This might be the biggest AI image trend I’ve seen all year. Everyone is turning their photos into incredible 3D figurines, and you can do it for free using Google’s AI. I was blown away when I saw the results, and then I found an awesome guide from this industry pro who compiled the 10 best prompts to make it happen.
The whole idea, sometimes called ‘Nano Banana,’ is simple. You take a photo of yourself, a friend, or even your pet, and use a detailed prompt in Google’s AI Studio or the Gemini app. The AI then generates a super realistic image of that subject as a collectible figurine. The one who posted it shared a whole list of styles, from classic collectibles to retro action figures!
This contributor laid out some amazing prompts to get you started. Here are a few of my favorites:
🔥 Top Prompts to Try
📌 The Original Classic Figurine
“Create a 1/7 scale commercialized figurine of the characters in the picture, in a realistic style, in a real environment. The figurine is placed on a computer desk. The figurine has a round transparent acrylic base, with no text on the base. The content on the computer screen is a 3D modeling process of this figurine. Next to the computer screen is a toy packaging box, designed in a style reminiscent of high-quality collectible figures, printed with original artwork.”
✅ Funko Pop Style
“Create a detailed 3D render of a chibi Funko Pop figure, strictly based on the provided reference photo. The figure should accurately reflect the person’s appearance, hairstyle, attire, and characteristic style from the photo. High detail, studio lighting, photorealistic texture, pure white background.”
💡 Retro 80s Action Hero
“Convert this photo into a 1980s action figure complete with neon colors, muscle definition, and dramatic pose. Package it in retro-style cardboard backing with comic book artwork, action descriptions, and \”COLLECT THEM ALL!\” text. Make it look like it belongs in a vintage toy aisle.”
The post’s author also included some fantastic tips to get the best results:
• Use high-quality, well-lit photos with clear facial features.
• Portrait orientation tends to work better than landscape.
• Don’t be afraid to try different angles if your first attempt isn’t perfect.
This is just a sample of the creative prompts available. The original post has 10 different styles, including anime figures, plush toys, and even one for your pets. Go check out the full post to see them all and start creating!
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