Move over Marvel and DC — everyday people are becoming action figures, thanks to the latest viral trend powered by ChatGPT.
The popular AI platform is now enabling users to transform their own photos into personalized collectible-style action figures using a simple prompt and the power of its GPT-4o model. Following recent AI-generated art crazes like the Ghibli-style portrait trend, this new wave is all about seeing yourself as a fully packaged, premium figurine — complete with accessories and a branded blister pack.
What Is the ChatGPT Action Figure Prompt?
The trend is centered around the “action figure prompt,” a customizable AI command that allows users to upload a photo and instruct ChatGPT to render it as a toy figure. The final product resembles the high-quality packaging and design seen with superhero or movie character collectibles — only this time, the character is you.
The AI-generated figurine features a friendly pose, vibrant packaging, and even custom-labeled accessories like phones, laptops, or cameras.
How to Make Your Own Action Figure with ChatGPT
Creating your own digital action figure is surprisingly simple. Here are the steps:
- Access ChatGPT via the OpenAI website or app, and ensure you’re using GPT-4o, which supports image generation.
- Upload a photo of yourself that clearly shows your face and body.
- Use this prompt (edited to your liking): “Use this photo of me to create an action figure of myself in a blister pack, in the style like a premium collectible toy. The figure should be standing up and have a relaxed, friendly smile. The blister pack should have a header with the text ‘[YOUR ACTION FIGURE NAME]’ in large letters and a subheading of ‘[YOUR TITLE OR ROLE]’ below it. Include accessories in compartments to the side of the figure: [LIST ACCESSORIES LIKE PHONE, LAPTOP, ETC.].”
- Wait a few moments as the AI processes your request and generates a lifelike render of your figure.
A Few Things to Note
Users on the free version of ChatGPT can only use image generation up to three times per day, so plan your toy transformations wisely. The trend has quickly gained momentum on social media, with users sharing their custom figures and unique packaging designs under hashtags like #AIActionFigure and #MyChatGPTToy.
Whether you’re a journalist, gamer, teacher, or just curious, the ChatGPT action figure prompt is giving everyone a chance to feel like a star on the shelf — no cape required.
