06/12/2026
Remember when we mysteriously shut the shop down and disappeared for an off-site project?
The secret is finally out.
We had the honor and pleasure of helping bring the largest Hajime Sorayama Official FB robot ever produced to life for The Weeknd’s latest tour. Standing 43 feet tall, this wasn’t just another “Sexy Robot”—it was what we affectionately dubbed the “Sexier Robot.”
Built entirely from cast aluminum, rather than fiberglass like its predecessor, this 43-foot-tall giant was one of the most ambitious projects we’ve ever tackled.
Working alongside Daniel Gokey and Chris Dunlop utilizing the Cosmichrome USA system, we helped create the mirror-like gold-chrome finish that became the centerpiece of the show.
The opening night in Manchester, UK confirmed what we already knew in the shop: photos don’t do this thing justice. At 43 feet tall, the sculpture dwarfs nearly everything around it, including The Weeknd himself.
A special thank you to TAIT for entrusting us with this incredible project. Opportunities like this simply don’t happen without partners willing to place that level of trust in your team.
We’d also like to thank Dan Gokey and Chris Dunlop for their partnership, expertise, and support throughout the project.
We’re proud to finally share what had us away from the shop, and we couldn’t be happier with our amazing QCR team!
And now, back to your regularly scheduled program of four-wheeled works of art, courtesy of Quality Custom Rides.
