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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]], 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]], the [[Gloves of Running Urgently]] and, naturally, his own [[Fists]]. | ||
| − | *While wearing this headgear, the heavy bears some resemblance to the marvel character known as 'the Juggernaut', a hulking, brutish character also known for running dangerously and dramatically into battle. This is most likely coincidental | + | *While wearing this headgear, the heavy bears some resemblance to the marvel character known as 'the Juggernaut', a hulking, brutish character also known for running dangerously and dramatically into battle. This is most likely coincidental however, the heavy and 'The Juggernaut' both have many similarities, in terms of character personality and aesthetically. |
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Revision as of 11:22, 4 November 2010
| “ | Hit me. I dare you!
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— The Heavy, daring to punch and be punched.
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The Pugilist's Protector is a community-created headwear item for the Heavy. It takes the form of a team-colored padded helmet, with Mann Co. stamped on the front and a team-colored 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, the Gloves of Running Urgently and, naturally, his own Fists.
- While wearing this headgear, the heavy bears some resemblance to the marvel character known as 'the Juggernaut', a hulking, brutish character also known for running dangerously and dramatically into battle. This is most likely coincidental however, the heavy and 'The Juggernaut' both have many similarities, in terms of character personality and aesthetically.
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