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| released      = {{Patch name|8|25|2010}}
 
| released      = {{Patch name|8|25|2010}}
| availability  = {{avail|Promotional}}
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| availability  = {{avail|promotional-expired}}
 
| trade          = yes
 
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   | item-kind    = Helmet
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|The worm has turned, gentlemen!|sound=Soldier_cheers04.wav}}
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|The worm has turned, gentlemen!|sound=Soldier cheers04.wav}}
  
The '''Lumbricus Lid''', pronounced [[Media:Lumbricus_pronunciation.wav|\ˈləm-brə-kəs\]], is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Soldier]]. It is a webbed helmet adorned with ''Worms''-style eyebrows and a ''Worms'' drawing. It also includes the "Holy Hand Grenade" which [[bodygroup|replaces]] the Soldier's default frag grenades on his chest.
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The '''Lumbricus Lid''' (pronounced [[Media:Lumbricus pronunciation.wav|\ˈləm-brə-kəs\]]) is a [[Promotional items|promotional]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Soldier]]. It is a webbed [[w:M1 helmet|M1 helmet]] adorned with ''Worms''-style eyebrows and a ''Worms'' drawing on the left side. It also [[Bodygroup|replaces]] the Soldier's default grenades with two "Holy Hand Grenades".
  
This hat was awarded to those players who purchased ''[[Worms Reloaded]]'' before September 2, 2010.  
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This item was awarded to players who purchased ''[[Worms Reloaded]]'' on [[Steam]] before September 2, 2010.
  
Performing the [[Kamikaze]] [[taunt]] with this hat equipped will play the [[Media:Taunt wormsHHG.wav|"Hallelujah" sound]] from the ''Worms'' series, originally from Handel's [[w:Messiah (Handel)|''Messiah'']], and display a unique [[kill icon]] ([[File:Killicon_hhg.png]]).
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Performing the [[Grenade (taunt)|Grenade]] [[Taunts#Kill taunts|taunt kill]] with this item equipped plays the [[Media:Taunt wormsHHG.wav|"Hallelujah" sound]] from the ''Worms'' series, originally from Handel's [[w:Messiah (Handel)|''Messiah'']], and displays a unique [[kill icon]] ([[File:Killicon hhg.png|25px]]).
  
The Kill Icon was contributed by [[User:HyenaDip|Psyke]].
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The kill icon for the Lumbricus Lid was contributed by {{Steamid|76561197976113694|Psyke}}.
  
 
== Update history ==
 
== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|1|7|2011}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|1|7|2011}}'''
* The Lumbricus Lid was given its own Kamikaze taunt kill icon.
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* The Lumbricus Lid was given a unique kill icon.
  
'''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}}''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]])
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'''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}} #1''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]])
* Added "grenades" [[equip region]].
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* Added "Grenades" [[equip region]].
  
 
'''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}'''
 
'''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}'''
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== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
 
* [[w:Lumbricus|Lumbricus]] is the genus for an earthworm family that mainly resides in European countries.
 
* [[w:Lumbricus|Lumbricus]] is the genus for an earthworm family that mainly resides in European countries.
* The 'Holy Hand Grenades' are also known as Globus crucigers. It symbolises Christ's (the cross) dominion over the world (the orb), literally held in the dominion of an earthly ruler (or sometimes celestial being such as an angel).
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* The ''Worm'' design on the helmet is the "Steal" weapon icon from ''Worms: Reloaded''.
* The ''Worm'' design on the helmet is the "Steal" weapon icon from ''Worms Reloaded''.
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* The mesh on the helmet was based on WWII paratroop or Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion helmets, and allowed the soldiers to put camouflage on their helmet (i.e., leaves, branches, and assorted ferns).
* The Holy Hand Grenade is a reference to the film ''[[w:Monty Python and the Holy Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]'', specifically a scene involving the main characters' use of the Holy Hand Grenade to blow up the [[w:Rabbit of Caerbannog|Rabbit of Caerbannog]].
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* The Holy Hand Grenades are based on the ''[[w:Globus cruciger|globus crucigers]]''.
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** The Holy Hand Grenade is a reference to the film [[w:Monty Python and the Holy Grail|''Monty Python and the Holy Grail'']].
 
** Consequently, the grenade is also strikingly similar to the design of the scrapped [[Heal Grenade]].
 
** Consequently, the grenade is also strikingly similar to the design of the scrapped [[Heal Grenade]].
* The Mesh on the lid was based off of WWII paratroop or force recon troops helmets. The mesh allowed them to put camouflage on their helmet. (i:e, Leaves, Branches, and assorted ferns)
 
  
 
== Gallery ==
 
== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
File:Lumbricus Lid Helmet.png|The helmet.
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File:Worms Steam Announcement.png|Announcement on [[Steam]] advertising the new item.
File:Lumbricus Lid Grenades.png|The grenades.
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File:Soldier worms small.png|Pose from ''[[Meet the Soldier]]'', recreated with the Lumbricus Lid and Holy Hand Grenades, featured on the [[TF2 Official Website|TF2 Official Blog]].<ref>[https://www.teamfortress.com/post.php?id=4245 "The healing is not as rewarding as the hurting!" - TF2 Blog]</ref>
File:Worms_Steam_Announcement.png|Announcement on [[Steam]] advertising the new item.
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File:HHGIcon.png|The Holy Hand Grenade from ''Worms Reloaded''.
Image:soldier_worms_small.png|The pose from ''[[Meet the Soldier]]'', recreated with the Lumbricus Lid and Holy Hand Grenades.
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
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* ''[[Worms Reloaded]]''
 
* [[Heal Grenade]]
 
* [[Heal Grenade]]
* [[Worms Reloaded]]
 
  
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== References ==
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<references/>
  
{{Promo nav}}
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{{Promo Nav}}
{{HatNav}}
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{{Hat Nav}}
 
{{Soldier Nav}}
 
{{Soldier Nav}}
  
[[Category:Limited items]]
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[[Category:Cosmetic items that make noise]]

Latest revision as of 20:48, 29 January 2024

The worm has turned, gentlemen!
The Soldier

The Lumbricus Lid (pronounced \ˈləm-brə-kəs\) is a promotional cosmetic item for the Soldier. It is a webbed M1 helmet adorned with Worms-style eyebrows and a Worms drawing on the left side. It also replaces the Soldier's default grenades with two "Holy Hand Grenades".

This item was awarded to players who purchased Worms Reloaded on Steam before September 2, 2010.

Performing the Grenade taunt kill with this item equipped plays the "Hallelujah" sound from the Worms series, originally from Handel's Messiah, and displays a unique kill icon (Killicon hhg.png).

The kill icon for the Lumbricus Lid was contributed by Psyke.

Update history

August 25, 2010 Patch

  • [Undocumented] The Lumbricus Lid was added to the game.

August 26, 2010 Patch

  • Fixed the Lumbricus Lid not playing the correct sound during the Equalizer taunt.

January 7, 2011 Patch

  • The Lumbricus Lid was given a unique kill icon.

December 15, 2011 Patch #1 (Australian Christmas 2011)

September 17, 2014 Patch

  • Added the Limited attribute to the Lumbricus Lid.

Trivia

  • Lumbricus is the genus for an earthworm family that mainly resides in European countries.
  • The Worm design on the helmet is the "Steal" weapon icon from Worms: Reloaded.
  • The mesh on the helmet was based on WWII paratroop or Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion helmets, and allowed the soldiers to put camouflage on their helmet (i.e., leaves, branches, and assorted ferns).
  • The Holy Hand Grenades are based on the globus crucigers.

Gallery

See also

References