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{{Quotation|'''The Heavy''' on unicorns|So much '''unicorn!'''|sound=Heavy_item_unicorn_round_start02.wav}} | {{Quotation|'''The Heavy''' on unicorns|So much '''unicorn!'''|sound=Heavy_item_unicorn_round_start02.wav}} | ||
− | The '''Balloonicorn''' is a [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for [[Classes|all classes]]. It is an inflatable, team-colored unicorn that [[Jiggle bones|floats]] behind the player. This item may only be seen in-game by users who are in [[Pyroland]]. | + | The '''Balloonicorn''' is a [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for [[Classes|all classes]], and Pyro's imaginary buddy. It is an inflatable, team-colored unicorn that [[Jiggle bones|floats]] behind the player. This item may only be seen in-game by users who are in [[Pyroland]]. Balloonicorn can be bought as a real life cuddly toy in the Valve store too. |
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+ | {{Quotation|'''Valve Store''' on Balloonicorn|"Liked Balloonicorn so much in the Pyromania Update that you'd like to take him home with you? Because Balloonicorn could really use a place to crash at for a bit (one, two weeks max), he's going through a bit of a rough patch right now. Also, you totally won't even know he's there. Hey, look, also, could you pick Balloonicorn up some smokes on the way home? He's good for it, he's just waiting to get some money wired to him."}} | ||
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+ | "Liked Balloonicorn so much in the Pyromania Update that you'd like to take him home with you? Because Balloonicorn could really use a place to crash at for a bit (one, two weeks max), he's going through a bit of a rough patch right now. Also, you totally won't even know he's there. Hey, look, also, could you pick Balloonicorn up some smokes on the way home? He's good for it, he's just waiting to get some money wired to him." | ||
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When equipped, players are able to see in [[Pyrovision]]; map textures are replaced with those of Pyroland, [[gibs]] and [[pickups]] are replaced with their counterparts from [[birthday mode]], other players' voices become high-pitched, and other players laugh when injured or killed. | When equipped, players are able to see in [[Pyrovision]]; map textures are replaced with those of Pyroland, [[gibs]] and [[pickups]] are replaced with their counterparts from [[birthday mode]], other players' voices become high-pitched, and other players laugh when injured or killed. |
Revision as of 10:36, 26 September 2016
“ | So much unicorn!
Click to listen
— The Heavy on unicorns
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The Balloonicorn is a cosmetic item for all classes, and Pyro's imaginary buddy. It is an inflatable, team-colored unicorn that floats behind the player. This item may only be seen in-game by users who are in Pyroland. Balloonicorn can be bought as a real life cuddly toy in the Valve store too.
“ | "Liked Balloonicorn so much in the Pyromania Update that you'd like to take him home with you? Because Balloonicorn could really use a place to crash at for a bit (one, two weeks max), he's going through a bit of a rough patch right now. Also, you totally won't even know he's there. Hey, look, also, could you pick Balloonicorn up some smokes on the way home? He's good for it, he's just waiting to get some money wired to him."
— Valve Store on Balloonicorn
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"Liked Balloonicorn so much in the Pyromania Update that you'd like to take him home with you? Because Balloonicorn could really use a place to crash at for a bit (one, two weeks max), he's going through a bit of a rough patch right now. Also, you totally won't even know he's there. Hey, look, also, could you pick Balloonicorn up some smokes on the way home? He's good for it, he's just waiting to get some money wired to him."
When equipped, players are able to see in Pyrovision; map textures are replaced with those of Pyroland, gibs and pickups are replaced with their counterparts from birthday mode, other players' voices become high-pitched, and other players laugh when injured or killed.
When players equipped with this item kill an enemy unassisted by another player, the killfeed shows everyone in Pyroland that it gets the assist, with its custom name if it has one.
This item is awarded in Genuine quality to those who purchase the Inflatable Balloonicorn from the Valve Store.
Contents
Pyroland Demonstration
Painted variants
Related achievements
General
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Update history
June 27, 2012 Patch (Pyromania Update)
- The Balloonicorn was added to the game.
- [Undocumented] The Balloonicorn was added to the drop system.
- [Undocumented] Changed the Balloonicorn's item type from "Badge" to "Balloon".
- Fixed the achievement "The Great Deflate" not counting certain Balloonicorn items.
Bugs
- The Balloonicorn is sometimes visible to players not in Pyroland.
Trivia
- Before being officially added to the game, Balloonicorn was hinted at in the comic A Smissmas Story, on page 1, hanging on the tree.
Gallery
Related merchandise
See also
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