World Record: Batman Costume

Check out this “super” Guinness World Record Batman costume is adorned with 23 functioning gadgets on its cosplay suit! Devices include smoke bombs, a grapnel gun, and ‘bat tracker’, a UV lamp, NBC (nuclear, bacterial, chemical) bat respirator, and even a bat sign projector!

“The detail and imagination behind the gadgets take the meaning of cosplay to a whole new level.” – Stephen Daltrey, Editor of the Guinness World Records

Created by special creature effects expert Julian Checkley, the ingenious gadgets are concealed and attached to the Batman suit. Based on Bruce Wayne’s outfit from the Batman: Arkham Origins video game, the suit was 3D printed and then molded and cast in flexible urethane rubber.

The 23 gadgets increased in complexity as his project progressed and Julian enlisted the help of an electrical engineer to create the most challenging gadget – the 2000-watt EMP Stun Gun. The parts were then trimmed, detailed, and painted, before being mounted on an especially designed undersuit. It was then applied to Julian’s body cast, suitably weathered using dirty earthy colors, and was ready to fight crime on the streets of Gotham City. When fully kitted out, Julian strikes an imposing figure, towering over 6”10’ (208cm), the bat ears make a difference!

“There were many long hours trying to devise the gadgets and finding ways to store them on the suit. They are classic gadgets but also some are specific to Batman: Arkham Origins. I am immensely proud of my Guinness World Records title!” – Julain Checkly

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