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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 | + | The '''Hotrod''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Hats|headwear]] 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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− | * The name and flame design is a reference to custom-built American cars with large engines, also called | + | * The name and flame design is a reference to custom-built American cars with large engines, also called [[w:Hot rod|hot rods]], which stereotypically sport a fiery paintjob. |
− | * ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079307/ Hot Rod]'' is also the title of a 1979 movie in which [[ | + | * ''[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079307/ Hot Rod]'' is also the title of a 1979 movie in which [[w:Grant Goodeve|Grant Goodeve]], the Engineer's voice actor, starred. |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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− | File:Spy Hotrod.png|The Hotrod flipped down, worn by a disguised Spy with the Sapper equipped | + | File:Spy Hotrod.png|The Hotrod flipped down, worn by a disguised Spy with the Sapper equipped. |
File:Engyteaser.png|The Engineer wearing a welding helmet in the [[Engineer Update (teaser)|Engineer Update teaser video]]. | File:Engyteaser.png|The Engineer wearing a welding helmet in the [[Engineer Update (teaser)|Engineer Update teaser video]]. | ||
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Revision as of 12:11, 27 March 2013
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— The Engineer on his welding
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The Hotrod is a community-created headwear 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]
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."
Notes
- The hat description was written by Shapechanger for the Hat Describing Contest.
- 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 or the Red-Tape Recorder.
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.
- Hot Rod is also the title of a 1979 movie in which Grant Goodeve, the Engineer's voice actor, starred.
Gallery
The Engineer wearing a welding helmet in the Engineer Update teaser video.
References
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