The Latest Social Media Trend: Creating AI Action Figures of Yourself
Every so often, a new viral trend takes social media by storm, and the latest craze involves people showcasing action figures of themselves as if they were real collectibles. Known as the ‘Barbie Box’ trend, individuals are jumping on the bandwagon to create their own personalized AI action figures.
These unique creations, reminiscent of Studio Ghibli style characters, are making waves on platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn. Their appeal lies in their humor and eye-catching design, making it easy for anyone to join in on the fun with a quick and cost-free creation process.
The AI action figures closely resemble popular toy brands like Barbie or Action Man, thanks to ChatGPT’s recent image model update. While ChatGPT is a popular choice for generating these figures, other image generators may also have the capability to create similar results.
Follow the step-by-step guide below to craft your very own AI action figure, but remember to consider the context in which you plan to use it. While it’s a fun activity, commercial use may require the expertise of a professional artist, considering both quality and environmental impact.
- Log in to ChatGPT and open the platform.
- Type “Make an action figure of me” in the prompt box.
- Provide ChatGPT with additional details based on its response (the more specific, the better) and upload a photo of yourself.
- Press enter and patiently wait for the image to generate.
- Request any necessary adjustments until you are satisfied with the final look.
In a personal example, I supplied ChatGPT with the following details and refined the design through six iterations until achieving a satisfactory result. Check out a couple of the versions below.
- Title: Reviews Editor
- Catchphrase: ‘Too Many Phones’
- Clothing: Hipster tech attire
- Pose: Talking on a phone
- Accessories: Camera, laptop, backpack
- Packaging: Retro collectible-style packaging
