After leaving the UK on Sunday and driving through The Netherlands and Germany, Top Gear’s giant 10 meter / 33 foot tall Stig statue has arrived at its final destination in Warsaw, Poland.

The mystery man with no face was there in person to unveil his Big-Me version right next to the city’s most famous landmark, The Palace of Science and Culture, in front of “local dignitaries” and Top Gear fans.

Featuring an interior aluminum structure that weighs some 300kg / 661 pounds and made from fiberglass, the impressive helmet-clad statue took three sculptors over two months to design, construct and paint.

“We took The Stig’s famous crossed arms pose as a starting point for creating the giant sculpture – but we also watched hours of Top Gear to capture his characteristics,” said lead sculptor, David Croswell. “He’s one of television’s most enigmatic figures, so it was a real challenge to capture this fearless and faceless test driver who is adored by fans all over the world.”

The Big Stig’s mission is to promote and mark the launch of BBC Worldwide’s new global channel BBC Brit. Why Poland? Well, because Polish viewers will be the first in the world to experience the new channel on February 1, with other countries to follow.

Tim Davie, CEO BBC Worldwide and Director Global commented:

“Erecting a giant Stig in Warsaw is a fitting way to launch our new global brand BBC Brit. The channel will be the exclusive home of brand new Top Gear, the world’s most popular shows. For the very first time from launch, BBC Brit will bring Polish viewers closer to the action than ever before, with premiere episodes airing on the channel the same day as the UK.”

Photos: David Parry/PA Wire

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