Tarmac Works vs Tomica:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Tomica had more branded searches than Tarmac Works among diecast model brands worldwide. Tomica had about 101,000 branded searches, while Tarmac Works had 12,100. Tomica made up 9.5% of all diecast model brand searches we track, and Tarmac Works accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about diecast model brands, Tarmac Works appeared in three of the five answers and Tomica in two. Tarmac Works was mentioned before Tomica in every answer that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Tomica, about 8 searches for every 1 for Tarmac Works
Who does AI mention more?
Tarmac Works, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Tomica in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Tarmac Works, named ahead of Tomica in 3 of 3 answers
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Top diecast model brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tarmac Works was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two 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. Tarmac Works 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 Tarmac Works or Tomica more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Tarmac Works 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 Tomica, Tarmac Works. 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 Tarmac Works and Tomica changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Tomica was ahead of Tarmac Works in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Tarmac Works’ share of searches among diecast model brands worldwide moved from 1.3% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 12.1K.
- 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?
1 change
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 Tarmac Works’ and Tomica’s branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tarmac Works’ 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.
Tarmac Works
1 branded search term
- tarmac works
Tomica
2 branded search terms
- tomica
- tomica cars
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