

- AE86 VIDEO
The 80s drift legend, still captivating racing fans today
Toyota Sprinter Trueno AE86 GT Apex

- Recreate the rare 1983 GT Apex model
- Designed for enthusiasts, this 1:8 scale model faithfully reproduces the specifications of the coveted original, including the AE86’s beating heart, the 4A-GEU engine.
- Working Lights and Sounds
- Including working front and rear lights, interior illumination and dashboard backlighting. Plus authentic engine ignition and acceleration sounds.
- Authentic Details, Faithfully Recreated
- From the iconic pop-up headlights to the distinctive dashboard, every detail has been meticulously studied and precisely recreated. Turn signals, tail lights, and interior components mirror the real car’s construction, to satisfy the demands of discerning Trueno fans and modelers in Japan and across the world.※Series is complete in 110 issues
AE86 DETAILThe true spirit of the AE86
Discover the faithfully recreated precision detail
and unique style of the
1986 AE86 GT Apex
Click on each image for details
- DEDICATED
REMOTE
CONTOLLER - The included remote controller
simulates the original design.
Raise the pop-up headlights, turn on the
lights, and activate the indicators.
Powerful engine sounds play through an integral speaker.
Experience the joy of driving a real 86!

FREE WITH ISSUE 1
Join champion race car driver Manabu Orido on a thrilling ride
at the wheel of an
extremely rare factory-spec 86.
Plus a model demonstration.
※ DVD content and spec are Japanese. Appropriate multi-system player required to view.

PRODUCT DETAILSThe hit series from Japan that
Trueno AE86 fans have been waiting for
1:8 scale. 52.6 cm length.
Die-cast metal parts
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Interior details
faithfully recreated -
Working
retractable headlights -
Rotating and turning
drift wheels -
Working tail
light clusters -
Opening rear hatchback
plus trunk details -
Detailed replication
of the 4A-GEU engine



※Actual parts/materials may vary
slightly from website images
- Dynamic Electronic Effects
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- Headlights pop-up and retract
- Front and rear indicators flash
- Front and rear lights turn on and off
- Rear brake lights turn on and off
- Dashboard and interior lights turn on and off
- 4A-GEU engine sounds (start, drive, accelerate, stop)
- Horn and turn signal sounds
- Model Specifications
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Model Scale: 1:8 Material: Die-cast metal, ABS and others Assembled Size: 52.6 x 22.3 x 16.7 cm Infrared remote controller included in the series
CUSTOM PARTSUpgrade your AE86 with
custom racing parts
MAGAZINEEvery issue includes an original
Japanese magazine
All text is Japanese but articles are richly
illustrated and visually engaging.
English instructions available to download here.
- AE 86 ENCYCLOPEDIA
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Explores the history and lineage of the AE86, including the mechanical structure. Discover why the AE86 Trueno and its sibling,
the Levin, are still loved by car enthusiasts worldwide over 40 years since launch.
- TOYOTA CAR CATALOGUE
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Presenting a selection of the iconic sports cars released domestically and internationally by Toyota.
- GLOSSARY
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Basic motor vehicle terms and
mechanical concepts
- ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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QR codes link to assembly videos.
Numbered parts for easy identification
Clear, detailed images with important points highlighted
Tips to ensure finished product quality, plus special behind-the-scenes AE86 info
Full English instructions are available online. Use the drop-down menu or click the yellow tab to access.
Follow-along videos (in Japanese) are also provided for extra reference.
Instructions in the included magazine are Japanese only.