In recent days, social media has been abuzz with a new trend: dolls! Action Man generated with artificial intelligence! If a few weeks ago we fell in love with the illustrations inspired by the universe of Studio Ghibli, now it’s the turn of retro action characters that look like they came straight from the 90s.
In IMAGINA, as a good creative agency, we couldn’t resist. So, without hesitation, we asked ChatGPT to convert our CEO, Dani Casanovas, quite an action hero. Spoiler: the result is not wasted.
What is this trend and why has it gone viral?
The idea is simple but addictive: transform an image (usually a portrait) into an “Action Man” or “GI Joe” style figure, with the typical toy packaging, your name or nickname, even your most used objects in your daily life or that are part of your personality. All with the help of AI tools like ChatGPT and type image generators DALL·E or Midjourney.
The result is a perfect mix of nostalgia, creativity and sense of humor. And of course, the perfect content to rock on Instagram, TikTok or LinkedIn.
How to create your own “Action Man” with ChatGPT, step by step:
1. Choose the base image
Choose a clear photo, preferably from the front and with good lighting. The ideal is a passport-style portrait or something more professional.
2. Give instructions to ChatGPT
Prompt example:
“Create an Action Man style character sheet from this person (image attached). It must have a name, description of physical features, and packaging with a retro 90s toy aesthetic.”
3. Generate the image
You can use tools like DALL·E, Midjourney or Leonardo AI to transform that description into a spectacular image. Some prompts include details such as:
“Portrait of an action figure packaging from the 90s, heroic pose, bold colors, plastic texture, logo, name tag – ultra-realistic”
4. Design the packaging
Some tools already directly generate the character inside their “box”, but if not, you can assemble it yourself with Photoshop or Canva. Add:
- The character’s name or logo
- Your rank or specialty or what he does
- Characteristic objects
Our example: Dani Casanovas
Here you have it: our CEO turned action figure. Specialist in impossible strategies, capable of leading high-risk digital missions with just his laptop and a cup of creativity.
Do you dare to create yours?
Whether for yourself, a friend, your boss or even your pet… imagination is the limit! At IMAGINA we are already preparing our complete collection. Would you like to see the entire team in action figure version?
Follow the trend, have fun, and if you need help creating viral content like this, you know where to find us.
IMAGINA, creativity in action hero mode.
