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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}} |
− | | availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase| | + | | released-major = First Community Contribution Update |
+ | | availability = {{avail|drop|craft|purchase|crate18|unusual|collectors}} | ||
+ | | trade = yes | ||
+ | | gift = yes | ||
+ | | marketable = yes | ||
| paint = no | | paint = no | ||
+ | | rename = yes | ||
| numbered = no | | numbered = no | ||
| loadout = yes | | loadout = yes | ||
+ | | item-kind = Mask | ||
| item-description = Mock the sun with streaks of flame as the UV rays bounce harmlessly away from your eyeballs. | | item-description = Mock the sun with streaks of flame as the UV rays bounce harmlessly away from your eyeballs. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | {{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on his welding|Now that there was a fine piece 'a work.|sound= | + | |
− | The '''Hotrod''' is a [[Steam Workshop|community-created]] [[Cosmetic items|cosmetic item]] for the [[Engineer]]. It is a gray [[w: | + | {{Quotation|'''The Engineer''' on his welding|Now that there was a fine piece 'a work.|sound=Engineer cheers05.wav}} |
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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 == | ||
+ | {{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]]) | ||
* {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for the Hotrod. | * {{Undocumented}} Added a community-contributed description for the Hotrod. | ||
− | * {{ | + | * {{Undocumented}} The Hotrod can now be uncrated with [[Unusual]] quality. |
− | '''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress]]) | + | '''{{Patch name|10|27|2010}}''' ([[Scream Fortress Update]]) |
* {{Undocumented}} Added the Hotrod to the [[Mann Co. Store]]. | * {{Undocumented}} Added the Hotrod to the [[Mann Co. Store]]. | ||
− | '''{{Patch name|12|15|2011}}''' ([[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 == | ||
− | * 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]]. | + | * 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. |
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− | == | + | == Trivia == |
− | * The | + | * 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. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
− | <gallery> | + | <gallery perrow="3"> |
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. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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<references/> | <references/> | ||
− | {{First | + | {{First Community Update Nav}} |
− | {{ | + | {{Hat Nav}} |
− | {{Engineer Nav}} | + | {{Engineer Nav|state=collapsed}} |
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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