What is Gemini AI’s Miniature Figurines — And How to Create One for Free in Under a Minute
What is Gemini AI’s Miniature Figurines — And How to Create One for Free in Under a Minute
Every time a big AI image generator hits the scene, the internet seems to erupt with a fresh viral trend. Back in March, GPT-4o had people flooding feeds with dreamy Studio Ghibli-style portraits. Now, Google’s new Nano Banana, officially known as Gemini 2.5 Flash Image, has sparked the craze of 3D figurines.
Social media has been buzzing with this brand-new trend that has taken over Instagram, Facebook, and X. People are posting photos that look like collectible action figures, complete with toy-style packaging and acrylic bases. These aren’t hand-crafted models or expensive 3D prints, they are AI-generated images created using Google’s latest tool, Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (also called “Nano Banana”).
The feature has gone viral so quickly that it has even topped Google Trends searches in the past few days, with people looking up phrases like “Gemini AI prompt,” “Google Gemini miniatures,” and “action figures.”
How It Works
The new Gemini AI tool turns ordinary photos into professional-looking figurines. Users upload their picture or group photo, add a brief description (called a “prompt”), and within a minute, Gemini generates a digital miniature. The results often look like real collectible figures you’d find in stores, sitting on a shelf or displayed in a box.
What makes it stand out is the attention to detail. Outfits, accessories, tattoos, and even tiny props like microphones or guitars show up clearly in the generated result. The figurine usually comes with a transparent acrylic base and Bandai-style toy packaging, making it look straight out of a toy store.
Why Everyone Is Talking About It
The craze isn’t just because the figures look cool, it’s also because anyone can do it. No expensive camera, design skills, or 3D software is needed. People are experimenting with creative prompts to add their names, favorite accessories, or even custom toy box designs.
My young friends suggested me to go with the trend — so here it is 😁 pic.twitter.com/tUg3uMEptp
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 9, 2025
For example, one viral prompt tells Gemini to show a figurine on a wooden desk, next to a monitor displaying the sculpting process in ZBrush, complete with textures and wireframes. The generated photo even includes a toy box in matching colors with illustrations of the figurine, just like real merchandise.
🔥 OMI FEVER is taking over… in 3D 🔥
— Emraanians (@Emraanians) September 8, 2025
The ultimate #OG brought to life, every angle, every detail ⚡@emraanhashmi as the most iconic figure 🖤#TheyCallHimOG #OMIFever #EmraanHashmi #3DFigure pic.twitter.com/l3sdGUVS8g
However, not everything is perfect. Some users noticed glitches, for example, when uploading a photo with four people, sometimes only three figurines appear. Still, most netizens are impressed and are sharing tips online to get the most realistic results.
How to Make One for Free
If you want to try this viral trend yourself, here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
- Visit Google AI Studio.
- On the homepage, click “Try Nano Banana.”
- Open Gemini 2.5 Flash Image.
- If you want AI-only images, type a creative prompt.
- For a customized figurine, click the “+” button and upload your photo.
- Run the 3D model prompt.
- For best results, you can try this sample prompt:
“A realistic 1/7 scale figurine of the pictured character stands on a clear acrylic base atop a wooden desk. A Bandai-style toy box with matching artwork sits nearby. A monitor displays the sculpting process in ZBrush, showing textures and details. Natural light highlights the figurine’s craftsmanship.” - Once generated, download and share your action figure image anywhere you like.
Gemini AI’s miniature action figure generator has turned into one of the most fun and creative online trends of the year. From individual portraits to group shots, people are transforming themselves into toy-sized collectibles that look store-ready.
