If your social media feeds are beginning to resemble toy store displays, you’re certainly not the only one. A new viral craze has swept across the internet: individuals are morphing themselves — along with their beloved celebrities or fictional personalities — into AI-crafted action figures.

These digital toy-like visuals are appearing all over the place. From Instagram and TikTok to X (previously Twitter) and LinkedIn, users are inundating platforms with personalized action figure renditions of themselves. The phenomenon has spread so widely that even ESPN — typically not focused on internet trends — recently highlighted AI-generated action figures of soccer icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Although some of the posts have been taken down or are no longer accessible, the trend persists in gaining traction. It has even infiltrated the professional sphere, with individuals sharing AI-generated action figures of themselves dressed in office wear, complete with lanyards and conference badges. Admittedly, some of these creations veer toward the uninspired, but that hasn’t deterred the internet from producing more.

How to Craft Your Own AI Action Figure

If you’re interested in hopping on the trend, it’s quite simple to begin. Most individuals are utilizing ChatGPT’s image generation features, which can now be accessed for free. All you need to do is log in and create a detailed prompt.

A well-liked example from the Instagram profile @chatgptricks recommends requesting an action figure encased in a plastic shell, surrounded by items relevant to your career. You can dictate everything from outfits and accessories to facial expressions and background elements.

Want to elevate your creation? Add specifics like props, color palettes, or even a themed background. And yes — you’ll need to upload a full-body image of yourself for the AI to utilize. While it’s an enjoyable and imaginative exercise, it’s important to think about how much personal information you’re willing to share with AI applications.

So whether you’re a marketer, a sports enthusiast, or simply someone wanting to transform themselves into a collectible, the AI action figure trend is an opportunity to do just that — without needing a toy store.