After Studio Ghibli, ChatGPT's new trend is turning you into an action figure: What is it about?

Studio Ghibli¡¯s soft anime fantasy is so last week. Now, the internet¡¯s latest obsession is about trading your Ghibli forest backdrop for glossy plastic packaging¡ªand no, we are not talking about skincare. We are talking about action figure realness, powered by ChatGPT 4o and served with a side of personality.

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From Anime aesthetic to action figures¨C ChatGPT just turned you into a doll

Yes, ChatGPT is now letting users transform themselves into premium collectible dolls (cue the drama), complete with blister packs, accessories, and toy aisle energy. The same kind of action figures that once showcased Marvel superheroes or DC baddies? You are now the main character, babe.

How it works ¨C because we know you are dying to try it

To unlock your inner plastic icon, all you need is the ChatGPT website or app, a good photo, and the ultimate prompt. Users are uploading their full-length selfies and dropping this zesty little message:

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¡°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 ¡®[ACTION FIGURE NAME]¡¯ in large letters and a subheading of ¡®[SUBHEADING]¡¯ below it. Include accessories in compartments to the side of the figure: [LIST OF ACCESSORIES].¡±

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Give it a minute (or five if AI is feeling moody), and boom¡ªyour plastic alter ego is ready for the digital shelf. Want a glitter gun? Oversized sunglasses? A tiny emotional support espresso shot? Add it all in.

Just a heads-up: free users only get three tries a day, so make them count. And please, choose your accessories wisely. Nobody wants a basic doll with nothing but a handbag.

So¡­ why is everyone freaking out (again)?

Following the Ghibli AI trend¡ªwhich saw netizens anime-fying their pics until Hayao Miyazaki¡¯s ghost almost quit the internet¡ªthis action figure wave is giving fans a new flavour of self-expression. While some people felt the Ghibli movement disrespected the sacred art of hand-drawn animation, the action figure trend feels more like playful cosplay on steroids.

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One fan summed it up perfectly, saying that turning into a toy version of yourself is ¡°like finally seeing yourself how your inner child imagined you¡ªextra, powerful, and perfectly packaged.¡±

Barbiecore who? This is Youcore

In 2025, the most fashionable accessory is yourself¡ªboxed, smiling, and accessorised to the gods. So go on, give the world your plastic alter ego. And if you missed the Ghibli train, this is your redemption arc.

Let the unboxing begin.