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*The Proof of Purchase appeared in [[Meet the Medic]], worn by a BLU Soldier, prior to the [[Uber Update]]'s release.
 
*The Proof of Purchase appeared in [[Meet the Medic]], worn by a BLU Soldier, prior to the [[Uber Update]]'s release.
 
*The Brodie Helmet was also referred to as the Tin Helmet or Doughboy helmet. Less affectionately, it was called a Shrapnel Helmet for its tendency to break when hit by a bullet.
 
*The Brodie Helmet was also referred to as the Tin Helmet or Doughboy helmet. Less affectionately, it was called a Shrapnel Helmet for its tendency to break when hit by a bullet.
*The hat itself is from the TF2 Beta that was leaked in 2003 with Half-Life 2's beta. It was worn by the Commando class, what seemed to be the Soldier class at the time. The charater design can be found in the artwork section of the TF2 official website in the concept art section. There is also video of the beta in action that was the code pieced together by Team GabeN.
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*The hat itself is from the TF2 Beta that was leaked in 2003 with Half-Life 2's beta. It was worn by the Commando class, what seemed to be the Soldier class at the time. The character design can be found in the artwork section of the TF2 official website in the concept art section. There is also video of the beta in action that was the code pieced together by Team GabeN.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 06:10, 24 June 2011

The Proof of Purchase Hat is a special headwear item for all classes. The Proof of Purchase Hat is only available to those who purchased Team Fortress 2 before the Uber Update on June 23, 2011.[1]

It appears as an olive green Template:W with slight battle damage and a crosshair-emblem of a slightly darker shade emblazoned on the side. A narrow belt with a gold buckle extends around the back.

Update history

June 23, 2011 Patch

  • This item was added to the game.

Bugs

  • The Proof of Purchase clips significantly when taunting with a melee weapon as Sniper. [1]

Trivia

  • The Proof of Purchase will also be awarded to players who were gifted the game through Steam.
  • The Proof of Purchase appeared in Meet the Medic, worn by a BLU Soldier, prior to the Uber Update's release.
  • The Brodie Helmet was also referred to as the Tin Helmet or Doughboy helmet. Less affectionately, it was called a Shrapnel Helmet for its tendency to break when hit by a bullet.
  • The hat itself is from the TF2 Beta that was leaked in 2003 with Half-Life 2's beta. It was worn by the Commando class, what seemed to be the Soldier class at the time. The character design can be found in the artwork section of the TF2 official website in the concept art section. There is also video of the beta in action that was the code pieced together by Team GabeN.

References

Team Gaben TF2 Beta footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCcwHQWCYGA