Julian Checkley holds the cosplay world record with an incredible functional Batman costume:
Everything Checkley has included on his Batsuit actually works, and he’s done a good job at making it all blend in to the rest of his costume. Here’s the full list of gadgets that earned him the Guinness World Record: 1) Fireball shooter 2) Gauntlet video screens 3) Bat tracking beacon 4) Batsignal projector 5) Folding batarang 6) Grapnel gun 7) Cowl respirator 8) Pneumatic tranquilizer gun 9) Ultrasonic anti-dog device. 10) Bat shurikens 11) UV lamp 12) Ball bearing grenades 13) Gauntlet flashlight 14) Medical kit 15) Battery pack 16) Laser designator 17) Bat-cam 18) Strobe stun gun 19) Gas dispenser 20) Smoke bombs 21) Bat flask 22) Concealed laryngeal microphone 23) Two-way radio
He started making costumes at around 7 years old with a Darth Vader costume made from papier-mâché and a balloon. Realizing that costume design was his calling, he continued to practice until achieving movie caliber skill. Holding this record thrills Checkley:
“To be a Guinness World Record holder is probably one of things I’ve wanted to do when I made that first Darth Vader costume… To be in the GWR gaming edition is huge!”
So cheers to the Irish Batman for showing resolve to accomplish his goals.
And today we celebrate...