Oct. 9, 2014 / 10:07 AM

Spider-Man gathering sets Guinness record

Costume company Escapade dressed 398 people in Spider-Man costumes at the University of London to set a Guinness World Record.

WE DID IT! Check http://t.co/AsbIYuNtRw for updates, footage + photos! @HelpforHeroes @UoLondonSC #SpiderManRecord pic.twitter.com/OtuuCAxymo
— Escapade Fancy Dress (@Escapade_UK) October 3, 2014

LONDON, Oct. 9 (UPI) -- A British costume company said it gathered 398 people dressed in Spider-Man costumes to set a Guinness World Record.

The company, Escapade, said 398 people donned official Marvel Comics licensed Spidey suits Oct. 2 at the University of London's Student Central to set a Guinness World Record and raise money for charity.

Each participant made a donation to veterans charity Help for Heroes in exchange for their costumes, Escapade said.

The company hosted a similar event in 2013 that saw 867 people dress as Superman to set a world record.

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