AE86 BODY CONTEST 2026 presented by PANDORA RC !

06/01/2026

At Pandora RC , to celebrate “Hachiroku Day” on August 6 , we will be hosting the

AE86 BODY CONTEST 2026

This event is more than just an online contest.

The reason to build an AE86.
The reason to show it off.
The reason to participate.

This event is designed to create those “opportunities.”

TOC

EVENT CONCEPT

At Pandora RC,

we don’t just sell car bodies …… we want to share the joy of building them.

Whether it’s painting,
deciding on specifications,
or taking photos,

we hope this event will be a time , where you can enjoy every moment.

HOW TO ENTRY

STEP 01 : Building an ” AE86 “

You are eligible to participate if your entry is based on a Pandora RC AE86-series body.
* You may also enter models you already own.

STEP 02 : Take a photo

Feel free to take photos with your smartphone. Please capture the atmosphere you love.

STEP 03 : Apply via DM

Multiple photos
Nickname
What you value most

Please include the information listed above and send a direct message to Pandora RC’s official Instagram or X account.
* You may enter as many times as you like per person !!

Please share this on social media !!

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pandora.rc.japan
X (Former : Twitter) : https://x.com/rc_pandora

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/pandora.rc.japan

X (Former : Twitter) : https://x.com/rc_pandora

Be sure to post on Instagram or X with the hashtag “#86day2026” & “#pandorarc” !
The more people who share and participate, the better the prizes might get…?!

Be sure to post on Instagram or X with the hashtag “#86day2026” & “#pandorarc” !

The more people who share and participate, the better the prizes might get…?!

TARGET

Any entry based on a Pandora RC AE86-series body is eligible to participate.

Normal specification
Street specification
Racing specification
Original Custom

and more—all genres are welcome.

Please show us , your unique AE86.

FINALISTS ONLY

All participants will compete for the title of FINALIST.

FINALISTS selected from among the participants will receive a special T-shirt exclusive to this event.

“Only those selected as finalists” can get their hands on it.

The front features the inscription “HACHIROKU DAY 2026 FINALIST.”

FINALIST BENEFITS (Tentative)

Exclusive T-shirt for Finalists
Featured on the Pandora RC Official Instagram Feed
Featured on the Special Event Page

Depending on the number of entrants, we might add more perks!

Be sure to invite your friends to join us!!

FINALIST SELECTION / About the Selection Process

The Pandora RC team will select the FINALIST entries.

The selected entries will be featured in posts on our official Instagram feed.

We guarantee that they will be included in the 2027 official lookbook.

SCHEDULE

Applications Open — June 8, 2026 (Mon)
Application Deadline — July 31, 2026 (Fri)
Finalists Announced — August 6, 2026 (Tue)

There are about six weeks left until the deadline.

We believe we have plenty of time for production.

We hope you enjoy the entire process, from production to filming.

Please be sure to review this information

Submitted entries may be posted on our official social media accounts and website.
The schedule and prize details are subject to change.
Please use a Pandora RC AE86-series body for your entry.