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British actor 'honoured' to be given chance to wear Spiderman fancy dress
A British actor has said he is thrilled and honoured to be given the chance to wear Spiderman fancy dress in a new film. Andrew Garfield has landed the role of Peter Parker on a forthcoming 'reboot' of the franchise, beating off competition from Jamie Bell and other talented youngsters in the process. He said in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter that he has been anticipating this moment ever since he first dressed up as the webbed crimefighter aged four years for Halloween. "God, Read more...
Superhero supporters fancy dress - the very thing for the new footy season!
If you're eagerly anticipating the start of the new Premier League football season but think that a team-coloured scarf just doesn't adequately convey your excitement, then how about superhero fancy dress? Don't just go for Superman or Spiderman fancy dress though, because you can proudly display your affinity with your chosen club thanks to a new range of superhero supporters costumes. These are brand new to Read more...
Man in superhero fancy dress attempts to fight crime for real
Most comic-book crime fighters are mild-mannered by day before donning their superhero fancy dress at night and it seems super-fan Christian Tyler Hardee is no exception.The 20-year-old chemistry student at Colombia University in the US was recently stopped by local police after arousing suspicion for prowling the campus late at night.However, after he was asked a few questions, it became clear that Hardee was trying to prevent crime rather than create it, the Colombia Daily Herald reports.The youngster had been donning his Read more...
Wear superhero fancy dress and join the fun at Tussaud's
Anyone visiting London this summer could have the perfect opportunity to wear superhero fancy dress thanks to a new exhibition.Madame Tussaud's recently opened its Marvel SuperHeroes 4D display, which allows comic book fans to enter the world of their idols and explore like never before.There are a range of themed areas, including one showing Peter Parker in Spiderman fancy dress hanging on a Read more...
X-Men - the unluckiest in terms of superhero fancy dress?
We're used to seeing the X-Men in their superhero fancy dress fighting crime in comic books and movies.However, have you ever given a thought to their comfort while they're nailing baddies? InferiorEgo, writing for ComicVine.com, has and it seems he's quite concerned about the issue, as well as how the characters ensure good levels of personal hygiene.Pointing out that he gets pretty stinky in running gear, the comic book fan said he thinks the X-Men such as Wolverine and Cyclops must really struggle in Read more...
Melbourne breaks record for most superhero fancy dress costumes anywhere
The Australian city of Melbourne has broken a record after successfully gathering the most people in superhero fancy dress in one location.Previously, the UK held the Guinness World Record for this with 1,091, but the Aussies have now taken our title by gathering 1,245 superheroes at Federation Square.There was an array of different outfits, with Spiderman costumes and Cat Woman among the most popular and Read more...
Superhero fancy dress record attempt to take place at Twickenham
Anyone who loves superhero fancy dress should get themselves down to Twickenham on May 23rd 2010.As part of the London Sevens rugby event, the organisers have announced that they hope to break a Guinness World Record for the largest number of people in superhero fancy dress in the stands.The current record is 1,016, but with 50,000 tickets for the event already sold, it is hoped that enthusiastic rugby fans will be able to smash it easily.England Sevens captain Ben Gollings told Sky Sports that he loves the carnival-like Read more...
Footy fans wear superhero fancy dress for late-season party
There will be even more superhero fancy dress on show at football grounds than normal in the coming weeks, as it is the time of year when fans head to the match in costumes.It's unclear why it has become traditional for supporters to go to matches on the final day of the season wearing fancy dress costumes, but it certainly makes for a colourful sight.A group of Rangers fans stole a march on supporters of other clubs by dressing up in superhero fancy dress for the game at Hibs on... Read more...
Spiderman voted best superhero costume
If you're going to an event that requires you to dress up as someone from the silver screen, then you can't go wrong with Spiderman fancy dress costumes.That's because the experts at ScreenRant.com have voted Spidey as the best superhero outfit ever, even with stiff competition from the likes of Superman.The Webbed One pipped Iron Man and Superman into second and third places, while The Watchmen came third (really?).Hellboy and poor old Batman could only watch from their secret hideaways Read more...