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| − | *The term 'pugilist' is synonymous with 'fist-fighter' and is likely a reference to the Heavy's preferred melee weapons of choice: the [[Killing Gloves of Boxing]] or the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] and, naturally, his own [[Fists | + | *The term 'pugilist' is synonymous with 'fist-fighter' and is likely a reference to the Heavy's preferred melee weapons of choice: the [[Killing Gloves of Boxing]] or the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] and, naturally, his own [[Fists]]. |
*Headgear is used to protect boxers from soft tissue damage, (bruises, cuts, etc), during sparring - also used in competition in amateur boxing. | *Headgear is used to protect boxers from soft tissue damage, (bruises, cuts, etc), during sparring - also used in competition in amateur boxing. | ||
*This is one of four items in TF2 that have the logo of [[Mann Co.]] on it (the others being the [[Direct Hit]], the [[Whoopee Cap]] and the [[Mann Co. Cap]]). | *This is one of four items in TF2 that have the logo of [[Mann Co.]] on it (the others being the [[Direct Hit]], the [[Whoopee Cap]] and the [[Mann Co. Cap]]). | ||
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The Pugilist's Protector is a headwear item for the Heavy. It takes the form of a team-coloured padded helmet, with Mann Co. stamped on the front and a team-coloured plastic mouth-guard, similar to those worn by boxers to absorb and deflect blows to the face and mouth.
Painted variants
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| An Extraordinary Abundance of Tinge | Color No. 216-190-216 | Peculiarly Drab Tincture | Aged Moustache Grey |
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| A Distinctive Lack of Hue | After Eight | Radigan Conagher Brown | Ye Olde Rustic Colour |
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| Muskelmannbraun | Mann Co. Orange | Australium Gold | The Color of a Gentlemann's Business Pants |
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| Dark Salmon Injustice | Pink as Hell | A Deep Commitment to Purple | Noble Hatter's Violet |
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| A Color Similar to Slate | Zepheniah's Greed | Drably Olive | Indubitably Green |
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| The Bitter Taste of Defeat and Lime | A Mann's Mint | ||
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| Waterlogged Lab Coat (RED) | Waterlogged Lab Coat (BLU) | Balaclavas Are Forever (RED) | Balaclavas Are Forever (BLU) |
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| Team Spirit (RED) | Team Spirit (BLU) | Operator's Overalls (RED) | Operator's Overalls (BLU) |
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| The Value of Teamwork (RED) | The Value of Teamwork (BLU) | An Air of Debonair (RED) | An Air of Debonair (BLU) |
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| Cream Spirit (RED) | Cream Spirit (BLU) | Unpainted (RED) | Unpainted (BLU) |
Trivia
- The term 'pugilist' is synonymous with 'fist-fighter' and is likely a reference to the Heavy's preferred melee weapons of choice: the Killing Gloves of Boxing or the Gloves of Running Urgently and, naturally, his own Fists.
- Headgear is used to protect boxers from soft tissue damage, (bruises, cuts, etc), during sparring - also used in competition in amateur boxing.
- This is one of four items in TF2 that have the logo of Mann Co. on it (the others being the Direct Hit, the Whoopee Cap and the Mann Co. Cap).
- The Primeval Warrior, Grizzled Veteran, Soldier of Fortune and Mercenary Medals along with all 4 Dueling Badges also have the Mann Co. logo on them.
- The Pugilist's Protector is so far the only hat that has parts inside a character's mouth, in this case the mouthpiece.
- The straps are jiggleboned and move freely.
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