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Batman cosplay suit with 23 functioning gadgets sets world record

Ashley May
USA TODAY
The most functional gadgets in a cosplay suit is 23, in a Batman suit created by Julian Checkley (UK), demonstrated in Galway, Ireland, on 1 November 2015.

A Batman costume with 23 functioning gadgets, including a fireball shooter and bat tracking beacon, was just named Guinness World Record's Most Functional Gadgets on a Cosplay Suit record.

Creator and special effects expert Julian Checkley of Ireland moduled the design after one featured in the Batman: Arkham Origins video game. Checkley used a 3-D printer, flexible urethane rubber, and a costume undersuit to make the pieces come together, according to Guinness.

These functioning gadgets were included:

1. Fireball Shooter
2. Gauntlet Video Screens x 2
3. Bat Tracking Beacon
4. Bat Sign Projector
5. Folding Batarang
6. Grapnel Gun
7. Cowl Respirator
8. Pneumatic Tranquilliser Gun
9. Ultrasonic Anti Dog Device
10. Bat Shuriken x 4
11. UV Lamp
12. Ball Bearing Grenades x 2
13. Gauntlet Flashlight
14. Medi-kit
15. Battery Pack
16. Laser Designator
17. Bat-cam
18. Strobe Stun Gun
19. Gas Dispenser
20. Smoke Bombs x 2
21. The Bat Flask
22. Concealed Laryngeal Microphone
23. Two-way Radio

“There were many long hours trying and devising the gadgets and finding ways to store them on the suit," Checkley said in a statement. "They are classic gadgets but also some are specific to Batman: Arkham Origins. I am immensely proud of my Guinness World Records title and to be part of the Gamer’s Edition is just the next level.”

When Checkley wears the suit, he stands at 6 feet 10 inches tall.

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