Matchbox vs Tomica:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Matchbox had more branded searches than Tomica among diecast model brands worldwide. Matchbox had about 165,000 branded searches, while Tomica had 101,000. Matchbox made up 15.5% of all diecast model brand searches we track, and Tomica accounted for 9.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about diecast model brands, Matchbox appeared in four of the five answers and Tomica in two. Matchbox was mentioned before Tomica in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Matchbox, about 63% more searches than Tomica
Who does AI mention more?
Matchbox, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Tomica in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Matchbox, named ahead of Tomica in 4 of 4 answers
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Top diecast model brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Matchbox was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Tomica was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Matchbox was listed before Tomica in every answer that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Hot Wheels1st
Mini GT2nd- Matchbox3rd
Greenlight4th
Maisto5th
Tarmac Works6th
Inno647th- Kaido House8th
AUTOart9th- +2 more
Tomica12th- +3 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Hot Wheels5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Mini GT4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Matchbox4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- AUTOart4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Greenlight4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Kaido House3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Maisto3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Inno643 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tarmac Works3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Tomica2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about diecast model brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best diecast model car brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which 1:64 diecast brand is best for collectors?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What diecast car brands should I collect?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“diecast cars”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“diecast model cars”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Matchbox or Tomica more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Matchbox and Tomica by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 16 diecast model brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Matchbox, Tomica. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Hot Wheels | Mini GT | Matchbox | Tomica | Kaido House | Bburago | Maisto | Majorette | Minichamps | AUTOart | Inno64 | Tarmac Works | Greenlight | Welly | Corgi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 33.4% | 18.9% | 8.2% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Dec 2025 | 36.2% | 16.8% | 8.9% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 6% | 6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.97% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 33.7% | 19.1% | 6.8% | 10.8% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 3% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.4% | 21.8% | 7.7% | 11.8% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.5% | 21% | 9.2% | 11.4% | 5.3% | 5% | 5% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.2% | 21.5% | 9.4% | 11.7% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| May 2026 | 30.9% | 21.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.24% | 0.24% |
| Jun 2026 | 30.4% | 20.9% | 9.1% | 11.4% | 5.2% | 5% | 5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.23% | 0.2% |
| Jul 2026 | 34% | 19.2% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 2% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.91% | 0.21% | 0.18% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.4% | 18.9% | 10% | 10.7% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.21% | 0.21% |
| Sep 2026 | 37.4% | 17.3% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.82% | 0.19% | 0.24% |
| Oct 2026 | 34.5% | 16% | 15.5% | 9.5% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.76% | 0.34% | 0.18% |
How has branded search for Matchbox and Tomica changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands once in the 12 months ending October 2026: Matchbox took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Matchbox’s share of searches among diecast model brands worldwide moved from 8.2% to 15.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 165K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tomica’s share of searches among diecast model brands worldwide moved from 10.2% to 9.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 92.1K to 101K.
How did search popularity change for diecast model brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Matchbox gained share of searches among diecast model brands worldwide, from 11.2% to 15.5%.
Tomica’s share of searches among diecast model brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 12.7% to 9.5% in October 2026.
How are Matchbox’s and Tomica’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Matchbox’s and Tomica’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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