The hoodie is a typical cotton hoody. The Boilermaker Special is the official mascot of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is a massive, 13,000-pound motorized vehicle modified to resemble a Victorian era steam locomotive and is built on a heavy-duty truck chassis. Often recognized as the world's largest, heaviest, and loudest college mascot, it is operated and maintained by the student-run Purdue Reamer Club. This special edition shirt/hoodie option at this year’s event IS NOT THE REAL BOILERMAKER SPECIAL....it is a tip of the hat with a little U of S and Scouting flare!! Order now to pick up at the event or be delivered after the event.