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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]]. | ||
− | * | + | *This type of headgear is used to protect boxers from soft tissue damage (bruises, cuts, etc) during sparring and is also used in competitive amateur boxing. |
− | *This is one of four items in TF2 that | + | *This is one of four items in TF2 that has 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 [[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 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. | *The straps are jiggleboned and move freely. | ||
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*Because it is impossible to connect parts of models to moving face positions, the Heavy's teeth will sometimes move outside the mouth guard and leave it sitting in the center of his mouth. | *Because it is impossible to connect parts of models to moving face positions, the Heavy's teeth will sometimes move outside the mouth guard and leave it sitting in the center of his mouth. | ||
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Revision as of 00:37, 9 October 2010
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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.
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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.
- This type of headgear is used to protect boxers from soft tissue damage (bruises, cuts, etc) during sparring and is also used in competitive amateur boxing.
- This is one of four items in TF2 that has 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.
- Because it is impossible to connect parts of models to moving face positions, the Heavy's teeth will sometimes move outside the mouth guard and leave it sitting in the center of his mouth.
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