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| equip-region = hat | | equip-region = hat | ||
| contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197961479255|69196386}} | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197961479255|69196386}} | ||
− | | released = {{Patch name|3|18|2010}} | + | | released = {{Patch name|3|18|2010}} |
+ | | released-major = First Community Contribution Update | ||
| availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate18|unusual|collectors}} | | availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate18|unusual|collectors}} | ||
| trade = yes | | trade = yes | ||
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== Update history == | == Update history == | ||
+ | {{Update history| | ||
'''{{Patch name|3|18|2010}}''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|3|18|2010}}''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]]) | ||
* The Hotrod was added to the game. | * The Hotrod was added to the game. | ||
'''{{Patch name|3|19|2010}}''' | '''{{Patch name|3|19|2010}}''' | ||
− | * The Hotrod was made [[craftable]]. | + | * The Hotrod was made [[Crafting|craftable]]. |
'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | '''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | ||
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'''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}} #1''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]]) | '''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}} #1''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]]) | ||
* Changed the equip region from "Whole Head" to "Hat." | * Changed the equip region from "Whole Head" to "Hat." | ||
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+ | '''{{Patch name|11|12|2013}}''' | ||
+ | * {{Undocumented}} Added {{item link|Collector's}} quality. | ||
+ | }} | ||
== Bugs == | == Bugs == | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* The name and flame design are a reference to custom-built American cars with large engines, also called [[w:Hot rod|hot rods]], which stereotypically sport a fiery paint job. | * The name and flame design are a reference to custom-built American cars with large engines, also called [[w:Hot rod|hot rods]], which stereotypically sport a fiery paint job. | ||
− | * Hot rodding is also a technique of ''cutting'' plate steel, rather than welding, with regular [[w:Shielded metal arc welding|stick welding equipment]]. To a much lesser extent, hot rod can also refer to the welding rod or to a | + | * Hot rodding is also a technique of ''cutting'' plate steel, rather than welding, with regular [[w:Shielded metal arc welding|stick welding equipment]]. To a much lesser extent, hot rod can also refer to the welding rod or to a person who welds. |
== Gallery == | == Gallery == |
Latest revision as of 07:00, 23 April 2024
“ | 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 cosmetic 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]
The item's 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.
- The Hotrod was made craftable.
September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
- [Undocumented] Added a community-contributed description for the Hotrod.
- [Undocumented] The Hotrod can now be uncrated with Unusual quality.
October 27, 2010 Patch (Scream Fortress Update)
- [Undocumented] Added the Hotrod to the Mann Co. Store.
December 15, 2011 Patch #1 (Australian Christmas 2011)
- Changed the equip region from "Whole Head" to "Hat."
- [Undocumented] Added Collector's quality.
Bugs
- A Spy disguised as an Engineer who is wearing a Hotrod will have the hat flip down over his face upon switching to any kind of Sapper. This is due to the fact that Sappers count as buildables.
Trivia
- The name and flame design are a reference to custom-built American cars with large engines, also called hot rods, which stereotypically sport a fiery paint job.
- Hot rodding is also a technique of cutting plate steel, rather than welding, with regular stick welding equipment. To a much lesser extent, hot rod can also refer to the welding rod or to a person who welds.
Gallery
References
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