How popular isHasegawa?
In September 2026, people searched for Hasegawa by name about 110 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 8.8% of all New Zealand model kit brand searches, placing Hasegawa third out of six brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about model kit brands, Hasegawa appeared in three of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the six.
Hasegawa is the third most searched of 6 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
TamiyaShare of searches 57.6%Mentioned in 5 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
AirfixShare of searches 21.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
HasegawaShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
RevellShare of searches 8.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
BandaiShare of searches 1.6%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top model kit brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Hasegawa was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Hasegawa is the fourth most recommended of the six.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tamiya5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Airfix4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Hasegawa3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Revell3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Bandai3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers- Meng Model2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about model kit brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which model kit brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best model kit brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best model kit brand in New Zealand for a hobby project?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“plastic model kits nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“scale model kits”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which model kit brands compete with Hasegawa?
Share of searches by month for Tamiya, Airfix, Hasegawa, Revell. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Tamiya | Airfix | Hasegawa | Revell | Bandai | Meng Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.7% | 31.8% | 8.5% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 0.78% |
| Nov 2025 | 43.1% | 36.5% | 8% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Dec 2025 | 48.6% | 33.1% | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2% | 2% |
| Jan 2026 | 44.4% | 37% | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| Feb 2026 | 48% | 32.5% | 7.3% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.7% | 31% | 8.5% | 11.6% | 2.3% | 0.78% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.8% | 35.5% | 8% | 8.7% | 3.6% | 1.4% |
| May 2026 | 50.3% | 28% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 53.6% | 24.5% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 50.7% | 29.6% | 7.7% | 7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Aug 2026 | 51.4% | 29.3% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 57.6% | 21.6% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 57.6% | 720 | 0% | +6.2 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.6% | 270 | -34.1% | -7.7 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 8.8% | 110 | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 8.8% | 110 | 0% | +0.9 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 1.6% | 20 | -33.3% | -0.5 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 1.6% | 20 | 0% | +0.2 points |
1.
Tamiya57.6%
Held 1st. 720 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +6.2 points.
2.
Airfix21.6%
Held 2nd. 270 estimated branded searches, -34.1% vs prior month. Share -7.7 points.
3.
Hasegawa8.8%
Held 3rd. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
4.
Revell8.8%
Held 4th. 110 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.9 points.
5.
Bandai1.6%
Held 5th. 20 estimated branded searches, -33.3% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
1.6%
Held 6th. 20 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
Compare popularity between Hasegawa and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Hasegawa
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Hasegawa changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Hasegawa in New Zealand held steady at 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hasegawa’s share of searches among model kit brands in New Zealand peaked at 8.8% in September 2026 and was lowest at 6.1% in December 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Hasegawa rose from 4th to 3rd among model kit brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand model kit brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Tamiya gained share of searches among model kit brands in New Zealand, from 51.4% to 57.6%.

In September 2026, Hasegawa gained share of searches among model kit brands in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 8.8%.

In September 2026, Revell gained share of searches among model kit brands in New Zealand, from 7.9% to 8.8%.

In September 2026, Airfix lost share of searches among model kit brands in New Zealand, from 29.3% to 21.6%.

In September 2026, Bandai lost share of searches among model kit brands in New Zealand, from 2.1% to 1.6%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Meng Model in New Zealand rose 100% over 12 measured months, from 10 to 20 in September 2026.
How are Hasegawa’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Hasegawa’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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