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{{Item infobox
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| hat-slot = [[Head]]
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| type          = cosmetic
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| used-by = [[Soldier]]
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| image          = Lumbricus Lid.png
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| hat-image = Soldier Lumbricus Lid.png
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| used-by       = {{used by|Soldier}}
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| released = August 25, 2010
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| equip-region  = hat
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| availability = Promotion
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| equip-region-2 = grenades
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| paint = No
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| released       = {{Patch name|8|25|2010}}
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| display-loadout-stats = yes
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| availability   = {{avail|promotional-expired}}
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| trade          = yes
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| gift          = yes
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| marketable    = yes
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| paint         = no
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| rename        = yes
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| numbered      = no
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| loadout       = yes
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  | item-kind    = {{item kind|Helmet}}
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  | limited      = yes
 
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|The worm has turned, gentlemen!|sound=Soldier_cheers04.wav}}
 
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The '''Lumbricus Lid''' is a [[Hats|headwear item]] for the [[Soldier]] that was awarded to those who purchase the game ''[http://store.steampowered.com/app/22600/ Worms: Reloaded]'' before September 2, 2010. The item itself consists of a webbed helmet adorned with the ''Worms''-style eyebrows and a ''Worms'' drawing, along with "Holy Hand Grenades" that replace the Soldier's default frag grenades. Performing the [[Kamikaze]] taunt with this equipped will cause the "[[Media:Taunt wormsHHG.wav|Hallelujah]]" sound clip from the ''Worms'' games to play.
 
  
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==Components==
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{{Quotation|'''The Soldier'''|The worm has turned, gentlemen!|sound=Soldier cheers04.wav}}
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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".
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This item was awarded to players who purchased ''[[Worms Reloaded]]'' on [[Steam]] before September 2, 2010.
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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]]).
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The kill icon for the Lumbricus Lid was contributed by {{Steamid|76561197976113694|Psyke}}.
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== Update history ==
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'''{{Patch name|8|25|2010}}'''
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* {{Undocumented}} The Lumbricus Lid was added to the game.
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'''{{Patch name|8|26|2010}}'''
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* Fixed the Lumbricus Lid not playing the correct sound during the [[Equalizer]] taunt.
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'''{{Patch name|1|7|2011}}'''
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* The Lumbricus Lid was given a unique kill icon.
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'''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}} #1''' ([[Australian Christmas 2011]])
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* Added "Grenades" [[equip region]].
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'''{{Patch name|9|17|2014}}'''
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* Added the Limited attribute to the Lumbricus Lid.
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== Trivia ==
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* [[w:Lumbricus|Lumbricus]] is the genus for an earthworm family that mainly resides in European countries.
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* 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).
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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'']].
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** Consequently, the grenade is also strikingly similar to the design of the scrapped [[Heal Grenade]].
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== Gallery ==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:Lumbricus Lid Helmet.png|The helmet
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File:Worms Steam Announcement.png|Announcement on [[Steam]] advertising the new item.
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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>
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File:HHGIcon.png|The Holy Hand Grenade from ''Worms Reloaded''.
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File:Lumbricus Lid - Holy Hand Grenade.png|Image of a Holy Hand Grenade.
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
  
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== Trivia ==
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== See also ==
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[[Image:soldier_worms_small.png|thumb|200px|The pose from [[Meet the Soldier]]]]
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* ''[[Worms Reloaded]]''
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*The Lumbricus Lid is similar in appearance to the Soldier's default headgear as well as the [[Soldier's Stash]].
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* [[Heal Grenade]]
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*[[Wikipedia:Lumbricus|Lumbricus]] is genus of the earthworm family, including most of the commonly seen varieties.
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*The Holy Hand Grenade included in the Lumbricus Lid hat is a reference to the Holy Hand Grenade weapon in ''[[wikipedia:Worms 2|Worms 2]]'' through ''[[wikipedia:Worms: Reloaded|Worms: Reloaded]]'', which itself appears to be a reference to the 1975 film ''[[wikipedia:Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail|Monty Python and the Holy Grail]]''; specifically, "[[wikipedia:Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch|The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch]]."
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== References ==
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*This is one of five hats to add an accessory in addition to the hat itself, the others being:
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**The [[Familiar Fez]], gives the Heavy a pair of sunglasses.
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**The [[Pugilist's Protector]], giving the Heavy a mouth-guard.
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**The [[Attendant]], which gives the Pyro a bow tie.
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**The [[Hound Dog]], giving the heavy a pair of sunglasses.
 
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**The [[Heal grenade]] (a scrapped weapon) has a similar design to the Holy Hand Grenade and may be referencing the same film.
 
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*The Worm design on the helmet is the "Steal" weapon icon from ''Worms: Reloaded''.
 
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*The Lumbricus Lid is the first class-specific promotional hat. All promotional hats released prior to the Lumbricus Lid are available to be worn by any class.
 
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*The Holy Hand Grenades are a part of this hat and are not separate [[Miscellaneous items]].
 
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*The Lumbricus Lid is the first item to change the items on the body of the characters, not just the head. The Holy Hand Grenades are the first models to replace any aesthetic items such as Grenades.
 
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*This is the only hat that has a sound effect attached to it.
 
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*This hat was shown off on the Official Blog with a still frame featuring a pose from [[Meet the Soldier]], with the Soldier wearing the Lumbricus Lid and holding the attached Holy Hand Grenades.
 
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*The October 6, 2010 update allowed promotional hats such as the Lumbricus Lid to be traded.
 
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* The Holy Hand Grenades replace the default grenades that are hanging on the soldiers body.
 
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[[Category:Cosmetic items that make noise]]

Latest revision as of 00:17, 19 August 2024

“
The worm has turned, gentlemen!
Click to listen
— 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

  • Announcement on Steam advertising the new item.

  • Pose from Meet the Soldier, recreated with the Lumbricus Lid and Holy Hand Grenades, featured on the TF2 Official Blog.[1]

  • The Holy Hand Grenade from Worms Reloaded.

  • Image of a Holy Hand Grenade.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The healing is not as rewarding as the hurting!" - TF2 Blog
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