Spider Man fans attempt world record at New York Comic Con
Hundreds of fans dressed as Spider-Man gathered at New York Comic Con on Thursday in an unsuccessful attempt to break the Guinness World Record.
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Hundreds of Marvel fans dressed in Spider-Man costumes gathered at New York Comic Con on October 9 in an effort to set a new world record. UPI reported that the Thursday event was organized by toy company Jazwares alongside Disney Consumer Products. [1]
The organizers attempted to break the official Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Spider-Man. According to UPI, organizers have not released a final participant count, but they confirmed that the turnout fell just short of the existing record. [1]
The current world record stands at 685 participants. UPI reported that Sony Pictures Entertainment Malaysia set the mark in 2023 during a promotional event for the theatrical release of the movie Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. [1]
Spider-Man first appeared in his own solo comic book series in March 1963. Over the decades, the character has grown into one of the most commercially successful media franchises in history. [6]
In short
- Marvel fans gathered at New York Comic Con on October 9 to attempt a Guinness World Record.
- The event was organized by toy company Jazwares and Disney Consumer Products.
- The turnout fell short of the standing record of 685 participants.
- The existing record was set in 2023 by Sony Pictures Entertainment Malaysia.
Sources
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- [1]Watch: Hundreds of Spider-Man fans attempt world record at NYCCUPI, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Recap - NYCC Spider-Man World Record Attempt: Did We Do It?!Laughing Place, 5h ago
Background
- [3]Hundreds of Beavers on Wikipedia
- [4]Spider-Noir on Wikipedia
- [5]VisionQuest on Wikipedia
- [6]Spider-Man on Grokipedia
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