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| − | | used-by = [[Engineer]] | + | | type = cosmetic |
| − | | | + | | image = Hotrod.png |
| − | | | + | | team-colors = yes |
| − | | released = | + | | used-by = [[Engineer]] |
| − | | | + | | equip-region = hat |
| − | | paint = | + | | contributed-by = {{Backpack Item Link|76561197961479255|69196386}} |
| − | | | + | | released = {{Patch name|3|18|2010}} |
| − | | | + | | released-major = First Community Contribution Update |
| + | | availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate18|unusual|collectors}} | ||
| + | | trade = yes | ||
| + | | gift = yes | ||
| + | | marketable = yes | ||
| + | | paint = no | ||
| + | | rename = yes | ||
| + | | numbered = no | ||
| + | | loadout = yes | ||
| + | | item-kind = Mask | ||
| + | | item-description = Mock the sun with streaks of flame as the UV rays bounce harmlessly away from your eyeballs. | ||
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| − | + | The '''Hotrod''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic 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>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg9wZR6TNTY#t=00m25s TF2: Engineer's HotRod animation]</ref> | |
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| + | The item's description was written by [https://web.archive.org/web/20110819190727/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16690629&postcount=9 Shapechanger] for the [[Hat Describing Contest]]. | ||
| − | [[ | + | == Update history == |
| + | {{Update history| | ||
| + | '''{{Patch name|3|18|2010}}''' ([[First Community Contribution Update]]) | ||
| + | * The Hotrod was added to the game. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|3|19|2010}}''' | ||
| + | * The Hotrod was made [[Crafting|craftable]]. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]]) | ||
| + | * {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for the Hotrod. | ||
| + | * {{Undocumented}} The Hotrod can now be uncrated with [[Unusual]] quality. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress Update]]) | ||
| + | * {{Undocumented}} Added the Hotrod to the [[Mann Co. Store]]. | ||
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| + | '''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}} #1''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]]) | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
| + | }} | ||
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| + | == Bugs == | ||
| + | * A [[Spy]] disguised as an Engineer wearing the Hotrod will have the hat flip down over his face upon switching to any kind of [[Sapper]]. This is because Sappers are considered buildings in the game's code. | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
| + | * 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. | ||
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| + | == Gallery == | ||
| + | <gallery perrow="3"> | ||
| + | File:Spy Hotrod.png|The Hotrod flipped down, worn by a disguised Spy with the Sapper equipped. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references/> | ||
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| + | {{First Community Update Nav}} | ||
| + | {{Hat Nav}} | ||
| + | {{Engineer Nav|state=collapsed}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:30, 18 June 2025
This article is about the cosmetic item. For the Killstreak Sheen, see Killstreak Kit.
| “ | 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 wearing the Hotrod will have the hat flip down over his face upon switching to any kind of Sapper. This is because Sappers are considered buildings in the game's code.
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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