Forget Ghibli art, you can now create action figures using ChatGPT!

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The lines between the digital and the physical are blurring in increasingly fascinating ways. While the internet has been abuzz with AI generating stunning artwork in the style of legendary studios like Ghibli, a new frontier has opened up: custom action figure creation powered by none other than ChatGPT.

Today’s big story

Forget Ghibli art, you can now create action figures using ChatGPT!

Yes, you read that right. Imagine being able to describe your dream character – a grizzled cyberpunk warrior with glowing cybernetic limbs, a whimsical forest spirit with bioluminescent antlers, or even a miniature version of your own quirky invention – and then, with a few more steps, holding a tangible action figure of that creation in your hands.

How to do it?

1) Open the ChatGPT app or website

2) Start a new conversation and make sure that the AI model is selected as GPT-4o

3) Upload a picture of yourself before writing the following text prompt:

Example prompt (you can modify it as per your likes): “Using the photo of me that I will upload, create a realistic action figure of myself in a blister pack, styled like a premium collectible toy. The figure should be posed standing upright. The blister pack should have a red header with the text '[Your Name]' in large white letters, and below it, 'Your designation' in smaller white letters. Add an 'Ages 17+' label in the top right corner of the header. Include accessories in compartments on the right side of the figure: a notebook, a pen, a small camera, and a laptop with a ChatGPT logo on it. The background of the blister pack should be beige. Ensure the action figure retains my facial features and general appearance from the uploaded photo, with a serious expression, and render the image in high detail with photorealistic quality.”

Here’s one from your favorite show "Breaking Bad"

This isn't science fiction anymore. Emerging platforms and workflows are leveraging the natural language processing power of ChatGPT to:

• Conceptualize and Refine Designs: You can have a back-and-forth conversation with ChatGPT, detailing your character's appearance, backstory, and even specific features you want in the action figure. It can help you brainstorm ideas, suggest variations, and refine your vision.

• Generate Detailed Descriptions for 3D Modeling: Once you've settled on a concept, ChatGPT can generate precise and comprehensive descriptions of your character's form, attire, accessories, and textures. This detailed output can then be used as a blueprint for 3D modeling software.

• Potentially Bridge the Gap to 3D Printing: While not always a direct one-click process yet, these detailed descriptions can significantly streamline the 3D modeling workflow, making it more accessible for individuals without extensive 3D design skills. The resulting 3D models can then be sent to 3D printers to bring your creations to life.

Why This Matters:

• Democratization of Creation: This technology lowers the barrier to entry for physical product design, allowing anyone with an imagination to potentially create their own custom action figures.

• Unleashing Niche Markets: Imagine the possibilities for creating highly specific fan art, personalized gifts, or even prototypes for independent creators.

• The Future of Personalization: This could be a glimpse into a future where personalized products are not just digital renders but tangible items tailored to individual preferences