[r5s]J.Axer</nowiki>], retrieved 2010-10-16.</ref> | |
− | + | * The mesh used for the hat was originally created by Polycount forum member oobersli<ref>[http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1218645&postcount=1476 Polycount Forum - View Single Post - TF2 hats and stuff <nowiki>[...]</nowiki>], retrieved 2010-10-16.</ref>The mesh used in the model for this hat was created by [http://www.polycount.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1218645&postcount=1476 polycount forum user oobersli], although the original skin was a more patriotic looking hat. It was apparently reskinned to the current version. | |
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Revision as of 21:56, 16 October 2010
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Dr's Dapper Topper is an unlockable headwear item for the Soldier. It is a tall, wide-brimmed top hat with alternating white and red stripes, much like the one the eponymous Cat in the Hat wears in Template:W' famous children's book.
Every aspect of the hat is likely to be composed of Dr. Seuss references; the weird, comedic style of the hat a likely reference to the wacky, uncontrollable personality of the Soldier (not unlike that of Dr. Seuss' writing), the name suits Geisel's famous writing style, which describes a person or entity in an anaphoric or sing-song manner.[citation needed]
Unlike most of the Soldier's hats, the Dr's Dapper Topper reveals the Soldier's eyes, normally obstructed by his oversize helmets.
Painted variants
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Trivia
- The name is similar to the name chosen by Propaganda Contest winner J.Axer for his unique Towering Pillar of Hats, which has the name 'J.Axer's Dapper Topper'.[1]
- The mesh used for the hat was originally created by Polycount forum member oobersli[2]The mesh used in the model for this hat was created by polycount forum user oobersli, although the original skin was a more patriotic looking hat. It was apparently reskinned to the current version.
References
- ↑ TF2 Backpack - [r5s]J.Axer, retrieved 2010-10-16.
- ↑ Polycount Forum - View Single Post - TF2 hats and stuff [...], retrieved 2010-10-16.
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